My Seahawk is born w/pics. Delivery pics added

Gundog · 03-22-2005, 05:36 PM

Well finally my boat is under construction and here are some pictures. The completion date is 4/5 hopefully it will be on time. It is suppose to go to canvas this week and paint next then rigging and delivery.

Notice the winshield is raised 2".

The transom fish box has a 10" section with divider for hot hands on the port side and a 16" section with divider for a live well on the starboard side.

The bow will have a coating of truck bed liner on it.

Can you have too many rod holders? :grin: Ther is also a net holder on the forward leg on each side.

I can hardley wait But I like what I am seeing.

cabo · 03-22-2005, 05:38 PM

Very nice, you will be happy with it! See you on the tuna grounds!!!!!!!

kenai · 03-22-2005, 05:41 PM

Yes, you can have too many rodholders! ask BOE. Sorry Roy, I couldnt resist. Nice looking vessel there.

NorthRiverRick · 03-22-2005, 06:01 PM

Hey Gundog, Lookin' Gooood!

Make sure they put that arch back far enough so that you can get to the rocket launchers with the top up

What color are you painting it?

I love that closed bow, darn, why didn't I think of that

The calendar is starting to move really slow for you now, isn't it?

jet · 03-22-2005, 06:09 PM

Congrats on the new baby.

Jet~~~

Gundog · 03-22-2005, 06:10 PM

Northriverrick,
Thanks for the kind words and yes the back leg of the arch is suppose to be even with the back of the canvas. The days are going awefully slow 6 months with no boat has been hard.
Mike

rustyl · 03-22-2005, 06:43 PM

The boat is looking good. What length is it? How big is the fuel cell?

Sling Blade · 03-22-2005, 07:15 PM

Gundog,

Nice boat. You will have many years of enjoyment with it. I ordered a 24' Seahawk set up for twin 115 Yamahas. It too should be going to paint sometime this week. The last pictures I received showed it all taped up. Unlike you however, I will have to wait till about the 20th for mine. I have been boatless since August :depressed:.

Gundog · 03-22-2005, 08:00 PM

Rustyl,
The boat is 21' and the fuel cell is standard 70 gallons. Main power will be 150 Yamaha I think that should be enough fuel for that size motor. I would have gone longer but I pull it with a 31' motorhome part of the time.

Northriverrick,
The color is blue with Aztec silver on the bottom half, I am thinking of naming it "Wild Blue" what do you think?
Mike

snit · 03-22-2005, 08:10 PM

Mike, looks like ya got a great boat coming!!!!! Why did ya go with the closed bow ("whitewater bow")? Is it all dry storage under the bow hatch, or a big fish box that drains? Awesome looking boat!!!!

Gundog · 03-22-2005, 08:31 PM

Snit,
I put a lot of thought in the closed bow and decided for use in the ocean I did not want the open bow for safety. The decision came down to what I am losing with the closed bow and the only thing I could come up with was not being able to carry an ice chest up front. The closed bow on mine has a bulkhead welded in between the dry storage Access inside and the access from the deck that has a drain for my anchor rope storage area. The hatch on top goes to the forward area for the rope and anchor or what ever I through in there. I guess I could use it for a fish box but that was not what I intended it for.
Mike

swampy · 03-22-2005, 08:31 PM

And from that blood, sweat, fire and ore the "Wild Blue" was born :grin:....Way cool boat !!!

Kamalot · 03-22-2005, 09:04 PM

Very nice Mike, it looks so very close to completion. That tower is a great addition.

Cory

backlash442 · 03-22-2005, 09:34 PM

Good choice of colors. Mine are the exact same colors too. Think the closed bow will work nicely and glad to see that they put in a drain hole in the anchor box instead of running it back to the bilge. Was it any extra having the bow closed off?

foxer · 03-22-2005, 09:52 PM

Nice ride...I should be getting my little (20ft) Seahawk this week....

bait boy · 03-22-2005, 09:53 PM

Nice boat man!! congrats on the new baby

Gundog · 03-23-2005, 06:22 AM

Backlash442,
The closed bow option is not an extra cost but having the bulkhead to sectionalze it cost around $400.
Mike

corrirod · 03-23-2005, 09:26 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

Boatful · 03-23-2005, 11:36 AM

Mike:
Lookin' good!

Bet you can't wait to start gettin' fish blood and scales all over it!

Congratulations!

Brian

Zodiac-Fisherman · 03-23-2005, 11:51 AM

Beautiful boat. Gotta love those Seahawks, Been out to tuna town in one, and out a few miles byond the Columbia Bar, they are great boats. I like their hard/Soft top(hard frame with a cloth cover.) That 115 should get good GPH rating.

Tight lines

Spindrifter · 03-30-2005, 10:11 AM

Glad to see it coming along nicely. Bet you wont miss your old Trophy....Great call on the closed bow, safety is always a good thing. Good luck and keep us posted on progress.

flapbreaker · 03-30-2005, 10:56 AM

How come I don't see any pictures?

Gundog · 03-30-2005, 11:43 AM

Check page 1 they are there now. I have the pictures on a site that hosts pictures the files were too big for ifish. Sometimes this web hosting picture site goes down and if it does the pictures won't show.
Mike

Poi Dog · 03-31-2005, 06:47 PM

Nice boat. My buddy has a 22' North River Commander and absolutely loves it, lots of room in the cockpit, especially compared to my Trophy. The Seahawk should let you take on the big water. I'd get it treated with Sharkhide before you let it touch the salt for the first time, you won't regret it in the long run. Congrats on the new boat.

-Poi Dog

Gundog · 04-13-2005, 07:09 PM

Well I finally have it. I was supposed to pick it up yesterday but the insurance man did not get the policy approved in time, so I just went over and slobered on it and came home. Today though it is at home and starting this weekend I will start installing all of the goodies on it. I have two weeks off coming up in a couple weeks and I will be having a blast I hope if I get all the installs done. I will post more pictures when everything is installed.
Mike

skahorse · 04-13-2005, 07:28 PM

Dude! That is one sweet looking boat! I know that feeling of finally getting her home!!

I would've went with an Alumaweld though, personally

:grin: (Oh wait, I did

)

Congrats!

NorthRiverRick · 04-13-2005, 07:29 PM

Very nice Mike, I love that closed Bow

Now you gotta go get her salty and bloody

Smily · 04-13-2005, 10:24 PM

Sweet looking boat.

Mo Money · 04-14-2005, 05:08 AM

Congrats on the new boat.Did you call in sick today to take her for a spin?Id be sick if I went to work with that sitting in the driveway.Well anyways thats one sweeeeet ride.Enjoy!!

corrirod · 04-14-2005, 06:29 AM

Wow, that is a beautiful boat!

Metal Manipulator · 04-14-2005, 06:40 AM

Nice ! A Boat with some great features, She should fish well congradulations!!

Tagster · 04-14-2005, 06:49 AM

She looks great!

Killertraylor · 04-14-2005, 07:13 AM

Welcome to the club! Nice boat

Looks like they are using liquid-lube hubs now too on the EZ-Loader trailers - wish I'd have swapped mine over sooner - those things are sweet! 70 Gallons should be fine for tuna runs - I've got 95 gallons on my Seahawk, but it's a foot longer, full hard-top (meaning more weight) and I push it with a F-225. The most I've burned on a full day trip is 60 gallons.

backlash442 · 04-14-2005, 11:02 AM

Looks great and love the colors.

tomictime · 04-14-2005, 05:54 PM

Looks great :smile:
I will be looking for you at Nootka..and beyond..

Jim

Fish mojo · 04-14-2005, 06:06 PM

I think I would have had to sleep in her that first night- bonding you know...

skein · 04-15-2005, 12:16 PM

Cool, cool looking boat! That tower really fits well there, doesn't it. You gotta be one happy camper.

When you're adding jewelry, be sure and spring for a flow meter. You'll want to know what that 115 is drinking, and how much range you actually have. A Navman or FloScan is worth every nickel.

I suspect we'll be seeing a lot of the Wild Blue out on the Big Blue this summer. Congrats!!!

Skein

Tanker Man · 04-16-2005, 09:38 PM

Great boat...You will enjoy the ride and the taller windsheild

Welcome to the club

Bob

San Anita · 04-17-2005, 05:32 AM

What a beauty! Looking forward to seeing it in person.
Bill