I am completely burned out on this project.

I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107072

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I was hoping to use 55 Johnson on 59 Playmaster. Transom heights were different. Looking at different options, I did not like any of them. Then for the first time I put a seat in it and sat down. I was not comfortable. I lost all ambition. I can not remember of giving up on a project but this maybe the first. I put way too much time into this. Even if I got it finished, the pay out will not be worth the pain. I think I am done!! Perhaps Ebay? Maybe field of dreams at Sunnylands show? Maybe a gallon of ....

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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107078

frog Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	dave, post a pic of it and maybe some one here will want it. frog Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107116

Normspeed Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 528 Karma: 22 Thank you received: 1	Or, a sale/trade on Craigslist. You may find something interesting. Life's too short to work on the wrong project. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107123

barnickelbill Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 334 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 15	Dare i offer $150 LOL. Stick it out Dave, it'll be worth it in the end. I don't think any of these old boats are comfortable anyway! Cheers Bill Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107159

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Dave. Don't give up. I usually take a few weeks off, maybe even a month or so. The most comfortable boat I had was my Century Sabre. It seems the most uncomfortable one is what I am working on now. My present personal runner is hand built one off, designed by me and built for comfort. It's your project, you can make it as comfortable as you want.

What I built myself for comfort.

Lots of leg room and a seat wide enough for a 200+ LB guy/

What I'm working on now practically has my knees buried under the steering wheel.

The transom on this one was 5" to low for my 65hp 'rude so I just raised it. Don't give up.

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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107165

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I think many of us have been in this situation before Dave, all good advise above. If taking a break from it for a while doesn't help, put her on the market for what you feel comfortable with letting her go for. Start high, you can always come down, right?

I'm also right with Cal on the "make it comfortable for YOU" theory. Many of these classics aren't much fun to ride in as originally configured, so making it how you enjoy it most just makes sense to me. (Unless you're doing a faithful restoration just for shows, of course.)

Several good folks helped me make it through the rough spots on the last project Dave, anything we can do to help you just ask.

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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107173

Jim L Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	Yeah,what Cal said. Some extra seat padding or maybe redesign the seats all together might be the answer. If your just plain tired of it, your better off getting rid of it.JMHO Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107177

frog Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	dave, I got sick and tired of my 1958 rocket. so I decided to get rid of it. I tried to give it away and no takers. so 1 gallon of gas should take care of it. frog Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107182

Shake Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 983 Karma: 29 Thank you received: 6	lol greg, we'll have to see what we can work out this summer, I'm close to getting the HHR back together so a lot cheaper on gas than the old 2500 chev. Plus I'd like to also give you some money for her as well. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107194

frog Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	joe, you show up with a trailer and we will load it up for you and have a beer. my treat. no cash involved . cuz your paying for gas to get here. frog Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107200

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Hang in there Dave. I know the felling, there's some times when I look at that woody I'm doing and say what the heck did I get myself into! Then something happens around the house so I have to focus on it instead of the boat. At that point I feel bad that I haven't been working on the woody so I jump in full speed again. Like Cal and Mark said, make her comfortable so you'll enjoy her!

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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107220

Dave the Wave Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 493 Karma: 21 Thank you received: 0	$150......if you would of said $175...I think I will just stop thinking about it. Boat show in a week. I bet some boating eye candy will help any decision. I found a few reasons to get into wood boats Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107224

frog Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1431 Karma: 59 Thank you received: 3	I want the one with the white top. lol Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107230

barnickelbill Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 334 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 15	Ok, I'm feeling generous. I'll offer $200 if you deliver it! LOL. I see your in Florida, have a place in St. Petes. How far away are you? Cheers Bill Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107231

Jim L Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	Dave,you won't have any trouble selling it. It's beautiful. Good luck. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107247

Dave the Wave Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 493 Karma: 21 Thank you received: 0	We are located in fintastic Tavares. Lots of inter connected fresh water lakes, thus Lake County. We will be taking My Amphicar via water to the boat show.They have a beer garden there. I did get in some trouble when I drove into Lake Loyd at Daytona.Hopefully no trouble next week. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107249

barnickelbill Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 334 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 15	Hey Dave, why don't you put a jet drive in it like this guy did? Way cool. Cheers Bill Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107252

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4887 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Those are GREAT reasons to get into wood boating!!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107266

63 Sabre Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4676 Karma: 147 Thank you received: 167	Bob, We'll be there for you too when you hit the wall. Dave, Jets are good. That would keep your interest. You could start a whole new thread. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107335

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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! No No No No No. Cut the boat in half again and start over?!! No No!!! F it! I have to see this to completion. Staying with original plan of staying original. The 1959 Mark 58 looks too cool. So it is not for sale unless big $$$. Like a kid I just wanted to use the darned thing!!!

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Bob, We'll be there for you too when you hit the wall.

Dave, Jets are good. That would keep your interest. You could start a whole new thread.

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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107337

Nautilus Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1577 Karma: 87 Thank you received: 58	Dave: Apparently, you're into boats and your Amphicar and you're having issues with a restoration? You need a change of pace...something right up your alley. Try to latch onto one of these: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107353

barnickelbill Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 334 Karma: 24 Thank you received: 15	Dave, if I read between the lines of your last post, I get the feeling you're not in favor of installing a jet drive, LOL! Don't worry, the old Merc will look great. Cheers Bill Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107354

Dave the Wave Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 493 Karma: 21 Thank you received: 0	That would get the environmentalists after me in no time!I think part of problem is too many projects that got started and not finished along with start up of new shop, then throw in the joys of aging. But I still have my Pulse. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:I am completely burned out on this project. 9 years 6 months ago #107356

whatsleft Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 282 Karma: 17 Thank you received: 1	OK, THAT is cool!! Where do i get one. I am sure it is cheap too!!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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