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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    Re: Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable this stuff has a 300 day guarantee or something like that where you can leave it exposed to the elements when building a house and it will not require any top sanding.. i worked in lots of houses that have been built with it and i...
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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    Re: Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable ok, it been a while since ive posted and thats due to me having no money to spend!! ... what else is new. anyway i got a floor cut, went pretty easy. easier than i thought it would considering the only old flooring i had to use as a...
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    Show us your tow rig

    Re: Show us your tow rig paid for.. and its straight pimpin!
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    Somebody.... Quick!!!!! Go get this!!!

    Re: Somebody.... Quick!!!!! Go get this!!! darn.. gone already.... was a 71 SS with trailer for $200!!! no motor though but still... mods you can take this down if you want
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    Somebody.... Quick!!!!! Go get this!!!

    http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/boa/2649817896.html didnt want this to get lost in the CL thread... will someone please grab this!! worth more in scrap.. i cant believe it really, almost too good to be true.
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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    Re: Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable this is what ive been thinking... the darker blue would be floor level, the lighter would be decks
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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    Re: Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable playing with some ideas.... and carved some pumpkins too!
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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    Re: Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable and some more... cut from leftover bow
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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    Re: Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable here's some more of how i shortened the splashwell..
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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    Re: Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable ok, so here's a bunch of pics of things ive been tinkering with the last few days.. i went ahead and shortened the splashwell today and gained another foot of space. i still need to rivet the thing back together as it is only taped...
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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    Re: Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable all good points.. i may very well end up mimicking a SS in relation to the bow. i do like the way it is setup. that would provide the extra seating if i needed it, plus id have easy access to storage. this conversion may end up...
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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    Re: Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable heres some splashwell pics. my splashwell has the jump seats on either side.. which im thinking might be eliminated. im not totally sure yet though. if i go CC i could keep the 2 jump seats, have the steering seat and a seat in...
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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    Re: Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable thanks guys... yeah, i kinda just said the hell with it and started rippin and tearing. just ate some dinner and was staring out the window at the boat... im thinking ill probably open her up a little more.. at first i was happy...
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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    Re: Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable and now for the cut! close your eyes... done!... no turning back now! all in all, im happy with it.. im going to need some help with my splashwell.. i want to shorten it up a little.. i've got the edges of the cut bent...
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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    Re: Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable you guys will have to excuse the crumby pics.. im using my cell to take them as i go. so i followed jasons lead here and continued with the width and added 1 1/2 to that and made that my cut line. I would have liked to keep a...
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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    Re: Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable Now don't be fooled by the pictures... the hull itself is in great shape, but everything else was falling apart.. the seats are broken, the floor is shot.... the dash is falling apart. and on and on.. today is Monday.. on...
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    Holiday to Open bow conversion.... aka: the unthinkable

    OK... well, after some serious thought I've decided to go ahead and restore and convert my 1973 18' Holiday to an open bow... it will end up either a CC or side console.. the theme here is simplicity or minimalist. I wont be spending tons of money making things nice and fancy.. i want it to...
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    Thinking the unthinkable..... talk me out of it!!!

    Re: Thinking the unthinkable..... talk me out of it!!! THIS is one of the reasons i want to open her up! need the space to haul these monsters aboard! Gotta love the Finger Lakes... I wasnt there that day but it was the second biggest my buddy caught.. the biggest musky was too much for...
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    Thinking the unthinkable..... talk me out of it!!!

    Re: Thinking the unthinkable..... talk me out of it!!! thats what im talkin about!!! man, id love to be able to do that! im really liking the looks of the front end of Wallenpaupack River Rat's resto... thinking of scraping the CC idea and going this route..
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    Thinking the unthinkable..... talk me out of it!!!

    Ive got a 1973 18 foot holiday in fair condition.. but ive always wanted a center console.... you know where im going with this! i love my boat but the lack of space drives me nuts. has anyone ever removed the windshield, dashboard and cut out the front?? i know it can be done.... anyone...
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