Finally, I am done.................

[Mike Daleo]

Winter projects are complete. They include:

New carpet
New seats
New lighting
Vents for gas tank
Recessed Pro-Control Tray
Two new tires
New 10" Jackplate
New Prop (26 TR04Powertech)
Fixed boat cover(I hope)

I have been working on her for 4 hours today, she is washed, she is waxed, she is chock full of gas, chock full of Yamalube, tire pressure perfect, she is packed. I am ready for the first FOM. here are the pics.











The only thing left to do is to put the rods in the locker and that is where I could use some help. The old rod tubes were beaten up pretty bad. I need 7 rod tubes, but they are bigger than the size you find most places. Meijer's has them for .98 cents, but they are too small. Same thing at Kmart. anyone know where I can get these before Thursday?

[Mike Daleo]

I guess I could use a new digital camera. No detail in these pics at all.

[Everlytriton]

I was thinking that the pics didn't do it justice. Looks really good anyway! Now its ready to sell

[Everlytriton]

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I've read on here that people have used the tubes that come in golf bags...might be the same as what you've found already...just an idea.

[Z20basser]

Looks awesome Mike!!

[Daniel]

Looks good! Now you're ready to go get it dirty!

[Mike Daleo]

I am sure it will rain on the way to the lake Thursday night now. Started with Meguire's Fine Cut Cleaner, then the wax. My arms are jelly.

Those golf tubes are exactly what I need, but I can only find the small diameter ones. If I don't find them, I am gonna need to remove this rod rack.

[kybaitcaster211]

Looks good Mike, Great Job.

[Brian Craft]

Looks like a new boat Mike

[dpage70]

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Mike have you tried Dick's for the tubes? I think that's where my buddy got his for his golf bag. My golf bag has the smaller tubes in it and his were bigger (be nice) so I think that would be the ones you need if they have them.

[Mike Daleo]

Yeah, I looked at Dick's and they stopped carrying them alltogether.

[GM482V]

Mike, I have a set of tubes that came out of my old Skeeter. If you can use them, you are welcome to them. Give me some measurements and I'll check them, or let me know when you are coming this way.

[bmas13]

REALLY fine job Mike!! I think she looks amazing! You should feel very good about what you have done.

[flippindrew]

lookin good, now put some fish in it!

[buzzking]

cant wait until buck spills the dip-n-die

[Mike Daleo]

tube diameter is 1 5/8"

I don't mind spit, blood, or mud. I just hate catfish slime

[buzzking]

oooooo me too, that stuff is like trying to rid your hands of.......oh, nevermind.

[Passion 4 Bassin]

It looks brand spanking new!!

[Rippinlip]

I am going to look really good this year while I net your fish. Kyle, I have a tendancy to bleed quite often while fishing and a catfish or two has been known to suck down my baits. I am sure I will muck it up fairly quickly. Looks good now though.

Buck

[billius]

Mike your rig looks great! You've put a ton of work into it and it shows.