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MartyMabe 
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 Posted: February-15-2011 at 11:25pm |
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Dang, I didn't receive the 'NEW' PICS !!
Also, no mention of the 'Poster' of the E-Bay 'Find' ? 
You got any of the Nautalex left Billy? Enough for the Skylark? If so, bring it to SJRR and we'll settle up there. I've got the darker color on a roll but it's gonna be close. If I go back and section it off like it's OE look, I might have enough to do it, but I like that Sandstone color better! 
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uk1979
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Posted: February-16-2011 at 8:03am |
Sorry Marty, your now in on the story Look now.
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uk1979
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Posted: February-18-2011 at 12:01pm |
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Billy on his 3rd coat of varnish and mopping up a few odds and ends
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connorssons
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Posted: February-18-2011 at 1:38pm |
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What is in the seams looks way cool! I want one!
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Posted: February-18-2011 at 9:59pm |
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uk1979
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Posted: February-19-2011 at 6:30pm |
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Enjoy Guys not long now.
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Posted: February-21-2011 at 12:37pm |
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Wow, very impressive work.
I love those old boats. Jeff |
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uk1979
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Posted: February-21-2011 at 1:12pm |
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Here is you Monday Morning wood Guys, now outside in the sun in all her glory
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Kristof
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Posted: February-21-2011 at 1:58pm |
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- Gun control means: using BOTH hands!
- Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
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Wacko
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Posted: February-21-2011 at 4:50pm |
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That looks really amazing. These wooden boats are works of art!!!
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boat dr
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Posted: February-21-2011 at 6:48pm |
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Thank you Roger for posting these pics for me. It has been a long time coming but we are almost home.......Water test is set for this week end,I will see if the "water gods" permit.........
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Swatkinz
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Posted: February-21-2011 at 9:34pm |
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Boat Dr. that thing is lookin' real good. Get yourself the keelguard in red to match that bottom paint and you'll be all set right?
Seriously, it looks real good. Was this more of a refurb than an all out restoration? Looks awesome regardless.
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Steve
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boat dr
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Posted: February-22-2011 at 12:35am |
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Steve I would say a combo of both. There was a total restore on the transom frames, and knees along with a new inner ply w/ 5200 barrier. The original planking was installed over that. The factory transom was not the built to last 55 years, after my repairs and mods it will last another 50....
Complete rebuild of the stock 312 , the only mods there were the Stainless Steel Intake and exhaust valves. Water test coming soon. ......Billy |
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uk1979
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Posted: February-22-2011 at 11:24am |
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Billy this is what you have done since Aug 2010 along with my 312 build and a month off shooting
plus your day job too 
Before 
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skutsch
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Posted: February-22-2011 at 8:08pm |
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Billy, as always great talking to you today! She looks beautiful. Wish I could be down at SJRR to see her in person!
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MartyMabe
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Posted: February-24-2011 at 1:44am |
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Check out those SWEET Brass--although not period correct-- Script Correct Craft hull badges
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MartyMabe
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Posted: February-24-2011 at 4:59pm |
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Here's the latest ENGINE pics GUYS!!!!
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Donald80SN
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Posted: February-25-2011 at 11:56pm |
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Billy,
Nice work. I am looking forward to seeing and hearing it at the SJRR. Donald |
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MartyMabe
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Posted: February-26-2011 at 9:00pm |
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MAIDEN VOYAGE GUYS !!!!!
 
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Morfoot
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Posted: February-26-2011 at 10:36pm |
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CONGRATULATIONS BILLY!
She's beautiful! Not sure who's happier right now? You cause you got her done or; Karen cause she's got her husband back. |
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"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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sweet77
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Posted: February-26-2011 at 10:52pm |
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i will be at the SJRR standing by this boat taking names and money for the DR. while he is giving everyone rides in this of a correct craft
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Posted: February-26-2011 at 11:21pm |
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We made about a 20 miles loop , good oil pressure , temp guage about 150, full tank of fuel, so lets have a go......I still have not found that sweet 500 rpm idle that Roger has. A bit more carb work will solve that issue, I hope.
It has been a long journey to get her to this point, but will have to say, " this one is a keeper" nuff said.The ride is everything I had hoped it would be.Good power out of the hole and a decent top end,40 plus.....SJRR is getting closer.... |
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The Godfather
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Posted: February-26-2011 at 11:45pm |
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Billy, I would like to give that amazing boat a proper name on the stern. If you are gonna give it a name: "Second Chance" Great work Billy...Love to see it at SJRR soon and the story. I think you need to give Mr.Ralph a ride.. Dave |
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Jbear, said to me wow if it was'nt for this site we would never had met for this to happen....
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Posted: February-27-2011 at 12:44am |
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The name was chosen a while back, the sign painter is set for Monday.After a 3 day wait for the name to dry, I will add 3 to 4 more coats on the transom .
Next step , remove the hardware to a bare hull , 4 or more coats will complete the deck and then the final assy.........Maybe she will shine after a few more coats........ |
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MartyMabe
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Posted: February-27-2011 at 12:54am |
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Roger, Sorry about posting these last pics, but figured I save you some space on your pic 'allotment'.
Names--Huh?? "Finding Marty" "Woodying Along"  
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uk1979
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Posted: February-27-2011 at 9:35am |
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Wow Billy there is not alot more we can add to how great she is its all over your face, to think this boat has not see water for close on 50 years and now on its first shake down,
thanks all your hard work so we can all enjoy her
Thanks Karen for putting up with all us boat guys
Marty thanks for posting they needed to go up for all to see
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Kristof
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Posted: February-27-2011 at 5:41pm |
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Billy,
She is a real beauty!!! That big smile on your face says more than a thousand words...
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- Gun control means: using BOTH hands!
- Money doesn't make one happy, but when it rains cats and dogs, it's still better to cry in a Porsche than on a bicycle... |
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uk1979
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Posted: February-28-2011 at 3:10pm |
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More pictures on its second shake down
real cool Billy
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storm34
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Posted: February-28-2011 at 3:51pm |
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Looks great Billy! Wish I could make it down to the River Run to see it in person.
Any chance it will be at GL? |
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uk1979
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Posted: February-28-2011 at 7:24pm |
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Here comes the name
Cheers Billy
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