28 wks later - she is read to just add water

February 26th purchase day.

Started rebuild from engine up on 30th,
as of September 19th - she is ready to fish
out of.......

Rework engine
New upholstery throughout
New carpet top to bottom
Rewire live wells/ put in new pumps
and circulators as needed
Replace old 36 volt trolling mtr
with I-pilot Terrnova V-2
Replace - 3 bank charging system
to 4 bank Minn-kota
Rewire trolling mtr
Replace 3 batteries in unit
Reset front & rear depth finders
New rod holders front - rear
Tite-loc front / Spyder Loc's rear
Build new tandem axle trailer with brakes
for her.
Repair several fibreglass nicks in body,
Replace 15' rub rail
Remove old wrap and rewrap
Put in new oxydenators on live wells
Doctors have now released me as of
Monday to put her in water and limited
fishing to start off with - WHAT A STRESS RELIEF....... YIPPEE

They came out today and measured her for new cover. Be ready in two weeks.
She should be completely done by than...............

Congratulations Harold, she sure is a beauty! :ThumbsUp

Well worth the wait, Harold!!!!

Looks great.

wow! Great job Harold

That's very NICE......813 there is a lot of boat under you too get you back safe no matter what mother nature throws at you :ThumbsUp really slick graphics !!!

Thanks to all for comments - been long time comming getting this one ready
to fish out of... Just hope i can do her proud and catch fish.

Can still remember days in old alum 14' jon boat - 18# trolling mtr - 3.5 merc engine
working strip pits of southern indiana
Than came 16' - Starcraft we dragged all off state of Florida - day & night fishing,
home made rod holders (pvc) 1/4" steel t-bar & 3/8 threaded rod lifts.
Than onto the 18.5 procraft - First Clitter boat - bought as do it yourself kit
and almost completely rebuilt it.............nice handling boat - covered lots of lakes
with it.........
Now comes the Big O, (another rennovate special) Couldn't do as much as wanted
to on this one - had to farm out quite a lot - age & health started to slow ole body
down- surprise open heart surgery knocked socks off me in lot of ways.
If you have ever been in a Big O, you know what i mean when i say they handle
in rough water like a Cadallic - preform excellant in windy conditions - almost no
bounce in high waves do to how its sets in water - plus having 2 live wells a person
can control weight of boat (forward position) very smooth and stable.
Almost no effort to put them on plane - they draft very shallow -
Unlimited amounts of storage room on them - believe 17 hatches(compartments)
1 big enough to put Carole in - Biggest walk around boat have ever been on -
no sway - tipping felling.
With this Big O, we now have 6 in Florida Crappie Club
George Parker - Darryl Cole - Bill Badly - Scott Lawson - Harold McGhee &
John Hill.

That is a beautiful boat. Great job. Front page worthy.

Stellar work over Harold!

Great looking boat Harold.

Man I think you have out done TNT on that one lol . Enjoy the fruits of your labor and fill the live wells.

That is one great looking boat....you did fantastic

Really nice !

We'll see tuesday - Arbuckle here we come..............
First boat i ever owned that has as many moving parts and things to think about
2 live wells - 2 induction pumps - 2 circulation pumps - floating bilge pump
2 oxygenator systems - tilt - trim on big motor - 2 trim fins - rpm control to
planing - 2 temp. gauges - going from 115 - 200 hp mtr - reaction time, thrust,
excellation to planing in conjunction with trim tabs.
Have found on shake down that balance of boat really weighs heavy on amount of
water in various live wells, along with amount of fuel onboard coupled with persons
riding - riding in water for steady fishing - how to control boat bonce (movement)
Going to be a blast - i'm exited

It's time for you to just enjoy this one. Great looking boat and excellent work on the rebuild.

Thanks Skeet,
Going to it a go................
This is my last one............going to enjoy working with it

Congrats on a job well done. Slime them live wells now.

beautiful boat!!

Beautiful job, Harold. Congrats!

Just plain beautiful!! If anyone deserves a smooth, good looking ride, you do. Relax, enjoy and catch some fish!

Nice boat....
Now you need a crappie.com sticker on each side

Congrats Harold! Great looking boat!

Will you be at the Talquin event? I would take pleasure in seeing your boat.

Very nice ride Harold, I'm sure you will enjoy it.:fish

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Will you be at the Talquin event? I would take pleasure in seeing your boat


Will not make Talquin this year - they still have me on limited "play time"
due to bypass surgery

Nice

Tournament fished it Saturday at Arbuckle - was careful to follow doctors orders,
only long-lined - no lifting of 5 lbs or more for couple more weeks.
Was like riding on Cadiallac - smooter - no rock/roll - rods stayed smooth
plenty of room........plenty of storage, double live well makes a big difference
on how boat reacts to waves. Trim tabs make boat ride smooth no matter how
rough it gets -----

Crescent here we come in December................bring it on.............

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Originally Posted by fishin813

Tournament fished it Saturday at Arbuckle - was careful to follow doctors orders,
only long-lined - no lifting of 5 lbs or more for couple more weeks.
Was like riding on Cadiallac - smooter - no rock/roll - rods stayed smooth
plenty of room........plenty of storage, double live well makes a big difference
on how boat reacts to waves. Trim tabs make boat ride smooth no matter how
rough it gets -----

Crescent here we come in December................bring it on.............

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ATTABOY!!!

Thanks Skeet
Going to try Lochloosa on 10th - with prefish a little on 8th & 9th.
Quite tired on Sunday - Monday a little better - Tuesday, found out that their is
life outside of bedroom, Wednesday accomplished some writing that have procrasdenated for past couple months - along with posting to ledgers and filing.

Thursday looks great at this time - was able to lay on stomach a little last night
for first time.............wow what a feeling.

Glad yer feelin better Harold. They still wanting a 2nd go round? What they gotta do next if so?

Circulation to legs is almost completely cut off (blockages)
Want to go put in by-passes around blocked areas. Recovery time 8 - 10 weeks.
This should free up problems with leggs hurting, burning and possible back problems.

Presently have put it off until after - Classic in December

Be well my friend and get it done.

thanks cg1