Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner

Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118616

Fabuglas Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Thank you received: 0	Picked up a Redfish Shark this weekend. Very, very rough. Looking to connect with other Shark or Capri owners who have experience restoring these models. Fabuglas Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118617

redfishpirates Offline Gold Boarder Posts: 559 Karma: 29 Thank you received: 4	welcome aboard....we have 5 sharks, none restored....you might be interested in the(red fish boats classic) facebook page....post some pics when you get time....john Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118618

satx78247 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 2688 Karma: 66 Thank you received: 3	Fabuglas, WELCOME ABOARD. ADDENDA: While it is well-known here to the old-timers of FG, that I'm no fan of REDFISH or Mercury outboards, I learned to waterski behind my uncle's 1959 model Shark with a Mercury OB & for the sake of nostalgia, I'd like to own its "twin". Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118625

Fabuglas Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Thank you received: 0	Some pics of my Redfish Shark. Can anyone help me pin point the year? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118626

Fabuglas Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Thank you received: 0	a pic of my Redfish Shark. Can anyone help me pin point the year? Where can I post more pics and how do I post them? Thank you Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118627

Fabuglas Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Thank you received: 0	I would be happy to post some pics. They are in .jpg format. Can anyone tell me how to do it and where to do it on the site? Thank you Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118628

Fabuglas Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Thank you received: 0	5 Redfish. We should have a fish fry. Seems like the big challenge will be finding a hardtop. I will post pics when I learn how to do it. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118629

Fabuglas Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Thank you received: 0	I am facebook adverse. Have never found a need to give strangers all my information. A sincere thank you for the suggestion. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118630

bilnan1 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 900 Karma: 63 Thank you received: 14	as far as a hardtop Larry Mckay,vintageboatworks.com he made some a while back and installed some so he might have a top to sell,,along with emblems and ect Bill Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118632

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Fabuglas,
I'm not much of a computer wizard by any means, but a pal helped me download a free program 'IrfanView' a few years back, and I use it a lot to re-size my pictures from 4000X3000 down to 1100X734 so I can post them here.
Once you successfully re-size your pictures, you can only submit one at a time. Then once your new post has posted, go back in and 'edit' the post at which time you can add another picture.
Repeat this process until you have posted all the pictures you want.
If you can't find this program - or any other issues with re-sizing, just post and someone wiser than the old doctor will assist.
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Re: Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118633

Fabuglas Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Thank you received: 0	Thanks for the lead on Larry Mckay, I will look into that later this week. maybe I will luck out and he has one or, the ability to make another. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118634

Fabuglas Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Thank you received: 0	Thanks Doc. I will see about shrinking the file size of the pics now that I understand that may be the rub. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118635

Fabuglas Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Thank you received: 0	Pic Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118637

Fabuglas Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Thank you received: 0	Tried shrinking pic with no success. We will leave the pic thing to those with the technical skills for such things. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118641

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If you are using a Microsoft Windows system they have a program/app called "paint" it is on your computer already as a freebie. Open that program and drag you picture(s) onto the blank area and then just click "resize" on the top panel, check the "pixel" spot that pops up and just change the number to 1000 or 800 etc. It automatically changes the size. You then have to "save" your change either by clicking the little square up on the upper left corner, or just hold down the "ctrl" button and hit "s" at the same time. Your picture will now be sized to post here.
Easier than adding another program to an already confusing computer.

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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118643

thompsonboat Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1418 Karma: 188 Thank you received: 19	There is a Red Fish Boats facebook page which may be helpful. Andreas Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118650

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yep...the hard tops are hard to find, but they do come up from time to time....we have three, including the rare 61 that flips to let people in....they are really cool to look at, but without you are 5ft 2 they are a real pain (literally)....there are some guys on our facebook page that have restored theirs and the moderator is the founders daughter.

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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118652

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I re-size my photos in "PAINT." RIGHT click on your photo. When it asks "OPEN WITH," choose "PAINT." At the top, click the option to RESIZE. Reset the percentage to whatever you choose (I generally use 40%) and then hit "OK." Then at the top, click "FILE" and then "SAVE AS." You can save the reduced photo with any name you choose and send it to any place you want to keep it.

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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118655

Ronny Offline Contributing Member Posts: 403 Karma: 17 Thank you received: 0	WE use photobucket Click on any image you like and see the rest of them Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 9 months ago #118658

bilnan1 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 900 Karma: 63 Thank you received: 14	This one we have we did all new balsa wood floor,ground all gel coat to cloth,re gel coated it all,It now has interior in it and correct rims and caps,it is a capri. 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:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 8 months ago #118990

Fabuglas Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Thank you received: 0	Trying to post a small pic Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 8 months ago #118991

Fabuglas Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Thank you received: 0	Thanks to all for helping through the learning curve of shrinking pics so I could post them. I have posted a few for your viewing pleasure. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 8 months ago #118992

Fabuglas Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 24 Thank you received: 0	Last pic Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 8 months ago #118994

cosmic12 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 484 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 1	Nice project. Wish I could find one love the look. Good luck and keep us posted Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Redfish Shark 58-59 New Owner 8 years 8 months ago #119131

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Larry at vintageboatworks may be able to make a top for me. I am looking into that but, it seems a long shot. The tops Larry has made in the past were for 17 ft Sea Sharks, not the 14' Sharks. By the time he gets done chopping, channeling, shrinking, etc., it may not look right. I'll know more after I send some dimensions to Larry to review.

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