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Introducing myself and my project
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 8:07 pm
by NHAloha
I've been reading this forum for a few days and I'm impressed! I wanted to introduce myself and my project. My name is Chandler and I've purchased a well used 1993 Aloha GS 240. It has a good running Force 90hp. I'm a master mechanic and I'm ready to dig into this thing. It needs all new uphostery, a console and carpeting. The floor seems solid but I'm sure that will change when I get everything stripped. It's currently in the water in Windham, NH waiting for me to borrow a trailer and go get it. I paid $1300 for it so I've got a few bucks to spend on it.
Looking forward to picking a few brains .
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Re: Introducing myself and my project
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:22 am
by badmoonrising
Welcome !
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:39 pm
by NHAloha
Thanks Ed! I'm sure you'll hear more from me soon.
Chandler
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:51 pm
by jim454
Looks like a fun project, is that a bench seat on the back? (blue and high up)
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 6:42 am
by mike
Welcome, you have some work ahead of you but it will be fun! Is that your pontoon platform in the background too?
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:56 pm
by NHAloha
The blue thing in the back is supposed to be a sun pad
It has a straight bench across the back. I'm going with the "L" seating in the back, eliminating the table and the flip flop seat. I'll probably relocate the table to the corner of the new seat.
The picture I attached is of the boat at it's old home....It's actually still there! I'm leaving on vacation for two weeks and as soon as I come home, I'll be running up to get it and bring it home where it will sit until it's all shiny and new and ready for the water.
There were two reasons I bought this one. One was the price...and the other was the brand. I have heard..and read...that Aloha made some sturdy boats.
Chandler
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 6:29 pm
by Heatman
Welcome to the forum!! I heard the same thing about Aloha.. very solid boats.
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2009 7:40 pm
by Jimfishes
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:16 pm
by Snider4
Welcome to the club
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 5:16 am
by mikeherb
Welcome to the forum. Keep us posted on your progress.
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2009 4:24 pm
by NHAloha
Just wanted to give you guys an update. I was supposed to pick up the boat this weekend. I was to borrow a friends trailer but it turned out it was for an 18 foot 'toon. That was out. My next idea was to use a friends ramp truck but after thinking about it, I was afraid I would stress the boat too much, not to mention the possible damage to the bottoms of the pontoons on the diamond plate on the truck....So, I bit the bullet and contracted with a boat hauler to get the boat this Thursday. He's using a lifting trailer and will be able to set the boat on blocks in my yard.
I can't wait to begin the deconstruction!
Chan
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2009 10:27 am
by GXPWeasel
Welcome Chandler.
Make sure to post up some pictures during the construction.
