Thread: Updating and Upgrading My Skeeter F-80 Strada

Originally Posted by Rojo

My wife constantly says the same thing. As you know filming is the big problem and if you can get the filming done quality editing is needed too. Thank you for your support.

You need a good editor. Unfortunately, I’ve gotten behind on editing a few of my kids’ school event videos, so I’m probably not a good candidate for a business venture.


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Originally Posted by jjue1979

You need a good editor. Unfortunately, I’ve gotten behind on editing a few of my kids’ school event videos, so I’m probably not a good candidate for a business venture

I have someone to edit but he stays very busy. I think I would edit myself anyway. I always see important stuff edited out because the editor is not a Crappie fisherman.

I made this Umbrella holder 10-12 years ago for my old Blazer VL100. Well it got stripped out from the boat along with everything else so I could install it on the Skeeter.



First thing first, I didn't weld the pipe exactly straight on the backing plate so to ensure it is square with the deck I first leveled the boat.



After drilling one hole and tightening the fastener enough to hold the Holder in place I squared up the pipe with the deck before finishing mounting. I thru bolted with 1/4-20 SS screws, backed with thick SS fender washers, & used lock nuts so it won't come loose. I plan on using the net handle or umbrella handle to help me stand up from the helm.



My shortest long handle net wouldn't quite clear the ceiling to put in the holder for a picture but you get the idea with this one.



Picked up this umbrella from Amazon it has a solar reflective topside and non-reflective underside. The pole tilts with a metal tilt fixture instead of plastic, the fabric is vented to help prevent inversions, the pole height has 3 adjustments, and it comes in a storage bag. All for $51.