Back in the 60's I towed my johnboat, 7 1/2 hp Elgin, with a VW bug. It was hard to stop quick. And very scary. Dad got the Elgin as late payment on a car. It was great.
Cheap trolling motor was given to me. Used the car battery. Parked on a hill so could roll the car to get started if battery was dead after fishing.
I was not a tree hugger. Just liked to fish and was all I could afford.
Any old timers know what "skulling" means? Not sure of the spelling. Paddling with a short paddle using one hand.
Oh well memories from back in the day when all was right with the world and the climate was right.
Would not trade them for the present.
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