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First a very well known boat! Awesome Capt. Pat. Didn't get to drool over it long was in and out for a part.



Hey John - your boat looks alot different in person than it does in your pictures!! HA-HA!!!





My 1969 FBC Project "E. KING GILL" has been dragging it's feet. I decided to hand over the major fiberglass work and maybe some painting to a pro....still hoping to float it again in 2010.


Cummins temporaily installed....



NEXT GEN -- Not looking like the sound box is going in but the jury's still out.....



Fiberglass exhuast work. genset to port, A/C drain to starboard



primed engine mounts.


Empty Engine Bed


vents

Looks like you doing it right....like the engine beds. Do I understand the stb. transom outlet outboard of the exhaust is for the a/c pump water? If so, never seen it done that way, but like it a lot vs. thru the side....mirrors the genset exhaust.

Keep plugging, you doing good.

UV

yes. wanted the back end to look balanced. May see if I can run a bildge and or livewell drain thru it also. haven't really looked at all my hose layouts. etc..

thanks!

Jay

Jay,

Looking good; keep up the great work! May be a good time to instal Capt. Pat's rudders.....

now that is some funny sh*t
Damn John no wonder you are taking so long, I didnt know you where turning he in to a fly bridge! haha

Matt,
See what happens when we don't talk for a week.

Fishlook,
Sure! jack with the blind guy! I was trying to figure out what the hell was going on with this post last night, and, finally, to my rescue, McKinney explained the pic. Good one...Paybacks are hell...that includes you, "Coolbreeze" Matt. Fishlook, I know a great glass guy down in your area if you need some help, Paco Duran, you might have heard of him. Let me know and I'll put you in touch.
John.

John I passed by that boat for a week before I finally had to take the picture. Paco does great work, just outta my budget!!

john u gotta admit that is hilarious!
i figured pam would have clued u in
but i mean its even yellow like yours
how is your boat coming along? i am in tiki now and its raining nasty ,i may be up for a drive and go check her out latter

Matt,
Getting closer!
Here's a list:
install helm chair
install fighting chair
install transducer
build fiberglass floor for tower's upper station
completely rig upper station...antennas, mounting electronics, helm pump, run wires from down below, mount running lights

That's all I have left to do before dropping her in. After that, at a later date, we need to mount the swim platform, build a bow rail, and have the enclosure made. We're going to wait on that stuff entill spring.
The engines are running fine and the filters are already primed and ready to go. Go take a look around her and give me a buzz, and let me know what you think.
Later, Matt.
John.