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  1. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Post-painting pix. I just need to reconnect the battery to the trolling motor and depth finder, then re-strap down the battery box and fuel tank and the Kingfisher will be ready to fish. But I know the rules around here... pix come first! :D
  2. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Phase 1a is done, y'all!! :D Just waiting for the paint to dry. Will post more pix tomorrow once it's all set up again.
  3. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Done for today. Letting paint dry now. Took us 5 hours to get this section prepped and painted including a 1 hour lunch break. Slow but steady! :lol: Mr. Helper painting the tight spots where I don't fit! Better him than me, I say! :D Done for the day. The boy did most of the...
  4. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Progress! Nothing like being pumped up on powerful steroids to get a guy moving!! :lol: Got out there this morning and went back to work on the little Kingfisher. Felt great to be working again. :joyous: Continued Phase 1a; prepping and painting the Gluvit along the splash rail inside...
  5. BWR1953

    Starcraft on C-list/ebay!

    1983 Starcraft 23ft - $1500 (Weeki Wachee) http://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/boa/5327586346.html 23 footer? If the engine runs good, with tilt n trim, it's a good price overall.
  6. BWR1953

    1983 Starcraft SS 180 rebuild

    There ya go. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. And you won't have to mess with de-rigging a big single followed by re-rigging with dual engines. Don't forget that adding a dual binnacle to the boat would have added more cost as well. Perhaps several hundred dollars. Then again, there's just...
  7. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL!! Fence is done! Gate is up! Signs are posted! My buddy came over and "we" finished the job this morning. If me standing around sipping coffee counts at all. :lol: And the scumbags apparently climbed the fence at some point over the last few days while I've been...
  8. BWR1953

    Happy thanksgiving iBoaters

    Happy Thanksgiving to all!
  9. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Picked up the gate and one more post this morning. My buddy says he should be able to get it mounted today. Beautiful weather out there this morning!
  10. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Woo hoo! Down to 41 out there and dropping a little more. Humidity is still high though, so that "brisk" feeling isn't in the air. But it''s a nice relief from the extended summer we've had this year. Am gonna check with Tractor Supply this morning to see if they have my gate in stock. If...
  11. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    The fence is 99% done. It rained most of the day yesterday and has been off and on today, so not quite finished. Still have one corner left and am thinking about what gate to get. The driveway is 15' wide so a 14' gate would be easiest, I suppose. Looking good so far though! My buddy...
  12. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    More progress pix. It's amazing what a strong young farm boy can do in a short period of time. Looks like it'll all be done today. Still have to figure out gate options too. :) Have much work to do after the fence is finished. Going to be clearing the trees next to the boat shelter and...
  13. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Yeah, I saw a show about those northern cross breeding coyotes. Interesting in a scary kinda way. My buddy is out there working right now. And if some theoretical Starcraft would happen to wander into the compound, it won't be able to escape! :lol: Pix this morning of the fence progress so...
  14. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    I did have to go out and buy corner posts and bracing wire earlier. Dropped those off where they belonged on the property then went back to the house and took my old retired guy afternoon nap. :sleeping: Afterwards I picked up da boy from school then headed to Wally World to get a turkey and...
  15. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Yah, I'm familiar with MBS. The pic below shows my line of thinking from some 7 years ago. Fortunately, I gave up the glassers and sold them off for a tidy profit. :D Security... not only do I have to deal with some newly arrived 2-legged snakes, there are also wolves here! A neighbor 2...
  16. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Hmmm... needs a keel roller maybe? :D
  17. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    I had a very busy weekend involving long rides and cold weather so no new work to report on the little Kingfisher. But I thought I'd share a new pic I took of it this morning! Y'all see it under the shelter, right? :D
  18. BWR1953

    HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY

    Many thanks to all my comrades in arms, in all branches, past and present.
  19. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Today's arrivals. Now just waiting for the weather... and my health... to improve enough so that I can get back to work!
  20. BWR1953

    I have returned... with a Starcraft this time!

    Got more stuff delivered today, plus I went to WM early this morning and picked up a new tackle box for myself. Everybody got something today! My wife got the shelter and the boy got a new life jacket. No working on the boat or anything else today. I haven't even been outside since 8:30...
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