FS12 Build a much improved vessel from my 1st build
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Re: FS12 Build a much improved vessel from my 1st build
Nice work! Very nice attention to detail!
Richard
Completed boats...XF20 "Red Alert", Aripeka Angler's Strip Canoe, FS18 “Bare Bones”, GF12
Currently building...PY12 Kayak
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Completed boats...XF20 "Red Alert", Aripeka Angler's Strip Canoe, FS18 “Bare Bones”, GF12
Currently building...PY12 Kayak
Bare Bones build thread...If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water. - Loren Eiseley
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Re: FS12 Build a much improved vessel from my 1st build
Beautiful boat When can i stop by and pick it up
Novi 23 finally launched !
Re: FS12 Build a much improved vessel from my 1st build
Very well done!!!! Jeff
Re: FS12 Build a much improved vessel from my 1st build
She is finished! If the weather works out tomorrow we will try and get her in the water. If not tomorrow then definitely on Sunday. I need to finish the trailer / dolly but we should be able to push it over to the creek. I'm excited to see how she handles the water!
Owner of a FS18, completed FS12.
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Absolutely beautiful little boat! And the way you trimmed it makes it really stand out.
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Re: FS12 Build a much improved vessel from my 1st build
Very nicely done. Will be great to see what the 5 hp does. Bet it planes.
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Re: FS12 Build a much improved vessel from my 1st build
Beautiful work!!!!!!! Jeff
Re: FS12 Build a much improved vessel from my 1st build
She floats! We were able to get her in the water for a quick cruise. I was worried about the weight but we were able to easily get her off the trailer and into the water. I bought a strip of indoor outdoor carpet and that worked perfect for dry launching her. The trailer dolly made it easy to get to the creek and I was very pleased with the entire launch process. With my 240 pounds up front and Ben's 115 pounds in the back we could only manage 8 mph and did not get on plane with the 5hp. He took it for a solo ride and managed 15 mph with the boat on plane. Ben then took his 70 pound buddy for a ride and they stayed on plane and cruised about 12mph. I think she would flat out fly with a 2 stroke 9.9. If anyone is looking to sell one or interested in a trade for a 4 stroke please let me know. The boat handles very well and I'm excited for the boys to reel in their first fish in her.
Owner of a FS18, completed FS12.
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Re: FS12 Build a much improved vessel from my 1st build
Congratulations on launching your boat.
She looks great, the smiles are priceless!
She looks great, the smiles are priceless!
Richard
Completed boats...XF20 "Red Alert", Aripeka Angler's Strip Canoe, FS18 “Bare Bones”, GF12
Currently building...PY12 Kayak
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Completed boats...XF20 "Red Alert", Aripeka Angler's Strip Canoe, FS18 “Bare Bones”, GF12
Currently building...PY12 Kayak
Bare Bones build thread...If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water. - Loren Eiseley
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Re: FS12 Build a much improved vessel from my 1st build
What a beautiful FS12!. Congrats on the launch. Your boys look pumped
Check out these guys for pretty good prices on used/new outboards as well. I was initially going to buy a 50hp from them when I build mine, but SWMBO got excited at the end and gave me permission to get a new motor
https://www.smalloutboards.com/
Will
Check out these guys for pretty good prices on used/new outboards as well. I was initially going to buy a 50hp from them when I build mine, but SWMBO got excited at the end and gave me permission to get a new motor
https://www.smalloutboards.com/
Will
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