Topwaters NV23

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Re: Topwaters NV23

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She is georgous. Nice clean shop too !
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Re: Topwaters NV23

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beautiful but come on now ... boat before the house!! :D

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My boat has a 3 foot finish. Used industrial two part epoxy paint that's designed for concrete floors. Not one person - not one, has ever said nice boat but the paint job sucks. I have seen what can be done by skilled painters with expensive paint, but the boat is what people see and what you wanted to begin with. She's gorgeous, and your paint job is MUCH better than mine.

I am totally with you! If she ever needs another paint job I'm hiring someone! Didn't catch the move to Florida post. Where you landing?
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Re: Topwaters NV23

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Thanks Cape man , I'll be looking around the Cape Coral , Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte area.
Will be renting a house while i look around and make up my mind .
Novi 23 finally launched !

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Lots of gorgeous water down that way. Some of it's a bit skinny, but that boat will turn some heads in that part of the world.
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Re: Topwaters NV23

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Still waiting on the windshields , installed the ports in the cabin , put her on the trailer.
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That's it for now. The boat is pretty much ready to go ,still packing up the house .
I am really going to miss my shop :(
Novi 23 finally launched !

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Good luck on the move John! Take some pictures of her all loaded up.

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John have a safe trip. I would hate to leave that shop also.

I don't know if you have planned your stays over night but when Deb and I have moved,7 times, we have found Red Roof Inns have been very accommodating for trailers and most have a breakfast bar. They are also pet friendly.

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Re: Topwaters NV23

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John,
She looks great and a very nice color too. Good luck with the move. Your work on her is very clean. Can't wait to see her in the water.
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Re: Topwaters NV23

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When you do roll out for Florida, have a safe trip. Every state has drivers on the road in all sorts of states. :? None the less, enjoy the move and finding and setting up your new home. :D

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