Mike the Pike Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 I bought my first boat in 2001 this 1989 Chapparal.After a couple of years it was not the boat for me.Not great for hopping from lake to lake.Sold her in 2003. I replaced the 16ft fiberglass for one summer with this little 12 foot Thornes (1980). I only paid $100.00 for her.It is in mint condition no dents and does not leak.This one comes camping with us when I can not bring the new boat. While I was looking for a deal on a 12ft tinny my wife had me buy a canoe.The only floating vessel she likes.I want to sell it but she won't have any of that. So I finally bought a boat I like in 2004 a Lund SSV 18 foot .
Chris Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 Keram, that's one of sweetest boat make-overs I've seen. I think I saw a whole photo album of your modifications on the old OFC board. Very nice work.
lew Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 Hey Marc, that's probably the most famous bow rail ever built
Marc Thorpe Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 (edited) Lew your part of of those memories with so many others Edited December 14, 2006 by marc thorpe
Chris Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 Historical memories Is that a steeple I see in that pic???
ehg Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 I replaced the 16ft fiberglass for one summer with this little 12 foot Thornes (1980). I only paid $100.00 for her.It is in mint condition no dents and does not leak.This one comes camping with us when I can not bring the new boat. Had the same 12 ft. Thornes for 25 yrs, till recently stolen. Very seaworthy lil' craft. Used it on Pigeon and even parts of L.Ontario. Best pic is in my avatar of me with sheepshead from March this year on L.Ontario cheers, ehg
ccmtcanada Posted December 14, 2006 Report Posted December 14, 2006 keram....the work you did on that boat is SWEEEEEEET!!!! Awesome job!
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