1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

Huron Angler

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

SUCCESS:D:D

Nice work Kenny, very happy for ya! She looks great on the water and the Johnson sounds nice and smooth too.:)

Didn't even get skunked on the first trip on the rig, well played sir.;)
 

jasoutside

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

Gosh Kenny, must have just felt great buddy!!! Everything looked to be running excellent, even brought a fish on board, sweet man! I am super pumped for you:D

I bet you are itching to get her back on the water aren't ya???

Here is to you Kenny, Cheers!
 

HopeSheFloats

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

Thanks guys, feels great to say the least, guess I can put the winterizing kit away for the time being....:redface:

Now if she runs WOT as well as she did put-zing around today, I'll never be able to quit smiling :D
 

CheapboatKev

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

EXCELSIOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sniff Sniff.....Thats fantabulistical !!!!

So cool I had to make up a new adjective for it!:D
 

BobsGlasstream

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

Hey Kenny,
Congrats on the splash.
She really looks good setting on the water. Good luck on the WOT and the big Lake.
Take Care.
Bob
 

ezmobee

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

Congrats! Boat looks great!
 

HopeSheFloats

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

Thanks again guys, probably should of called this a 'toe dipping' instead of a full out 'splashing'...hope to hit the big water very soon and will post some vid of her 'hopefully' trying to throw me into the splashwell :D

Kev... luv it, & it's so fun to say...fantabulistical - fan tab u lis tic al :D:D
 

Huron Angler

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

Kenny maybe some 5-point restraints and swivel drink holders are needed to keep everything in its place?:D

Good luck on the 6th Great Lake...are the perch biting these days?
 

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

Great news Kenny, another job well done and she looks beautiful. I don't know why I can't get video but I'm working on it. I know you had a couple doubts but we had faith in you.:D
How did you get HA's gill out of his boat?
What about a name change: KNOWShe Floats:p
 

HopeSheFloats

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

Kenny maybe some 5-point restraints and swivel drink holders are needed to keep everything in its place?:D

Good luck on the 6th Great Lake...are the perch biting these days?

LOL, I'm pushing 300lb's, don't think '15' points could hold this much inertia :D

Perch are always biting in SC, thing is, is to find the hogs...filleting 20 -30 'dink's' is a lot of work for a snack ;). Actually I favor Oct. as the big'un's put on their feed bags for the winter weight gain...10"-13" not uncommon during this time of year...we'll have to schedule a few trips soon...my financial footing is increasing, though it's mainly due to unloading other peoples treasure{my trash,lol}on CList...a side job here and there has begun rolling in...geez I hope it remains just slow enough to earn some fishing money and not become something like..lord forbid..a real job with real income, and infringe upon fishing time ;)
 
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HopeSheFloats

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

Great news Kenny, another job well done and she looks beautiful. I don't know why I can't get video but I'm working on it. I know you had a couple doubts but we had faith in you.:D
How did you get HA's gill out of his boat?
What about a name change: KNOWShe Floats:p

Hi Ya Dale, and Thanks.. I had to install 'Real player' to see it myself...go figure :confused: windows player will show it from the original file but not from the link...Grrrr

HA, got it out his-self..I just borrowed it for the photo op ;)

Might consider the name change after some more thorough testing ;)
 

fshngho

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

I understand, I forsee lots & lots & lots of "testing";)
A man can never be too safe ya know:p
 

Huron Angler

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I understand, I forsee lots & lots & lots of "testing";)
A man can never be too safe ya know:p

I agree...testing the rig with a full load is going to be required also. I'm thinking I can help by bringing myself, a cooler full of pops, some tackle and an extra anchor.:D

How did the transom-mounted bow-mount troller do?
 

HopeSheFloats

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

I agree...testing the rig with a full load is going to be required also. I'm thinking I can help by bringing myself, a cooler full of pops, some tackle and an extra anchor.:D

How did the transom-mounted bow-mount troller do?

Lets go :D

as to the TM...:redface: I forgot to fix the wiring before I left...the PO cut the power wires about 4 inches from the foot control unit...I just went out to the garage and turned the ac on...that's my project this afternoon...
 

Bwana Don

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

Good job. Get used to the compliments, you'll get plenty.:cool:
 

BobsGlasstream

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

HSF,
Great Video, Can't wait to see the pic's from the Big Lake splash.
Good luck
Bob
 

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

Well done HSF! She looks right at home on the water... :cool:

TII
 

jspano

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

kenny
i couldn't get the video to work???

but just the pics and your post brought a tear to my eye, not because of how nice she looks in the water(and she does) but because of how far behind i am on my project.

good luck and have fun!
 

HopeSheFloats

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Re: 1961 Starcraft - 'The whole' story

Thanks guys :D

Joe...did you check out both links? there's a utube link on the last post of page 27...few of us had problems with the original video...and your not behind, your thinking through the next stage ;)
 
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