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"Last Boat XXV"

Starcraft Islander 225

First Aluminum boat, 22.5' Cuddy Cabin


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  1. Pictures being taken to locate waterline prior to painting. summer 2012

  2. This is Molly's Falls Pond not far from home.

  3. The pond is used to generate electricity. plenty of trout, loons, and perch

  4. Decals/letters removed

  5. Clean hull.

  6. Transom cleanup...

  7. Black bottom paint: "Interlux Pacifica Plus" for aluminum boats...

  8. Blue hull paint with flattener: "Interlux Brightside Flag Blue"...

  9. side

  10. transom

  11. Blue paint done & letters installed

  12. Fall is coming, time to get ready for winter camping in the keys...

  13. ...

  14. ...

  15. New hard top installed ...

  16. New canvas and top added 200 lbs. ...

  17.Nex trex deck added 850 lbs ...

  18. ...

  19. New dash and cuddy ...

  22. Checking draft with added weight...

  23. Boat draws another 1 1/2 inces...

  24. Molly Falls Pond......