I don't like them ,,,happy now ,,,,? LOL

Hey have u ever thought about how he gets that dinky out of there ??!:D

I was going to restore the top deck, which would have involved new white gelcoat, but it would not have looked any different. I talked to Froberg and he said the cracks around the fairing will come back so not really a priority now. If I have time I'm going to do a deep buffing/color restorer and replace those cover snaps as the salt water has taken a toll on them. I'll be real happy if I can just get it running.

when you going to be done with everything?

Everything, LOL not sure that will ever happen. Always something with these old boats.

If I could sell these 454 blocks I could be in the water by May.

I've got some progress pics on my thread in the apache section.

New 16,000 pound hydro hoist getting installed today.

Did you ever find some pics from the AERO-TEK ?????

And how is about some pictures of the lift.

Hope evrything is fine !

Chit dude, what you been feeding the firefox??:D

That sure is a beautiful Sea Ray:eureka:.............I'll be up at the lake all weekend..........supposed to be 70 and sunny on Saturday.....hint, hint:drink:

I think the Firefox should be out running around. My boat should be done sometime Saturday... Its going to be time to run it in the next couple weeks.

Is anyone reading into this? 16k for a Firefox? Im thinking Colin is going to be the first one to build a big boat to match his small boat. Why else get such a big lift.

And i think we're getting a 2008 F-450.

My cousin will use the lift for his Cafe Racer for the Cigarette will not stay in the water over night. Maybe everyone once in awhile we will put it on the lift.

Yea we will be down to run the Cafe and Firefox in a couple weeks.

Might take the Sea Ray out this Saturday.

Well, is the Firefox home? Where are the pics?

I went and saw my mess yesterday. I cannot believe the dust. Everything looks good, fixing a couple whisky dings while it is there. Then its time for some sweatshirt boating.

That dust is coming from Washington DC from throwing billions of dollars around and all we get is dust.

Im giving the fiberglass guy his stimulus. I feel like a real economic influence.

I feel your pain.:ernaehrung004:

Here's the pics.

Looks awesome. I cant wait to see it out running around!

Sweet, I hope my apache will look half that good.

Gonna hold off on trying to get the boat in the water this summer. I could get it running, but that's about it. I'd like to put a little more time and money into the rigging and engines, maybe get some 500hp short blocks. Besides, were gonna need something to do next winter too:ernaehrung004:

Don't worry, I will tear something up for next winter.

Andy, you'd be more than welcomed to come to Eagle Mtn if you need a lake fix one summer weekend.

How long is that boat? I love it!!! Also like the Bonanza in the background:ernaehrung004:

1986 Cigarette 24 Firefox

Very well done!

:ernaehrung004:

Thanks Much. It's been a long worth while project.

Vyper - you OK? Saw there were some bad tornadoes up in OKC...........8 dead so far.

I spoke to him on the phone last night,,,he is alright !!!!:ernaehrung004:

He is to ugly to die anyways . LOL:grinser010:

That boat is REALLY something to be proud of. BTW what is that in the background with the radial engine?

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/c...pics-82-a.html

Old race pictures I had been meaning to scan forever.

TXHawk, what is the resize website you forwarded to me awhile back? I have a pic to post and am having a hard time resizing.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/D...powertoys.mspx

Scroll down to Image Resizer. Download. Then you will be able to right click on a picture on your computer and choose resize. Really nice.

I just saw your post of LP. You better be resizing the Talon pictures. An it better be in the water more than the Texoma Talons... bunch of trailer queens!

This WAS a Texoma Talon. No trailer queen here!

Congrats.

So that was a texoma boat? Was in an inboard just a year or two ago? I think I've been in it. The previous owner said it was converted from a center console.

This is an old race boat built in '87. It has had 4 pairs of O/Bs. It was based out of Cedar Mills.

Cool! You are going to be trouble in that.

I can't wait. The only problem is the weak link on O/Bs is the lower unit so really rough water is a no no. Down here should be fine.

BTW I have a creampuff Fountain for sale. CHEAP

MMM creampuff...I am more an off-white / faded yellow Fountain kind of guy...so close!! :evilb:

Im hearing april 18th for a poker run on texoma. Anyone else hear?

Same date I have heard. Im thinking I may have to bust mine off next weekend. Hope we are done freezing!

ya! those tornado's were nuts!!! it took out a chucky cheese about a mile away from one of my clubs. damn do i love oklahoma...

works been crazy! and im about to start a new project!!! super excited about it! ready to get my boat finished too...

i heard a maybe for the poker or "fun run"

does anyone have any knowledge on how to have a poker run on texoma?? just curious?