Eyefull Posted April 12, 2012 Posted April 12, 2012 Been rubbing, waxing, and polishing my hands, arms, and fingers to the bloody stumps the last four days. The Eyefull II is almost ready to hit the water again after a very successfull demonstration trip in Muskegon. She is ready for new bottom paint hopefully next week sometime, and the new Traxstech equipment will be ready early next week also. The way this boat shines up is a testiment to how she was taken care of by previous owners. Here's some photos of what she looks like tonight. Tomorrow will be recaulking all of the caulk lines. Hopefully she is fishing walleye on Saginaw Bay by mid week next week. Kind of burnt out, working on the boat all day, then cramming in rods at night. Friday I have to go back to my real job and will be pulling triple duty:grin:. Still waiting for a couple of decals.................
Fuddly Posted April 12, 2012 Posted April 12, 2012 Boat is looking great! Something I notice beings I have a 25' Trophy myself. If you plan to trailer the boat a lot, replace the 2 pads where the boat rests at the wench with 2 of the rubber rollers. The pads I had like in your pictures ended up cracking in the center and tore up the glass. Just a suggestion...
ChampionShip Posted April 12, 2012 Posted April 12, 2012 Looks like it's coming along nicely- can never have too many rod holders. Oh, and buffing and waxing sucks!
medic Posted April 12, 2012 Posted April 12, 2012 Very nice ride, Tony... Good job..I think I may miss the little brother to yours that has been my best friend for the past 11 years..But on to bigger and better... The two foot itis has gotten the best of me... LOL
Eyefull Posted April 12, 2012 Author Posted April 12, 2012 Yep, it will be trailered a lot. I am replacing the pads with rollers, and adding another brace and roller about half way down the slope in front to assist getting the bow headed up while being cranked in.
Fuddly Posted April 12, 2012 Posted April 12, 2012 I also have the bow brace down further, helps take some of the weight off the upper wench area.
DarkBlue Posted April 12, 2012 Posted April 12, 2012 The boat looks great. Now if you only knew someone who made custom rods so you could fill up all of those rod holders. Wait........never mind.Chris
Fuddly Posted April 12, 2012 Posted April 12, 2012 Here is a pic of the bow rest I have on my trailer below the wench.
Eyefull Posted April 13, 2012 Author Posted April 13, 2012 Hey, that looks just like the chicken scratch drawing I made this morning, except I am using a 6" shaped guide roller, but very same principle. Also replacing the Vpads with neoprene rollers. Thanks, it looks like it works great on your boat.
aprils fool Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 Sure does look nice all polished up, the stickers look sweet too!!Good Fishing,Troy
drift Posted April 13, 2012 Posted April 13, 2012 Very nice Tony. The boat has never looked that good. I like the stickers too!
Eyefull Posted April 13, 2012 Author Posted April 13, 2012 Bill, every place I look or work on the boat, I am pleased that things were always done right. No cobblejobs anywhere. I couldn't be more pleased with my purchase. You obviously took care of her just like I will.
Grant Sadler Posted April 14, 2012 Posted April 14, 2012 Look-en Good Tony, Hey by the way I've got the riggers on the King Chaser I think I'am going to like them We'll find out Sunday if the weather will hold up Thanks:thumb:.
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