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Title: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Capt Craig on April 01, 2008, 02:19:17 PM
I was in Maine at Jonesboro Custom Finish Shop checking on FISH TALE over Easter week. We are in the home stretch. The electronics and electrical panels, stereo are in place. All the stainless trim is on the rub rails,quarter guards,lift rails and spray rails. Rudder and prop in place. Out riggers mounted. There is a bit more to go. I will post any new pics. We are looking at a splash the last week of April.   ;D

We started the project the end of October and now we are within 4 weeks. This is going to be the longest month ever. I am looking forward to it. Its going to be well worth the the effort. She is going to be the sweetest boat to fish from.   t^
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: ped579 on April 01, 2008, 02:22:59 PM
That is so sweet,

She is coming along nicely.

Paul
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on April 01, 2008, 02:23:12 PM
 TT^ looking good.
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Capt Craig on April 01, 2008, 02:28:56 PM
THANKS Paul. I am real happy with how things have turned out. Its better than I hoped. We got some work to do in the cockpit, windows need to be installed a bit more electrical and some odds and ends and she is done. I think I might be losing some sleep as we get to the end of the month.    TT^
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: IrishAyes on April 01, 2008, 02:32:49 PM
It looks like it is coming out excellent. That will be a boat to be proud of.  t^
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Capt Craig on April 01, 2008, 02:36:12 PM
VERY PROUD. THANKS AYES
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: ped579 on April 01, 2008, 02:56:12 PM
You sound like the expecting father and rightly so.

Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: wb on April 01, 2008, 06:01:08 PM
The finish inside the wheelhouse looks phenomenal. That is shaping up to be one beautiful boat.  t^
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Hunter 2 on April 02, 2008, 08:14:24 AM
Very very nice. congratulations to the family chrz
How big is she?  Engine?  Capacity?
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Capt -Jerry P on April 02, 2008, 09:06:03 AM
NICE  PICS

GONNA BE A MACHINE t^
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Capt Craig on April 02, 2008, 09:31:19 AM
THANKS GUYS. I am feeling pretty damn good about how things are going. We are shooting for May 1st splash. I guess I'll need to get a bunch of cigars for the that day.

HUNTER 2: she is a Calvin Beal design hull and is 36' long her beam is 13' 9" the transom is 13' the cockpit will be 169 sq ft. POWERED by  CAT. C9 575hp engine. As far as capacity I am not sure what your referring to. Fuel capacity is 324gal. Number of people, I take groups up to 6. Hope that answers your question? 

She is heated and air conditioned with a full head.
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Hotrod on April 02, 2008, 11:16:11 AM
 thud
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Post by: mboy on April 02, 2008, 11:29:24 AM
Nice.
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Pops Soul on April 02, 2008, 11:41:41 AM
SWEEEETTTT t^ Capt.Craig You must be getting very itchy waiting for that maiden voyage, Don't forget the champaign  chrz
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Capt Craig on April 02, 2008, 03:14:09 PM
You got that right. CHAMPAIGNE and CIGARS    t^
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: SouthPaw on April 02, 2008, 10:54:50 PM
Very sweet! Where will she be sailing out of?
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Capt Craig on April 03, 2008, 08:24:08 AM
SouthPaw, I split my season between Cape May and Somers Point NJ. I am in Cape May April 15 thru the end of May for DRUM & STRIPERS. Then at Harbour Cove Marina Somers Point June thru mid October for everything from Tuna to Flounder. Then back to Cape May mid October thru mid December for the fall run of Bass.

I will not be fishing this spring because of getting the new boat. We are splashing the boat in Maine May 1st. I will not have the boat down here until sometime the second week of May. Does not leave me much time in May to fish. The slip I use in Cape May is a transient slip and the guy wants me out by Memorial day weekend. Bottom line he makes more money with transients coming through than he does with me. So I will be officially start my season this year June.
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Hunter 2 on April 04, 2008, 07:48:59 AM
Thanks for the info. I  hope the builders throw in a full fuel tank. ;)   Thats a long trip down from Maine.
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Capt Craig on April 04, 2008, 08:14:00 AM
WOW that would be nice if they did. diesel fuel up there is at $4.65. Lets see $4.65 x 324gal = OUCH  :'(     

I have been going over the charts and I figure its 500 miles for the trip.
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: IrishAyes on April 04, 2008, 09:37:42 AM
Hook a ride with SeaTow unlimited towing.  ;D
I know you can't, but it would be a fuel saver. hehe TT^
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Capt Craig on April 04, 2008, 10:07:30 AM
Hey AYES good idea. Didn't think of that one.    hhppy
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Pops Soul on April 05, 2008, 02:02:02 PM
WOW that would be nice if they did. diesel fuel up there is at $4.65. Lets see $4.65 x 324gal = OUCH  :'(     

I have been going over the charts and I figure its 500 miles for the trip.
w0w You mean they don't fill the tank for you free for buying the boat there...... rofla rofla
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Angela Rose Charters on April 05, 2008, 08:10:11 PM
Hey Capt.
 You seriously need to post more pictures. The ride is so sweet. Can't express that comment enough.

I can wait to start the break down on the 28 Angela Rose. Seeing your pictures gets me the giggles.

From what I understand, the Calvin / Osmond Beals are some kinda bad ass boats.. tanks!

Anyways Capt. BEST of luck on your ride home. Fair winds and calm seas!!!!
 
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: Capt Craig on April 06, 2008, 05:59:53 AM
OK you want more pics. I am going to give you more pics. Anything for you guys. Just got the pics in from JONESBORO CUSTOM FINISH SHOP in Maine the other day.
Title: Re: UPDATE ON THE NEW FISH TALE
Post by: IrishAyes on April 06, 2008, 07:56:25 AM
 t^