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 Hamby's install and color ?
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05/17/11 11:49 PM
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Hobbs McAvoy
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I have decided on the original Hamby's for my new skeeter. Who do recommend for the install in East Texas (Tyler). I talked to the place on Lake Palestine and he said 3 weeks. I'm looking to get it done sooner than that but want a quality install. I'm willing to drive to get it done. Also, my boat is white with blue/silver striping. Any suggestions on a Hamby's color? Will white get stained by muddy water or should I go with a blue or silver? Thanks for any advice.
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Re: Hamby's install and color ?
[Re: Hobbs McAvoy]
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05/17/11 11:58 PM
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GarySHO
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Ice Ice Baby
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I always use black. Probably too far to drive but there is a great guy with a hamby jig in Broken Bow Ok. and he will be able to get right on it. Besides the big fish are hammering on BB.
![[Linked Image]](http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q784/GarySHO/myspace-graphic-funny022_zpsfe2f4386.jpg) A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user- Theodore Roosevelt Broken Bow Lake Fishing Guide 2020 Caymas CX 20 PRO and 250 SHO
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Re: Hamby's install and color ?
[Re: Hobbs McAvoy]
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05/18/11 12:00 AM
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Lake Fork Guide
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What color is your hull? I always get black on mine and am not a huge fan of white because they will discolor. Call Ben & Diamond Sports Marine @ Lake Fork a call, 903-383-7829. He will work you in and treat you right! Tell him Cody sent ya! Maybe you can drive in drop it off and spend a half day on the water water with me catching some of my swimbait fish 
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Re: Hamby's install and color ?
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05/18/11 12:21 AM
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Hobbs McAvoy
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Cody,
My hull is white. I will look into Diamond Sports Marine. About how long does the install take? Haven't fished with swimbaits, but I've caught a 9 and 7.5 this year in a few trips to Fork. Barely missed a truck with the 9 and the 7.5 was a half inch in the slot. Thanks for your input and I might give you a call.
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Re: Hamby's install and color ?
[Re: Hobbs McAvoy]
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05/18/11 12:50 AM
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Lake Fork Guide
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I have installed several dozen and it generally takes 1.5-2 hrs to prep, install and I prefer to let sit overnight on the Hambus jack stand to insure proper seating and drying
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Re: Hamby's install and color ?
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05/18/11 01:34 PM
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Tommy Yetts
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Hobbs they only offer black and gray now. The white ones would stain and the material was too soft. We install the 6' black Hambys for $525.00 plus tax and shop supplies. We can install one in one day. Just call John to schedule. 972-771-4442
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Re: Hamby's install and color ?
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05/18/11 02:07 PM
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Paparon
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Use Tommy's Rockwall Marine. It's worth the drive time, they're the best!
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Re: Hamby's install and color ?
[Re: Paparon]
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05/18/11 07:42 PM
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MV
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Tommy installed mine 11 years ago. still on .got they gray to match the bottom
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Re: Hamby's install and color ?
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05/18/11 09:22 PM
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RangerP
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Might try Tiny's Fiberglass in Longview.
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Re: Hamby's install and color ?
[Re: RangerP]
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05/18/11 10:57 PM
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TexCaboCat
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Tommy Yetts at Rockwall Marine is the place to get it done. Get a black one.
God Bless,
Stephen 
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Re: Hamby's install and color ?
[Re: TexCaboCat]
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05/18/11 11:06 PM
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Skip
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I've always used Hamby's that are instulled by a dealer and I've always used black. I've heard good things about Rockwall Marine.
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Re: Hamby's install and color ?
[Re: Skip]
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05/18/11 11:29 PM
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dimitri
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Mike at lake fork fiberglass installs them.
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