Southern Maryland Tolman Jumbo Build [Splashed 2017]

[kcassells]

Tx CJ, appreciate the pics. Looking great!

 

[cj8mule]

Splashing the boat tomorrow afternoon. I think the Admiral is going with, so she can take a video or two.

I still need a steering link arm for the kicker motor, but I'll leave it up and tilted away from the main OB. I went and filled up this afternoon and put 55 gallons in the belly tank. I'll have to put a 20 gallon tank under the captains bench this winter. I don't believe 55 gallons is enough for the tuna fishing trips I want to go on.

The Jumbo got a lot of attention today at the gas pumps.... should be interesting at the ramp tomorrow.

--dave

 

[kcassells]

Best of Luck and have a Great Splash!!

 

[Watermann]

Alright you got the motor rigged up, good luck on the splash!

 

[GA_Boater]

Hope you can move the crowd out of the way to get her in the water.

Have a great splash - A Jumbo Splash, CJ.

 

[cj8mule]

No words to describe.... you couldn't make me quit smiling with a 2X4 across the kisser.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKPCi9LiYO0


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EeN8mRhE6dc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeURJd61vPI


--dave

 

[GA_Boater]

Hey CJ - Someone is driving your boat like they stole it. LOL

Was that 32+MPH?

A Jumbo Splash. Congrats!

 

[Watermann]

No words to describe.... you couldn't make me quit smiling with a 2X4 across the kisser.

--dave

Oh yeah super sweet ride you built there! :thumb:

Thanks for the ride along.

 

[Tnstratofam]

Awesome! Congratulations on your splash. Looks like she moves through the water real nice. :encouragement:

I think you've done an amazing build. I mean you built it from the ground up. What an awesome job. Truly!

 

[kcassells]

WOW>>>>> looks Great! Congrats

 

[Slager]

That's one nice boat. You'll have to post some pictures of big tuna!

 

[cj8mule]

Thanks everyone.

She'll do 40 mph at 5000 rpm. Not sure on the fuel consumption yet, but I suspect at least 3 to 4 nmpg.

We were going 18 to 25 mph in those 3 videos. The Admiral was very happy to pilot the boat and did a great job.

 

[Baylinerchuck]

Congrats. Great videos.

 

[Frey0357]

Congrats on the splash! Truly a great accomplishment, ground up build and all....gosh I wanna do something cool!

Frey

 

[kcassells]

So any TUNA yet? That's me....I wish!!

 

[cj8mule]

No tuna yet. Still waiting on the tax man to give me what he thinks my boat is worth. Then, I'll cut him a check and the state of Maryland will give me a title and registration.

I turned in $10,000 in receipts, but I think he believes it's worth more. The tax mill rate is 5%.... ouch....:facepalm:

 

[kcassells]

Boy that just sucks! Well good luck! Ha ha...See if he likes fishing before he bumps ya and offer to take him out.

 

[cj8mule]

What's a fellow to do while waiting for the TaxMan.... make some more rodholders. I already had 17 holes for rods, but found a need for a few more at the splashwell. I troll around using in line planers and umbrellas in the summer and needed to separate the rods a little more. I hate tangled lines and want the ability to turn very quickly.

So, here's room for 7 more rods. lol... I never use them all at the same time, but it's nice to be able to move stuff around when needed.

This one cost me around $30 to make, but I already had the supplies except the argon. Around 3 hours of labor.

 

[Baylinerchuck]

That's a fine fishing rig you got there. Rockfish trolling?

 

[cj8mule]

That's a fine fishing rig you got there. Rockfish trolling?

Yep, rockfish trolling. I plan to tuna fish next year after some safety gear purchases.