Bighoss' 16ft SS Rebuild

[Bighoss]

Re: Bighoss' 16ft SS Rebuild

Boatnut hey buddy, doing it today. We headed out for some gills Sunday, the old jet was looking sad in the garage and the wife had all but kidnapped me.

 

[boatnut74]

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I'll be looking forward to the pics. Can't beat going fishing.....and actually catching some! I'm hoping to make it out this weekend.

 

[lakelover]

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Marry a great girl - Check
Father in law engineer - Check
Buy old $#*! that he can fix - Check
Fish, hunt, get old, fat and live happily ever after - Check
Ole Hoss's evil plans coming together nicely....

Bighoss, you got a great start - good luck with the rest of your plan! We're pullin' for ya!

 

[theviking64]

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Looks awesome Bighoss! Don't know if I have the patience to take it all down and build it back up like that.

 

[Huron Angler]

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Boatnut hey buddy, doing it today. We headed out for some gills Sunday, the old jet was looking sad in the garage and the wife had all but kidnapped me.

And people wonder why folks like us need two boats

Glad to see you taking a break once in a while. We got into some gills and crappie up here this weekend too.

 

[KellyC]

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We got into some gills and crappie up here this weekend too.

Hey HA as the saying goes, no pics it did not happen.

 

[ChasePhase]

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Must be nice to wet a line. My dear ol cousin has our pontoon down at his buddies camp. Told me to come on down Friday for some fishing. Called and text him 4x Thursday...it's Monday and he stiffed me.Have not heard from him since. I'm the one that taught him how to fish that lake.

Ah, but then ...I hope he is feeling guilty. He is pretty mechanical and I have a 70hp Evinrude he may need to wrench on to make it up to me.

Plus, I got a ton done Friday on the SS staying home.

Catch some for me Hoss.

 

[Woodonglass]

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OK, so where's the pics from this Weekend, I'm old and my patience is wearing thin. I posted the pics of "Blue Flamingo" so you could enjoy her, so WHERE'S MY CHROME BOAT!!!!!:facepalm:

 

[Huron Angler]

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Hey HA as the saying goes, no pics it did not happen.

Here ya go Kelly (thanks for letting us post fish pics here, sorry for the mini hijack Hoss)

 

[jasoutside]

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Fish photos always get a free pass, iboats rules.

 

[KellyC]

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Thats the way to be HA, love the fishies .

Hey did not Hoss say that he was gonna have the shark hyde done this weekend? Well it is evening almost here and I have not seen any pics yet. I am impatiently waiting to see how it turns out cause I am thinking that is what I want to do to part of the Islander.

 

[boatnut74]

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Nah he said the starjet was looking lonely in the garage and his wife kidnapped him. He did say he would have it done today though. Still waiting

 

[jjacobs007]

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JJacobs, Thanks brother. Cool boat, are those built in rod holders in the side supports??? The wheels in my head are spinning now...I'm glad you posted pics of the rig man. The best part about working on these is that no matter how long they sat or what's wrong with it..as long as the hull isn't torn up they can be reborn. Can't wait to see that project Jake. Keep me posted. Hey drop $20 on black 29 for me so we can pay for these projects.

it always lands on red hoss,some of my boat is done now ill show more pics ok.also has rod holders in the stern area in splashwell area on top flat area.I usto keep my old tinny shiny like yours.took lots of work,never ending,even sprayed it with clear coat once.not good idea,your boat is sweet bro.

 

[Bighoss]

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Hey Guys, the damn job got in the way of any progress this week and my plan to shark hide was foiled by thunderstorms last Sunday. However, better late than never...I got that beast polished up this morning in 95 degree weather no less. Here she is.

 

[Piece715]

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Looks amazing Hoss! Congrats she is a real beaut!

 

[Bighoss]

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Thanks to Defender and EZ for the heads up on their Nautolex prices I had a delivery yesterday. Also got the new bow light and stainless thru hull fittings for the bilge.

 

[Woodonglass]

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Bh,

a chrome boat!!!! I love it!!!!!!

 

[Bighoss]

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Looks amazing Hoss! Congrats she is a real beaut!

Thanks Piece, the pictures don't do it justice because of the reflection from my driveway. That shark hide is easy to work with and well worth the money. The real test will be how well it holds up after being in the water.

 

[jasoutside]

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Who baby, awesome

Hey buddy, would you mind describing polish step by step? I have a hunch there may be some fellas looking to do the same

 

[Bighoss]

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Bh,

a chrome boat!!!! I love it!!!!!!

I know buddy, Finally!! I had to work midnights all week and the switch over wasn't kind to me. Getting too old for the all nighters, couldn't sleep for crap when the sun's blazing.