My New Boat!

02-05-2004, 02:43 PM

TOP

During the ice storm, my top was totalled.

I was fortunate enough to have a good insurance company who agreed, and great friends who also build boat tops who took care of me.

Top Gun, Stainless Frame, Re-enforced bracing and windows for towing, zippers everywhere for fresh air, privacy curtains, tinted side curtains and this one even folds down on top of the window too.

Thought I would share Lonnie's craftsmanship and top quality work and thank Get Bent, Brian and everyone that touched my boat at this very fine top shop! Highly recommended and sweet customer service. [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

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10 more minutes · 02-05-2004, 02:48 PM

That looks awsome!
Very, very cool

mike

Lured In · 02-05-2004, 02:55 PM

Sweet! Congrats :grin: and I am glad everything worked out.

WaterDog · 02-05-2004, 02:57 PM

yeah, it's OK. Boat is O-K too.

:tongue: :grin:

FishinMission · 02-05-2004, 02:59 PM

Oooohhhh Nice Rick. That turned out sweeeeeet.

Just remember to bring that backdrop when the weather is...um...er...less than desirable.

Mark

Bob Barthlow · 02-05-2004, 03:05 PM

Yup, looks like a boat top....Nice one to!

Steelie Steve · 02-05-2004, 03:07 PM

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Man, that is one sharp looking boat. Definite kudos [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] go out to Get Bent and the rest of the crew he works with. Looks like a beautiful job.

Steve

:grin:

02-05-2004, 03:13 PM

Click for Get Bent's Tillamook "Speak"

Woody · 02-05-2004, 03:19 PM

Wow, looks great Rick!! Nothing like taking pride in your work, it really shows. Good job guys. I think I know where i'm going for my top.

fishing is life · 02-05-2004, 03:23 PM

Sweeeet! I like the tinted windows. Keeps the sun under control.

CATCH AND EAT · 02-05-2004, 03:44 PM

What a freak'n waste of money. You could have had Bait Of Eggs build ya one out of Aluminium scraps from his junk locker collection. :shocked:

Really Rick, Look very nice and I am sure there are many nice days on anchor ahead for you in that warm toasty machine.

Springers are just about here bud so get ready. :grin: Oh and if you need anchoring tips just give me a shout. :grin:

Thumper · 02-05-2004, 03:59 PM

Only wusses need tops. Real fishers stand out in God's weather. Bring it on!!!

(Anybody want a slightly damp Jack Russell???)

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husker · 02-05-2004, 04:08 PM

thats sweet...nothing like mother nature to help u improve a pretty boat.....

Chris Nordling · 02-05-2004, 04:11 PM

Dude-

Is that really a backdrop curtain??? On your boat????

Wow, thought I was seeing things at first. [img]graemlins/eek13.gif[/img]

Looks warm.

Chris

Small Fry · 02-05-2004, 04:13 PM

I like the way the beefed it up. :smile: Nice work.

I don't know if I have ever seen tinted windows on a boat before. I like it.

02-05-2004, 05:52 PM

Rear drop curtain may never leave the driveway Chris, just like the other one didn't. In the way. Unless we have to camp on "Scott's" Bonneville hole, :shocked:

of course.

You are men, hear you roar Jack'(s). I want to see a picture of you, a fish and that new racing boat of yours this Spring. Keep your chocolate cake and prawns dry. :tongue:

:grin:

Rick

fop · 02-05-2004, 06:02 PM

Very nice setup.

You should enjoy that.

fop

NorthRiverRick · 02-05-2004, 06:17 PM

sweeeet!

ZaQ · 02-05-2004, 06:40 PM

That looks great. I hope to have as nice a top on my new tub.........

SteelieSteve · 02-05-2004, 06:43 PM

Looks very nice Rick. What's the roof weight capacity(for the next heavy snowfall)? Already for the early springer season.

SPAZZ · 02-05-2004, 07:03 PM

VERY NICE

Tacklebuster · 02-05-2004, 07:30 PM

Holy Snikies Batman, that is one nice looking top

I can't wait to help you slime it up wailing on them springers [img]graemlins/hearton.gif[/img]

3

's for Get Bent and crue

Kentucky Hog Hunter · 02-05-2004, 07:56 PM

Very Nice Rick....

Nice and dry in there...

Spinger & Sturgeon fishing the way it was meant to be...In a dry heated warm boat...

swampy · 02-05-2004, 08:17 PM

Dang-it if that's not the coolest top I've ever seen !! Congrats !!

Waterfish · 02-05-2004, 08:32 PM

Thats more than just a new top. That's a work of boat art!

skrimmy · 02-05-2004, 08:50 PM

Nanooksan, very nice.

Chris Sessions · 02-05-2004, 08:55 PM

Nice top Rick! Just in time for those early springers.

Dipnet · 02-05-2004, 09:41 PM

Worth the wait now wasn't it??? :grin: That is really NICE!!!

Dipnet :grin:

Mikeymoto · 02-05-2004, 09:53 PM

Scott did a real nice job. So how much for the new setup? I lost mine in the storm too and just had to replace the main bow and a couple of struts. If it had been more damaged I was going to replace the frame with what you got. PM me if you dont want to post the $$$
Thanks,
MM

1 Smart Fish · 02-05-2004, 09:58 PM

NICE ****** who is your friend??? (what company)

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02-06-2004, 12:21 AM

:smile: Looks nice Rick

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h20dog · 02-06-2004, 06:58 AM

Nice digs Rick, looks like a tinted green house. All you need now is some hanging plants and throw pillows and you'll be set. :grin:

SHOUGALNITE · 02-06-2004, 06:59 AM

DF · 02-06-2004, 12:01 PM

Nice top!
im glad I have one... im to much of a wuss to sit in the rain.

Those tinted side curtains are suhweet [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

5-Cents · 02-06-2004, 12:04 PM

[img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] Looks like a trade up ****** [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Very nice

TundraIII · 02-06-2004, 12:14 PM

Looks like mine,,SWEET!

02-06-2004, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 5-Cents:
Very nice

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">I had to give them every Sturgeon hole, by name and location, in the MC as "kicker" money Shane. :tongue:

Nah, you've fished them all out in there anyway.

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fishbait · 02-06-2004, 04:09 PM

Sweet...

Top gun is very good stuff...

Get Bent · 02-06-2004, 10:36 PM

Rick i think that top is to good for you :grin: I can't wait to see you and your new Top going NORTH on some RIVER soon and by the way i herd a rumor that two vary nice people that will soon be fishing in a new boat soon [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

FM2 · 02-06-2004, 11:15 PM

Niiiccee

really nice ******! That boat looks so clean, do you ever put it into the water? :grin:

02-07-2004, 07:16 PM

Yes. :grin:

Lonnie!

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Steelie Steve · 02-07-2004, 07:45 PM

Very Nice Rick!!! Looks like the top is gonna work out just fine.

:grin: So how did you guys do out there today? Is that a salmon rod off your side of the boat? :grin: :grin:

Steve

freespool · 02-07-2004, 07:56 PM

You've got a 4.0 boat there sailor,very nice lines. Request permission to come aboard sir.

salmon hugger

02-07-2004, 08:03 PM

No, that's a Tacklebuster Sturgeon stick.

Columbia was dead for Sturgeon. Willamette was fairly steady bite below the head of the MC.
Few keeper size, some almosts, some shakers.

Top is much improved over the old one.

Almost time to fish for real fish [img]graemlins/eek13.gif[/img]

JK Sturgeon [img]graemlins/hearton.gif[/img] ' ers

Steelie Steve · 02-07-2004, 08:07 PM

Sounds like you had a pretty good day! Looking forward to the "real" fish. [img]graemlins/hearton.gif[/img]

Check that out..... 5000 posts. :shocked: That is a milestone. [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Steve

02-07-2004, 08:10 PM

Too many cartoons I guess.

Get Bent · 02-07-2004, 08:20 PM

5000 you type to much :grin: nice top are you pointed NORTH or south on the RIVER

Gus Orviston · 02-07-2004, 08:43 PM

rick, sweet boat, congrats!

gus

02-07-2004, 08:56 PM

SCOTT! [img]graemlins/eek13.gif[/img]

You have this coming for all the references to which direction on the river. :tongue:

:tongue:

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Dipnet · 02-08-2004, 08:17 PM

Now Scott, let me get this straight, when I come to talk to you, I need to head NORTH after I cross the RIVER ???

Dipnet :grin:

Steelie Steve · 02-08-2004, 08:27 PM

So what are you guys trying to tell us with all of these references to direction.....

:tongue:

Scott - Nice talking to you today.

Dipnet - I heard a rumor today....

:grin: Congrats [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Steve

02-09-2004, 08:58 AM

Yea Dipnet..... :blush:

:grin:

:grin:

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Dipnet · 02-09-2004, 09:26 AM

You know I had to do it Rick!!!

Dipnet :grin:

Chris Nordling · 02-09-2004, 04:13 PM

I dunno, my boat has it's own tune.

"If loving Fish- is wrong, I don't want to be Rite"

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Chris

FishinMission · 02-09-2004, 04:20 PM

Good one Chris...

Me too.

Mark

02-09-2004, 04:43 PM

Was trying to let this scroll off the page Chris. :grin: Dipnet is already comin' with a fish bat. Yea, I got your Fish Rite Mission'

Fishin'Mission will be fishin' rite' on the North lower Columbia River maybe. [img]graemlins/eek13.gif[/img] :smile:

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CATCH AND EAT · 02-09-2004, 04:45 PM

I'm not smart enough to think of one for ?Alumiweld. Alum tastes bad and increases your pucker factor and weld is what you do to seal the leaks. :shocked: Oh well, its paid for. :grin:

02-09-2004, 04:48 PM

So is mine Bernie. :grin:

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dampainter · 02-09-2004, 05:07 PM

very nice rick!! my wallet and I are in an argument right now, but when your ready let me know, I might be able to take this one off your hands too....this would definetly be a long term keeper for me.

Get Bent · 02-09-2004, 07:02 PM

DIPNET YOU DID THE RIGHT THING SEAHAWK

MARK YOU DID THE RIGHT THING SCOUT [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]
FWF1 YOUR NEXT SCOUT OR MAYBE A DRIFTER

****** YOUR TIME IS SOON SEAHAWK :shocked:
FWF1 THIS TIME OF YEAR WE fish SOUTH TO NORTH ON THE BIG WILLY RIVER NOT LEFT TO right :tongue:
AM I GOOD OR WHAT [img]graemlins/eek13.gif[/img]
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