Gentry in Minnesota
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Gentry in Minnesota
Hi Folks- I've been building a Gentry for a little while. Thought it was time to share a few shots of the progress. I will be running a Chris Craft 283, purchased at an auction. Bought two actually. One's in the shop, being rebuilt. The other (in the photos) is my "parts" engine, which I am using to get everything in the right place.
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Re: Gentry in Minnesota
It's about time we got pictures
Looks really good. I see another show boat.
Bill

Looks really good. I see another show boat.
Bill
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Re: Gentry in Minnesota
a few earlier pics
Re: Gentry in Minnesota
"Bill Edmundson"]It's about time we got pictures
Looks really good. I see another show boat.
Bill
Doubt it will ever enter a competition. Not my style

Looks really good. I see another show boat.
Bill
Doubt it will ever enter a competition. Not my style
Re: Gentry in Minnesota
Wow, really nice job! Great idea buying the two engines too. I know the cold weather is coming to MN soon and may slow down your progress...do you think you'll get her in the water in 2012?
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Re: Gentry in Minnesota
the studio is part of my house and heated so weather isn't a factor. Plans are to have it ready for a spring launch.
Re: Gentry in Minnesota
jeffh wrote,
"...do you think you'll get her in the water in 2012?"
I'd bet it already been in the water.....the steering wheel is a giveaway..........he's been sitting it making engine noises.........
Vrooom!!......VroooOOOmm.
"...do you think you'll get her in the water in 2012?"
I'd bet it already been in the water.....the steering wheel is a giveaway..........he's been sitting it making engine noises.........
Vrooom!!......VroooOOOmm.

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Re: Gentry in Minnesota
Looking good Trisailor. Somebody posted an mp3 of a V8 recently. Can't wait to flip my Gentry and put my iPod on while sitting on temporary seat... 

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Re: Gentry in Minnesota
My motor should be done in about three weeks (fingers crossed).
Re: Gentry in Minnesota
I can tell already that she is going to be a beaut. Keep the pics coming.
Dave
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Re: Gentry in Minnesota
NIICCCCEEEE!!!!
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Re: Gentry in Minnesota
starting to enclose the stern a bit
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Looking great, and I know what you mean about the planings. Very therapeutic. I shall be referring to these piccies as I progress.
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Re: Gentry in Minnesota
You are staying way ahead of me. She looks great!!! I am almost ready to start working on the deck as the carlings are glued in, the motor has been in and out a couple times, and so has the gas tank. I am trying to get everything straight in my head before I move on..... Take care, and please post many pictures as you go as they really make things a lot more clear..... Neel
Re: Gentry in Minnesota
Looking Great!!! Yeah, I Like the plane, too!!
Roberta

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Built Zip "Oliver IV", Super Spartan "Jimmy 70", and Torpedo "The Glen L".
Built Zip "Oliver IV", Super Spartan "Jimmy 70", and Torpedo "The Glen L".