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  1. 09-16-2014 10:54 PM #1
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    Ol Lord I brought home a stray

    So as of this evening I am the new owner of this hot mess! She is a 1966 34' Convertible that is one hell of a project. I have a long road ahead of me but I couldn't let her go to the scrapers! Through a little wheeling a dealing I've got a set of new engines lined up and a fiberglass man lined up for needed work. I figure a time frame of 3 years on this boat start to finish. I am renaming here Hatattack and moving her to the boatyard Thursday.
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  2. 09-16-2014 11:16 PM #2
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    Re: Ol Lord I brought home a stray

    Hi All,

    WOW, Do you realize your projects are getting exponentially bigger and more challenging.

    Given the great job you've done on your other boats, I can't wait to see how this one turns out.
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  3. 09-16-2014 11:58 PM #3
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    Re: Ol Lord I brought home a stray

    A fine choice I must say. 22 years of owning mine has now made it a family owned never to be sold memory maker. Any info needed on this hull I will be more than willing to share.

    On a vintage Hatt the "ugly goes to the bone" saying does not apply. Strip it, Clean it, and start with a new canvas.
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    Re: Ol Lord I brought home a stray

    Yep , clean her up and who knows , you may have a Diamond in the rough. Good luck !
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    Re: Ol Lord I brought home a stray

    I thought you had given up. What your repower plan?
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  6. 09-17-2014 09:54 AM #6
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    Re: Ol Lord I brought home a stray

    I'm trading the diesel cores off for a set of good 7.4's.

    I know it's voodoo for some folks but as far as my budget goes and how we fish here in NW Florida gas power is fine! My fishing grounds start at only 12mi out and go out about 40mi.
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    Re: Ol Lord I brought home a stray

    Quote Originally Posted by Hatattack View Post
    I'm trading the diesel cores off for a set of good 7.4's.

    I know it's voodoo for some folks but as far as my budget goes and how we fish here in NW Florida gas power is fine! My fishing grounds start at only 12mi out and go out about 40mi.
    what are the diesel cores?
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  8. 09-17-2014 11:22 AM #8
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  9. 09-17-2014 02:11 PM #9
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    Re: Ol Lord I brought home a stray

    Sell the gas engines and buy a set of Cummins 6BTAs or some fresh 3208s
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    Re: Ol Lord I brought home a stray

    Quote Originally Posted by saltshaker View Post
    Sell the gas engines and buy a set of Cummins 6BTAs or some fresh 3208s
    X1000000000000000

    Just cant say enough good about that combo.

    With gas engines you will have tank and ethanol issues.

    cant use your fiberglass tanks with it.

    Aluminum tanks dont like ethanol either.
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