LET'S SEE YOUR SUMMER RIDES , RIGS ... PICS PLEASE

[mww24]

hey eric. that is some amazing craftsmanship.kudos to you.

[Eric Wettschreck]

Thanks.

It truely was a labor of love.

[delmuts]

WOW! That interior looks great! Should treat you well for a long time!

[walleyemaniac]

Say Eric, you built that windshield yourself? I'd like to get one for my Crestliner but can't find one that fits other than those cheap tinted universal ones. If I could find one like ours I'd probably put one back on. Yours really looks nice, matter of pact, you did a good job on the whole boat. If you know where I could look for something like that let me know. [email protected] Thanks.

[Eric Wettschreck]

Let me dig around in my shop today. I may have some framing stuff for ya. You would need to get some glass cut to fit but it will be a good start.

I know of a couple other places that may have something for you. I'll look them up in a bit and drop ya an e-mail.

[harvey lee]

I believe that was you in the back Eric.

[Eric Wettschreck]

That was a fun weekend!!!

You, Rick, Joe, and I.

[cjac]

Very impressive work Eric! Nicely done! Just need to put a little piant on the transom now! Make it look cool...

Questions on the LED rope I saw in the bow.... Did you hard mount it with screw down plastic brackets or use the open mouthed "bar clips' that the rope simply snaps into/out? Did you just wire it directly to the battery or splice it in somewhere?

I want to add LED lights in the bow of my ride but want to do it right. What length screws did you use to get through the carpet and grab a solid hold?

Thanks, Chris

[Slob_Samurai]

I just bought her yesterday 2002 Alumacraft Invader 175sc 115hp Merc

I'm dying to take it out...

[Eric Wettschreck]

Chris,

I used the open mouthed brackets. However, I"ve learned a few things since I installed them. I used 3/4" screws. the framing in the bow is 5/8 and the 3/4 screws worked great. Stainless steel of course.

First thing, they're not bright enough for my old busted up eyes. If I had to do it again, I'd jump on the outdoor pro store and get the super brite LED lights. Smaller, and more bright. I'm actually thinking about switching them around. Yeah, they work, but I want something that works better.

I wired them from my main power, which is fused, through a switch on the bow so they can be turned on and off from the bow. I don't like them on all the time. Just when I need some light for things like tying a knot, removing a hook, opening a beverage, etc.

[cjac]

Thanks for the info Eric, work out all the kinks in the process and tell us how to "do it right"!

Chris

[Acemac]

just curious how many of you make payments on your boats? man there are spendy for a young guy! not to mention how the hell you get the wife on Board?

[Northlander]

Mine will be done this June! Then its back in the red with new truck payments.

[DUCKAHOLIC]

Mine will be done this June! Then its back in the red with new truck payments.

do you realize how much money your loosing when you take a loan out or finance just to get a "new" truck or boat? waste of money in my eyes just take care of your stuff and save untill you have the cash the only way i will buy things besides a house ofcorse

[Pherris]

just curious how many of you make payments on your boats? man there are spendy for a young guy! not to mention how the hell you get the wife on Board?

I paid cash for mine. As far as getting the wife on board I bought her diamonds.

[JP Z]

opening a beverage, etc.

You need a light for opening a beverage????? What a rookie!!!

[Duffman]

[Northlander]

Originally Posted By: Northlander

Mine will be done this June! Then its back in the red with new truck payments.

do you realize how much money your loosing when you take a loan out or finance just to get a "new" truck or boat? waste of money in my eyes just take care of your stuff and save untill you have the cash the only way i will buy things besides a house ofcorse

Ya and Ill be saving for 20 years. It will be paid off before then. How many people have enough flexible income to be able to save up for a boat, truck.

[Nick Kuhn]

Originally Posted By: DUCKAHOLIC

do you realize how much money your loosing when you take a loan out or finance just to get a "new" truck or boat? waste of money in my eyes just take care of your stuff and save untill you have the cash the only way i will buy things besides a house ofcorse

Ya and Ill be saving for 20 years. It will be paid off before then. How many people have enough flexible income to be able to save up for a boat, truck.

Wealth breeds wealth. There's no way with so much in student loans that I could hope to pay cash for anything >$5000 in the near future. Unless I come across a winning lottery ticket that is...

[mrfish1991]

I run a 1972 Sea Nymph with a 1958 Evinrude 7.5hp motor. Its a great little boat for the metro lakes. Its nice because it is very managable by myself. Its not the best on windy days, but it has seen a few of the rough openers on ML. Its decked out on the inside with a casting platform and the whole 9yds.

It pulls great behind my S10

And when I'm out with my dad, we sometimes go out in our home made redwood strip canoe. We made 2 of them and they look almost identical. They have both been up to the BWCA and have been beaten around a bit, they are not show pieces. They are 18' long, 74lbs, and a dream to paddle. Here is a shot of both of them very soon after they were done being made.

[DUCKAHOLIC]

do you realize how much money your loosing when you take a loan out or finance just to get a "new" truck or boat? waste of money in my eyes just take care of your stuff and save untill you have the cash the only way i will buy things besides a house ofcorse

[Pherris]

Sweeeet canoes Mrfish.....................my dad always said "the fish dont care how much you paid for your boat".....he was right

Good Fishing!!

[OnAFly]

I'll second that! Those are some really nice looking canoes. I might be hesitant to take those out they look so nice.

[mrfish1991]

The canoes go out a bunch over the summer. The one closest to the camera in the picture is my families. I forgot to add that its 18ft long, and weighs about 74lbs. Its a little heavy to portage, but we still manage.

[fishtrapgirl]

This is my boat. 2005 Bass Tracker 175 Pro Team bought new in 2006. Best part is-it's paid for-and has been for awhile. That is a great feeling!