Bill Collins      904-247-2865     wvi@comcast.net
1. HOME PAGE 2. After Paint Removal
3. Plywood Deck Removal 4. CENTER CONSOLE
5. Center Console Removal & Bilges Cleaned 6. Coming Together
7. Cable & Wire Runs 8. Center Console
9. Deck Repairs 10. Flotation Install
11. Plywood Decking 12. Trailer Repair
13. Bow EYE Protection 14. ROD HOLDER INSTALLATION
15. CONSOLE RETURNS 16. Interior VIEWS
17. Interior LIGHTING 18. Hull Painted
19. Rub Rails 20. Battery Connections
21. Carpet Install FWD of Center Console 22. Seat / Cooler Box Combo Installed forward of CC
23. Motor   STARTED 4-1-2010 24. Aft Deck area  Painted ~ Hand holes & Padding installed
5-24-2010`
25. BOAT RIDE / SEA TRIALS     Underway 4-14-2010 Problems encountered on trials & Since:      
1. Ignition switch loose tightened  and tested satisfactory
2. Shifter and throttle cables  replaced and tested sat
3. New Fuel Tank sending unit (in tank) and gauge (on console)  INSTALLED and tested 6-20-2010
4. Installed gauge to check battery condition and charging system INSTALLED and tested 6-20-2010
26. TOP ~ Helm Seat w/Cooler Base ~ Console gauges  
Completed  6-25-2010     		27. Top "modifications" completed Feb 2011
28. "Newer Bigger Motor" INSTALLED Aug 7, 2011  
 
"CLICK ON PHOTOS FOR A BETTER VIEW"
UNDERWAY for Boat Testing 

After a YEAR of working on my boat, we launched it on April 14, 2010.
There are a few items to fix / correct but nothing major.
I can now finish the deck, aft of the center console and install the seat.

VIDEOS AT BOTTOM OF PAGE...

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I took this photo AFTER leaving the dock.
Loaded up and LAUNCHED.
Great Friends came with me in case HELP was needed.

Matt, Debra and Ashley on their boat!
Debra took some great photos of ME.  (see below)
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Brenda took these FANTASTIC VIDEOS
Launching for Sea Trials
Leaving Boat Ramp for SEA TRIALS
After launch we headed NORTH
Returned to tell Brenda we were going SOUTH
Returning From Sea Trials
Loading up the boat after my fun day!
1. HOME PAGE 2. After Paint Removal
3. Plywood Deck Removal 4. CENTER CONSOLE
5. Center Console Removal & Bilges Cleaned 6. Coming Together
7. Cable & Wire Runs 8. Center Console
9. Deck Repairs 10. Flotation Install
11. Plywood Decking 12. Trailer Repair
13. Bow EYE Protection 14. ROD HOLDER INSTALLATION
15. CONSOLE RETURNS 16. Interior VIEWS
17. Interior LIGHTING 18. Hull Painted
19. Rub Rails 20. Battery Connections
21. Carpet Install FWD of Center Console 22. Seat / Cooler Box Combo Installed forward of CC
23. Motor   STARTED 4-1-2010 24. Aft Deck area  Painted ~ Hand holes & Padding installed
5-24-2010`
25. BOAT RIDE / SEA TRIALS     Underway 4-14-2010 Problems encountered on trials & Since:      
1. Ignition switch loose tightened  and tested satisfactory
2. Shifter and throttle cables  replaced and tested sat
3. New Fuel Tank sending unit (in tank) and gauge (on console)  INSTALLED and tested 6-20-2010
4. Installed gauge to check battery condition and charging system INSTALLED and tested 6-20-2010
26. TOP ~ Helm Seat w/Cooler Base ~ Console gauges  
Completed  6-25-2010     		27. Top "modifications" completed Feb 2011
28. "Newer Bigger Motor" INSTALLED Aug 7, 2011  
 

YEP, I'm a DEMOCRAT!   HA!!!

On the ARMY thing, both of my sons joined!
One for 4 years the other decided to make it a career.
I am RETIRED NAVY!

For me, EVERY DAY is Veterans Day and
I  pray for those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country,
thanking God we have men and women willing to do this!