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    Gator, it's not really a slam dunk if you're using a ladder
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    Gary, it is probably mentioned earlier in this thread, but where did you find that, that is exactly what Mom wants for the family now.... I can't get over how clean it looks there in the building, the florescent lighting made a huge difference, never can have too much lighting IMO. Lots of room in there to keep filling up the toy box too....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Instigator View Post
    We'll see what the winter brings as I didn't buy this thing to do that much work


    Looks great Gary, jealous of the shop!
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    Quote Originally Posted by specboatops View Post
    Gary, it is probably mentioned earlier in this thread, but where did you find that, that is exactly what Mom wants for the family now.... I can't get over how clean it looks there in the building, the florescent lighting made a huge difference, never can have too much lighting IMO. Lots of room in there to keep filling up the toy box too....
    e-bay

    I have a saved search for them. I called the owner the morning it came out. Was in Grand Rapids Michigan, bought it sight un-seen and kept my fingers crossed.
    I'm thinking now, I should re-hang the old motor to see how it runs w/that much set back. That would help decide on building a bracket.
    I'd rather be competitive w/junk I built in my garage than win w/stuff I bought.


    I refuse to allow common sense to interfere w/my boat buying decisions.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Instigator View Post
    Yes it does.

    Spec, has already been from Kellies Island to Middle Bass Island on Lake Erie w/much more to come.
    One my favorite places to boat

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carusoracer View Post
    One my favorite places to boat
    Mine too.
    Spent every weekend of the first 45 yrs of my life on a boat up there.
    Last 8 yrs in Fla and trying to do the Erie thing remotely.
    Had no idea how spoiled I was to be able to do it by boat, back in the day.

    We are now trying to convince ourselves that a weekly, 3 hr commute (same as our old house to Keys) to the big lake is doable and worth buying a cruiser for

    Have boated all over the US and when everything is right, that lake has been the best.
    I'd rather be competitive w/junk I built in my garage than win w/stuff I bought.


    I refuse to allow common sense to interfere w/my boat buying decisions.


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    It's pretty much done.
    Rigging is complete and I have an hr of break in on the motor.

    Reinforced the motor board today. Really like the way the braces worked out.
    Basically same as a tie rod end. Install it then you can adjust its length. As in you can put it under load.
    I like this enough that it may even work for the 8 if I don't do the sun lounge project.

    Now has hydraulic steering, 18" of setback, trim and plate are on turn signal switches, pyrometer, foot throttle etc.
    Last edited by Instigator; 02-13-2016 at 09:46 PM.
    I'd rather be competitive w/junk I built in my garage than win w/stuff I bought.


    I refuse to allow common sense to interfere w/my boat buying decisions.


    Checkmate 16' 140 Johnson
    Hydrostream 17' Vector FrankenRude I
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    24' Sonic w/twin 250 Johnsons
    24' Sonic w/twin 250 HO Johnsons
    19' STV River Rocket w/FrankenRude II
    Allison XR 2002 w/Frankenrude II
    Hydrostream 18' V-King w/Frankenrude II

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    Pretty cool, now you just need spring to come.

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    I love it when this happens. Something very specific you want, you find, you buy it, you make it yours. I had the same experience when I bought my Cee Bee Avenger. I've wanted one since the late '80's. In 2007 I pulled the trigger to get one, made repairs, and I love the thing. It's my sig pic.
    Congrats!

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    Did you do anything to support the forward mounts of the tie bars? I know my checkmate wasnt even cored up there but I didnt have any ski pole.
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    Nice looking boat. Very clean and nice rigging job. I like it. Good for you.

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    Thx guys. Wanted to test this weekend but the damn lakes still hard!

    The glass is 1/2" - 1" thick where I attached to. Deck above it is also cored.
    1/2" starboard backers behind mount plates as well.
    I'd rather be competitive w/junk I built in my garage than win w/stuff I bought.


    I refuse to allow common sense to interfere w/my boat buying decisions.


    Checkmate 16' 140 Johnson
    Hydrostream 17' Vector FrankenRude I
    Laser 480 (?) 21' w/GT 200
    Glastron Carlson Conquest w/XP 2.6
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    24' Sonic w/twin 250 Johnsons
    24' Sonic w/twin 250 HO Johnsons
    19' STV River Rocket w/FrankenRude II
    Allison XR 2002 w/Frankenrude II
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    Looking good!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Instigator View Post
    Thx guys. Wanted to test this weekend but the damn lakes still hard!

    The glass is 1/2" - 1" thick where I attached to. Deck above it is also cored.
    1/2" starboard backers behind mount plates as well.

    the local hole here isn't froze lol.
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    Come down we will help get her salty and do a good shakedown before Suwanee! Just dont forget to pick up Al on the way south
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