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05-18-2022, 07:28 PM

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Why would someone use that ratchet strap ?

05-18-2022, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sydwayz

Is that Bill Proctor you are referring to? I rode on it with him quite a few years ago, back when he had the dealership. But I don't know where the boat went if he sold it.

That certainly looks like his Dealership on the Eastern Shore back in the day

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05-18-2022, 09:37 PM

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That looks super awesome!!!

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05-19-2022, 10:07 AM

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Why would someone use that ratchet strap ?

That boat never left a 5 mile radius on the trailer. That strap is just there for decoration so the local police don't pull them over for a BS ticket.
I agree that's not the right way to tie down the transom of a boat.

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06-07-2022, 05:33 PM

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Screen shot I just came across on a FB group.

06-08-2022, 02:29 PM

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That paint job hurts the eyes.

06-08-2022, 02:47 PM

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That paint job hurts the eyes.

The price hurts the check book.

I just can't get over a 30 year old boat is going for MORE than a ten year old boat was going for 5 years ago! CRAZY times!

And I do agree, the paint is definitely subject to opinion.

06-08-2022, 03:07 PM

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their throwin chit at the wall see if it sticks, Ive seen other straight bottoms in that same price range, the detail in that paint is amazing

06-08-2022, 03:28 PM

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their throwin chit at the wall see if it sticks, Ive seen other straight bottoms in that same price range, the detail in that paint is amazing

Oh, I know it's crazy nice. No doubt. And more power to 'em. There was a time, not long ago I felt there was no straight bottom gun worth over a 100k sans a VERY few (#6 boats) that I felt were worth over 100k (but not much!). Of course this was over 5 years ago when you could find a TS Gun for 125 -135 all day.

Again, the market is just crazy.