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Satt
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by Satt » Sat Nov 22, 2014 9:12 am
Hello everyone.
My name is Jason and I just put a deposit down on an 80's model 24 foot pontoon boat!
The boat and trailer (with a good 55hp motor) is just costing me $2,000!!!
The frame and pontoons (and welds) look great and I am tearing out everything else so I feel like I am getting a great deal.
I am just waiting on a new axle for the trailer to come in and then after a test drive (to make sure the toons don't leak), I will be a new pontoon owner!
I will start a new thread as soon as I get started on the rebuild.
I look forward to chatting!
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smltooner
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- Location: Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia
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by smltooner » Sat Nov 22, 2014 2:58 pm
Welcome to the club.
Can't wait to see your re-build.
SMLTOONER
Ted & Emily
2019 Bennington 21SL Tri-toon
2019 Yamaha 150 HP
Smith Mtn. Lake, Virginia
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Gonefishing
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by Gonefishing » Sat Nov 22, 2014 4:04 pm
Welcome a lot of knowledge on this site
Bob Jacksonville, Nc
2013 Excursion X23 RFC
2013 115 Yamaha
Pulled with a Ford King Ranch
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Satt
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by Satt » Sat Nov 22, 2014 6:00 pm
Thanks guys!
Gonefishing, that's what i'm counting on!
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badmoonrising
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- Location: Chesapeake City, Maryland
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by badmoonrising » Sat Nov 22, 2014 8:45 pm
Welcome !
Ed, Cheryl, Ethan and Aspen.
2013 Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 w/90 HP Mercury, "Hellrhighwater 2"
2014 E-350 Extended XLT.
Chesapeake City ,MD
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Gonefishing
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by Gonefishing » Sun Nov 23, 2014 9:11 am
Satt,
Check out the rebuilds topics and you will see what I am talking about. Some of these guys make you want to buy a used toon just to rebuild it. I can't believe how some of them have come out. You would never know they were a rebuild. There is some skill out there and the great thing is they do not mind sharing. A bunch of great guys.
Bob Jacksonville, Nc
2013 Excursion X23 RFC
2013 115 Yamaha
Pulled with a Ford King Ranch
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curtiscapk
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- Location: OP KS\Hillsdale Lake
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by curtiscapk » Sun Nov 23, 2014 3:24 pm
Welcome! Rebuilding is fun and frustrating at the same time. Don't get discouraged though the payoff is huge! Definitely check out the rebuilds! Mine is there somewhere. IF you are using pontoonstuff don't forget the discount!
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=15328
94 Party Barge 24' 115 merc
Turning Point hustler 14 x 13 prop
22mph gps 3 people
12 F150
Overland Park Ks
Hillsdale Lake, KS
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tuned
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by tuned » Sun Nov 23, 2014 7:44 pm
Another builder! I am happy and sad for you
Welcome.
ToddBob
'Al the Mirthmaker' (The Third)
Build-- viewtopic.php?f=16&t=14007
Rainy Lake/Voyageurs National Park
International Falls, MN
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Satt
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- Location: Chattanooga, TN
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by Satt » Mon Nov 24, 2014 7:59 am
I have attached pictures of the boat I have put a deposit on.
It is a 1987 24" pontoon with a reconditioned 1986 Murcury Classic 50hp motor.
I am getting the boat an trailer for $2000
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- Boat Side.JPG (85.71 KiB) Viewed 3094 times
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RcgTexas
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by RcgTexas » Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:04 am
Welcome! That boat is nice looking like it is! Some cosmetic touchup and you are ready to sail!
1995 beachcomber conversion to tritoon with Honda 135 ,
Link to rebuild [url=http://www.pontoonforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19016][Knot Normal][/url]
God Bless America
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Satt
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by Satt » Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:14 am
RcgTexas wrote:Welcome! That boat is nice looking like it is! Some cosmetic touchup and you are ready to sail!
I have LOTS of plans for this boat.
I am ripping off all the furnature and carpet and binimi top.
If I have to I am replacing the wood.
I am custom building all new furnature, incuding a bar and loungers. (with amazing lighting)
Oh, and also, I will be creating custom graphics for the side rails.
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Waterlogged
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by Waterlogged » Mon Nov 24, 2014 10:47 am
Welcome aboard Satt, sounds like you have super plans to restore new life to a great looking old boat. Can't wait to see the results.
Glenn
2008 SunTracker Regency Party Barge 22 with lifting strakes
2008 Mercury 115 4 stroke
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Satt
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by Satt » Mon Nov 24, 2014 11:07 am
Here's one more photo I have showing the motor a little better.
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