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Speaking of good days. I actually had time to take the boat fishing for the first time. :D Dad and I went for a relaxing afternoon of croaker fishing last weekend and it sure was really using the boat for the first time. I figured I'd make this launch official with pictures as well. http://gallery.b...

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Yeah, that was a great day and looking forward to a whole lot more in the future.

Hey Daniel! Good to hear from you, How's your boat coming along? Give me shout if you need an extra set of hands for anyhing.

This one is worth well over a thousand words to me.



I won't lie, I'm a proud Daddy.

WOW... I don't think I can post any more pics of my GF-16 after seeing this.... Infact I don't know that I can look at it anymore.... I may have to burn it now... That boat is incredible! Ha Ha, It's not that pretty is it. Thanks for compliment Bob and I appreciate the help thoughout the builb as w...

Beautiful. Wouild you mind sharing the technique you used for the non skid. It looks great. Thanks Steven, I'd be glad to. I used an additive with the paint to give it some texture. Not sure what paint your going with, but a lot paint manufactures sell additives for their paint to get a textured su...

That's a first class job there Daniel. Very nice! I really like the way you did the gunwales, that looks great 8) I've been following this build for years, glad to see you got her done in fine style :D That means a lot Larry. I've appreciated your advice throughout this build, both on the site and ...

Prarie Dog wrote:Awesome GF16 , don't think I've ever seen a prettier one.

Wow! That's mighty kind. I'm sure if you put mine beside all the GF's built, I doubt she'd come in first.
I appreciate the honorable mention anyway.

gstanfield wrote:She is a lovely lady that's for sure Is that a 25" extra long shaft outboard? It looks nice and long, you won't have to worry about swamping it over the transom that's for sure

You to kind George.

I don't think it's 25, but I'll measure it and let you know.

Wow :!: :D Thank You all for the generous coments. There sure have been a lot of beautiful boats cataloged on this site since its inception, in which mine wouldn't have been built at all had it not been for the time the builders put into posting their progress and mishaps :oops: (I've had several of...

Thanks Joel! That really means a lot. Wow, it’s been along time. Ha Ha, I remember thinking that this little project was Going to be done in 6 months. All jokes a side I probably have a year in it for those who care to know, but had to take a lot of long breaks throughout the build. Who knew that my...