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Re: Vintage Bass Boat Tournament? [Re: oldglass] #9104352 07/07/13 02:08 PM
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Wow nice Wrangler, I had a blue/white one in 78 with a 140 rude Sport. I noticed the "Fins" are gone....HAHA I ripped mine off at Palestine, the boat was less than 2 months old,never could keep those things on. You know the story behind those don't ya?

Re: Vintage Bass Boat Tournament? [Re: Gambit] #9104395 07/07/13 02:20 PM
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Very Nice! Looks great. woot

Re: Vintage Bass Boat Tournament? [Re: oldglass] #9104701 07/07/13 04:24 PM
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Very nicely done. Also love seeing the other older boats. They look all to be in great shape. Thanks for sharing. cheers


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Re: Vintage Bass Boat Tournament? [Re: oldglass] #9104880 07/07/13 05:38 PM
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I'm currently cussing I mean working on this one.

73 skeeter metro with a 50 horse evinrude.



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Re: Vintage Bass Boat Tournament? [Re: oldglass] #9104898 07/07/13 05:46 PM
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You did a great job on your boat,but dont be intimidated not all wrapped boats are pro's and that doesnt mean they fish any better

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Re: Vintage Bass Boat Tournament? [Re: oldglass] #9105956 07/08/13 12:02 AM
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Those are all really cool boats


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Re: Vintage Bass Boat Tournament? [Re: oldglass] #9107921 07/08/13 04:22 PM
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TODAY......
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Re: Vintage Bass Boat Tournament? [Re: oldglass] #9108060 07/08/13 04:57 PM
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Here is a couple of my 1966 Super Skeeter.
SKEETER 003 by river ruckus, on FlickrSkeeter Restor by river ruckus, on Flickr



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Re: Vintage Bass Boat Tournament? [Re: oldglass] #9110389 07/09/13 03:55 AM
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Those are some nice old super skeeters, can't believe there are so many still out there, this one is a trip, don't know if he ever sold it -

Originally Posted By: Michael Bristow
Ok guys, After much deliberation, I've decided to sell my 1964 Super Skeeter.

This is a ONE of a kind boat. We built this boat three years ago and many of you guys have seen this in the boat shows or even out on the lake.

We started off with this boat and stripped it down to the hull and completely went through it. New Floor, New Transom, Custom Trailer with Aluminum Wheels, Custom Engine Cover.

As the basic build was going on, friends of the shop suggested adding flames, but with metal flake and gelcote rather than paint.





As the build progressed and we decided to make this a custom build vs. a retro restore, we changed everything we could, but wanted to stay with the factory stick steering.

We added a custom live well, complete with timers and recirculation pumps, and pump outs!

2 - 1250 GPH bilge pumps.
45 Pound MotorGuide Foot Controlled Trolling Motor
Lowrance 125
Gas Guage
Horn
Navigation Lights
Hot Foot
$450 Custom Cover





These pic is of the rear of the boat showing the Jet Drive





Hot Foot



Close up of the Flames





This boat is surprisingly stable. When you stand up in the boat, you are actually standing below the water line. I was completely surprised how well you can walk around in these Skeeters.

Plus, with it having a Jet Drive, there is no risk of hitting a piece of timber or stump. I just drive completely through the timber without worry!

The boat will run 25-35 MPH and handles really well. Many of you have seen me fishing all the way from Pilot Knoll on Lake Lewisville, all the way to the Old Alton Bridge.

We have over 250 labor hours invested in this project, and several thousand more in parts. Computed to what we charge per hour it would cost more than $22,500 to build this boat again.

I'm listing it for $7,500 or OBO. Serious inquiries only please. Even at $7,500 it is a sacrifice. But if you want a CUSTOM, one off boat that can fish anywhere, this is it!




Re: Vintage Bass Boat Tournament? [Re: oldglass] #9110576 07/09/13 06:15 AM
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Awesome! Love those Oldies.

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