Super User J Francho Posted January 10, 2013 Super User Share Posted January 10, 2013 Full side shot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maico1 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Quick shot of the top cap resto work Great Lakes Boat Works did on my Bullet: Now that came out real clean....Looks Sweet....how many hrs. did it take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User J Francho Posted January 10, 2013 Super User Share Posted January 10, 2013 Invoice said about 20 hours labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Teal Posted January 10, 2013 Super User Share Posted January 10, 2013 That's pretty right there! I don't even want to know what that cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User J Francho Posted January 10, 2013 Super User Share Posted January 10, 2013 The boat or the work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Teal Posted January 10, 2013 Super User Share Posted January 10, 2013 The work. The reason I ask, is I can see my self needing similar work in a few years. I keep mine covered and a coat of wax every couple months but I since I don't have indoor storage anymore, I noticed more fading and small spots.. Mine, ( pictured above). Still looks great, I just want to keep it that way. And if that means getting work done in a few years then so be it. Feel free to pm me if you want to put that stuff up here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User J Francho Posted January 10, 2013 Super User Share Posted January 10, 2013 Labor is usually around $75/hour. My resto included repairing a crack, and reinforcing glass added to where the consoles meet the top cap. I already had the polyflake mixes from Bullet, so I saved a few hundred on materials. Invest in some Bow to Stern treatment, and start applying now, before UV damage sets in. The stuff is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Teal Posted January 10, 2013 Super User Share Posted January 10, 2013 Ok that will be what I do. I'm going to search it now. Thanks. I don't have any craks or anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User J Francho Posted January 10, 2013 Super User Share Posted January 10, 2013 http://www.btsproducts.com/ Same people that make KVD L&L Conditioner. Pretty much the best stuff out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady01 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Don't know if it's been done lately, but show your ride, and any other pertinent info.See where this goes. Mines a 1997 Stratos 282 DC with a 175 Johnson FastStrike. Was windsheildless in this pic, because they both were broken in a freak act of stupidity...don't ask! The boat is named: "Skoolzout" ( I am a teacher Health and PE) I also have on the back left side: Psalms 118:24 What do you got? Having the scripture on your boat is so AWESOME. I looked up the verse and what better verse to have on your boat then that. After all, we couldn't do all this if it weren't for the good lord. I hope God blesses you for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User rippin-lips Posted January 16, 2013 Super User Share Posted January 16, 2013 This was the first boat I ever bought. Mercury Minnow that I slightly modified. Added a section of flooring to stand on and front rear decks. I fished it for a while then sold it to purchase a more Fisher boat. Hopefully fish it for a year and then sell it off to buy an older ranger or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnriverluver Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 This was the first boat I ever bought. Mercury Minnow that I slightly modified. Added a section of flooring to stand on and front rear decks. I fished it for a while then sold it to purchase a more Fisher boat. Hopefully fish it for a year and then sell it off to buy an older ranger or something like that. That Fisher will do everthing a Ranger will except get you there as fast. It will go into places a Ranger would not dare. Aluminum Bass boats are the most versatile rigs made and a lot cheaper to run and maintain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User rippin-lips Posted January 17, 2013 Super User Share Posted January 17, 2013 Not saying it's going to be a ranger and it can be aluminum I'm okay with that. Doesn't even have to be bigger just designed better really. I want a more bass fishing oriented boat though. This almost has no rod storage,not much storage period,live well is small,front deck is small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Teal Posted January 17, 2013 Super User Share Posted January 17, 2013 Rip, those reasons are exactly why i sold my Alumacraft years ago and bought the 20ft Javelin. I wanted/needed storage and a more stable ride with a better liewell Mine is pictured a coupke pages back. I do miss the fuel mileage from the alumacraft tho. I could put 25.00 bucks and fish every day for 2 weeks. Cant do that anymore!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Teal Posted January 17, 2013 Super User Share Posted January 17, 2013 Rip, by the way, that fisher is a nice rig. My buddy has one that is similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanover_Yakker Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Here's my next ride........ http://www.hobiecat.com/fishing/boats/pro-angler/ Now if only I could convince the spousal unit that it is a must have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotomacBassin Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 My money pit all nice, new and shiny. Will never see it like this again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetomlee Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 This baby only cost me 50 cent. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bassman Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 I started in a wooden jon boat, then customized a metal jon boat for bass fishing, in the 60's went to a Quachita fiber glass bass boat, in the late 70's bought a Venture bass boat, and now my ride is a 94' Nitro 170DC pictured below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProCrafter Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Here is mine...thought I posted it awhile ago....2003 ProCraft Pro190 18'6"Merc. 150 EFI Great Boat and later this week gets out of the shop after new Lowrance Elite5 DSI units are installed and new ignition/wiring to ensure many more great trips on the water!! Had to beach her in this shot as a thunderstorm had barreled in! Here is my work rig... ; ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjfishman Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I have a 2001 Fisher Marsh Hawk 165 Deep V with a 2002 50 hp Mercury, 30 lb thrust transom mount trolling motor and 54lb Motorguide bow mount. Upgraded console fishfinder to a Lowrance Elite 4x and have an Eagle FishEasy on the bow. Soon to be a Fishmark 320. It is laid out like a bass boat front and rear casting platforms. This model was only produced in 2001 and 2002 Photo is from the day I picked up the boat in 2002. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoffman Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Nice rigs both of you have... ill be buying a newer one in a few years. My buddy called me the other day with a hot deal. Ill be passing it on to you guys to see if you want it cause with a boy in daycare I cant afford the payments at the moment. I should have pics and full details next week. If youre in the market for a newer tracker keep your eyes on the for sale forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjfishman Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Nice rigs both of you have... ill be buying a newer one in a few years. My buddy called me the other day with a hot deal. Ill be passing it on to you guys to see if you want it cause with a boy in daycare I cant afford the payments at the moment. I should have pics and full details next week. If youre in the market for a newer tracker keep your eyes on the for sale forum. No plans in replacing my boat anytime soon, it is in very good condition and there aren't many hours on the Mercury. No wood in the boat to rot out should last a very long time.Hope to keep it long enough to give to my grandson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhoffman Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Post wasnt directed at you bud, more to anyone who reads the thread. I wouldnt be getting rid of that either, its a nice boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjfishman Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Post wasnt directed at you bud, more to anyone who reads the thread. I wouldnt be getting rid of that either, its a nice boat. No problem, just expressing how happy I am with my boat. You said you were waiting a few years to buy a boat but now is the time to get great deals on used boats because of the economy. These days you can spend as little as $2500 and get a great boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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