White Ants in the Play-Pen

[Figjamm]

Day 154 - 159

Wiring finished, safety equipment making an appearance and some finishing touches



the bait board



under the well



the well door



seats in



burley masher




sink in the dash



Overall view



Now

[familyman]

Bev could not have said it better ,you have both done an outstanding job on her ,she's a credit to you both.I think this thread is only surpassed by "joke of the day" but there are some repetitions on that so you never know
Now you'll both want to take some hols to share it midweek so the Ausfish crowds dont pester you
Now that you've done the boat,how's the trailer???????
cheers jon

[familyman]

PS remind me not to be your burley boy!!!!!!!
cheers jon

[fishin_till_late]

Wow! she looks awsome!!!.
Practically a brand new boat. I'll have to agree with familyman and say it's a credit to you both not to only take on the project but to do such an awsome job. I'm sure she'll see many fish landed on her in the future

Congratulations and "Let the Good Times Begin"

cheers jono

[Figjamm]

DAY 160

After 18 days of pulling her apart, and 142 of rebuilding her, Ross decided it was time to give Play-Pen a water test.

So we slowly made our way to Rudy Maas.... with Ross panicking about every stone that flicked up at her

Sorry guys, try as I might, there was no talking Ross into a public fanfare with champas & a flotilla

So here is the private launching.... well as private as you can get when Rudy's is flatout!






And then... as the two hawkeyes noticed .... we headed to the pin, stopped at Crusoe Island for a celebration xxxx and coke while we sat and admired her sitting in the water for awhile.



Then took her home to clean her!

We're impressed, she didn't leak, she ran like a dream and rode even better than before

For anyone interested in having a closer look, or just wanting to say gidday, we will be camped (rain, hail or shine!) with Kingtin & his crew on Crusoe Island this coming weekend.

[blaze]

congrats

[longtail]

might have to drop down and say g'day Bev

you were going too quick for me to have a good look last sat arvo

see ya then


Jason

[StevenM]

This has been wonderful to watch comming apart and going back together.

I applaud you both for the efforts that you have put in.

Hope to see you on the water, somewhere, some time.

Enjoy

Cheers

Steven

[iank]

Looks Great, many years of fun to come.
Cheers Ian

[Rogues]

'Camping?.............did you say CAMPING
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Ahhhhhhhhh, who's carryin' the firewood ??
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Looks gorgeous Bev, you guys should feel proud !
Cheers, Rogues

[Angla]

It's a fitting end to a saga caused by such a small pest.
Others may have just scrapped the idea of a resurrection but you have given it your all. Congratulations Bev and Ross

Angla

[Az]

simply awesome Bev and Ross, you gotta love when it turns out even better than expected.. all the best and im sure the fishing gods will be kind to your rif for years to come

Cheers
Az

[Mudlux]

Looks great. I have been following the thread from day one. Well done to you both.

Are the seats a recent purchase, if so where did you get them from?

[Figjamm]

congrats

Thanks blaze and everyone else who has read, encouraged and cheered us along

And thanks to the suppliers who were so patient when I was asking for thingamajigs and whatchamacallits.

Also, a huge thanks to Ausfish for hosting the story for all to enjoy.... I'll be visiting the merchandise section as soon as the finances recuperate a little

[Figjamm]

might have to drop down and say g'day Bev
you were going too quick for me to have a good look last sat arvo
see ya then

Look forward to seeing you then Jason.