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trisailor
 Post subject: Gentry in Minnesota
PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 6:42 am 
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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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Bill Edmundson
 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 6:53 am 
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It's about time we got pictures :!:

Looks really good. I see another show boat.

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trisailor
 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:01 am 
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a few earlier pics


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trisailor
 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:09 am 
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"Bill Edmundson"]It's about time we got pictures :!:

Looks really good. I see another show boat.

Bill



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jeffh
 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 8:30 am 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 9:20 am 
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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.
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 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
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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. :lol:

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Trackhappy
 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 3:57 pm 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
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My motor should be done in about three weeks (fingers crossed).
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DaveLott
 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
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I can tell already that she is going to be a beaut. Keep the pics coming.

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Roberta Hegy
 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
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NIICCCCEEEE!!!!

Roberta :D :D :D :D :D

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trisailor
 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
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starting to enclose the stern a bit


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File comment: something cool about watching those shavings spiral off a plane
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 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 3:19 am 
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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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 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
PostPosted: Sat Oct 08, 2011 3:42 am 
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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
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Roberta Hegy
 Post subject: Re: Gentry in Minnesota
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Looking Great!!! Yeah, I Like the plane, too!!

Roberta :D :D :D :D

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