Country Dave’s Lowe 1752 modification/restoration project.

[Country Dave]

I went to Flamingo last weekend,

We jumped a couple of poons early but went 0 for 2 on them. We managed a limit of trout, a couple nice ones too. The two big ones were 20 and 21. Got a limit of mangs as well but you had to work for it.

 

[smackdaddy53]

Very nice Dave. I like the track system on the gunnels, I did not notice them in the build until now.

 

[Country Dave]

smackdaddy53 » 19 minutes ago[/url]"]Very nice Dave. I like the track system on the gunnels, I did not notice them in the build until now.

Thanks Smack,

To be honest with you ether did I until I asked myself were the heck am I going to mount this thing. I held it against the slot in the rail and said hey this will work. so I fabed up a couple brackets and it worked out pretty good.............. :mrgreen:

 

[Badbagger]

Looking great brother. Just back from a quick trip down to your neck of the woods for a couple of days. Nice weather and a long drive but worth the trip. Still working on hunting the better half work and all in due time.

 

[Country Dave]

Badbagger » 48 minutes ago[/url]"]Looking great brother. Just back from a quick trip down to your neck of the woods for a couple of days. Nice weather and a long drive but worth the trip. Still working on hunting the better half work and all in due time.

BB good to her from you brother. Were are you guys at, Fort Lauderdale?

 

[Badbagger]

Thanks Dave, yes we were in Ft. Liquordale for a couple of days. Quick trips, my daughter got married at the Addison in Boca.

 

[Country Dave]

Finally,

I got the polling platform completed and installed. "Seadek" in a couple of weeks.

 

[hudflat]

the Seadek in a couple of weeks? WTF? its always something and so far I've heard, tomorrow, next week, tonight, yesterday, next new moon, next solar eclipse, after I grow a pair, after the poling platform is powder coated and finally once I figure out how to sign up for the affordable care act!

 

[Country Dave]

hudflat » Today, 13:56[/url]"]the Seadek in a couple of weeks? WTF? its always something and so far I've heard, tomorrow, next week, tonight, yesterday, next new moon, next solar eclipse, after I grow a pair, after the poling platform is powder coated and finally once I figure out how to sign up for the affordable care act!

LMAO,

Were do you come up with this stuff. I just haven't had the time to get the P/platform done. I got a quote from Bob from shallow water customs. He's got a couple of boats he's finishing up. So yeh about two weeks. Have you been fishing? How's the bite?

 

[Silverad04]

Ive been following your work, your boat looks amazing. I was thinking about using white steel flex too, have you taken your boat out much? Hows it holding up? I fish small and medium sized lakes and was worried about using white steel flex. Lookin good!!!

 

[Country Dave]

Silverad04 » Today, 18:08[/url]"]Ive been following your work, your boat looks amazing. I was thinking about using white steel flex too, have you taken your boat out much? Hows it holding up? I fish small and medium sized lakes and was worried about using white steel flex. Lookin good!!!

Hey much thanks,

Yeh I've been using it a bit here and there. I've always had good luck with the steeflex. It hold up real good. I sank the trailer a little to deep and hit the hull pretty good on the cross bar and it didn't do much. You might want to consider the "Wetlander" stuff. They are a sight sponsor. I've never used it so I cant say but check out the video at the bottom of the home page. I think the brand they are comparing it to "Brand X" is steelflex.

They probably don't want to get sued.

 

[smackdaddy53]

Good looking work on the platform Dave! Solid

 

[hudflat]

Country Dave » 23 Mar 2014, 15:48[/url]"]

hudflat » Today, 13:56[/url]"]the Seadek in a couple of weeks? WTF? its always something and so far I've heard, tomorrow, next week, tonight, yesterday, next new moon, next solar eclipse, after I grow a pair, after the poling platform is powder coated and finally once I figure out how to sign up for the affordable care act!

LMAO,

Were do you come up with this stuff. I just haven't had the time to get the P/platform done. I got a quote from Bob from shallow water customs. He's got a couple of boats he's finishing up. So yeh about two weeks. Have you been fishing? How's the bite?

I haven't been out yet this spring getting the boat all tuned up now, I almost went last weekend but their was a few local tournaments going on so stayed home. Very soon though very soon. The platform looks really good I bet you can wait till your fishing soon.

David

 

[Country Dave]

smackdaddy53 » Today, 00:01[/url]"]Good looking work on the platform Dave! Solid

Thanks Smack,

I think it will work.

 

[Country Dave]

hudflat » 29 minutes ago[/url]"]

Country Dave » 23 Mar 2014, 15:48[/url]"]

hudflat » Today, 13:56[/url]"]the Seadek in a couple of weeks? WTF? its always something and so far I've heard, tomorrow, next week, tonight, yesterday, next new moon, next solar eclipse, after I grow a pair, after the poling platform is powder coated and finally once I figure out how to sign up for the affordable care act!

LMAO,

Were do you come up with this stuff. I just haven't had the time to get the P/platform done. I got a quote from Bob from shallow water customs. He's got a couple of boats he's finishing up. So yeh about two weeks. Have you been fishing? How's the bite?

I haven't been out yet this spring getting the boat all tuned up now, I almost went last weekend but their was a few local tournaments going on so stayed home. Very soon though very soon. The platform looks really good I bet you can wait till your fishing soon.

David

Thanks Hud,

I might do a little bass fishing Sunday morning, but yeh I can’t wait to get her out on the flats. I will most likely fish North Biscayne Bay and a few times before I take her out to Flamingo. I just want to see how she fishes and give us both a chance to get used to each other.
You know it’s like a new girlfriend you’ve got to go slow and first and then you can ride um hard……………………. :mrgreen:

 

[panFried]

Boat looks great Dave! N Biscayne, now you are talking about my old stomping grounds. I fished many a public sea walls in the late 70s when I was a kid. Grew up in Miami Shores.

 

[Country Dave]

panFried » 34 minutes ago[/url]"]Boat looks great Dave! N Biscayne, now you are talking about my old stomping grounds. I fished many a public sea walls in the late 70s when I was a kid. Grew up in Miami Shores.

Yep me too,

Some nice trout, snappers and poons in there.

 

[KTS]

This past weekend I read your build from beginning to end.
Awesome work the skill & craftsmanship are tops.
I will use a lot of your tricks soon on my tin.
We still have ice here on Erie but soon.
You guys are a riot to by the way

 

[Country Dave]

KTS » 27 minutes ago[/url]"]This past weekend I read your build from beginning to end.
Awesome work the skill & craftsmanship are tops.
I will use a lot of your tricks soon on my tin.
We still have ice here on Erie but soon.
You guys are a riot to by the way

You're a crazy man,

Thank you much appreciated. Hope you guys warm up soon. Make sure you start a build thread with lots of pics........................ :mrgreen:

 

[bigwave]

Killer, its almost seadeck time......Spring is here, look. I went out yesterday and got a mixed bag of stuff........bite was slow but fish went on the grill last night, from swimming to stomach in three hours.......yummy. Lost a huge king too, he almost spooled my 750 ssm before the leader broke, at least thats my story..... :lol: