It's Finally Taking Shape

[DLM]

Well the boat is done to a degree. It was moved to Eugene yesterday for rigging, I hope to pick it up next weekend. I happen to stop by just a couple hours after it was delivered and took a couple quick pics in the pouring rain. I wish the weather would have permitted crawling all over it, but then I probably would have never got out and back to work.

 

[SuperD]

David, as the old TV show used to sing, you've done moved up! That will be a great boat.

 

[DLM]

Thanks, we are really excited.

The only thing I am not looking forward to is the hours of breaking in two new engines. I recall breaking in a new kicker a few years ago and it seemed to take forever.

 

[dragonfly]

Dave the boat looks very nice thumbsup . did they make you a special canopy so you can stand up under it. laugh hyst I know what you mean about the break in. luckily I live close to Rodgers landing and took it out after work and got the hours on before I hit the lakes. dfly

 

[Mharri333]

WOW! That is a great looking boat. I can't wait to see more pictures when you get it home!

 

[DLM]

Spent another three hours breaking in the kicker so I decided to take a few pics. Here are a few, more in my gallery in the "Boulton" album.

 

[Bogey]

DLM, that is REALLY nice looking! Love the rod storage. Boat looks like you could have a small "party" in there, it's so big looking. Very clean looking finishes - congrats!

 

[SilverBullets]

Nice ride David!! signfishin

 

[Mharri333]

That is sweet looking! I was going to hit you up for pictures last night. I was looking to see if you sent out an update that I missed. Very clean looking boat. I really like the rod holders and the attention to detail.

Just need some fish slime in it to make it yours

 

[SuperD]

Nice looking dance floor you've got in the back there. thumbsup

 

[Fallriverguy]

Beautiful boat David! You are going to love the extra room. I am sure it will be a fish catching machine. Congratulations.
signfishin

 

[Bduck]

Very clean looking boat. I really like the rod holders and the attention to detail.

Just need some fish slime in it to make it yours

I like it as well. The rod holders give me the idea of what I can do to modify my boat. Fish guts & blood would give it character and show its intended use.

Do you have a name for her? 101juggle101

 

[mrmike]

DLM WISH YOU A LOT OF LUCK IN YOUR NEW RIDE JUST A HEADS UP PUT A METER ON HER AND MAKE SURE YOU GOT A POSITIVE READING COMING OFF YOUR DOWNRIGGERS/

 

[DLM]

DLM WISH YOU A LOT OF LUCK IN YOUR NEW RIDE JUST A HEADS UP PUT A METER ON HER AND MAKE SURE YOU GOT A POSITIVE READING COMING OFF YOUR DOWNRIGGERS/

Good point but I have replaced the steel cable with braid to eliminate the problem.

 

[dragonfly]

Dave, have you mounted your minn-kota yet? I an working on mine now. dfly

 

[SuperD]

Dave, have you mounted your minn-kota yet? I an working on mine now. dfly

Super simple install unless you're you, Shawn. LOL!

 

[snakeriverfisher]

Since my question was deleted it must have been bad manners,I apologize I did't mean to be rude, especially to someone from my home town

 

[dragonfly]

you are right there Dave, I was wondering which side he or others mount them on especially with the walk thru door that swings out, you are right mine will be complicated I have a CR anchor nest that sticks up in the way and I don't want to make mine permanent because I anchor up on the Colombia so I am making a receiver for the anchor nest and the TM will be able to swing left or right when not in use and when deployed it will be centered between the anchor rollers in the center of the bow, this is what I am working on now. dfly

 

[SuperD]

Yes, mount it away from the swing of the door.

 

[DLM]

I had Maxxum mount it when they were doing the rigging. Metal Manipulator got my skeg finished a couple days ago and man is it sweet. I will try to get some pictures of the mounted unit with skeg posted Sunday, on the road until then.