first boat: '69 SRV185 in Port Clinton, OH

[LaurelG9]

Hello,

My name is Laurel and my husband, John, our 3 children & I live outside Dayton, Ohio. Two years ago, we inherited a trailer (needs some work) on the lake between Marblehead and Put-in-Bay, on Lake Erie. We've been coming up to the trailer a few times a summer the last few years, but this year....we bought our boat (!), so I expect we'll be here more.

It's our first boat and we're both pretty new at it...mostly childhood and teen experiences. We're both in love with it...it's a 1969 SRV185, in nearly perfect shape. We put it in the water this weekend and found a few things that weren't perfect: the prop is pretty damaged, and the cable for reverse gear isn't right. Still. We still love it.

Looking forward to learning more and meeting people.

Laurel

 

[JC3]

Laurel, Glad to see you on board. Good luck with your almost new boat. Post some pics of the ole girl when you get a chance. JC

 

[Quint4]

welcome to another Buckeye!

 

[dpvandy01]

Post some pics of the ole girl when you get a chance. JC

Some of the boat would be nice too:grin: Welcome. My first thought when I saw the thread title was... man I hope he's got some pics

 

[Buckeye Boater]

Laurel & John,

Welcome - Good to have another Buckeye on board.

You are in a great area for boating. Growing up I spent most of my summers in the area. Still get up there as much as possible.

If I am reading your model correctly, I believe it is an 18 footer. If going out on Lake Erie, always keep an eye on the weather. It can change in a hurry and being relatively shallow it can also get rough in a hurry. It can be difficult in a smaller boat.

Hope to see you on the water sometime.

Are you signed up for MM-Catawba Island Aquapalooza? It is scheduled for July 26 at Kelly's Cove - Kelley's Island. It would be nice to get a group of CSR members there!

 

[Shining]

Welcome aboard. Enjoy the new ride!