Tuna Weather Vane

tracker · 03-12-2006, 11:59 AM

Since I am building this new garage for the boat, I thought it would be nice to put a speacial touch on the peak. So I was thinking a Tuna weather vane would look nice. So if any body sees something like this let me know. Not sure if the homeowners assoc. will like it but what the heck!

Metal Manipulator · 03-12-2006, 02:05 PM

I sure that one of the Salty Dogs would be able to cut you one out of stainless and then assemble it mount on your boat house. Would look kinda cool, maybe even sone letering underneath with your monicor or even the words Salty Dog.

tracker · 03-12-2006, 02:10 PM

Yea never thought about stainless. That might work.

Zodiac-Fisherman · 03-12-2006, 02:51 PM

Dave,

Keep your eyes glued to ebay!

Ive seen some pretty slick Neon's for sale, Gloomis, and Tuna, as well as a Corona sign embedded in a YFT tuna. They are usually very cheap, seen a few go for 20 bucks!

Ragnar · 03-14-2006, 04:20 PM

Tracker,
I make cut-outs of fish out of aluminum.
I'm pretty sure I have one of our dear friend Al~Bacore.
It might cost you a tuna trip though. Are you game?
Capt Kujo has the prototype in his office. Perhaps he could send a pic if you ask him nicey-nice.
Let me know.
Ragnar

tracker · 03-14-2006, 04:54 PM

How about it Captain Kugo! You got a picture?

The link up a bit has a real nice albacore out of steel. That sure looks good but I would have to have something added to it so as to be a weathervane.

Ragnar · 03-16-2006, 02:46 PM

I found my template of our old friend Al~Bacore!
Now, if I only had a camera.....
Ragnar

wthr4d · 03-16-2006, 03:12 PM

Tracker- Ive seen Ragnars work, if you can get him to design a weather vein for you I would definitely say its worth a tuna trip (as long as it doesnt put me off the boat

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Paul

OuterLimits · 03-16-2006, 08:21 PM

Well, tunas run thru my veins!!!

tracker · 03-16-2006, 08:39 PM

Lets see the picture! I already let the Homeowners association know about my intentions. I will post more pics tomarrow I hope of the garage. It is as tall as my two story house!

Ragnar · 03-17-2006, 05:10 AM

Let me see if I can't get Capt. Kujo to post a pic for you.
Last time I saw his metal tuna, it was at USIA headquarters.
Let me make a phone call.
Regardless, I'm going to make this thing. If you don't want it, I might just keep it for myself. Or maybe I'll make 2.
Let's see here I think I have K.J.'s number around here somewhere.....
Ragnar