Salutations from Phoenix, AZ! My name is David. I'm brand new to the site and forum. I recently aquired a 1973 VIP 16' boat with original Johnson 50 still attached and in running condition. The boat belonged to my Grandad, who gave it to my Dad, who gave it to me. The craft has had a fairly good life since it's purchase, only being used a few times a year throughout the last thirty some odd years. The last two years of its' life have been spent in my folks' barn collecting dust, so there is a little room for cleaning and restoration, but I believe it is an old gem that just needs a little polishing. Anyhow, two weeks ago I visited Tx and before leaving, I hooked the boat up to my truck and brought it out here to AZ so I can clean it up and put it in the water! (I LOVE fishing.)
I joined this forum with the hopes of sharing some of my experiences in my new project and hopefully gain some wisdom from each of you VIP owners as well. I've already perused a few of the threads and noticed that I am not the only classic VIP owner. I look forward to "talking VIP" with you all soon!
I joined this forum with the hopes of sharing some of my experiences in my new project and hopefully gain some wisdom from each of you VIP owners as well. I've already perused a few of the threads and noticed that I am not the only classic VIP owner. I look forward to "talking VIP" with you all soon!
