Finally got the Whaler all done and had nice enough weather to have it’s first shakedown run. Exceeded my expectations. Does everything my old boat did, but better with more room, more stable, and even turns and floats better. Very pleased with the decision to restore this old boat. See you guys back out there.
“Banana Pants”
Indigo Bay 170
90 Johnson
Wilderness Ride 115
Good looking boat and a happy family to boot! You can’t beat that:smiley:
Congrats! Smiles all around
2000 SeaPro 180CC w/ Yammy 115 2 stroke
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
www.ralphphillipsinshore.com
Nice job. That’s a good looking boat.
-The size of a fish is directly proportional to the time between when it’s lost and the story is told. - Me
-What’s the best eating fish, you ask? I’ve found that for a lot people, its the ones that they happen to be able to catch, clean, and cook. - My Dad
-Until you have loved a dog, part of your soul remains unawakened. Anatole France (paraphrased)
-RIP my “Puppy Dog” 10/15/2004 - 1/14/2013. I’ll never forget him. What a special friend he was.
Beautiful. Great job on the restore.
'07 198 DLX Carolina Skiff
FS90 Suzuki
Thanks guys, now I just have to settle on a live well. Can’t stomach the price of a new G&M and even used ones sell for $350-$400. Might have to settle with a Keep Alive 30 gallon.
“Banana Pants”
Indigo Bay 170
90 Johnson
Wilderness Ride 115
You get a chance to see how the TM does on there?
'07 198 DLX Carolina Skiff
FS90 Suzuki
Looks Great! Now go catch some fish in it!
Bob Van Gundy
Marine Designs,Inc.
Custom Aluminum Fabrication
803-727-4069
Nice job and great looking boat. I said the same thing about the bait tank. But i finally bit the bullet and bought a new G&M bait tank. Now i wish i would have did it along time ago. I got Herring Tuesday night. Fished the next day. Changed the water thursday. Fished tournament yesterday and my bait are still alive and frisky today. I’m fixing to change the water out again and see how long i can keep them alive.
EVERYTHING HAPPENS FOR A REASON !!!
Cat-Chin-Any
Your gonna pay a little over 300$ for a keep alive 30gal tank…yes the GM’s are expensive but you can not compare the quality. IF ur gonna buy a KA just buy a 30gal bucket and insulate it… if u want to buy 1 tank for the rest of your fishing days by a GM. I will guarantee you the best price in columbia.
I will actaully be setting up a booth at the palmcoast outdoors expo on april 11th.(I will post some more details on this in a couple weeks) I will have some tanks there showing them off and taking orders as well. Also i am trying to have a new oxygen system there as well to show off…
“All fisherman lie. And if they say otherwise, then they’re lying”
“Sea~N~Stripes”
21’ Hewes Craft Custom
115 Evinrude
Man, that looks good. I know you are proud!
Tim, I didn’t get a chance to run the trolling motor as I need to buy a new battery to put in the fish locker when fishing.
I get the value of the GM tanks. My other issue is space. I can spend $600 on a 20 gallon GM that from I understand isn’t really 20 gallon because of the filter chamber, or I can pay $350 for a 30 gallon KA. If the KA isn’t any better than a bucket, then I can just make one out of this 50 gallon soda barrel I have laying around.
My concern with the 20 gallon is that I also need it to hold some fish from time to time. Not sure if the 20 gallon would hold a few redfish.
“Banana Pants”
Indigo Bay 170
90 Johnson
Wilderness Ride 115
That GM pricing is a little off. Shoot me a message if your interested or call/text. 8033095342.
“All fisherman lie. And if they say otherwise, then they’re lying”
“Sea~N~Stripes”
21’ Hewes Craft Custom
115 Evinrude
Killer boat man! Nice job!
“I may be going to hell in a bucket. But at least I’m enjoying the ride”
Beautiful boat!! I really like the hull design on those Whalers.
Xpress HB-22
175 Yammy Jammer