1978 American Skier

[Joel]

NOW THAT IS ONE FREAKIN' GORGEOUS BOAT!!!!!  Absolutely ONE OF A KIND...  No argument there!!!  The floor & engine look fantastic!  The color combo looks great too!

Couple questions:  Does it drain water between the floor planks?  If so, I'm assuming there are water routes / drainage holes through the stringers in between the outboard / side compartments and the bilge for drainage?  Where did you get the forward, aft & side AM Skier graphics?

And... the MOST important question of all:  WHEN CAN YOU DO MY BOAT!?!?!?

And the second most important question:  Are you coming to the 1st Annual AM Skier Boat Reunion on June 17th - 19th on KY Lake?

Again!!  Great job!!

Joel

[56mulberry]

Were you on Lake Martin this weekend?  If so how dare you and not stop by my slough so I can see you Am Skier?!!!!!   Looking good!!!!---How do you like the way that Hi-Flyin' pole pulls on that boat?   Doug

[ReJeK]

Joel..... ok... yes it does drain... I ran drainage lines from each "section" to the bilge/drain @ the motor. However each section can't hold or even take on much water as I filled them pretty good with foam in preperation for that. Also the logos on the front and back actually came from this page.... (top right corner...haha) I found a guy locally who did them for me really cheap. Also he did my striping as they are vinyl to ensure they were perfect and straight. He can do more just let me know!! I'm getting another shield like 18" x 18" for the back of my wifes tahoe. Got to "represent" haha!!!

The decals on both sides say www.cathouseperformancemarine.com... Mr. Steve helped me out so much with the motor.... it is all I could do to repay the favor and my gratitude!!

As for doing another....Hmmmmm I don't know... I'm very proud of her and she turned alot of heads this weekend.... more than I ever imagined. But I might retire from restorations.... as I went from a chevy truck to a Bronco.... to a full winter with the boat... I'm spent...haha

[ReJeK]

Doug.... I am def coming your way.... soon!! Last weekend was totally trial run. I put in at Wind Creek and stayed toward Pineywood and Elkahatchee as that is where "our" cabin is. The big water was just way to choppy and rough for me to brave.... I promised her I would take it easy on her as she hasn't been in the water since '05. I won't be up this weekend as I will be showing off on Jordan (by request,) but email me and I will get your location again for possibly next weekend!!

As for the fly high... I haven't pulled anything yet. Again it was a test and tune weekend. I will let you know after this weekend.

What did you think of the Bimini? I can't tell you how much that was just being in the right place at the right time!! (all I can say is $110 and brand new)

[ReJeK]

Joel.... also as for the reunion.... I'm a 24/24 firefighter and I have to have my leave in by Nov for the next year. So I will not be able to make this reunion.... but as long as you guys select a date by Nov 2011 (hoping you guys decide during this reunion) for 2012, I will never miss another one!!

I can't tell you how nervous I am for RonT's vote of approval!!

[56mulberry]

Where are you on Elkahatchee?  In Raintree or what? We are right by the 280 river bridge near River North Marina--

[KEVN]

Enjoyed reading this thread. I am actually the current owner of this boat and have had it for almost 2 years. I absolutely love it!

[Mike Harry]

Welcome KEVN

[KEVN]

Good to see the form back! Here is a pic I took this weekend out on the AL River!