NEW T TOP

[Franco]

Hey guys, I took the weekend off from fishing. Holidays bring out the drinkers on the river. So i took my new boat to St Lucie to have it measured for a new T TOP. It is 5'X7' with 4 gold anodized rod holders aft. And 2 more on the sides, Can troll rods from them instead of using outriggers. Also good for live baiting. It is going to have a bunch of brackets for antennaes, lights and such. Will be ready in 2 weeks. The builder thinks he can get the sunbrella material in fight lagy yellow to match the hull, if not it will be natural, kinda eggshell color. Also will have plastic pop tops that you can open to put the rod tips through when you use the console mounted rodholders. I'll have 20 rod holders on it with the T Top and 4 more when I order and install the leaning post. My wife said the boat wont float if I keep adding stuff to it!!!

[willy]

Thats enough rod holders for me bro, what you going to use ;D And you are going to need that shade soon if not already aren't you. Just save me a seat brother ;D

[reelapeelin]

Big-time CONGRATS on the new T, Bro...you gonna LIKE IT!!...sounds like you thought it out well (of course ;))...pics when ya get it...don't let 'em just screw it to the deck...togglers are PIA, but worth it!!... ;D ;D

[Franco]

Thanks Willy & Oz,
I cant wait. I have wanted a t top for a long time. Been getting so much sun the better half is calling be Juan!!! I told the guy thats making the top abiut the group here and if he can find a V20 to measure he will give us a price on making a top for cuddy cabins. Anyone near St Lucie???
Hey Oz, the McKee Crafts have an aluminum plate molded in the deck just for t top mounting _ I'm gonna help him install it, so we will drill and tap the plate for the top. I'm gonna bring the camera too. I need to take a lot of pics, Wanna show the trolling motor, electronics and of course the new t top

[Hammerhead]

Franco. I'm in Jensen Beach just east of PSL. He can measure mine. I'll prolly want some kinda top. Not sure about a T tho'. I have to park the boat under a tree.

[Franco]

Cool man, I call him next week. We ought to see what intrest is out there so we can work a group deal

[reelapeelin]

Glad to hear about the moulded-in alum plates ;D 8) ...good for a lot of reasons ;)...can't wait to see the pics 8) 8) ...

Had on my NSFT hat on the Tuna trip...a Charter Capt fishin' w/ us that day finally broke down and asked about it...by the time I got through tellin' him the story, he was rollin' on the deck LOL ;D ;D ...wish ya coulda been there... ;) 8) ...

[racerx]

i would love to have a top on my '92 v20, prob cant afford it though. before top i should prob get some windshields,huh. ask around for me. if he can find me some glass at a good price i will certainly get a top from him.

[shicks007]

I'm really wanting a radar arch with integrated bimini. I got a price quote for the arch w/ 4 rocket launchers....$$1,250.00 too much for me right now!

[Blue_Runner]

Me too Shicks :(

[Franco]

Got the new top installed today, needs a few minor adjuatments but she looks like a different boat, pics to follow

[reelapeelin]

Ya wouldn't tease a bunch of ol' guys about some fresh T-Top pics now would ya?... ;D...

[Franco]

Here are a couple of pics of the new top


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Flafranco/11a0a55c.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Flafranco/reelcrabby008.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Flafranco/83f88e67.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y67/Flafranco/reelcrabby007.jpg

[chumbucket]

How'dya get yer boat onto it's side? Did that aid with the installation? ;D Looking pretty darned sweet there Franco. 8)

[willy]

Now you look like a full fledged Florida fishing guide Bud, beautiful, even got the trolling motor so I don't have to bring my fins ;D And I love the name on the side , it's a good one.
It's about time for Reel Crabby Fishing Charters huh ;)

[Franco]

Thanks guys !!!! hey CB, When Willy came down he left me some Killians Irish Red's. Had a couple of those till I fell over and took the picture.

Brother Willy, no need for the fins now. She is turning out to be a fishing machine, now I just gotta make her a catching machine!!

[phester]

looks real nice Franco !

[macojoe]

Looking good!! I am Jelious!

[willy]

She is a catchin machine already bud, learn all them hot spots and you will be golden. Let me know when you run out of the Killians I'll make another trip down and stock you up ;D

[willy]

I'll bring Oz with me to get the grand tour of the famous sites ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

SWEET!! I cant wait to get one on da 18!!! ;D

[willy]

Yea I don't go out without the bimini, I'm a classic white boy, German no less. Turn red before tanning everytime ;D If I lived down by you fellows my t top would be on a new boat before I worried about a motor

[Blue_Runner]

I wanna know how the heck you tow that thing backwards with that VW bug!

Kidding aside, hey man she's looking Reel Crabby with the new top! Can't say I have ever seen one in that color, but I LOVE it! Very nice and unique look. There will be no mistaking the SS Reel Crabby and the Grand Pubah on the water. (nice lettering btw)

Way to go bud! I know you are proud.

Blue

[Mac_Attack]

Very nice! I'm an Irish boy and I too need my bimini up for protection. Now all you need is a tuna tower. Bill Mc ;D

[willy]

Don't give him any ideas Mac ;D

[Stinky_Hooker]

How you likin the Mckee Franco? The smaller ones are SUPER popular and SOLID hulls round these parts. I bet she runs, handles and rides EXCELLENT!!! 8)

[racerx]

now we need to see a hard top on a cuddy! i am thinking UGLY! but it sure would be nice ta have the rocket launchers, huh.

[Skools Out]

man that looks great

[Franco]

Hey Stinkman, Liking it a lot, Lutsa range, rung qood, plenty of room for me and a buddy or two to fish. It can go outside on nice days and go in as little as 17 inches of water. Not much I can add to the boat except a leaning post and thats coming!!

[willy]

Hey Bud you taking lessons in Wind Talking too ;D
or did you just finish the Killians ;)

[Franco]

BUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!

[willy]

All righty then ;)
Do you need me to restock you yet, :D

[Franco]

Anytime your ready Brother Willy

[shicks007]

That is one pretty boat ya got there Franco. I read your performance post earlier, that muther hauls a$$ too.

[Franco]

AND IF YOU EVER SEEN THE SIZE OF MINE, THATS QUITE A TASK!!

[Blue_Runner]

;D

[reelapeelin]

Hey Franco...I'm just now seein' the pics...WOW!! whadda badass fishin' macheen!!!...lookin' good, Brudda...

"Reel Crabby" lookin' Reel Good!! 8) 8) 8) ...

[Franco]

Thanks Rap, welcome back. I added a few things yesterday also 1) I added a "T Bag" under the fron of the t top to hold pfd's and extra gear, (oldest son got me gift certificate from boaters world fo fathers day)
2) Both the son's got me a Magma Bait/fillet table that has a removable cutting board

[willy]

It's almost time for Reel Crabby Old School Fishing Charter's don't you think Bud ;D

[Franco]

I'll get a double slip, Ol"School and Reel Crabby Charters

[willy]

That works 8) tried to give you first billing Bud ;D

[Mac_Attack]

Franco, I finally found the picture I wanted to post earlier about the Tuna tower. Bill Mc ;D


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/Machockey/54393424_1.jpg

[willy]

I bet you get a good rockin in that little boat, looks cool though. Is that a flats boat, or rather is that how it is used?
And how do you get up in that puppy?

[Franco]

That thing would scare me, Willy, can you see me dragging my big a$$ up on top of that t top!!! That is mainly used for sight fishing, too tall of a tower for the flats and too deep of a draft too! You see a lot of those towers down this way. They use them sailfishing and cobia fishing.

[willy]

Franco I think if you or I were to climb up there the only thing anyone would see of us would be our bottom paint bobbing in the waves :o

[willy]

Oh and check your PM's Bud ;)

[reelapeelin]

Gettin' up in that tower is what the winch in the background is for... ;) ;D ;D...