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GREAT STORY AND BOAT.
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1956 Rocket Runabout 1956 Vagabond 2 1988 Correct Craft Ski Nautique 1986 Gehl Skid steer |
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Great story, and beautiful boat!
Looking forward to seeing what you do with it. "Kiss my ass, I bought a boat; I'm going out to sea." - Lyle Lovett
'54 Vagabond - '55 Mark 55 Etched Panels & Plates Speedometers |
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Wayne,
Sweet looking boat.
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I think you glossed over the details on fixing that POS trailer on the side of the road 1800 miles from home, with the Texas Sun melting us into the pavement.
The tires didn't hold air long enough to get around the block... The Wheels didn't fit the hubs... wtf ... they didn't fit over the centers and the wheels wobbled like a shriners circus clown car. The Wheel bearings were blown out, and they were from who knows front hubs of some 60's car, Managed to figure out the dimensions of the inners and locate 2 from 2 Autozones and an O'Reilly. Had to reuse everything else, grease it up and pray.... Took 2 AutoZones and the O'Reilly to come up with enough wheel studs to fit the wheel spacers to stop the wobble. Fortunately after the repairs we were able to drive a tank of gas between air pit stops to refill the New tires. Good times... best smoked rib sandwich ever in the parking lot of AutoZone. Laughed like hell when the guy drove away with the smoker on fire... Ian
1958 Vagabond II 1958 Hawk I, on a Tee Nee 1957 Crestliner Voyager Hardtop Volunteer of the uppercanadachapteroftheaomci.yolasite.com/
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Last edit: by Ian.
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21' long not including the outboard bracket. 88" at midship. Wayne
Hamilton, ON 1955 Vagabond I w/ 1955 Mercury MK55 50 hp 1957 Ranger III w/ 1957 Evinrude Big Twin 35 hp (sold) Volunteer for the uppercanadachapteroftheaomci.yolasite.com/
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Hey, that's just crazy!
![]() I gots me a Cruisemaster, too. 1958 Vagabond, 1954 Vagabond, 1958 Rocket Runabout, 1950 Fire Fly, 1953 Flyer. Co-owner 1952 Flash
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Cool boat and great adventure! What's the dimensions on that thing?
Proud Owner of 1956 Vagabond, 1950 Flyer, 1956 Rocket, Co-owner 1952 Flash, 10-1/2 less than VinTin
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I'm leaning toward a pair of 1960's Johnson 40 hp motors with 1958 Super Seahorse cowls. Simply for quietness and parts availability. This is a big deal considering how much I dislike the look of a fibreglass cowl. Wayne
Hamilton, ON 1955 Vagabond I w/ 1955 Mercury MK55 50 hp 1957 Ranger III w/ 1957 Evinrude Big Twin 35 hp (sold) Volunteer for the uppercanadachapteroftheaomci.yolasite.com/
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Great story,adventure and boat ! Thanks Wayne.
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Nice looking ship Wayne! What are you going to power it with?
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