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Yes he still has the 1978 ford highboy he painted after he sold the boat. He never hauled the boat with the truck when they were both done. I feel it is proper to let him make the first maiden voyage to the lake 23 years later in life when I get the boat in the water next year! Super excited about this https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...353c835538.jpg

Cool story and nice looking boat. That is amazing you found it.

I like the boat and appreciate the story behind it even more! Hold on to this piece of family history, it's value is priceless. All the best to you with this project! :)

Best of luck with the project, My cousin had a lifted 2 door Ford just like that one man I loved that truck!!!! Following along for the build for sure,

I'm sure its a splash made by someone but from what i remember BROWNIE posting in the past....all the skinny boats have their roots from the 23' magnum
P&D, Pantera, and from what BROWNIE says about a hundred other boat companies all got their start with that...that's why they all look kinda similar

Great looking boat! Hopefully I'll see it in person someday as i am almost a neighbor, Chautauqua Lake.

Padraig

That makes sense. I knew Like chettah, pantera and another manufacturer has the same hull just used different bows. I will have to find and message brownie and see what more information he has or can give me. Thank you for that bit!