Lots to be said about storing a boat in dry storage, and not in your front yard........

I think the life expectancy of a transom is also around 20 years. I look forward to watching you replace that as well :lolhit:

I don't know either one of you but here's how I see it... For whatever reason you both have been at odd's since you got these boats and are both passionate about them... (kind of reminds me of myself and Comanche3six). Unfortunately you have/had different ideas on approach, neither of which was wrong in my opinion.

So fast forward to now. You ask for a "simple congrats" (submission) but you insighted Fund by posting you were done first, problably knowing what he was up against with delays with parts and other "projects" that showed their weary head... It happens to all of us... :(

Also, I wouldn't have rubbed your nose in it when you had problems when you first got the boat...

Can't we all just get along.....:drink:


PS, I don't think I would give a congratulations to someone if they were rubbing my nose in it. :(

Many people also have good luck with boat covers.

The transom is a very different system than the tank. It is also much easier to inspect. Mine has checked out great. Along with your tank, you should have your transom checked.

Of course, you're running lower HP and in smaller water, so maybe it is not as important as it was for my project. For my complete restoration and custom repower, it was critical to really get down to the bones of the boat and bring everything back to perfect. I can't even imagine rolling the dice of some of these things... when you already have the power out. Makes no sense to try to sneak in a couple of extra weekends rather than do the whole job, and do it right.

Tex shut up you homo easy as that. Let the guy build his boat and you just slap some duct tape on yours.
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I wasn't the one who made the bet, I just won it. He didn't have problems with the gas tank until I was done, so it's irrelevant.

Panther - your right. So where were you when Fund was making fun of my boat calling it a crapache, crusty butt etc.:rolleyes: Doesn't suprise me that he is still at it. This notion that I didn't do this or that is BS. Prior to the gas leaking into the bilge :eek:Fund had no intentions of replacing that tank. Now that he has I guess I'm supposed too?????? Gimmie a fkn break. If I'd of wanted a perfect boat I would have bought a new one. And if something breaks I'll fix it.......that's boating.

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So... who made the bet Nancy?

Bill? Cause I don't remember making the bet. I do remember remarking on what a crusty butt your boat had.

You would be amazed at how long the turnaround time on high-quality engine parts is. I mean, if you ever build some high quality engines.

Maybe in a few years, when you have to replace the tank. ;)

A ride in my boat:evilb It is great to this Thread is alive and well!!! I also dont rember any bet??

i WAS quoting Bill........

Let me guess.........six months. :bsflag: