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 Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
[Re: steven1968]
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07/16/12 02:20 PM
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Very impressive! Congratulations! You have an extreme talent!
I do enjoy a good Squirt now and then.
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
[Re: steven1968]
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07/16/12 06:17 PM
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SLABXPRESS
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From one do-it-yourselfer to another...CONGRATS ON A FANTASTIC BUILD!!! I can only imagine how proud you are. Oh, and as far your family saying you're being picky and it looks great, etc.... That's why guys like us do things ourselves, and that's why do-it-yourselfers make the best stuff. We'll always be pickier than big manufacturers.  And believe me, we all hear the same stuff and think the same way. 
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
[Re: steven1968]
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07/17/12 02:00 PM
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hawghunter58
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Can't believe you built that yourself. That's awesome!
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
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07/17/12 02:26 PM
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Jeff Schiller
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Can't believe you built that yourself. That's awesome! I second that remark. Wow.
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
[Re: steven1968]
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07/18/12 03:58 PM
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That is flipping AWESOME!!! That is an outstanding boat and you should be VERY proud of it. Great job man!!!
Jane says I've never been in love - no
She don't know what it is
She only knows if someone wants her
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
[Re: steven1968]
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07/21/12 04:03 PM
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Crago Jr
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Can you put some more pictures of this boat up?!
I thank God for each day!
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
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07/21/12 08:16 PM
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phen u2
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
[Re: steven1968]
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07/21/12 09:47 PM
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Thanks all. She's 19' and the completed hull weighs 1240#. The construction method is composite Plywood/epoxy/fiberglass. Every thing is fiberglassed using epoxy resin so water intrusion is not possible. The entire boat is a one piece monocoque unit. This makes for very light and stiff construction, as well as being unbelievably strong. Here is a link to my build thread starting with a stack of plywood. This is my 3rd boat. It is a very addicting hobby. http://forums.bateau2.com/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=20405 Congratulations! The boat turned out great. I enjoyed looking at the pics of the build as it progressed. I could tell how anxious you were at the end. It made me excited for you when I watched the video of you launching for the first time.
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
[Re: steven1968]
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07/23/12 02:06 AM
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Thanks guys. Here you go Crago jr. You can see all the pictures from a pile of plywood to finished boat here: Boat Build Gallery  
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
[Re: steven1968]
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07/23/12 03:47 AM
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Crago Jr
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Yes I saw that Steve and took my time cruising the 81 pages!!! So awesome and very cool! Congratulation on the build and the determination to stick out such a build!
I thank God for each day!
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
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07/29/12 04:05 AM
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jdsibert
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Steven, INCREDIBLE WORK!
PLEASE.....share more, its inspiring !
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
[Re: steven1968]
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07/29/12 05:53 PM
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Yellow Dog Adventures
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very nice, true craftsmanship!
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
[Re: steven1968]
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07/29/12 08:53 PM
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DaveRTX
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Wow Steve. That was an amazing read. To be honest I read your posts and captions. Enjoy it.
Dave
Forget the net! Get the gaff!
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
[Re: steven1968]
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07/29/12 09:01 PM
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Crago Jr
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Im still in awe over this!
I thank God for each day!
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Re: Launched the boat I've been building since Sept. 2009
[Re: steven1968]
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08/30/12 05:39 PM
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Chase Guest
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