I’m now going into my third summer as the owner of a Defiance Yellowtail 195. This boat is a huge upgrade in a relatively small package from my old 18′ Westerner Bayrunner. It is a boat that often thinks it is bigger than it is, delivers on what it is and is a joy to regularly use. Read more →
Category: Boat
A new Boat
This boat caught my eye at the Fred Hall show in 2007. It seemed to have a key trait that I need in a boat; fit in my driveway. The Bayrunner was, and still is, a great boat, but priorities have changed a bit with the growing family and my own personal age. Read more →
Fantastic Day on the Water
The last trip on the boat was a huge success: Sophia was happy and wore her life jacket. We did a bay tour and enjoyed a little time on the water. This trip was a huge success and a full family outing. It was a successful boat trip and fishing trip all rolled into one. Read more →
More Boat Updates
The old girl is still treating us well. She is old, but is in great shape. I’ve always lived by the motto that “If there is nothing left to fix on the boat, it will probably sink.” Boats are a lot of work. I’ve chiseled some more off the list, fixed some others and found a few new ones. Read more →
First Trip in the Boat
The boat made it out for its maiden voyage. It successfully took the family around Mission Bay for a wonderful trip. Read more →
Progress on the Boat
Some little projects on the boat are getting done and I am dreaming of new ones. Read more →
New-To-Me Boat
Against my better judgment, I bought a boat. It is a small 18′ aluminum fishing skill; a Westcoaster 18′ Bayrunner with a 40hp Mariner outboard. Read more →