i just brought home my first project

[pduquette]

Re: i just brought home my first project

Well then your just down river of me ! peter

 

[kevinswoodworks]

Re: i just brought home my first project

yes sir i am

 

[*EdC*]

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i agree it is a Westfield, and as far as the title says its a 68. as for the info plate its not there, but i was wondering if i was able to get one

Hey Kevin,
Seeing how MFG has been out of the boat building business for awhile, it's not likely you can get a new one. Part of the fun of owning an older boat is the "hunt" for the stuff you need I'm always on the lookout for cheap MFGs and or junkers. That will probably be you best bet to finding one! "welcome to the club!"

 

[woosterken]

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KWW,
maybe,ask a70eliminator if he could take a good clear picture of his info plate
you could take it to a vynal sign shop,they could make one and then you just put your numbers on it.
his a '67 yours is a '68 the only difference would be the serial number

woosterken

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: i just brought home my first project

KWW,
maybe,ask a70eliminator if he could take a good clear picture of his info plate
you could take it to a vynal sign shop,they could make one and then you just put your numbers on it.
his a '67 yours is a '68 the only difference would be the serial number

woosterken

I certainly can do that

 

[woosterken]

Re: i just brought home my first project

well there ya go!!!

WE ARE A COMMUNITY!!! lol

woosterken

 

[*EdC*]

Re: i just brought home my first project

QUOTE=woosterken;2421221]well there ya go!!!

WE ARE A COMMUNITY!!! lol

woosterken




YOU BET YA! and a pretty darn good one to boot!

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: i just brought home my first project

Kevinswoodworks have you used the search feature above, there are some really informative posts with pictures and everything from transom and cap to cosmetic refinish and restoration paint jobs ect. including several of my own Westfield if you ever need reference.

Ed, how's yours comming along? last post I saw you had just finished the paint I think.
Woosterken ever take yours out on the the big Erie? I can't recall seeing any photos of your MFG?

A community we are.

 

[woosterken]

Re: i just brought home my first project

a70,
no erie for me!!! i dont have the bal nerve for that
but here is a picture of my baby!
she is all original 120hp merc and out drive 17' 3" loa
she is a 1974

this is at portage lakes.

woosterken

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: i just brought home my first project

Oh wow! so thats you, now I remeber!
That is one of the most beatifull MFG's around the forums.
Now I have the visual match up etched in my mind.
You should create an avatar with that beauty!

I used to feel just like you about Erie, I went with an experienced person one time and was hooked instantly, there were guys with little open bow tiller motor boats 3 miles out, I've been out there where you could spit in the water and it would just float there along side you all day, nobody in sight just beatiful, 2 weekends ago got hit with a sudden northeast wind and turned a flat lake into whitecap 4'ers in two minutes! but that's November for ya. even a big boat can get in trouble, you just have to pick your days and be smart.

 

[woosterken]

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thank you
i don't know how to do that avatar thing
i look in on about 6 different forums and have not seen or heard of another 17'er.
every body 's is 15 or 16 and mostly o/bs.

sorry didn't mean to hijack the thread

woosterken

 

[a70eliminator]

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C'mon hyjack!
No... not here, still looking to hear from the original poster?
i don't know how to avitar either lol lol.

 

[woosterken]

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ok,here is another picture for ya........
i cant figure out why She rides on a tandem trailer (all rollers and tilt) but i like it
the tag on the trailer was made the same year as the boat

here is another last winter was long,to keep from going nuts this is what i did

woosterken

 

[fisher80000]

Re: i just brought home my first project

keep us updated and take plenty of pics so u can remember it

 

[*EdC*]

Re: i just brought home my first project

Kevinswoodworks have you used the search feature above, there are some really informative posts with pictures and everything from transom and cap to cosmetic refinish and restoration paint jobs ect. including several of my own Westfield if you ever need reference.

Ed, how's yours comming along? last post I saw you had just finished the paint I think.
Woosterken ever take yours out on the the big Erie? I can't recall seeing any photos of your MFG?

A community we are.

Hi a70,
I'm still plugging along. Doing what I can, and what the weather will allow me to do. Got my motor on recently. Trying to get the ski racks done so I can get her rigged. Thought I could do the rigging without them, but the control cables run right along the racks. Thought it best to have these in first.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=287734&page=5

Ooops. Sorry KWW, didn't mean to hijack your thread :redface:

 

[kevinswoodworks]

Re: i just brought home my first project

I certainly can do that

thanks 70elimiator and yes sir i have been searching through the forums theres a lot of info here and let me tell you guys i have been on a couple of forums and iboats is the most helpful you guys are really a great community and im glad to be part of.

 

[kevinswoodworks]

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guys don't worry about the hi jacking

 

[*EdC*]

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guys don't worry about the hi jacking

Hi Kevin,
Thanks for being so gracious. There is a certain etiquette that needs to be adhered to on the forums. Often we sway and we know better! But, we are a loose bunch, and most folks here on the MFG site don't mind...as a70 seeze, A community we are!

 

[kevinswoodworks]

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hey guys im back and will soon be working on my boat hope to have lots of pics coming soon

 

[kevinswoodworks]

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Ive been offered a 83 115 hp evinrude what do you guys think should i take it it does run