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PostPosted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:38 pm 
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Thanks all of you for the kind words. As you all know it is a lot of work but for me boatbuilding is also one of the most fulfilling things I have ever done.

River still flooding here but I couldn't stand it anymore. Over the weekend towed it about and hour to the nearest lake and dropped her in again. Normally don't go the the local lakes on the weekend as they are insane - way too many boats for the size of the lakes going way too fast. Plus the ramps are nothing but mass confusion!

Still working through a few things. Was have a problem getting the autopilot talking to the GPS but got it sorted out while on the water. I found the prop has way too much pitch so ordered a new one today. My wife wants to know when I will empty the tools out of all the drawers and cabinets so she can store some stuff. When I suggested she could put her extra change of clothes in the refrigerator along side the lunch meat I was met with one of those "LOOKS"! :shock: Guess I need to lighten the onboard tool supply.

As to the weight before the O/B was added it tipped the scales at 4900 lbs. The Honda goes about 270 lbs and with some other items I added I am estimating about 5500 lbs dry.

Finally took a few photos of the interior -

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:46 pm 
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I'm sorry :!: KMA :!: Too damn nice.

I love it :!: :wink:

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:50 pm 
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Sweet Ray! I really like the cabinetry work too! FYI, I see you have Lowrance...that's a Tulsa (or used to be anyway) company. I go by their building at least once a week.

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:56 pm 
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WOW. That's all I can say. That's nicer than my house.


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PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 2:37 am 
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yessir, very nice indeed!!


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PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 6:51 am 
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Beautiful Ray....can't wait to see it in person

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 8:24 am 
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Ray - Gorgeous work

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 1:02 pm 
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Very well done. Congratulations. She is a beauty.

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:41 pm 
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What a beautiful boat, Ray! I have been keeping my eye on your website to see this. I never even thought to look here! LOL

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 5:21 am 
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That would be a lot of fun on Lake Powell!!!! Really nice!!!!

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 7:28 pm 
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Been on Lake Powell (in an 18' runabout rental :? ) - What an incredible place!

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 5:31 pm 
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:roll: :lol: ok I got invaders on my waters they be infiltrating on me to the south :? man the canons :lol: :wink:

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:02 pm 
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That is nice. Maybe I should have built that one. :D No I just dont have the patience or skill so i'll just like yours.

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