I'm back...Bimini top and many upgrades

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81venture
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Re: I'm back...Bimini top and many upgrades

Post by 81venture »

RussMT wrote:
Hope Sanford's new addition doesn't interfere with the marina operation.

did you not read the part I am getting a houseboat tomorrow :D :D :D

no we're still rolling here for sure...wife not so happy about this acquisition due to the size....but $180 I have to get it
K9Kampers
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Re: I'm back...Bimini top and many upgrades

Post by K9Kampers »

Now aren't ya glad ya discovered sailboats instead of trains??! :D :D
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dlandersson
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Re: I'm back...Bimini top and many upgrades

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Yeah, I would too...and I have no idea what I would do with it. :D
81venture wrote:
RussMT wrote:
Hope Sanford's new addition doesn't interfere with the marina operation.

did you not read the part I am getting a houseboat tomorrow :D :D :D

no we're still rolling here for sure...wife not so happy about this acquisition due to the size....but $180 I have to get it
81venture
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Re: I'm back...Bimini top and many upgrades

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Well I have moved up....joining the big boys in the powersailor room 8)

I'll post one last update to this thread with some pics, to finish the story....then maybe the mods can close it?

Meanwhile the VN23 is going to be put up for sale....it will include all the wonderful mods and equipmentes I mention through this thread over the years...plus extras...

I was hoping to get $5000 for her...

Cheers mates

got in-laws moved into the addition finally.....is why I have not been on in awhile
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Re: I'm back...Bimini top and many upgrades

Post by NavySailor »

So what did you get? Photos or it hasn't happened.
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Russ
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Re: I'm back...Bimini top and many upgrades

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Do the new owners get the lake sail?

Cant wait for photos.
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Re: I'm back...Bimini top and many upgrades

Post by cptron »

Quit being a tease and post the pics already. I can't stand the suspense any longer. :P
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Russ
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Re: I'm back...Bimini top and many upgrades

Post by Russ »

Probably time for a new thread also.
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Re: I'm back...Bimini top and many upgrades

Post by youubetchp »

So, what made of Bimini Top Boat you came up with? Some of the Biminis we see are of Aluminum, few are of steel and few and of plastic and fibers.
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Re: I'm back...Bimini top and many upgrades

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:P :P :P
Russ wrote: Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:57 am Probably time for a new thread also.
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