I have a new (to me) boat!
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I have a new (to me) boat!
As several of you know, I have been a very big fan of Pacific/BlackLab boats for quite some time.
You know...I was just starting to write a long story of my quest to get a new boat to replace my old NON ALLOY friend of the last 20 years...BUT who really cares, right? You want to see my new boat? Here she is! A 2003 Pacific 2325 HT with no bracket.
You know...I was just starting to write a long story of my quest to get a new boat to replace my old NON ALLOY friend of the last 20 years...BUT who really cares, right? You want to see my new boat? Here she is! A 2003 Pacific 2325 HT with no bracket.
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Thanks to you Les and Capt Dave, Kenny, Jay and many others on this forum for always answering my questions...as dumb as they may have sounded!
My neighbor drove up and asked me if my boat was stainless steel!!! I was beaming with pride. here's a couple more
My neighbor drove up and asked me if my boat was stainless steel!!! I was beaming with pride. here's a couple more
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Dave,
Skipper Dave! Congrats on fast action. "the grass is greener on the other side huh? You just need to be in a Pacific boat to see it!"
I'm so glad for ya. Okay, now for the line of questioning:
Why no engine platform? You mentioned, " the last owner was a sharker"? Is that the reason for the different transom??
Are you ready for a different experience? the feel of confidence, and stability? Fuel economy?
LOOK ALLOYTOY! HE'S ALREADY GOT A TRAILER LADDER!
Very unique. Man, I love seeing all the different things they can do with these boats. SWEET!
Skipper Dave! Congrats on fast action. "the grass is greener on the other side huh? You just need to be in a Pacific boat to see it!"
I'm so glad for ya. Okay, now for the line of questioning:
Why no engine platform? You mentioned, " the last owner was a sharker"? Is that the reason for the different transom??
Are you ready for a different experience? the feel of confidence, and stability? Fuel economy?
LOOK ALLOYTOY! HE'S ALREADY GOT A TRAILER LADDER!
Very unique. Man, I love seeing all the different things they can do with these boats. SWEET!
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Hey Dave,
I spoke with Julie at Pacific and she said that they did make some 23's without the bracket...but because you lose some deck space in the process, not very popular. I have all the original correspondence from the factory and first owner...he had this boat built exactly the way he wanted it.
I got an amazing deal on this boat as it was a distress sale and to me the deck space feels just right!!! There are several things that the owner did on this boat that are NOT right...I will get that stuff fixed soon enough.
I spoke with Julie at Pacific and she said that they did make some 23's without the bracket...but because you lose some deck space in the process, not very popular. I have all the original correspondence from the factory and first owner...he had this boat built exactly the way he wanted it.
I got an amazing deal on this boat as it was a distress sale and to me the deck space feels just right!!! There are several things that the owner did on this boat that are NOT right...I will get that stuff fixed soon enough.
"Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right."
Nice Find SL dave
she is a beauty, looks like the one somebody put a link up to a week or so ago . telling you that there was one in your neighborhood . 20 k or less it was the opportunity of 2008.....YOU have just entered "THE ALLOY ZONE" good luck with her! 8)
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In SoCal now...but Marty is right... me AND the boat will be fishing Lake O and Lake E in a few years! I will need the d-riggers then. Thanks Marty, Nat, Nuke, et al.
Other news:
I just sold my old boat...cash sale to the first guy who came to see it. Things are starting to look up for me!
Other news:
I just sold my old boat...cash sale to the first guy who came to see it. Things are starting to look up for me!
"Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right."
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SL Dave, she's looking good!
That's not the one that someone was selling for 20K was it?
I think that it was a 2000 and had an older Yamaha on it than what you have there.
Hope to see you out on the water sometime!
Scott
That's not the one that someone was selling for 20K was it?
I think that it was a 2000 and had an older Yamaha on it than what you have there.
Hope to see you out on the water sometime!
Scott
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Alloy, there are 7 hatches that access below deck on this boat. The first owner had this made that way with NO foam below. He has all kinds of plumbing for the two bait tanks and washdown beneath the deck...some of which is very very poorly concieved. However, it is very cool to see all the amazing construction between the hull and deck.
I will start another thread in a week or so to ask advice on all the issues with the plumbing...and to decide if I want to send the boat up to the factory to seal the deck and put foam in. I am not sure yet. But I will get some pictures and familiarize myself with all the issues soon.
Richard,
Good meeting you too...Let's fish!! Maybe Sunday? I also may try to get a day off this week...I'll see.
Dave
I will start another thread in a week or so to ask advice on all the issues with the plumbing...and to decide if I want to send the boat up to the factory to seal the deck and put foam in. I am not sure yet. But I will get some pictures and familiarize myself with all the issues soon.
Richard,
Good meeting you too...Let's fish!! Maybe Sunday? I also may try to get a day off this week...I'll see.
Dave
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DEAL OF THE CENTRY!!!
Dave, Les told me the deal you got WOW!!!! You know when you step in Doo-doo and it feels really good, well wipe off your shoes! Nice going. Enjoy her. marty
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SLD way to go........... glad you pulled the trigger on the right deal.... heh heh to the nay sayers on that other board site that we do not speak of.
Sorry for the hijack.........
IN2DEEP (Scott) trying to get a meet in greet going for us So cal AABers SLD is in.
SKFMJ (Richard) meet and greet lets talk fly fishing for the monster calico at SCI. I have some mods on my boat you have to see.
Back to our regularly scheduled program.
So Dave you may have it sent back to the factory to reseal the deck???? Do they do that????? If you do..... get Skfmj deck hatches they make me drool.
Sorry for the hijack.........
IN2DEEP (Scott) trying to get a meet in greet going for us So cal AABers SLD is in.
SKFMJ (Richard) meet and greet lets talk fly fishing for the monster calico at SCI. I have some mods on my boat you have to see.
Back to our regularly scheduled program.
So Dave you may have it sent back to the factory to reseal the deck???? Do they do that????? If you do..... get Skfmj deck hatches they make me drool.
Mark
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2325 WA PACIFICSKIFF
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Yes, they would do that, but I am not sure if I am going to do it yet.
There is much to get aquainted with on this boat, and I am going to bring it down for a motor service in a couple of weeks and get Kenny's take on the idea also.
There is much to get aquainted with on this boat, and I am going to bring it down for a motor service in a couple of weeks and get Kenny's take on the idea also.
"Once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places if you look at it right."