Son joining the ranks... PICS!

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bulldog1
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2011/07/22 15:47:42 (permalink)

Son joining the ranks... PICS!

My oldest son has ventured into boat ownership. He showed up at my place last night with a 1968 MFG 14' boat with a 1968 65 Horse Johnson 4 cylinder 2 stroke strapped to the back.

We're in the process of rewiring the engine, but other than that this thing is almost showroom condition and I would imagine it will fly with that motor... if we get it running...

I'll post up some pics when I remember to take them...
post edited by bulldog1 - 2011/07/28 16:31:10
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    Skip16503
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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/22 16:00:03 (permalink)
    My Sympathy goes out to him and anyone that gets bit by the boat bug

     



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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/22 16:11:44 (permalink)
    Oh, like ya didn't see that coming...
    look at the example you set! Monkey see, monkey do.

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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/27 14:56:56 (permalink)
    The two happiest days in a boater's life -- the day he buys a boat and the day he sells the boat.

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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/27 15:10:19 (permalink)
    Boat: A hole in the water where you throw your money.

    I wish him well. I hope to venture into boat ownership some day when I have the means...

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    bulldog1
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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/27 16:39:54 (permalink)
    I'm oddly excited for him, the boat is 43 years old and looks almost new, I'm sure he could make money selling it to one of those nuts that likes antique boats. It is true vintage from trailer to outboard... Hope to get pics to post soon...
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    deetz4352
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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/27 21:30:04 (permalink)
    Congrats to him , and you? 

    Love to see them boat pics....eh hem..

    I know something about old boats and motors having the 1955 Pimp Daddy Caddy with 1957 15 horse evinrude to boooot.....

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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/27 23:21:57 (permalink)
    I'm sure he could make money selling it to one of those nuts that likes antique boats


    Be careful... I resemble that remark!!

    2 Lonestar boats '55-'60 vintage... with Mercury motors of matching years...
    a 43y/o starcraft with a 40 y/o merc...

    Gotta admit I am a sucker for the personalities those older boats have.
    Than again I heat with my Grandma's 100 yr old cast iron stove, so maybe I just like old things!
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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/28 09:56:35 (permalink)
    "maybe I just like old things!"


    I won't tell Chris you said that...
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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/28 13:28:09 (permalink)
    And here I thought it was my personality.
     
     I guess she needs somebody to keep her old boats maintaned!

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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/28 14:25:22 (permalink)
    LOL, that reminds me... did I forget something on the 23rd?...
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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/28 15:25:59 (permalink)


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    Erie Mako
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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/28 16:50:49 (permalink)
    She'd probably like to forget the 23rd!

    Nice boat, by the way!
    post edited by Erie Mako - 2011/07/28 16:51:27

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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/28 18:19:37 (permalink)
    wow. nice shape. that thing looks new. it should go pretty well with a 65.
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    RE: Son joining the ranks... 2011/07/28 23:15:26 (permalink)
    Really nice! My first boat with a steering wheel was a 15', that had fins on the back like a 57 chevy

    My Wife said, if I go fish'n one more time, she'll leave me! God, I'm going to miss her!
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