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Hi Sean, I go to Clayton every year to the Antique Boat Show and Auction and the Antique Boat Races for the last 8 years. Like you said, there is nothing like a Woodie. Boat that is! :lol: Jim

Was the hull gelled or painted? Nice find. Good luck with your project. I am originally from northern NJ just 4 miles west of the GWB. Don't miss those "A" holes one bit. I use to drive 18's in Manhatten, Brooklyn etc. Didn't mind playing chicken with those taxi drivers one bit. Now...

:cheers: If they did that, then there would be no need to sue third party innocent people. :brickwall:

Rode out 3 hurricanes in the N. Atlantic while in the USCG. Somewhere I have a picture of the 5" gun on the bow completely submerged and the top of the gun was over 25' above the water line. It was a bit difficult trying to get sleep when not on watch. Many of the crew met Ralph. Somehow I was...

And lawyers (judges) are supposed to be intelligent! Since most liberal politicians are lawyers you can understand by reason of common sense (not cents) why this great country is going down hill at a rapid pace.

Nathan, Sweet ride you have there. They just don't build them like that anymore. Good luck with the repairs. You still have a lot of water time down there, so get it done and enjoy.

John, As you said before watching people at the ramp could provide some good entertainment. But I would have to be bored out of my mind to sit there and absorb that type of punishment. LOL I am sure some of the people would definatly get pissed off as I sat there laughing at them. There are...

You have a nice place there Chris. Nothing like being out in the country. I am buying a house on Wellesley Island, NY in the St. Lawerence River just 20 miles east of Lake Ontario. Should go to closing by the end of August. I was hoping to get it before then but the current ower hasn't been...

Chris, I agree, it shouldn't be a problem backing down a ramp or just plain backing up. If they are not that good doing it, they should prcatice at home for as long as it takes to be reasonably proficient. Sorry about the big words, I don't even know if I spelled them right.

Ok, I think I must be sheltered. What is a Key Hopper? Is it a Flats boat?

I don't trust myself when I put the boat in for just the day. I put my plug in before I leave the house not at the ramp. It may sound paranoid but I even start the motor in the driveway and let it run for 5 to 10 minutes before I leave just so I don't look like one of the week end warriors when...

Nathan, Have you ever looked through a mag named Powerboat Magazine? Mostly glass boats, not much on wood boats. What type do you want to read about? I haven't gotten one in 30 years, but at that time they had a lot of high tech info that made for good reading. Jim

Nathan I will post a link to my Photobucket site in my signature tomorrow. Jim

I joined last November and just started posting. Hello to all members. I am a member of the Checkmate forum and own a 1985 Starflite. I am also building an all mahogany 16-1/2' inboard speedboat using the Crackerbox plans from Glen-L Marine Design. Won't be as fast as the Checkmate and not...

There is a well used saying "The only good part is the one that doesn't give you a problem". Over the years I have used many different brands and not once had a problem with any. As Chris said, the biggest hardship with trailer tires is dry rot. Leaving tires exposed to the sun when you are...

Wind screen Coop, In the first post you mentioned the need to get a windshield. Remember the post I made over on the other forum about Ocean Dynamics in FL. They may have the old style extrusions and gaskets you need.