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  1. May-17-2007, 08:50 AM #1
    tuna helper
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    I have been Inspired project Skippy

    well, I have been inspired by so many great post, or several beers , I finally did it I picked up a '74 Skipjack 24FB I hope to follow in the foots steps of my Skipjack for fathers and make them proud....okay now what, lets here the ideas or send pics ....
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  2. May-17-2007, 09:36 AM #2
    tuna helper
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    Re: I have been Inspired project Skippy

    sorry here are the pics...
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  3. May-17-2007, 09:37 AM #3
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    Re: I have been Inspired project Skippy

    Congratulations. Good luck with her.
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  4. May-17-2007, 09:40 AM #4
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    Re: I have been Inspired project Skippy

    One Word: POTENTIAL!

    Damn, that’s one beautiful old girl. Good luck on this project and that’s going to end up one fine fish-killer when you’re done!
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  5. May-17-2007, 09:41 AM #5
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    Re: I have been Inspired project Skippy

    Looks like a good project boat. First thing I would do is get rid of that OMC outdrive. I had one on my '73 20 open. I had nothing but problems with it, and I know I'm not alone in that. Otherwise, you will love it. Best riding boats I have been on for the money.
    One in three is DEE-DEE-DEE!!
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  6. May-17-2007, 09:48 AM #6
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    Re: I have been Inspired project Skippy

    Quote Originally Posted by tuna helper View Post
    well, I have been inspired by so many great post, or several beers , I finally did it I picked up a '74 Skipjack 24FB I hope to follow in the foots steps of my Skipjack for fathers and make them proud....okay now what, lets here the ideas or send pics ....
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  7. May-17-2007, 10:26 AM #7
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    Re: I have been Inspired project Skippy

    Tough to tell but that hull looks to be in good shape.
    Yeah, she's got a lot of potential. Look up the post Capt Curt did with Hanna for more than a few ideas.
    Then go to Jiminoc's post on how to detail a boat.
    You should be ready to fish in no time .
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    and you hope you didn't leave anything that can be traced back to you.
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  8. May-17-2007, 10:52 AM #8
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    Re: I have been Inspired project Skippy

    A couple of ideas...
    Get rid of the OMC drive package.
    Put padded combing rails on her.
    Put on a bimini or hardtop, really nice for getting out of the sun.
    Offshore or Pacific bait tank.
    Replace the gunnels with starboard or fiberglass encapsulated marine plywood. The second choice is a lot cheaper and looks really nice on my boat.
    Do yourself a favor and if the electrical looks iffy, run all new. Saves so many hours of headaches.
    Put in a high water alarm and new bilge pumps.
    And the list goes on and on...
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  9. May-17-2007, 11:00 AM #9
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    Re: I have been Inspired project Skippy

    If it has the original fuel tanks you should think about replacing them, ask Cap'tJim.

    Aloha, Pete
    Just one more Kona longboard ale and a sunset to die for..........it just does'nt get any better!
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  10. May-17-2007, 11:24 AM #10
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    Re: I have been Inspired project Skippy

    I was also advised to not go with a "stringer drive OMC."

    Looks like a good start! I'm in AZ. as well so if you need help,I have a machine shop in my garage.

    DG
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