IT FLOATS!

[epresutti]

Folks,

I can't tell you all how happy I was yesterday, dropped the boat in Lake Tarpon for the first sea trial and motor breaking. Still have some work to go, but everything checked out fine!

She planed out very well, motor runs great, guages, fuel system all checked out fine. I am very pleased. Next will be a couple of more trials in the lake then into the salt water.

Thank you all very much!

Peace.

Ed.

 

[epresutti]

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Folks,

Sorry for the double post, here is the whole project with more running pictures, will try and get the video posted.


http://www.granvilletech.com/Home/NeversinkRebuild/tabid/53/Default.aspx

Peace.

Ed.

 

[JasonJ]

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That boat turned out great. Good job...

 

[Tail_Gunner]

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8) Glad to see your journey is getting wing's, watching your work progess i am sure you will recieve tremendous satisfaction from a lot of hard work and a job very well done.

 

[JustMrWill]

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first sea trial and motor breaking.

Boy do I hope that was a typo...motor breaking is BAD...8)

Nice work...I hope my project turns out as nice..

-JMW

 

[Bob_VT]

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Congratulations (was there any question? that it would float?)

It looks great and is now probably safer and better construction then 90% of the other boats out there.

You should be proud.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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looks great, now it's tmie for a walk board on the trailer.

 

[epresutti]

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JustMrWill,

Right not breaking, break in, I hope no breaking

Tashasdaddy,

That is a great idea, I almost lost it getting the hook off, good thing I can cut that out of the video

Thanks everyone. There will be a maiden voyage party in August, I will give exact date in the future, Anclote island will be the destination, about 3 miles off the end of Klosterman Road (Gluf of Mexico), in Palm Harbor, FL. All are invited to stop by.

Peace.

Ed.

 

[CalicoKid]

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Ed that is a really nice boat you have. You did a great job building it, your webpage is nice too, really helps me appreciate all the effort you've put in! May you catch lots of fish!!

 

[woosterken]

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E,you live in FLA.how come your trailer has OHIO plate on it?
you better get that changed over.great looking job
ken

 

[epresutti]

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woosterken,

Just put Florida plate on it before the launch. That should give you some indication how long it has been sitting I moved down here permanently in June of last year.

Peace.

Ed.

 

[Kevin70]

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Sweet....Keep the motivation coming. Some of have a long way to go. Have you thought anymore about graphics or pin stripes? I remember that you mentioned it a few weeks ago.

 

[ondarvr]

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Nice job, it looks good .

When do you start the next project?

 

[studlymandingo]

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Allright Ed!!!

Let me know when your maiden voyage celebration is. If I haven't gone to Bimini that weekend, I'll be there for sure.

Great work!!!

 

[NBE]

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Great job! Looks really nice. You gotta be proud of it.

 

[bigbad 4cyl x2]

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you kinda look like homer simpson.8)

 

[epresutti]

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Bigbad,

I have more hair Duhoooo!

Peace.

Ed.

 

[OperativeK]

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Nice job! but Diet Pepsi? yuck. Congrats

 

[Terry Olson]

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Nice work.

What I admire most about your build is that you didn't cut corners in the interest of rushing the project. Under the floor looks as good as the outside of the hull. You took your time and used the correct parts and I'm sure that meant stopping and waiting on occasion.

Maybe it's just my character flaw, but I am tempted (successfully at times) to cut an occasional corner. I always regret it, but I have yet to overcome the impulse completely. What I'd like to end up with is the kind of quality your build has but what I end up with is always something less.

I admire your slow-but-steady and methodical approach and envy the results.

 

[B.M.W II]

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Edd it looks great! You give me hope for my project. If it turnes out half as good as yours I will be happy. Good luck and happy fishing.