1986 19'6"

[florida196]

Got the boat home.  Tested with the guy that rigged it.  Ran great jumps out of the hole.  Did not get to open it all the way up was blowing pretty good but saw 43 out of it today.  Going to need a little more weight up front only had ten gallons of fuel in it.  Going to fill it up in the morning and take out tomorrow.  Tracks straight as an arrow though.  Couldn't be happier with everything.  Feels good and solid in the choppy stuff we were in today.

[florida196]

There is nothing on bunks for tie downs.  I just have strap wrapped around them.  Temporary thing till I come up with something permenant.  Trailer needs to be set up a little better for boat.  That's the next project.

[florida196]

She's home though

[Blue Agave]

Congrats, Boat looks great!  Just glanced through the whole tread, man you must be one happy camper today.  How long were you at it, 5 years or so?  And a new home and baby girl along the way. Bet you'll be out this weekend, enjoy.

[florida196]

Thanks blue.  Started when I was 23 and I'm 29 now.  A new home a baby girl and I now have a 3 month old son.  So yes a lot has changed and happened.

[florida196]

Took the whole family out for a cruise today after this mornings storms.

[mshugg]

Congratulations on the launch!  Boat looks great!  Nice looking family too!  I hope you and your family get many years of enjoyment out of her.

[Brendanpd28]

Spent a good hour reading through your thread last night.  Absolutely incredible build! Your patience and dedication has truly paid off.  And with so many life developments along the way. Great Job!!!

[dirtwheelsfl]

Beauty!

[wingtime]

Looks fantastic! Great job!

[Capt. Bob]

 

[RickK]

Hopefully we'll run into each other out on the water (well, not run into, but ....) I'd like to check out the boat and the non-skid.
You have a PM

[florida196]

Thanks everyone.  Rick I will be out again Monday and then the following weekend probably around the snake island area.  By the way I pm you back not sure about the email thing.

[Damage7]

👍 great job! How's it run with the etec? Torn between that and new merc

[florida196]

It's running great really happy with the motor.  It's surprised me and a lot of others that have come up to me to talk about the boat with how quiet it is.  Everyone thinks it's a 4 stroke.  Has a ton of torque though so boat jumps right on plane.  So far I have zero complaints.