Yes, I probably would have passed on the St. Pauli had I known there was Merlot available. But had to tip at least one with DIED and family. Can't just fish and run. The reason for the Barney purple was more functional than for goofing off. I get a quart at Home Depot oops markdown for a $1. I only really wanted to paint the hull penetration rivets, my new ones and the old ones and look for high vis Barney Purple on the hull. Sure enough, it had leaks from you really did not expect them, most on the back bench that was barely hit. I offered to paint over it same green or close but DIED and DIEDW loved it so...Not going to last anyway, just like green. If you don't go through the proper steps with aluminum it just flakes fast. Did not want to go to extreme just in case it is rewrecked. It even had a hole in the bow away from the rivets.
I got some free advertisement out of it, and since we are in the middle of wine country I might start a wine and gsf tour. I think if you are buzzed enough those gsf might be fun. I have to try again when water warms and bigger fish are hitting. And you sure can tell those fish are pellet trained. Can't wait to meet Jeff and meet some new Pond Boss local brothers. So far I am one for one on great guys.
