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My father built Collins Craft Boats from Pace Fl in the 70s. He passed away this past Friday. I know there are lots of 30 year old Collins Craft still on the water cause they are great boats. I would like to see pictures and comments if you own one. Thanks Ray Collins
Sorry to hear of your loss, Ray. Take comfort in knowing that he left history behind that will have him remembered for years to come. I've seen the boats over the years, though never had a chance to fish from one.
Thanks and I assume you saw them in Tennesee?
I own one. No idea what model it is/was... its 13'7" stem to stern. Very low dead rise angle... I guess a shallow V hull.
Seems a very early design for a flats skiff to me. Not the fancy dancy ones they build today, but an honest, hard working little boat.
I'll take some shots on the trailer. Its in a mess right now, as the trailer is still on jack stands waiting on a new axle.
Sorry to hear about your dad. I have a Collins Craft boat. I was wondering if you know where I could get the hard emblems that say "Collins Craft Pace FL". One of mine broke and I have been fixing the boat up. I will send you a picture of the boat.Quote:
Originally Posted by bassn8ed
If you will send me your email address I can e-mail you a few pics. I am not sure how to post them here.
Ray I have run into a few things that mite be of intrest to you ... One thing was a boat that he gave to the Ol' Poor Boy Tournaments here in NW Fl.
1st chance I get will look it all up as I know there is some stuff in the Ol Pcola Tournament of Champions booklets.
They were great boats.
Later
JSC
:)
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I have spent many hours in my collinscraft. I have filled that livewell often over the years.It is still in the crappie.com family. I sold it to jafacman. He restored it to like new condition. Man it looked good last month on the water. That boat was a great boat for me. It fishes great and has a good ride.Quote:
Originally Posted by bassn8ed
these pics have patrs of the boat
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Man my dad would love to know that many crappie have been caught in his boats. Nice fish. Thanks
Man that was when my brother and I were helping him at a very young age. I only have 2 of these and I am sorry but I can not sell them.
I would love to see it. My e-mail is [email protected].Quote:
Originally Posted by JSC
Sorry it took so long to respond, Ray. I lived in central FL for 33 yrs and have been a Tennesseean for 4. If I could do nothing else in this life for enjoyment, I would fish. I know I've seen your Dads boats often over the years, I always seem to be looking for the next one. Like some fella's and wives. I looked at one in FL when the wife and I first met, but had no extra $ like many young men.
Hello Ray I just purchased this Collins Craft today from the origional owner who purchased it in 1978 I found your email on an old forum I hope this still gets to you. It's in perfect condition the hull is in perfect shape without a stain or Crack on it. I build limousines and party buses up here near detroit. Your father must have been really good at what he did because the quality of this simple little boat is second to none. Also Your email you presented in 2009 dies not work anymore ore I would post some picsQuote:
Originally Posted by bassn8ed
Jboz .... the member "bassn8ed" was only an active member for about a month, back in 2009, so I seriously doubt he will see this thread.