Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever

Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48404

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1958 Glass magic Playmaster. original not restored. I need a couple more beers......
I saw Video Bobs ad.
I call buddy Roger
I tell Roger I want the one with the biggest fins
I may be an idiot
But dang it looks so cool.
It will be dark when Wife comes home
It needs a good cleaning. The last beer went down fast
I guess it was not the last beer.
So now another chapter of learning begins.

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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48405

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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48409

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Dash plaque. This fabulous time capsule has a thick mold on top of its (beer sip) factory cracked gell coat. (beer chug) I think after washing it will buff out.
All joking aside, Bob was a great host/seller. Very helpful. he was selling reluctantly and I hope he knows that this great project is being enjoyed already. Thank You Bob for an enjoyable day. Later Dave the Wave

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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48410

MarkS Offline Moderator Posts: 5348 Karma: 118 Thank you received: 5	Very cool boat Dave, but boy does that thing need a lot of love! You're just the guy for the job. It's almost dark now, I think you got away with it. Better celebrate. (And buy a tarp tomorrow.) Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48412

Neil Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1997 Karma: 65 Thank you received: 1	Awesome Dave. Looks about 6 kegs short of being perfect! Neil Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48414

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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48425

Andgott Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1245 Karma: 72 Thank you received: 0	Nice, She'll be a real looker when you are done- Though I don't envy what you'll have to do to get her there!! I've got some glass magic logos, etc. on my computer if you need them... I did the files for someone else doing a restoration that needed a center cap for a steering wheel. -Andrew Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48429

Bwana Don Offline Contributing Member Posts: 83 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	Cool boat, I like it. Enjoy and post a lot of pictures for us less fortunate. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48446

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4901 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Excellent, can't wait to see her be transformed to a work of art. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48459

robert-lorigan Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 2524 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 4	I think it will be a fine ride when done and a general head turner. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48460

Todd Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 218 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	Morning Dave, That boat is bad to the bone!!! Love the cool sides and the overall lines. Please keep us all in the loop as you restore her with pics in the forum. Congrats on your find! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48501

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Do you take time off from work?
Do you take vacation change ?
Do you justify new tools?
Yes I am an addict.
I needed quarters for the car wash, I promise I will put them back.
Is it wrong to order cool tools for customer jobs that just may help in my fiberglass addiction?

I tried a little sand blasting today. Than went to car wash.
This boat looked a lot worse than it is. Super solid. I will be taking floor out to inspect /repair stringers and transom.

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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48502

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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48505

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So Wifey sees boat for first time, at night and in the rain.
The florescent lights in shop made the green forest mold really light up. She says you already have a small boat (74 Glastron near mint)
But Honey this has FINS!!!
She says you only like it because it looks like a car. And your car looks like a boat. She did not use her "amused" voice.
So than I bring up the idea of buying a soda blaster (commercial size $$$).
Sure she says, it will help so you can get this boat done and SOLD.
NO No No Honey. Imagine how cool it will look at the Mt. Dora show....Plus its totaly rare, impossible to replace!
She says , What?! You have shown me hundreds of these old boats.
No sweet cakes this is DIFFERENT.
Well than it will easier to sell.
So now I can buy cool equipment, work on it, and justify it all by planning on selling it

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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 7 months ago #48507

Shelby18 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 436 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 0	Your new boat is very cool. Just hope your wife doesn't read these threads...... Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 6 months ago #48694

Dave the Wave Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 493 Karma: 21 Thank you received: 0	She only reads the "fun" ones. We have been married so long that she knows what I am up to by the way I "sneak" out the door. I am just glad this boat looks better and is better than I first thought. Dave Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 6 months ago #48735

FINS Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 0	Looks just like the day I brought home my Playmaster. Glassmagic must have put moss in the gel coat when they first built them! Took some work but was a lot of fun! Good luck with your project! Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 6 months ago #48822

Dave the Wave Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 493 Karma: 21 Thank you received: 0	Very nice. The response from this boat has been great. Even moss covered everyone liked it. I do like like the blue color. Dave Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 6 months ago #48825

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Morning Dave,

I broke the "Man Code" today and shared some of your thread with my wife. She loved the responses from your wife. I've never claimed to be the shiniest tool in the box but I believe I heard some of the same phrases used when I brought home my '63 Hydrodyne. "Its rare", I said. "Then it shouldn't take long to find a buyer" she replied. Etc, etc, etc.

I think there's a theme here guys and I think it a conspiracy that goes all the way back to our school days. We (the guys) went to wood shop where we became infatuated with tools. The girls went to Home Wreck where they read Cosmo and learned how to baked brownies from a box as well as how to manipulate us. I'm convinced that's where they learn that line, "If you love me...."

Thanks for the laughs!

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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 5 months ago #51280

otto Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 21 Thank you received: 0	yours is a more complete package than the one I got for free on craigs list. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 5 months ago #51283

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these are very cool boats,i love the lines on them!
as far as bringing home an old boat to my wife,been there done that,lol.
i was told only one boat is allowed,there are 3 sitting out there now that i want to restore for myself,one for my nephew and 2 that are going to go away.
as we went to harbor freight the other day,i saw what looked like a gt 160,my wife was driving and said i would be a dead man if i come back to it.
i did the same thing with each boat,told her how rare it is,and how cheap i got it,it doesnt impress her at all,lol.john,oh yeah as for the tools ,i tell her they will also work on her honey do,house list.

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Re:Not bragging but, I now have the coolest boat ever 14 years 5 months ago #51288

skipthescrounger Offline Contributing Member Posts: 903 Karma: 33 Thank you received: 0	I found that if I just give the wife a couple of shots of gin she usally doesn't mind if I bring home boats, parts or tools. She has gotten to the point that she doesn't even ask anymore. All she wants is that I just have one boat running in the spring then she is happy. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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