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Bhedbloom 
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 Topic: Chopping Up/ Parting OutPosted: March-12-2008 at 11:29pm |
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Guys,
I don't know how yall feel about it, but it sure is difficult to read the Boats for Sale Section and not cringe at the thought of some of the newest listings getting the CHOP or the Part. I wish I could save em' all! I guess that is the affinity we have for these great towing craft! I hope someone picks them up and they end up restored and back in the diaries section! |
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Barry, South Carolina
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Riley
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Posted: March-12-2008 at 11:34pm |
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I can understand parting one out, but chopping one up, even for a bar is disturbing.
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Barracuda
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Posted: March-13-2008 at 12:29am |
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Consider it organ donation.
Parts and pieces from that freeport will go towards the preservation of more than one other classic Correct Craft so that it may be enjoyed for years to come. -Brad |
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79nautique
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Posted: March-13-2008 at 12:41am |
it was striped down to just a few part's all of the running gear was gone, rudder, strut, fins got a steering wheel and shifter, and some dash stuff. |
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TRBenj
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Posted: March-13-2008 at 12:58am |
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Barry, sorry to have upset you.
I too, wish that I could save them all. One only needs to look at my parents back yard to prove that! This Freeport simply had a higher calling. Like Brad said, its noble sacrifice will help preserve other Correct Crafts in need. *moment of silence* |
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Mojo
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Posted: March-13-2008 at 11:26am |
Hey Tim, Drag that carcase to GL, plug up the holes, and we'll fill it with ice and beer to tow out the sand bar.. Now what better sacrifice for the cause??? We'll paint her up and call it "Beer Nautique" !!!!!! Moj
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73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: March-13-2008 at 11:53am |
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Dave, A "Beer Nautique"! That's a great idea but a Freeport is a big boat. I don't even think the PLBC group can drink that much in a afternoon!
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Hollywood
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Posted: March-13-2008 at 12:09pm |
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I'd sure like to try.
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Mojo
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Posted: March-13-2008 at 1:14pm |
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Pete,
I've seen the empty cases, and bar tabs...... LMAO.. OK, hell, lets fill half of it with bricks, then ice.. When were done will give it a proper burial and pull the plug letting her go down 250 feet to her final resting place... OR Fill he back up with ice for the next day hahaha.... Moj' |
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73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
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Riley
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Posted: March-13-2008 at 1:37pm |
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You guys got the right ideas.
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75 Tique
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Posted: March-13-2008 at 1:42pm |
OK, how many ping pong balls would it take to float a sunken Freeport from the depths of GL? |
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Mojo
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Posted: March-13-2008 at 1:47pm |
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Larry,
Didn't that get "Busted" on Mythbuster's ??? Haha.. OK, so we won't sink her.. We'll drive it back to Pete's house so he can use it as a planter in the front yard ,,,, doh' Moj 
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73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
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Hollywood
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Posted: March-13-2008 at 1:53pm |
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Pete will turn that thing into Best of Show at GL '09.
Bury it to the water line and fill with sand for the kids, throw a tower on her and hang a swing (child or adult variety). |
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Mojo
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Posted: March-13-2008 at 2:10pm |
Hell, I had that thought for my boat.. Good thinking HW !!! Moj'
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73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
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Bhedbloom
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Posted: March-14-2008 at 12:53am |
Yep, I feel much better now. If she has to go down, the "Beer Nautique" route is the way to go. You could say she'd be going out in the "spirit" so to speak! |
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Barry, South Carolina
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Geno
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Posted: March-14-2008 at 6:47pm |
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What kind of and how many vents did that green monster have?
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TRBenj
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Posted: March-14-2008 at 7:02pm |
Geno, it had the late 60's style metal vents. I believe there were 4 of them. 
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Geno
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Posted: March-14-2008 at 7:14pm |
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Want to part with them for a reasonable price?
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TRBenj
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Posted: March-14-2008 at 7:30pm |
I was planning on keeping them, but shoot me an email: TRBenj@gmail.com |
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Geno
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Posted: March-14-2008 at 8:03pm |
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Done.
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Posted: March-18-2008 at 4:19am |
Is there a picture of a boat bar? I'm considering cutting up my 19' Bayliner and a bar was one of the potential end uses...the dump was another... |
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