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February 03, 2008, 07:33:36 AM
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« Reply #45 on: February 03, 2008, 07:33:36 AM »
Sounds like you've been a busy guy - just seemed hard before you started didn't it.  That's how we all felt on our first project too.
Is the console nice and tight now?  That is where everyone hangs onto when underway so make sure it's real secure.
Let us know how she runs now that everything is moved forward.
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February 04, 2008, 09:57:26 AM
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Bahi

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« Reply #46 on: February 04, 2008, 09:57:26 AM »
Yes, Rick, it's really a great experience. I followed all the advices, and I'm happy with the results, so far. I even think of taking the bow rail as my next project. I started to study the possibility & cost, but I'll postpond it for a while, till I get some extra money. The total cost would be arround $200, while to buy one won't be less than the double.

Let me finish with my current 1st project, and I'll post some pics.
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February 12, 2008, 11:01:20 AM
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« Reply #47 on: February 12, 2008, 11:01:20 AM »
BEFORE:


AFTER:


I successfully completed my 1st project; console & seat were moved forward to their original places, battery cables were replaced by longer one (16 feet), battery was moved from under the seat to under the console, new wooden door was made for the console, seat woods were fixed, and 4 new rod holders & 2 new short side rails were added.

I took tons of photos in the sea while trying her, and during the project. Last Friday, while going on a fishing trip, we stopped by the Banana Island on our way back. My digital camera fall in the water & I lost all photos. Sorry guys! The above photo was taken with the cell phone camera. I uploaded some other photos, too.

The boat is great and she goes on plane in no time. The speed & balance are great. It's like if I have a new boat!!!

Thanks for all your help, and I promise to upload better photos while on action, as soon as I get a new digital camera.
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February 12, 2008, 07:39:06 PM
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« Reply #48 on: February 12, 2008, 07:39:06 PM »
Quote from: "Bahi"
AFTER:


I successfully completed my 1st project; console & seat were moved forward to their original places, battery cables were replaced by longer one (5 feet), battery was moved from under the seat to under the console, new wooden door was made for the console, seat woods were fixed, and 4 new rod holders & 2 new short side rails were added.

I took tons of photos in the sea while trying her, and during the project. Last Friday, while going on a fishing trip, we stopped by the Banana Island on our way back. My digital camera fall in the water & I lost all photos. Sorry guys! The above photo was taken with the cell phone camera. I uploaded some other photos, too.

The boat is great and she goes on plane in no time. The speed & balance are great. It's like if I have a new boat!!!


Hi Bahi, sorry to hear about your camera - I know we all like to see action photos, but that is the one reason I'm leary of carrying mine when I'm fishing - slippery/slimy fingers and the camera don't mix.

So the boat runs nice and level now - good for you.  With that 115 on her, you should get right around 40mph out of her when trimmed out just right.

Sounds like you have her in fishing ready shape now. Are the fish running there now?  Looks like it's warm although I hear there's unusual weather there now.
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February 12, 2008, 09:36:06 PM
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« Reply #49 on: February 12, 2008, 09:36:06 PM »
That sucks about the camera, and great about about the boat.  Send us some pictures of the fish!
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February 13, 2008, 11:05:05 AM
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« Reply #50 on: February 13, 2008, 11:05:05 AM »
When we mention "fishing" in Qatar, we talk mainly about groupers, spangled emperors, snappers & sweet lips. I'll upload some pics, as soon as I get a new camera.
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February 13, 2008, 01:56:27 PM
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« Reply #51 on: February 13, 2008, 01:56:27 PM »
Bahi,  sorry about the camera.  Bad enough to loose the camera worse to loose the files.

Here is a camera I bought just for my boating and fishing.  Added a float in case it drops over board but is water tight to 75 feet.


http://www.sealife-cameras.com/cameras/ecoshot.html

Cost about $200, plus you need to buy a 1 gig SanDisk $45.
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February 13, 2008, 08:02:03 PM
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« Reply #52 on: February 13, 2008, 08:02:03 PM »
Wal-Mart (!) sells a digital camera in a clear waterproof case with a USB connector for about $20.  Only VGA (640 x 480) resolution, but it works and ain't no big deal if you drop it overboard (it floats).
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February 13, 2008, 08:42:29 PM
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« Reply #53 on: February 13, 2008, 08:42:29 PM »
Bahi,
Great boat! Nice job on your project.I'm amazed and proud that we can help boaters on the other side of the world.If people worried more about there boats and less about politics the world would be a better place.Keep up the great work!  :D  :D  :D
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February 16, 2008, 01:33:28 AM
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« Reply #54 on: February 16, 2008, 01:33:28 AM »
Thanks, Pete! U R 100% right.
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February 23, 2008, 09:50:03 AM
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« Reply #55 on: February 23, 2008, 09:50:03 AM »
I put Lenco tabs on my 17.5 and the difference is like night and day.  Makes it ride real nice and gets up on plane a lot faster in shallower waters.







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February 24, 2008, 01:27:20 AM
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« Reply #56 on: February 24, 2008, 01:27:20 AM »
What a nice boat! Yes, they may help, but I don't need them anymore. She is doing great now without them, and goes on plane in no time. BTW, how much did you pay for them?
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February 25, 2008, 11:25:19 AM
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« Reply #57 on: February 25, 2008, 11:25:19 AM »
$350.00 installed.  And, thank you.  I love it.
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March 08, 2008, 12:32:09 PM
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« Reply #58 on: March 08, 2008, 12:32:09 PM »
Rick & Alex...As promised, I just uploaded few photos of the fish we got today.


Yesterday, I took my family on a boating trip to Al-Safeleya Island. If you are interested, I can uploaded some photos of the island, too.
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March 08, 2008, 03:09:14 PM
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« Reply #59 on: March 08, 2008, 03:09:14 PM »
Thanks for sharing the pics with us.  Looks like you caught enough fish to feed the family - ranging from catfish to shark?
     
This Devilfish looks like a NASTY fish  :shock:
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