Who's done and who's not??

[ChiefApache]

How's the winter projects coming along?

We should be in by or a week before Memorial Day weekend.

We still have to get our gimbal ring back and then drop the motor back in. One more hatch to sand and prime, new logos/upholstery on the sunpads is done, not much work to do in the cabin except unclog the sink, then it's time to clean and wax!!!

[phragle]

oh come on..it's a boat, are you really EVER done??

[Ratickle]

oh come on..it's a boat, are you really EVER done??

Ah, so true. I think she means with this years projects before use.

[ChiefApache]

oh come on..it's a boat, are you really EVER done??

Never......but we're closing in on this winters projects.

[phragle]

in that case, you weren't anywear near ambitious enough when you made the list out.... :D

[ChiefApache]

in that case, you weren't anywear near ambitious enough when you made the list out.... :D

We'll talk ambition tomorrow night and you'll see why I have to limit my husband on his projects. :)

[Chris]

Done? That's a good one.

When does a boat cease to be a project and officially become a "basket case". I know there's a line and I have this odd feeing I'm well past it.

[ChiefApache]

Done? That's a good one.

When does a boat cease to be a project and officially become a "basket case". I know there's a line and I have this odd feeing I'm well past it.

There are so many of us on or over that line Chris....that's why we have a forum! :26:

Poker Run in Cleveland June 13 at Lakeside. You have a ride in the Apache if you're interested for the day.

[fund razor]

Done? That's a good one.

When does a boat cease to be a project and officially become a "basket case". I know there's a line and I have this odd feeing I'm well past it.

I have an odd feeling that I gravitate toward these boats. :D

[ChiefApache]

I have an odd feeling that I gravitate toward these boats. :D

Don't we all?

[Tony]

Done? That's a good one.

When does a boat cease to be a project and officially become a "basket case". I know there's a line and I have this odd feeing I'm well past it.

You say it like its a problem.:sifone: There is however, a round padded room reserved for those of us with multiple basket cases. :leaving:

[Chris]

There are so many of us on or over that line Chris....that's why we have a forum! :26:

Poker Run in Cleveland June 13 at Lakeside. You have a ride in the Apache if you're interested for the day.

The date looks pretty good so far. Thanks!

[Scarab KV]

My project won't start until it's nice enough to open the hatches out side:(

[ChiefApache]

The date looks pretty good so far. Thanks!

Let us know Chris. We have 4 in the boat right now, and I'm a stickler for not overloading the boat and 5 is my max in a poker run.

[ChiefApache]

My project won't start until it's nice enough to open the hatches out side:(

We're lucky to have a building that we can work in all winter. I feel bad for those who have to wait until late April/early May to start on their boats.

[baywatch]

Not done, but I am still hauling it to the lake on Friday where it spends most of it's time on a lift in it's slip. There is a roof over the slip so I will finish the loose ends on rainy weekends. I washed her and leveraged the old girl up today. I also put some new vinyl apache emblems on because the old ones were getting scuffed up from people without covers for thier fenders.

[Geronimo36]

I've past the peak and it's starting to come together again!

A few more weeks and I should be water bound.. If I wasn't going on vaca I'd probably be done by next weekend. lol

[ChiefApache]

Not done, but I am still hauling it to the lake on Friday where it spends most of it's time on a lift in it's slip. There is a roof over the slip so I will finish the loose ends on rainy weekends. I washed her and leveraged the old girl up today. I also put some new vinyl apache emblems on because the old ones were getting scuffed up from people without covers for thier fenders.

It was so nice here this past weekend. Had the motors been in, we would have too!

[ChiefApache]

I've past the peak and it's starting to come together again!

A few more weeks and I should be water bound.. If I wasn't going on vaca I'd probably be done by next weekend. lol

You made some great progress on her Frank! What a nice job you did.

Look forward to hearing how well she runs on her first outing this summer.

[drpete3]

My motor is going in this week and should hit the water the middle of the next.

[baywatch]

Hit the water this weekend. Felt great to take the old girl to her summer home and let her turn her wheels. Though I was wearing a cap and ski goggles I can't think of too many things I would rather have rather been doing (regardless of the weather).

[ChiefApache]

Hit the water this weekend. Felt great to take the old girl to her summer home and let her turn her wheels. Though I was wearing a cap and ski goggles I can't think of too many things I would rather have rather been doing (regardless of the weather).

Good for you!!! I'm jealous.

We painted the gimbal ring last night so that will ship back to TNT tomorrow or Thursday.

Also painted the blower boxes and one engine hatch. One more hatch to fill/sand/paint then we can put the paint away. That will be done by Friday.

[ChiefApache]

Painted gimbal ring gets shipped back to TNT today, finished painting both hatches and blower boxes, so all of the painting is done.

Get to take all the plastic off the boat today, start working on getting the wood replaced for the sunpads and get those put back together.

I think this weekend I will be able to get in the cabin and start cleaning it.

Once the gimbal ring is back, we put that on and get the motor back in, rig it and then fire up the motors to make sure everything is done correctly.

We're getting close, but I have a feeling it'll be the weekend after Memorial Day before we're in. We still have to clean and wax the boat and that will take a few days when you can only work on it in the evenings.

[Geronimo36]

I'm going see if I can get the engines back in the boat this weekend!

[fund razor]

Painted gimbal ring gets shipped back to TNT today, finished painting both hatches and blower boxes, so all of the painting is done.

Get to take all the plastic off the boat today, start working on getting the wood replaced for the sunpads and get those put back together.

I think this weekend I will be able to get in the cabin and start cleaning it.

Once the gimbal ring is back, we put that on and get the motor back in, rig it and then fire up the motors to make sure everything is done correctly.

We're getting close, but I have a feeling it'll be the weekend after Memorial Day before we're in. We still have to clean and wax the boat and that will take a few days when you can only work on it in the evenings.

I lost about 30 days to a parts supplier, so I am looking at maybe mid June now. I figure first week of July with de-bugging and shakedowns.

[ChiefApache]

I'm going see if I can get the engines back in the boat this weekend!

I read in your x dimension thread that you busted your butt yesterday!

What your wife said to you? I say that to Rob all the time! :biggrinjester:

[ChiefApache]

I lost about 30 days to a parts supplier, so I am looking at maybe mid June now. I figure first week of July with de-bugging and shakedowns.

First week of July - Kelley's Island!

[SKRAMER]

first week of july - kelley's island! Lots of us will be there for a 40th bd party.

hmmm!!!!

[J-Bonz]

First week of July - Kelley's Island! Lots of us will be there for a 40th BD party.

4th of July weekend................? We will be there :)

[fund razor]

First week of July - Kelley's Island! Lots of us will be there for a 40th BD party.

I'll bet that I am staying around home the first few rides while I break em in and build some confidence in the result.

[ChiefApache]

4th of July weekend................? We will be there :)

Hope so Dude!!! Loved to catch up and see how things are.

[ChiefApache]

I'll bet that I am staying around home the first few rides while I break em in and build some confidence in the result.

That's what the rest of us are here for! Nothing better than watching 12 guys looking into an engine compartment trying to figure things out. :ack2:

[Sashacig]

You've already been sneaking around in places you shouldn't mister....but that won't detere the male strippers and clowns.:sifone:

You must have had a blonde moment! He knows!:(:(

[fund razor]

That's what the rest of us are here for! Nothing better than watching 12 guys looking into an engine compartment trying to figure things out. :ack2:

Exactly. An open engine hatch is an invitation. :D

[Geronimo36]

I'm done, tested this weekend and everything ran great! :)

[fund razor]

I'm done, tested this weekend and everything ran great! :)

Great to hear! Congrats, and have a safe and sound season!

[ChiefApache]

I'm done, tested this weekend and everything ran great! :)

That's great Frank! I read your thread and it sounds promising. We really hope so.

[Geronimo36]

That's great Frank! I read your thread and it sounds promising. We really hope so.

I've accomplished more than I set out to do (cruise speed) so anything more will just be a bonus at this point!:26: