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Jimsta's new boat

PostPosted: 29 Aug 2016, 20:13
by tarmacduck
I am sure I read on here somewhere that you were building a boat. I would love to hear about it if you get a minute :speed:

Re: Jimsta's new boat

PostPosted: 29 Aug 2016, 20:37
by craggers
tarmacduck wrote:I am sure I read on here somewhere that you were building a boat. I would love to hear about it if you get a minute :speed:


So would i :lol: :lol: He's not fished with the Friday crew for weeks sounds like He's put some graft in if its nearly finished :thumb:

Re: Jimsta's new boat

PostPosted: 02 Sep 2016, 09:18
by Jimsta
Plenty of man hours have gone into this project ,havent fished on the shore /wall for weeks now ,had a trip or 2 out in the bay ,caught flatties ,doggies :thumb:

Anyway back to my boat ,its a sea hog was in a low old way but after many weekends and nights with several helpers who have done the majority its almost ready ,trailer getting sorted today ,hopefully get the boat lifted on it tonight then we just need to install the engine ,once this is done tomorrow morning we might give it it's 1st Sea trial :thumb: :thumb:

All the electrics have been fully renewed ,fish finders ,radios ,depth finders etc all in place .Fully re painted ,new floor installed looks good :yeah2:

Hopefully later tonight i will down load a few photos ,its and old boat but its a start :thumb:

Re: Jimsta's new boat

PostPosted: 03 Sep 2016, 08:23
by pros
Sounds great, look forward to the pictures and then some fish filled reports.

Re: Jimsta's new boat

PostPosted: 03 Sep 2016, 19:25
by tarmacduck
Good stuff seahogs are great boats perfect to fish this coast. I had a hunter for many years, very stable at anchor and a relatively smooth ride. Hope you enjoy it and look forward to a few pics.

Re: Jimsta's new boat

PostPosted: 06 Sep 2016, 15:11
by Jimsta
Just a few photo's its now completed and ready for its 1st voyage,all the electics are sorted ,engine is running sweet :thumb:

Final few bits n bats to sort this Saturday morning in the garage, windows need tinting and her name putting on :yeah2:

Sorry the pics arent straight but will post some more Saturday :thumb:

I believe a certain Mr Budders have had a sneaky peak today :whistle:

Re: Jimsta's new boat

PostPosted: 06 Sep 2016, 15:48
by rob f
Great job on the boat Jim . :thumb:

Re: Jimsta's new boat

PostPosted: 06 Sep 2016, 16:26
by craggers
Looking ship shape jimsta :speed: :thumb:

Re: Jimsta's new boat

PostPosted: 06 Sep 2016, 19:05
by liphook
Good work Jimsta :thumb: All the best with the trial run :thumb:

Re: Jimsta's new boat

PostPosted: 06 Sep 2016, 19:21
by tarmacduck
Looks great well done.