The Plytanic 2.0 - FS17 Build

[Jeff]

Congrats!!! Jeff

[silentneko]

Now that I gotta wait more I figured I could work on the logo. Originally I was going to do something to incorporate a wood pattern, or the flag from the white star line (Titanics builder). However since I grew to swear it was cursed, I have renamed the boat The Curse of the Plytanic. With that I thought I'd take a spin at the logo from the show The Curse of Oak Island. Let me know what you think.

OAKISLAND , on Flickr

CURSE WEB , on Flickr

[cape man]

While I see the humor, not sure I would name a boat anything that includes the word cursed. Your build issues are about to be rewarded with years of boating joy. She looks great!

[silentneko]

Everyone warned me not to name my last boat after the Titanic/Britannica, but she survived near a decade of heavy abuse. She has since been passed on to a friend who will use her for many more years hopefully.

She will get tested plenty once on the water, including a week in Marco this summer and a campout in the ten thousand islands.

[OneWayTraffic]

I like it. I've felt like my build has had its share of issues, but yours is looking great.

[silentneko]

So I finally took her out of the garage. She's looking pretty good in the sun. She will never look this good again, lol.

20210316_140540_resized[6554] , on Flickr

So originally I planned on a Suzuki 60hp because it was the lightest at the time. Then came the new Tohatsu and it shaved off another 10lbs or so. Both were available in white so I was happy either way. Well thanks to Covid the manufacturing and shipping has been a mess. I'm looking at maybe late June to get either one. That wouldn't be an issue except I have a really nice house booked for Marco Island in early June and need this boat for it. Wednesday is my last day to cancel and get my money back, so I frantically called every dealer I could in the state. Many said I think we can get you one in a month.... most were honest and told me maybe June or July.

The good news.... I found a 60hp Tohatsu, his last one, at Citrus Marine. The neutral news.... it's not the white I planned on, but it is actually dark blue so it will match the boat. I drop it off on Wednesday for the install.

[cape man]

Very Nice!!!!

[narfi]

I know its been a love hate relationship for you, but that is looking pretty nice, its finally paying off and sounds like the motor will work well also.

[Jeff]

Congrats silentneko!!! It has been a long road for you but you are nearly to the water!!!! Jeff

[TomW1]

Man it has been such a long road for you. Glad your getting a motor and a new house all at once. You deserve it. Marco Island is beautiful.

Tom