New Boat - Thought I'd Share

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I'm picking up a new (to me) Rothbilt 18' - my first boat other than the kayak and a 26' Black Watch/15' Hobie Power Skiff I used to run around in as a teenager. Very excited!

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Tahoe 55

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Re: New Boat - Thought I'd Share

Nice boat!
Congrats!

Thanks for sharing.
 

mlukich

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Re: New Boat - Thought I'd Share

Congrats... Beautiful looking boat. I'm jealous...
 

tashasdaddy

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great lines, kinda old school, designed definately for fishing. clean easy to move around in.
 

zach103

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Re: New Boat - Thought I'd Share

i would get some nice looking cushions for the two benches but thats just me
 

triumphrick

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What a great look. Is all that wood teak? I too agree with zack about some cushions, especially on the captains bench.
I will be taking a test ride Sunday for a newer boat as well. I am pretty excited just thinking about it. I sure know how you must feel right now. :)
Good luck, and sure hope she serves you well!
 

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Re: New Boat - Thought I'd Share

Bostonian, cant help but to assume you're from the Boston area, is that true or are you a Bostonian that use to live here?

I could tell you a few places around the Boston area to get cushions if you're still around Beantown.
 
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Re: New Boat - Thought I'd Share

Bostonian, cant help but to assume you're from the Boston area, is that true or are you a Bostonian that use to live here?

I could tell you a few places around the Boston area to get cushions if you're still around Beantown.

yeah I'm right downtown - I'd love some advice in the local area! thank you!
 

zach103

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that seems kinda pricey tho. you could always with a cushion for a cooler so than it snaps in.. the back rests in my bowrider blow down when im on the water cuz their not secured.. and they have a wood backing.. im not sure if youll need to do the snaps. but even if you get that cushion you can cut em off
 
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Re: New Boat - Thought I'd Share

got the boat out yesterday evening - rides really well and is quite fast for a 70 hp! This is my first time boating since my late teens (about 15 yrs ago) but it all came back to me easily - I really missed it. The boat got a lot of compliments - I think I made a great choice with this one...

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ezmobee

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I'm sure you were grinning ear to ear being your first time in so long. Unique boat. Have fun.
 

Five O'Clock

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Re: New Boat - Thought I'd Share

bostonian where did you take her out of?

the pic's of the islands and the beaches, where is that?

i'm very familiar with the harbor but I can't tell by the looks of the houses and the lighthouse.
 
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Re: New Boat - Thought I'd Share

bostonian where did you take her out of?

the pic's of the islands and the beaches, where is that?

i'm very familiar with the harbor but I can't tell by the looks of the houses and the lighthouse.

it's on the way out of the harbor into Cape Cod Bay - that is the final stretch before you round the corner and the bay opens up in front of you. Beautiful harbor....
 

Five O'Clock

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gorgeous.

which harbor are you leaving? boston harbor opens up into Massachusetts Bay, from pretty much duxbury to P-Town the harbors open up into cape cod bay.
 

krakatoa

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looks like a classic, this boat is pretty, abouth the picture with the house and the lighthouse looks like a wallpaper, NICE!
 
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gorgeous.

which harbor are you leaving? boston harbor opens up into Massachusetts Bay, from pretty much duxbury to P-Town the harbors open up into cape cod bay.

Oh I guess I didn't mention - this is Barnstable Harbor. Going to fish out of there tomorrow :)
 

zach103

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Re: New Boat - Thought I'd Share

oo get some pictures.. i like the look of the wood. its a great looking boat.
 

Marcq

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That's a nice boat, saw it for sale on BoatTrader, nice find

Marc..
 
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