asdve23rveavwa Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Awhile back I posted some pics of Juli's dad Craig's final stages of a complete rebuild of Giesler boat. Wish I had some pics of what it looked like when it was first given to him as a gift a few years back. The boat was literally a decrepit hull. After MANY hours, and, much love he finished the project late last year. She finally saw water, again, in the last few months. The following are just a few shots of this piece of art. I know that Roy, Will and a few others were asking for them. Figured a certain member of our communtiy with the same last name as the boat might be interested too. I finally fished out of it this past Sunday...needless to say, I'm in love!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeslayer Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 She's a beauty for sure Frank. Tell Craig hello and congrats from me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 WOW! Craig, you are a gifted artisan sir! What a beautiful boat. Forget boat rash on the rods...I'd be worried about rod rash on the boat. Thank you so much for posting this, Frankie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Razor Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Nice boat, but where you gonna put the troling motor? Needs to be wired for downscan imaging and a power pole needs to go in stat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted August 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 She's a beauty for sure Frank. Tell Craig hello and congrats from me She sure is Simon. I'll be sure to pass on the hello, bud. WOW! Craig, you are a gifted artisan sir! What a beautiful boat. Forget boat rash on the rods...I'd be worried about rod rash on the boat. Thank you so much for posting this, Frankie. You are welcome, Roy. I'll be sure to pass on your words of praise. He really is an artisan, and, the boat looks even better in person. Nice boat, but where you gonna put the troling motor? Needs to be wired for downscan imaging and a power pole needs to go in stat! LOL, this is "old school" no electronics necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 What a gem!! Beautiful job! Those back corners are screaming for a pair of downriggers though...lol! I know that if it was my boat I'd have a difficult time adding anything that wasn't original to the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Such beautiful wood... thanks for posting the pics! As much as today's boats have their advantages, the look of all that wood and the craftmanship required to build it and restore it are something I can only admire. Bernie posted a "mod" for those boats that includes a steam engine to drive it... was very cool as well! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 That is a piece of artwork right there!!! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 What a gem. I'm slowly working away on mine... Might be done in a few more years.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 awesome rebuild. I've done some woodworking in my time, but could never aspire to that. I sure can appreciate the time and effort that went into making that what it is- a true work of art. Good to see it get some water time. But heh, gotta ask - did it get slimed too??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Nice restore job, looks real close to a new one Labor of love. Spent many hours on the water in these boats. Still have one that was built in 1949.Been thinking of getting a new one and installing a pair of restored 1958 18HP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Sweet ride. That looks like a gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 That is one fine looking boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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