OK this has been in the works for a while here and I want to thank a bunch of people who with out it wouldn't have been possible.First I want to thank Marty for making the boat available to me and working with me to get everything taken care of. He handled everything in a most professional and personal way. I hope you like how she looks so far!
I also want to thank Michelle Kilburn at Mercury Marine and Don Weed at European Marine who really stepped up and helped me out of a jam, once again Mercury takes the lead in the industry in supporting Autism Awareness and my efforts. Thank you Michelle I too hope you like what we've come up with so far and thank you and Mercury for your continuing support.
Thanks also to Wayne Worthy, Matt Worthy and Jon at Hydro Tec, the detail and perfection of your rigging was unreal, everything was "good to go" for the HT 250 XS to be mounted when she arrived and I know that the schedule got rushed. I appreciate you guys getting it done!
Chub and Kurt thank you for your help and guidance and giving me a bunch of options to work with. I'll try real hard to keep you guys proud of your "Yankee Knot Head"
I also want to thank Frank Mole of Scream and Fly for getting the rig in Nixa from Hydro Tec and beating my shops closing time 1550 miles away the very next day. This guy is the man for sure of transporting!
Lastly but not least thanks to Bob Bourget and his top tec, Jeff at Marine USA here in MA, as well as Jim Barry from Barry's Bait and Tackle for his custom detachable troll mount as well as his expert Lowrance Electronic set up, those guys set to work the very next day doing the detailed motor set up, hanging, and much much more and I think the product before the wrap speaks very well for their efforts!
Deb is working with me now on a new wrap for the boat, it will keep the main "Autism Awareness" puzzle theme but it will also incorporate the "Fishn' with a Mission" decal that BASS Elite Pro Mike Iaconelli displays on both his boat and tow rig and that many other pro's and supporters are now also placing on their rigs in support.
We thought it might be nice to see "Before and After" pictures so here are a few. I hope everyone enjoys.
Eli, Luke & Deb
"Fishin' with a Mission"
http://www.mylittlebuddysboat.com
