Will have to wait for spring to try out our new toy - had the mechanic who inspected the boat winterize it while it was at his place.

Next dilemna - do i need a boat lift and what kind of clearance do I really need at the dock (spec draft says 22 inches i think)? The boat is kept at a cottage in a fairly protected bay with controlled water levels. However, we have a very gently sloping shoreline and to get it out to three foot water I will probably need a twenty foot dock.

Thanks for any insight.