SRT8 smoker craft Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 So, how does it run? Judging from the olmost new motor hangin off the back I'd say pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 I can't speak to the motor as of yet, I had it out on the water, and it has not been rigged correctly, along with some other mistakes that will be dealt with. So I do not know how it runs out yet..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRT8 smoker craft Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 DOH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 great work on the resto that boat looks like you should have many great days out on the water with her. always nice to read reports like this and see other members helping out. I have a question about your hammer how many people make fun of you for using that to build a wood casting deck? I know my buddies here laugh at me well at least they look at me like I am nuts when I pass my big hammer over when they ask for one. Its nice to see that I am not the only one why uses one for making things fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 The seats...These belonged to a guy on another board, and he gave them to me for this project. Before: After: The deck extension: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry2Rs Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Nice work Albert! Can I drop mine off for the winter? You can renew it while I'm down south... HAHAHA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perchslayer666 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Wow! Looks incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 DAYUM!!!!!!!! Very nice. I'm not even going to try to tell you how impressed I am. Especially considering all the negative feedback you got at the beginning. I'm thinking that other than the motor it really didn't matter what shape everything was in, you would have gutted it anyway. Great result. I wish I'd contributed ssomething but mayhap you'll still let me on it. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 DAYUM!!!!!!!! Very nice. I'm not even going to try to tell you how impressed I am. Especially considering all the negative feedback you got at the beginning. I'm thinking that other than the motor it really didn't matter what shape everything was in, you would have gutted it anyway. Great result. I wish I'd contributed ssomething but mayhap you'll still let me on it. JF Heck, John if I'm gonna let Garry on it, then I guess I should let you on it too.....Gots ta play nice and all. Soon as you are feeling good enough, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancur373 Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Thats one hell of a reno. Sweet looking ride,and you got tunes to boot. I might of missed it in this thread,but what you paid for the package and the total cost of the reno,would you get your money back if you decided to turn it over? Again sweet ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Congrats!! Looks like you've got yourself a really nice ride! NOW GO GET IT ALL STINKY AND SLIMY ALREADY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Thats one hell of a reno. Sweet looking ride,and you got tunes to boot. I might of missed it in this thread,but what you paid for the package and the total cost of the reno,would you get your money back if you decided to turn it over? Again sweet ride. If I turned it over, it would not ride in the water near as well as it does now. The project was not done to make money, because if I add up the hours that I put into it, i would be lucky to realize $5/hour. What I did get, is the satisfaction of a job reasonably done. I would not be able to put a value on it, as I do not have the training to survey a boat. I will have to get that done for insurance though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chance Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Great reno indeed.Being as we are not to far from each other I am sure you wouldn't mind doing my rig would ya By chance did the new motor come from James? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Sweet restoration! Looks like I missed this post too! I would of cheered you on either way! Who cares what you paid, its what you want and what you wanted to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hirk Posted October 12, 2010 Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) Looking good!!!!!When you 1st got it I didn't think I would ever be looking at such a nice finished product,you have done a great job Albert!! Edited October 12, 2010 by hirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted October 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2010 Great reno indeed.Being as we are not to far from each other I am sure you wouldn't mind doing my rig would ya By chance did the new motor come from James? No it did not, I cannot speak to the motor as the deal has not been resolved. When people find out where the motor came from, it should be fun.... Looking good!!!!!When you 1st got it I didn't think I would ever be looking at such a nice finished product,you have done a great job Albert!! Coming from you, Hirk....that means a lot. Thanks. Now about the Ally, trade????? Hulls only, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Be proud of yourself.You did a good job and you know your boat inside and out, literally, there won't be any surprises with it. But like I said earlier, get it slimed will ya!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discophish Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Wow. Awesome job! Great effort put into this project, for sure. You seemed to have made some friends along the way, and created that terrific opportunity. The experience that you gain during a project like this sets you aside from most of us boat owners who just try to maintain a tidy boat. It takes a lot of mental endurance to keep up and overtake the work. I'm sure you can go back to the first day that you took a step back from its original state, and remember when you doubted yourself ... as others did. Now look! That's priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted October 13, 2010 Report Share Posted October 13, 2010 Looks great Albert! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnimon Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Nice job indeed , Albert! My boats partially there!It sure is a great feeling that youve done the work yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted October 14, 2010 Report Share Posted October 14, 2010 Nice job for sure. I can't wait to hear the motor story now LOL. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyBug Posted July 4, 2012 Report Share Posted July 4, 2012 Those older Rangers where great boats and tuff as nails looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 I can't believe it took 2 years for us to go fishing together in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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