I have other problem is how to hide it from the wife??? When I started I had a couples outboards but When I found AOMC site, I got hooked to the OMC (1960-1980 year range) my collection number keeps increasing to 16 outboards now. LOL. Could I claim your site for my addiction?
ah yes, the wife. Big problem that will only get bigger as time goes by. Tell her it’s cheaper than golf every weekend and healthier than spending the same amount of time and money at the tavern.
When my wife-to-be told her mom about my hobby, my mother-in-law asked two questions: Who goes to these “Meets”? The answer was “a bunch of guys in cutoff shorts and tees”. Then, “Is there liquor at the meets?” answered with “No, never”. Her mom looked at her and said “You can live with that”. There were some follow up questions on whether she could attend the meets, but her decision didn’t change.
I guess I’m fortunate that my wife recognizes I’ve made some great friends in this hobby and the cost to benefit ratio is VERY low.