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Apr 30, 2024 16:30:36   #
Fish-N-Fool Loc: N. Idaho
 
ronkeffer wrote:
Awesome. Great idea.
Approx finished weight
Approx weight it will hold. (Looks like a 1 person
Measurements please


Rough measurements are in the drawing, I hope it will be under 70 lbs. finished without any motors or battery. As long as is holds up my fat ass thats good enough. lol

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Apr 30, 2024 17:58:22   #
bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington
 
ronkeffer wrote:
Hell, I’m an old broken down disabled Vietnam Veg, I am a frequent flyer at ghe VA hospital in Palo Alto, 4 times cancer survivor, an Amputee, will be 80 in June 2024, I still vote, fish, fall down, I have 3 boats all in good shape and running, not ready to give up yet, enjoying life, I like traveling to Baja Mexico, I scuba dive, use to go spear fishing, but now, I enjoy the underwater sights. Love Mexico and everything to do with it. I’m not ready to go yet. Still a lot of fish to catch, old school, eat what I catch, catch and release a lot. Now how could life be any better than this.
Hell, I’m an old broken down disabled Vietnam Veg... (show quote)


Good on You. I wish I could get past my ridiculous block. I had to quit scuba diving when they put an artificial joint in me. Water around here is to cold anyway. I just can't get excited about Mexico anymore. bunkers and machine guns on major intersections and battle ready troops in the shadows. I know they are there for my protection, but I don't want to be where I need that kind of protection. The changes in Mexico changed my life long retirement plans. I am sure it is safer there than here, but I still get a pucker when I see a gun toting kid in uniform hiding in the shadows. That was a common sight on more recent(20 years ago) trips. I just can't relax there. I know that does not make sense, but it is what it is. Continue to enjoy. The surf fishing is fabulous.

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Apr 30, 2024 19:01:51   #
IROLL Loc: San Martin Ca.
 
Sounds like a great project! Where do you get sheets of plywood for $26?

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Apr 30, 2024 19:16:17   #
Fish-N-Fool Loc: N. Idaho
 
IROLL wrote:
Sounds like a great project! Where do you get sheets of plywood for $26?


Home depot $22 actually for 3/8" cdx cheaper stuff.

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May 2, 2024 09:44:43   #
Rking68 Loc: Baltimore, MD
 
Well I have to say, all of you "old" guys are quite an inspiration for me! I'm 55 but with a good bit of physical ailments. I hope to stay as active as you guys when I get there.

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May 2, 2024 10:36:36   #
bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington
 
Rking68 wrote:
Well I have to say, all of you "old" guys are quite an inspiration for me! I'm 55 but with a good bit of physical ailments. I hope to stay as active as you guys when I get there.


We are not old.We are middle age. LOL In reality, it isn't all golden. Old age is not for the week and faint of heart, but still far better than the alternative. It is all about attitude. Being honest, I canceled lingcod fishing today because I just hurt to bad. That being said, I will be out finishing the mounting of my new motor ( which will likely outlive me) on my Klamath as soon as my body let's me.

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