Finally!

[Karl]

After 2 years of trying, I finally got the Glasscraft wet and I didn't have to row it back to shore. Thanks to Marty for his "thinning of the herd" and to Thom for dialing it in, I now have added a 63' Merc 850 to my collection.

Yesterday, I was able to put the boat in and take a couple of laps before the weather turned. If all goes well, "opening day" will be her next trip!

Karl

[Tim McCrain]

Gee, we only get one teaser photo?

If the boat looks as good as that Merc then she's a real beauty!

[Karl]

Thanks,

But just like me, the engine and boat are alot better looking the farther away you get!

Karl

[Tim McCrain]

Thanks,

But just like me, the engine and boat are alot better looking the farther away you get!

Karl

Man, join the crowd!

[halffast32]

Looking sweeeeet. Love to see the old mercs coming out to sing!!!:shocked4:

[Helmar]

Looking sweeeeet. Love to see the old mercs coming out to sing!!!:shocked4:

Gordon......I have a Merc.
Fact is, it was a Great runner until it ate the lower bearings, which is one of those that is supposed to be a real bugger to get it out.
I hope to fix it one day.

Its sat for about 5 years now, what should I expect to replace? All the electronics ??

[Brian]

:cool1:

Way to get the job done and get it on the water. There's just something about old outboards. Those Merc's are some great looking engines.

[Helmar]

I like your work Karl.:GoodJob:

Tell me, any power plans for the 25 Skagit ?

[Karl]

Thanks for the kind words.

Regarding the Skagit 25', as of right now, I plan to hang a Yamaha 225 off the back end. I really like the idea of having all of the room that an outboard offers. My neighbor is giving me the Yamaha (it does have a blown cylinder?). However, my ideas are like the wind, all over the place.

No matter what, I promised my wife that I wouldn't spend any money on the Skagit until I remodel the kitchen, spare bath, and master bedroom of our house. Right now, I've got two down and one to go! I hope to get started on the Skagit next summer.

Karl

[Helmar]

Thanks for the kind words.

Regarding the Skagit 25', as of right now, I plan to hang a Yamaha 225 off the back end. I really like the idea of having all of the room that an outboard offers. My neighbor is giving me the Yamaha (it does have a blown cylinder?). However, my ideas are like the wind, all over the place.

No matter what, I promised my wife that I wouldn't spend any money on the Skagit until I remodel the kitchen, spare bath, and master bedroom of our house. Right now, I've got two down and one to go! I hope to get started on the Skagit next summer.

Karl

Now there is an interesting word, Remodel.....
Are the cabinets broken....Wall's broken, and master bedroom.....I don't get it.
I am going to Remodel my Truck.....Nah, that does not work..

Anyway, interesting word and who gets to use it.

[Karl]

"Here we go!"

What a great day on Saturday! I started out by adjusting the bunks on the trailer and then washing and waxing the Winged Warrior. By 1pm, I couldn't resist it any more and put it the water.

Per Thom's orders, I haven't openned the Merc all of the way yet. But, at about 3/4 throttle I showed 30 mph on a cheap gps.

This is a fun boat! (but aren't they all?)

Karl

[Tim McCrain]

Looks great Karl, I'm jealous you spent some time on the water Saturday!

[Helmar]

Way to go Karl :cool1:

Looks pretty sweet for sure