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kartracer28
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Posted: 06/25/2009 at 6:09am \| IP Logged

Like the way it sits in the water,,, ENJOY!!!!! Kartracer

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Posted: 07/14/2009 at 3:55pm \| IP Logged

Adding a couple more pics of the maiden voyage I found...

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Posted: 07/14/2009 at 8:01pm \| IP Logged

Pontoon Stuff has them I just bought an 8x17 double top from them in the same color

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Posted: 07/14/2009 at 9:02pm \| IP Logged

It looks really really nice. I especially like the rails painted the same cream color as the panels. You really put a lot of work into it, and it looks very classy.

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I ordered the top on ebay. I got a great deal on it...

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Posted: 09/29/2009 at 11:41am \| IP Logged

thought I'd add a pic I found that helped me greatly when I was wiring the new console...

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Posted: 09/29/2009 at 12:29pm \| IP Logged

Yep, that's the one Rick, me and several others have posted over the years and its still the best for review on how to get it done.

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Posted: 10/12/2009 at 2:29pm \| IP Logged

Toon looks great. I like the way the little girl is sitting like a princess and the little boy is....well acting like a little boy.

It made me chuckle.

Edited by goldome14 on 10/12/2009 at 2:30pm

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Posted: 10/19/2009 at 3:05pm \| IP Logged

We were able to take the boat out this weekend, a little cool at full throttle, but definitely nice to get it out this late in the season. I think, we have about another month before I put her away until March of next year.

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Posted: 10/19/2009 at 3:51pm \| IP Logged

What - no PICS!

. Wife and I are going to try sometime this weekend even though weather forecast doesn't hold out much hope but we're bound and determined (might get wet and cold), maybe the wind will at least be somewhat calm (can only hope). Guess I'll get to try out the rain shield I got that hangs from the bimini. Doesn't look like PS is selling them anymore. It'll probably be our last run until I heal up from the surgeries by early spring.

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Posted: 11/06/2009 at 10:56am \| IP Logged

We have a high of 79degrees tomorrow. I am going to try and talk the wife into another run on the lake. If we go, I'll post some pics...

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I am hoping to get her in the water in the next couple of weeks. I am giving it a tune-up, new water-pump, water seperator, etc...

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Posted: 02/22/2010 at 3:51pm \| IP Logged

You mean to say you're done with the rebuild? Man it sure is bright and sunshiny in your neck of the woods (was here the last 3 days until the downpour we got early this morning) cold weather rushing back in.

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Posted: 02/22/2010 at 8:27pm \| IP Logged

Great job!

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Posted: 02/23/2010 at 12:19am \| IP Logged

yes a very good job

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Posted: 02/23/2010 at 10:10am \| IP Logged

I'd still like to get some custom vinyl graphics done on it, but for the most part it is done...

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Posted: 02/23/2010 at 10:26am \| IP Logged

I was reviewing your posts and notice you mentioned more gauges for the console but I only see one gauge and you didn't talk about your switches at all. I think it would be good if you could elaborate on how you did that as others may want to do that too instead of installing a switch panel (which would be easier) but you have them stacked good (eye appealing) and didn't see any pics of your up front area - well I take that back, you did, but just not real good shots of the front area

(hint hint, more pics)

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Posted: 03/06/2010 at 10:30am \| IP Logged

Fantastic job! I'm getting ready to replace the furniture and console on my SunTracker. Hope mine turns out as well.

Ken C

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Posted: 03/11/2010 at 10:19am \| IP Logged

LOL! Ok Wildcat Dude, I'll take more pics and post them. I'll be heading out for a long weekend next week for camping, tooning and fishing. I'll make sure I post more pics.

Thanks fellas for the pat on the back. It sure was alot of fun rebuilding this thing... I have actually been thinking of buying another one and rebuilding it as well, and turning it for a profit.

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Posted: 03/12/2010 at 1:49pm \| IP Logged

another vote for the job well done!

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Posted: 05/04/2010 at 12:54pm \| IP Logged

Here are a few long over-due pics from our 1st outing of the year. It was pretty cold.

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yeah, but you were on the water! boat looks good.

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Posted: 05/04/2010 at 2:28pm \| IP Logged

Slow-N-Easy...Great job. Boat looks super! I've used the same furniture and console. Hoping to have mine together and in the water the middle of the month. Just how bad was it to install your steering and contol cables?

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Posted: 05/04/2010 at 3:15pm \| IP Logged

KenC,

It wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be (I was really dreading installing the console and steering). Just go into it with a couple of hours and a few cold ones handy. And remember, measure twice and cut once.

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I hope to start that part in the next couple of days. Waiting on my dash and switch panels.

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