Our Arima SeaChaser 17

I'm going to try this as a way to share some photos. I'll start with a couple of photos of the new fishing boat. I did a lot of research, and wanted a very versatile boat that was smallish and easy to handle, was immune to salt water and abuse, was easy to maintain, and was both seaworthy and suitable for a river or lake. I did a lot of research and found out about Arima boats. They met my criteria, and are very popular with Pacific NW fishermen. I found one in Seattle for a fair price, and my good friend John E and Ryan and I traveled north early last Saturday morning to check it out.

After I bought it we took it out in the Puget Sound for a spin. There was a pretty good wind at first, and a healthy chop. After a bit of cruising it settled down and was downright sunny and warm (warm for April anyway). Can't wait to go fishing!

Photo Copyright © 2005, Jon McDermott
Location: Seattle, WA