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Originally Posted by bouyhunter
(Post 2677396)
Thanks Tom.
I think the reason I even posted was to get the kick in the pants, and get my priorities straight. My wife expected to go boating this season, and all she has seen is me tearing more crap off the boat. Well, there is nothing more to tear off, it has to go to paint, and then things need to start going back on it. I spent some time last night looking through pics to make sure I was still moving forward. |
I am going to come down their and kick you in the seat of your pants myself!!!!!!
I am the one with the new kid and no time.........Keep it moving bouy, the more time ya take the better it will look in the end.........(LIKE I ALWAYS SAY WHEN YA HAVE THE TIME THERE IS NO MONEY ,WHEN YA HAVE THE MONEY THERE IS NO TIME) It wil turn out great......We are the last of the oldschool brotherhood... |
Originally Posted by bouyhunter
(Post 2677396)
Thanks Tom.
I think the reason I even posted was to get the kick in the pants, and get my priorities straight. My wife expected to go boating this season, and all she has seen is me tearing more crap off the boat. Well, there is nothing more to tear off, it has to go to paint, and then things need to start going back on it. Let me know if you want to talk to my paint guy. Call "Greg" at Washington Marine about the seat bases Tell him I said to call.He will make them for you or call Thrillseeker and see who did his. They look very nice. Heading back out of town or i would build them for you. Also...See Bajalion about guages |
Originally Posted by birdog
(Post 2677489)
I just now saw this thread !....Great work on the Pantera !
Let me know if you want to talk to my paint guy. Call "Greg" at Washington Marine about the seat bases Tell him I said to call.He will make them for you or call Thrillseeker and see who did his. They look very nice. Heading back out of town or i would build them for you. Also...See Bajalion about guages Scholle's still have my motor just waiting for me to get the boat ready for it. Would you by chance have an indoor spot to store it/work on it over the winter?? I need all the help I can get. I was already considering just buying a welder, and I may still do so, just need to teach myself to weld... |
Originally Posted by bouyhunter
(Post 2677396)
Thanks Tom.
I think the reason I even posted was to get the kick in the pants, and get my priorities straight. My wife expected to go boating this season, and all she has seen is me tearing more crap off the boat. Well, there is nothing more to tear off, it has to go to paint, and then things need to start going back on it. |
Originally Posted by nocigarette
(Post 2677466)
(LIKE I ALWAYS SAY WHEN YA HAVE THE TIME THERE IS NO MONEY ,WHEN YA HAVE THE MONEY THERE IS NO TIME)
It wil turn out great......We are the last of the oldschool brotherhood... I always answer, " I need time, money, and energy. When I have all three at the same time things get done. But I need all three at the same time" Mike, you're right. We're the last of the oldschool. And some of these boats are almost older than we are. Are you still selling your Mag? If I had the space and money I'd put it right next to my Pantera, inbetween the spot I already have picked out for the Cig Mistress that I will one day own. Oldschool.:cool: |
Originally Posted by mikeb4
(Post 2677604)
It will turn out awesome .... and when you turn that corner and start installing parts the satisfaction will come rolling in fast! All of a sudden it will start looking like your vision fast ..... THAT is a great feeling and makes it all worth it! :cool-smiley-011:
Right now I feel like all I did was rip a running boat apart. I've started putting a few things back together - just so I felt like I was making progress. I'm going to talk to the painter this week, and we should start moving quickly. |
Originally Posted by bouyhunter
(Post 2677523)
Birdog - shoot me a PM with your number.
Scholle's still have my motor just waiting for me to get the boat ready for it. Would you by chance have an indoor spot to store it/work on it over the winter?? I need all the help I can get. I was already considering just buying a welder, and I may still do so, just need to teach myself to weld... |
Originally Posted by bouyhunter
(Post 2677348)
This entire summer has been an absolute waste.
I've been working 12 hr days the entire summer, and have rarely had a weekend off. I have a painter that is literally across the street from my house, and a powder coater right up the road, and haven't been able to leave work long enough to go talk to them. In the forging on with progress, I keep tearing things off the boat. It's stripped at this point. Windshield is off, all hardware is off, dash is out, controls and gauges are in a box, rubrail is gone, probably go out this afternoon and start removing the snaps for the cockpit cover. It's ready for paint. Last weekend, I had the wife help me remove the life-line (prepping for paint), and had to crawl into the bow section past the bulkhead to get to the bolts. I was shocked at how much space is actually up there for a 24'. I'm figuring I could probably smuggle two Cubans up there, if they are friendly or desperate, but it's probably already been done. If you've never crawled into that bow area in a 24, here's what it looks like from the inside. I have been up there:eek: I may have some seat bases for you, that I fabbed up for mine, but didnt use, problem is, with my 3-man setup, one is not as deep as the other 3, are you doing standups?? Rick |
Originally Posted by rchevelle71
(Post 2678924)
YES,
I have been up there:eek: I may have some seat bases for you, that I fabbed up for mine, but didnt use, problem is, with my 3-man setup, one is not as deep as the other 3, are you doing standups?? Rick Wouldn't you agree?? there is actually alot more space up there than you would think. I'm doing sit-downs. Already have the seats, just need bases. Looking for something around ten inch tall. |
Originally Posted by birdog
(Post 2678129)
Yes...I have space for the winter...PM sent
Got it. I'll give you a call this week. |
Tim, Jaeger bombs will give you what you need... Redbull for the energy and Jaeger for not giving an F! :D Ha ha ha!
Going to try to head back to Indy next month. I'll let you know when I get everything square. Hang in there bud!! |
Originally Posted by Dude! Sweet!
(Post 2679095)
Tim, Jaeger bombs will give you what you need... Redbull for the energy and Jaeger for not giving an F! :D Ha ha ha!
Going to try to head back to Indy next month. I'll let you know when I get everything square. Hang in there bud!! This entire summer has been a minimum of twelve hour days, and most Saturdays. I have more vaca time saved than I know what to do with - I just can't find a good time to take it. I'll make sure to have some time next time you're going to be out this way. I don't have anything that I know of coming up that'll bring me to SoCal. I've never actually had a Jaeger bomb. Hmmm... |
Originally Posted by bouyhunter
(Post 2679058)
HAHA!
Wouldn't you agree?? there is actually alot more space up there than you would think. I'm doing sit-downs. Already have the seats, just need bases. Looking for something around ten inch tall. I actually thought about making a hatch for the deck, and using it as an anchor locker, but there not that much room when ya gotta get in there to do glasswork. Do yourself a favor, and replace that whole boweye support thing if it is rotted, trust me, I had to get towed on a rough day, and was glad I did. My bases are too tall for ya. |
Great to see the update..
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Tim,
Where's that Pantera at?? Cmon' we want updates with pics. Here is a pic of a run we had week before last here in Miami, In the pic is myself, Rick (rchevelle71), Frank (thedonz) and shooting the pic Ray (Xray50)...maybe it will get you in the mood. Finish that bad boy and bring it down next summer. Angel |
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Bad Boy is an understatement, in my book anyway.....
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Both 24s are nice!:cool:
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Just saw this was brought up again.
Sorry for the delay in reply guys - I've been pre-occupied with other things... This summer absolutely sucked, and I barely touched the boat. Working 12-14 hours everyday (no exaggeration) I didn't have the energy to do anything. In the midst of a very likely relocation right now, so the boat is kind of on hold at the moment. Heading South Baby!!!:drink: Ironman - thanks for posting those pics. Those are two I've never seen of the boat. |
As much as I dig my 28, I really miss that little bad-azz boat! Good luck Tim! You bring her "home" to Fla, and you'll be living the life bud!
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Bouy---Any update on the red 24? Did you get it finished? New motor? Any pics?
Thanks, would love to see what you did.. |
is it for sale yet ? let me know ,it looks good , keep it going . I am looking for a 24 -7 boat if anybody knows of one thanks Tim
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How about a 24-7 project? Not a Pantera though.
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what do you have ? pm me Tim
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Ok brother bringing this to the top to get you motivated.
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wow - i'm gonna need a day just to go through this thread.
Since all this, I moved to Arizona, changed jobs, and then moved way out in the desert in AZ to my dream house. I'm only 20 mins away from the lake. life has really gotten in the way of the hobbies I love. Fortunately, I now have a HUGE garage, and the boat is safe inside. Just had a medical setback that has me thinking once I get my strength back, the boat needs to be a priority. In the meantime, i'm just hanging out on the side of the mountain with the coyote and roadrunners:drink: |
Sounds nice....quite, relaxing and not too many idiots around I'm sure.
Well take it easy and start getting your strength back, so you can work on that bad boy. |
Originally Posted by Pantera24
(Post 3468505)
Sounds nice....quite, relaxing and not too many idiots around I'm sure.
Well take it easy and start getting your strength back, so you can work on that bad boy. |
Any updates? Pics?
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Kind of miss that old 24, she ran pretty good w/stock power. Tim where are you?
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Me too, I can't wait to see it running again.
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