Finished boat and launching
 

We finished building our boat so I thought I'd start a new thread.

Just got the boat back after having the carbs rebuilt, and my son insisted we take the boat out immediately.

I told him it might rain and he said he didn't care.
So after work we got our stuff together and met at the ramp.

Wasn't enough time tonight to test for performance much. Just a short cruise up and down the river.

Proud moment for us both.

That is a thing of beauty,,,forget the champagne, bless her with some blood. Congrat's

That is awesome musta been a proud moment for sure. Good luck with her its a beauty!

launch video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=bISCQ9pNEvU


I am laughing at myself watching this one, total rookie, should have shifted into forward gear a lot sooner. And oh yea, we rode around with the fenders over the side the whole time.


http://youtu.be/JpAkk7o--I0

You videos are coded Private! Nice boat, it floats.. :) Great place to test her out in Westport.

Thanks Buzzy: I like Westport a lot. Do you launch there often?
Do you mean you can't see the videos? I'm new to posting video here, any tips on posting them successfully?

post them on photo-bucket first

then just LINK to them here

is an IDEA :think:

YouTube is good place to post just need to mark them as public so others can view. I only launch Westport 3-4 times a year.
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absolutely gorgeous,,, my guess is you're a finish carpenter and if you aint,,, you ort to be! :biglaugh:
best of luck with her cap

Congrats!! Very jealous of the skill & patience you and your son displayed......

Thanks. ..yes I've been a carpenter for forty years
This project tested our will and commitment.
When my son took the helm and smiled it made it all worth it.
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Thanks Moses. .now we have to work on our seamanship skills ...would like to gain some confidence there....
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Thanks. ..yes I've been a carpenter for forty years
This project tested our will and commitment.
When my son took the helm and smiled it made it all worth it.
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Nice job
I hope it Brings you many years of trouble free enjoyment
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Congratulations to you and your son!
I've followed this from back when you first posted it and you have done a remarkable job.OUTSTANDING! I'm sure the grins were ear to ear.
You have a lot to be proud of :btu:
Your seamanship skills will improve with time, I'm sure you'll have time to practice in between casts and all the fish that boat will catch.
I'd love to see it sometime, it makes my skiff look like a dingy.

Congrats- many of us watched you build this literaly from the ground up. It will someday be a family heirloom that your kids and grandkids will enjoy.

again- congatulations and ENJOY!!

"Years of trouble free enjoyment"

It's a boat, no such thing.
Very cool boat.
Enjoy it.




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Love Westport and that finished project, great launching spot for a small boater, if it's nasty out front you can always catch in the river.

Thanks..... I changed the vids to public
IMG 0296 - YouTube
IMG 0304 - YouTube

let me know if they are working now
Thanks!

Work nicely!

RMarsh I am truly impressed. There is good fluking very close to that ramp.

Looks great , congrats!
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Went out again today in the boat and got her up on plane.
She really flies and handles like a dream!

Took my wife out this time, she was very impressed.
Commended me for sticking with it to the finish.

I made a pvc boarding ladder yesterday after she asked me how she would get back in the boat if she wanted to go for a swim.

Just getting use to the Elite 5 gps/fishfinder I installed, really like it.

it was great till everyone showed up

Short video of my brother at the helm.

http://youtu.be/BKBg6jyio5c

Congrats Bob awesome job!
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Thanks Jay.....Last few days on the water has been very calm.
I'm a novice at this and need to take baby steps. I was able to get out on the bay and familiarize myself with how the boat handles.

Also caught my first boat fish, a really small sea bass, and a bluefish.

Lets hook up in the fall and ill show you some decent river spots without going out front.
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All right Jay, that would be great!

A few trips "out front" in the calm weather over the past few days has been good learning time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=UkcmYf8eFPI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rcgjy...yer_detailpage

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...cmYf8eFPI#t=1s

That thing is beautiful. It's been really cool to watch the build. You guys should be proud of that rig!
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