Recent content by jlsparks

Hello All, This has been a busy year with many changes, mostly busy with kids and grand kids. A big move from Conn. to Denver CO. has us helping them get settled and sitting with kids until they get settled. So with that being the focus we will have to forgo the trip to the new gathering this...

Just got back from Conn. and remembered I had not signed up yet so Yes Jim and Julie will attend this year for the first time, Had a wedding last year to attend so looking forward to seeing everyone this year. Happy boating Jim and Julie

Looks like we have wedding during the gathering so were not going to make it this year, bummer. We hope to read all about it when it's over. Jim & Julie

Hello All, We are planning to join the group as well, busy this summer but don't want to miss this one, sounds like too much fun. Jim and Julie

Jim and Julie will be there, Great time of the year and so much fun. Looking forward to seeing you all again.

Called in for our slip on Thursday and so looking forward to the trip, see you all there. Jim and Julie

That sounds like a great trip and end of May or early June will work. How do you do the boat launch thing. Do you know of a ramp close by that you use to put in or do you use the hoist? I'm sure the area has a lot of eating places etc. and marina has bait. I'll call the place you mentioned and I...

You might be right about the post a few years back, but this year I plan to make it happen. Any advice on a ball park time when the early walleye fishing is under way? I fished Milwaukee harbor last year in April after ice out and was to early as the fishing was real slow and we only got a few...

I'm planing a trip to fish lake Erie this spring. I plan to launch at the San Dusky area but have no clue as to a good marina to stay at. I would like to be close to the Islands so I could do the short 3 mile run to Bass Island if the weather permits, Any fishing tips for the area would be...

A few years ago I installed this heater in my 22 for the same reason. I wanted heat in the v berth. Since then I have been very happy with it. On fishing trips to Lake Mich. in March, temps in the 30's this heater will keep the inside at 70 without even running it at Max output. Heat in the...

I have added to the photos on the Mississippi Guttenberg site so enjoy Jim Dutch Treat

Made the reservations at the landing and looking forward to a great time and our first C-Brat gathering. Weather should be great in Sept. and great wildlife viewing on the way down. Jim

After reading about how to in my Clymer Honda service book, It states to cut off the speedometer tube as close to the coupler as I can to the fitting. I have looked at the blowup of that part and looking at my 50's I see a tube next to the shift linkage not hooked to anything capped off so to...

I have had a Webasto heater on my cruiser for a few years now and I love it. When I installed it I also wanted to put heat into the v-berth to help dry it out after a nights sleep. Cabin temps in the 70's are no problem and just lower the thermostat for the evening. I use it on Lake Michigan...

I would be up for that one, I live just up the river in Wisconsin and was planning a trip down to check out your area. I heard the Aquarium is worth the look as well as wine sampling. Only trouble is temps right now in the 20's and 3 inches of snow. Bummer. I'm still fishing but the heats on. Jim