Hi All! Been a long time lurker but never really participated much. Consider Canyon Man a long time friend but please do not hold that against me. If you ever need any dirt on him, just let me know as there is lots to be told.

Would love to get the opinions of guys that really have a pulse on the fishing/boating community. I have a 1995 Alumaweld Intruder 18 ft. with a 1995 115 hp Merc and 6 horse Merc kicker. 115 needs some head work but has a brand new cowl/cover and is in good shape. Do not want to dump a couple grand into the motor so thinking about selling. WTB a drift boat to replace. What do you all think this boat and motor package is worth with the engine not repaired. As well as what you think it is worth repaired.

Know you are requested to share a fishing story as a newbie so here it goes. Grew up in OC Oregon along the Willamette. backbouncing for springers before I could drive. One day I skipped school and joined in on the hot springer bite (those were the days.) We were having a great day and dropped out of the hogline with another fish. As I dropped the bag on the fish, a boat motoring nearby snapped a pic. Didn't think much of it until I was called into the Principal's office the next day. He asked me why I wasn't at school the day before. Tried the sicker than a dog excuse route but he just smiled and pulled out the front page of the local paper that had me on the cover netting a fish. Ouch! Looked me dead in the eye and said, "if that fish is not on my front porch by tonight, I think we have a problem." Wouldn't be the last time a salmon got me out of hot water. Just ask Canyon man.

Thanks in advance for your help on the boat question. Cheers!!