New Member: Nick Dattilo

[TheJoel]

Hi everyone, I've finally made an account on here after years of skimming through. My name is Nick Dattilo, and I am the Grandson of the late Capt. Sam Dattilo of Advocate Charters. I am 33 years old. Self employed general contractor and avid recreational angler. I am also a husband and father to 2 girls. Last year, I bought a 1990 Lund Pro V 1700. I call it The Joel, named after the original owner. I'm highschool pals with his nephew, who showed me picture books of his life. He had a cottage on Seneca where he would fish for perch, lakers and salmon. Trophy mounts lined the walls throughout the cottage. Joel was a great hunter too. I never got to meet him, but from what I can tell he was cut from the same cloth as my father and grandfather in regard for their love of the outdoors and sportsman lifestyle. I hope to keep those spirits alive on the water with me, and maybe for some good luck! Joel passed in 2017 in the early summer. The boat was left in the hoist un-winterized for 8 years by the time I got it. I resealed the lower unit, cleaned the fuel lines, bought a new battery and it fired right up! Included with my purchase were 2 boxes of OEM parts and service manuals for the Yamaha 60hp 2 stroke that powers it. Joel kept organized receipts dating back to 1991.  Overall very happy with the boat and hope to use it a lot before it inevitably needs a transom - which I may do myself. I live in Clyde and will often launch out of Sodus. You can also find me out of Irondequoit, Bear Creek, Hughes Marina and all over the finger lakes. Outside of fishing and family I am also into writing and performing original music, and pre-1970 Harley Davidson Motorcycles. I will talk your ear off about any and all of the above if you let me. 🤘

[Shattered]

Welcome Nick! Your grandfather was a great man. He shared several of his tactics with me over the years. The Advocate still sits dry docked at Lake Ontario Marine. Brings back fond memories every time I see her. 

[TheJoel]

Thank you Shattered for the kind words. I would love to link up with some of you who knew him, maybe you have pictures or some small token he gave you. 🙏

[stinger]

Welcome aboard Nick. Guys here are willing to share any and all info if you ask. 

Edited May 10 by stinger