Brak
Cadet
- Joined
- Sep 5, 2010
- Messages
- 14
HI Guys, Been Lurking for several years. Figure it's time to post my boat, as i finally have it home.
Backstory:
My Grandfather bought the boat new in 1973, it was used by him and my Uncle a few times each year, mainly on Lake Havasu.|
I grew up in this boat, all the way back to my earliest memories.
In '96 when i graduated High School, and joined the Navy, i made a deal with my Grandfather. I wrote him a check for $700 (which he never cashed
), he would continue to store it for me, and my uncle would continue to use/maintain it, until such time as i was ready to take full ownership.
Fast forward to 2002, my uncle died of cancer, 2 weeks before i was set to transfer to Minnesota for Shore Duty.
I wanted to take it with, but couldn't justify the expense, as gas had just hit $1.30/gallon, and i would have to tow it all the way back to California after my 3 year rotation was up. So i left it behind, not counting on the fact i would still be here 14 years later.
well, here it is 2016.
Last month, i had a business trip to Vegas, so I took advantage of the "Low" gas prices, and finally have it home.
It has not seen the water since Sep of '00, which was the last river run my uncle and i made before he was diagnosed.
it's a bit faded, full of sand, and interior is pretty tough after sitting uncovered in the Desert sun for so many years, but all in all it's in better shape than many i have seen over the years....
Still original paint, just needs a bath
And Finally Home!!!
Backstory:
My Grandfather bought the boat new in 1973, it was used by him and my Uncle a few times each year, mainly on Lake Havasu.|
I grew up in this boat, all the way back to my earliest memories.
In '96 when i graduated High School, and joined the Navy, i made a deal with my Grandfather. I wrote him a check for $700 (which he never cashed
), he would continue to store it for me, and my uncle would continue to use/maintain it, until such time as i was ready to take full ownership.Fast forward to 2002, my uncle died of cancer, 2 weeks before i was set to transfer to Minnesota for Shore Duty.
I wanted to take it with, but couldn't justify the expense, as gas had just hit $1.30/gallon, and i would have to tow it all the way back to California after my 3 year rotation was up. So i left it behind, not counting on the fact i would still be here 14 years later.
well, here it is 2016.
Last month, i had a business trip to Vegas, so I took advantage of the "Low" gas prices, and finally have it home.
It has not seen the water since Sep of '00, which was the last river run my uncle and i made before he was diagnosed.
it's a bit faded, full of sand, and interior is pretty tough after sitting uncovered in the Desert sun for so many years, but all in all it's in better shape than many i have seen over the years....
Still original paint, just needs a bath
And Finally Home!!!
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