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  1. 09-30-2016, 06:07 PM #1
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    Gambler Intimidator Dale Earnhardt Project

    Picked up a Gambler, currently de-rigging it needs some TLC but its a clean hull
    Plans forit are: clean , fix up , Merc power and rigging - fish in the spring
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    #2 10-01-2016, 08:14 AM
    Loggedbin cant wait to see the progress, your starting with a nice piece of coal and I cant wait to see it shine like a DIAMOND
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    #3 10-01-2016, 08:25 AM
    looks good.. can't wait to see finished product!
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    #4 10-01-2016, 05:35 PM
    Gonna be nice !!
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    #5 10-03-2016, 08:40 AM
    That is gonna be a beautiful boat for sure!! Keep us posted on progress, looks like you're starting with a beautiful specimen.
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    #6 10-03-2016, 11:38 AM
    Thx fellas.
    It is a nice hull to start with, no stress cracks anywhere and rock solid transom and structure.
    Also, the deck and hatches are all composite so no rot where it may be expected on a '91

    Finish Cleaning and begin filling/repairing random screw holes this week
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    #7 10-03-2016, 01:03 PM
    Nice project! Curiosity questions: Is that entire back deck one big compartment, or does the decking have multiple lids when it's done? Guessing fuel tank goes in there, but is there additional storage there too?
    Curious if the center console is livewell, or storage?
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    #8 10-03-2016, 01:35 PM
    Rear has one big deck hatch which has a built in shallow compartment with hatch
    That rear compartment holds the fuel tank, 3x batts, 3 bank charger & oil reservoir
    There would not be storage room in that configuration but I plan on relocating the 24V batts to a forward compartment and ditching oil injection which will free up space

    Center, between seats is the livewell
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    #9 10-03-2016, 08:13 PM
    Power will be this 200 EFI, 20" mid, 25P tempest
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    #10 10-03-2016, 08:35 PM
    Took my time de-rigging so that the factory wiring harness could be isolated from junk wiring.
    Not sure if it will get reused or replaced with a whole new harness, good to know how everything is wired either way.
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    #11 10-04-2016, 09:05 AM
    Looking good, but before you put that Merc on there change the sticker on the cowling....it will slow you down about 10mph
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    #12 10-04-2016, 09:29 AM
    Yeah that's gotta go...
    Hopefully its not an arm and a leg for some different Merc stickers
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    #13 10-04-2016, 09:32 AM
    Shouldnt be, Iguanna graffix is a board sponsor on here and does some great work and will do custom stuff for your new custom ride
    http://www.iguanagrafix.com/
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    #14 10-05-2016, 07:47 AM
    X2 on Iguana Grafix, amazing work!
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    #15 10-05-2016, 09:10 AM
    Cool project, cant wait to see how it turns out!
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    #16 10-05-2016, 09:23 PM
    Very nice, can't wait to see its progress. Sticking with that same color scheme? Going to be a head turner all finished
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    #17 10-06-2016, 07:00 AM
    The basic color scheme will stay factory original, white and blue with mirrored graphics..
    Trolling motor and helm/ controls will be Black

    I am undecided on seats...
    Reupholster factory shells blue to keep it original -or- ?
    .. kind of want to do something different

    How rough do these things ride on a smallish inland lake?
    Do the seats need to be padded?
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    #18 10-06-2016, 11:53 AM
    Padded for sure, where are you located?
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    #19 10-06-2016, 06:06 PM
    added to sig- Ohio
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