Hello from Chicagoland!!

Hey Everyone!

Mike from greater Chi town, I know i'm a little far west but this seemed like a really great club, so here I am. I'm 47, retired Banker, in the middle of restoring a couple of nice old classics (to me anyway), I've got a 1966 SeaRay 700 Deluxe runabout (16' with a 650 Merc outboard, same year) and a 1965 Larson All-American (16' with a 950 Merc, same year), looking forward to meeting everyone and sharing tips, etc.

[Dave C]

WELCOME ABOARD
You're not as far "west" as we are (and currently not as cold as we are)

[Lootas1]

Let me add my welcome to the club Mike. I currently have a restored 1957 Skagit Express Cruiser sitting in front of my house along side a 1961 Larson Sea Lion which is partially restored. It is pushed by a 1965 Merc 650. It is sitting there waiting for my son from Oregon to pick it up in the spring. This club is full of experts on restoring old boats and motors. You'll find a lot of good info here.
Jerry

[Tim McCrain]

Welcome Mike. We looove pictures!!

Sounds like some really cool boats, thanks, I'm hoping to find a lot of valuable restore tips!