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Old 09-07-2006 | 08:22 AM
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Here is a pic of my original "non-galvanized" trailer from Banana Boat.

Then there is the brand new aluminum magic tilt.

Finally the Load Rite that I sold it with.

Strangely enough, my favorite trailer was the last one I had the boat on which was the Load Rite.
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Old 09-07-2006 | 03:33 PM
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Why did you like the Load Rite the best? But I couldn't agree more with how it can change the whole look.
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Old 09-09-2006 | 03:29 PM
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Hey Adam,

Boy the Banana Board has died since I sold my Banana huh?

Too bad, guess I will have to buy another one.

To answer your trailer question, I really liked the Load rite, as the boat sat about 2 feet higher up in the air. Made the boat look huge, plus I could keep the engine all the way down and not worry about smacking it and also it did not float like the aluminum one did.

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Old 09-10-2006 | 09:40 AM
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That's odd that yours floated, mine stayed right on the bottom when I swaped trailers. My motor is coming off next weekend so I can get a stage 2 rebuild by Monty's over the winter and some custom paint on the cowls. probably going to do a Bob's nose cone and maybe an above water exhaust as well.

Hows the Cig. 20 comming along? Hope all is well with you and your family. Speaking of, where has your brother been? And has he had any luck in finding a new boat?
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Old 09-10-2006 | 06:32 PM
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Heat Buzz has been MIA for quite some time.

Let me know if you want to switch to Mercury. I have a 2.4 liter merc that I am going to have MrV8outboard rebuild for me this winter.

I also have a brand new Alien cowl that I bought for it.
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Old 09-13-2006 | 10:09 AM
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Hey Adam,

Boy the Banana Board has died since I sold my Banana huh?

Too bad, guess I will have to buy another one.

I know - I know.... I don't want to keep saying it but we are getting closer to completing the new one.

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Midnight blue sides, white deck, not sure what color stripes/ interior yet ( any suggestions appreciated), low profile windscreen.

Power will be twin 200's Evinrude E-Tecs on a stainless marine bracket, 380s k-planes.

This will be my personal boat - not for sale. Demo rides gladly given this winter in sunny FL...!!

pictures coming soon...
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Old 09-13-2006 | 10:15 AM
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thinking about doing something similar to this for the bootstripe etc.
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Old 09-13-2006 | 10:37 AM
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Sounds good! Interesting choice w/ the OBs. I've heard the SB's run better w/ a single, but they are only 7ft beam.
I'm sure she'll run awsome...
Can't wait to see pics.
And I'll remember about the Demo rides.

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I know - I know.... I don't want to keep saying it but we are getting closer to completing the new one.

Details:

Midnight blue sides, white deck, not sure what color stripes/ interior yet ( any suggestions appreciated), low profile windscreen.

Power will be twin 200's Evinrude E-Tecs on a stainless marine bracket, 380s k-planes.

This will be my personal boat - not for sale. Demo rides gladly given this winter in sunny FL...!!

pictures coming soon...
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Old 09-13-2006 | 10:37 AM
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BTW... stand up bolsters for interior to keep the old school look.
How do you feel about sitdown seats?
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Old 09-13-2006 | 09:34 PM
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Details:

Midnight blue sides, white deck, not sure what color stripes/ interior yet ( any suggestions appreciated), low profile windscreen.
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You Suck Charlie!

The EXACT colors I was going to paint "Spoiled Banana".

I want a small decal somewhere that says, "thanks Chappy".

That is going to look really nice.

What size bracket? 17" ?
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