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07-18-2009, 08:21 PM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
The shakedown went fine. The old '58 V4 runs great and she handles like a dream. Tom and Chris both went along. Tom kept busy filming and bailing (she tends to leak, so some sealer along the keel is in order). Chris was my navigator as we searched for some lakefront homes and she provided lunch for us. It was a great trip (all 3 days)
Leaving for our maiden voyage  At speed (note that she still has her original cowl tag)  A happy captain  Sir Cumby, I'm sure it would be OK with Tom if you posted some pics of the "lawn art".  Verne  
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07-18-2009, 08:34 PM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
Cool old boats Vern, amazing how light they feal at the wheel when running, I had a pretty close twin to yours last summer, run a dose of sea foam through it 2oz per gal to free up the rings it will run much better after a few gallons ,
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07-18-2009, 11:54 PM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
Look at that third photo.....Gilligan done grow'd a mustach!!!!!
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07-19-2009, 12:10 AM
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Cool boat Verne. Love that sparkly steering wheel...or is that consider a tiller?
Hey speaking of tillers, Verne if you grew the mustache into a Fu Machu, you could be "a tiller, the Hun."  I'll be here all week ladies and gentlemen, remember to tip your waitresses and try the veal. 
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07-19-2009, 02:53 AM
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Cool boat Verne. Love that sparkly steering wheel...or is that consider a tiller? Hey speaking of tillers, Verne if you grew the mustache into a Fu Machu, you could be "a tiller, the Hun." I'll be here all week ladies and gentlemen, remember to tip your waitresses and try the veal. [/ QUOTE ] That's funny Steve!
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07-19-2009, 03:58 AM
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Cool boat Verne. Love that sparkly steering wheel... [/ QUOTE ] You know how much I like sparkling steering wheels..............   Verne
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#8
07-20-2009, 08:27 PM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
How long was it sitting before you put it in the water? The first time I swelled my barrel back, it took almost a weeks. It scared me until an old timer taught me that thats normal.
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07-20-2009, 10:09 PM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
I think it was out of the water for about a year. The leak slowed down after about 30min on the water but it was still coming in. I need to crawl under it and see if anything is soft. It could use sealer and paint at least. All the finishes are original. It's a wonder they lasted as well as they did....
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#10
07-21-2009, 04:23 AM
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Re: Thanks Verne & Tom
A happy captain Lookin good Cappy. Congrats on the vintage purchase, what are the details/story?
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boat Skipper....Enjoy..... 
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