Bob's FS18

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Re: Bob's FS18

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That's a beauty!

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Beautiful boat, you have done a great job on her. :D

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Re: Bob's FS18

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Incredible work! What a beauty!
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Wow! Sleek looking sled!

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Really lovely and spectacular work. You will enjoy how she performs on the water.
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Excellent! That will turn heads! Bravo

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Many thanks to everyone for the kind words and Happy New Year! I was so excited to finish things up and get out on the water that I didn't really get to post any "finish" photos. The kit arrived in March of 2019 and I splashed the boat 2 1/2 years later on September 14, 2021. Drove straight down to the Keys a few days later and fished it in the Herman Lucerne Memorial tournament in Everglades National Park. Unbelievable!

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Really happy with the finishing touches, including the SeaDek, the powder coat, and the dash panel I had cut. A You Tube video tutored me on the grab bar wrap, which kind of color matches the rub rail.

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Hooked up and ready to head south.

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Re: Bob's FS18

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That is sweet - congratulations on your great work!

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Re: Bob's FS18

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Sure is pretty. How did you get the fishscale look?
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Re: Bob's FS18

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That is just flat out amazing work!

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