Launching before sunrise for a quick test run. Was supposed to be 85 and wanted to beat the crowds at the ramp.
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It floats!
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Heading out the canal. Depth sounder came with the boat and worked surprisingly well.
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Something about early mornings on a flat calm lake.
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Cruising out past the no-wake zone.
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Opened her up for a few minutes just to test the engine. First time out with this motor, too.
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Got 18 mph on the 6 hp Johnson, 1 person, and full boat of gear.
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7 mph is a nice slow cruise speed although requires sitting on the middle bench. Will need a tiller extension.
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Heading back in. Just a quick test run for today.
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The Johnson ran as great as the dinghy handled. This is going to be a fun little combo.
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Back at the ramp. At first I wondered why the long shaft transom on such a small boat, but it is nice if you sit on the rear bench there's still plenty of freeboard.
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Back ont the trailer.
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