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Old 10-16-2007, 06:37 PM   #1
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Ok I started a new thread of the buld up of my 1981 Kaama.
My plans as of today is to strip down the whole boat of all its items.But first I and working on getting the center tank out of the hull right now, not to fun as most people know. Here are some lame pics. The sun was killing for picture taking day .
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Old 10-16-2007, 06:39 PM   #2
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Old 10-16-2007, 06:51 PM   #3
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Good luck- looks like you will have a nice boat when you are finished. Just remember, you can never have enough beer(it helps me when I get discouraged)
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Old 10-16-2007, 09:06 PM   #4
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scottie150,


Real nice job of your boat. May I ask you a few question please.

1) how long did it take you
2) How much did it cost you may I ask
3) Did the total cost include the beer
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Real nice job of your boat. May I ask you a few question please.

1) how long did it take you
2) How much did it cost you may I ask
3) Did the total cost include the beer
#1 - I am not done yet- as a matter of fact I am not even close(not trying to discourage you, but you asked the question)
I have been working on it for a couple of years, and I just got the starboard engine in and am getting through the teething problems(leaks, tuning, starters, wiring, etc.)

#2 - My wife is my book keeper and she reminds me daily of how much my big pile of sh#t costs, my advice to you is take the boat back quick before whoever sold it you cashes the check, or insure it heavily and tow it somewhere where it is really deep.

#3 - If I haven't discouraged you yet and you still really want to know I will PM you the costs.

Like I said- not trying to rain on your parade- but these things turn into huge projects(literally) The best part is you belong to the board and there are a lot of helpful people here.
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Old 10-17-2007, 08:01 AM   #6
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#2 - My wife is my book keeper and she reminds me daily of how much my big pile of sh#t costs, my advice to you is take the boat back quick before whoever sold it you cashes the check, or insure it heavily and tow it somewhere where it is really deep.
The best part of the boat project I am single
My ex always remined me of the waste of money on my toys
Thanks again for all the info more pics soon
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Old 10-17-2007, 08:47 AM   #7
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The best part of the boat project I am single
My ex always remined me of the waste of money on my toys
Thanks again for all the info more pics soon
Single in Somers. Keep us posted on your project. Will it be run in the Hudson ?
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Old 11-06-2007, 08:17 AM   #8
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This sucks............... there will be no pulling of motors today in the northeast
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Old 11-08-2007, 07:04 PM   #9
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Update . Pulled the motors and got one gimble out and a few other odds and ends. Tons of rot like I guessed. Pics shown. Also what trannys are show in one of the pics. Thanks Jim
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Old 11-08-2007, 07:06 PM   #10
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more pics. One more question how much horsepower can the TRS hold?
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