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Old 08-06-2007, 12:02 PM   #1
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First run

Here's a few pics from the first trip out in my project boat, a 22' Boston Whaler Guardian. This is a former Navy boat I picked up from a GSA auction last year, it was definately used and abused by some fine young boat operators. Very happy with the ride, and performance of the boat. The dive door is worth every penny, and we all even put some blood on the deck! Cruised at 20-25knts and topped out over 40 in the bay! Wish I had that C130 available for easy access to those remote dive locations. We dove some paddies about 20 miles west of Mission Bay, holding lots of bait and yellowtail.



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Old 08-06-2007, 12:22 PM   #2
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Re: First run

Wow that is a bad ass boat Nice job on the yellows also
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Old 08-06-2007, 12:38 PM   #3
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That boat is awesome.

Nothing beats the Mil-Spec, that baby is bumpered out too.

That is a real boat.
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Old 08-06-2007, 12:45 PM   #4
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Re: First run

Now that is a dive boat Nice work on the yellows as well.
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Old 08-06-2007, 12:57 PM   #5
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sweet boat! is that the boat falling from the sky?

congrats on the yellows!
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Old 08-06-2007, 02:04 PM   #6
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nice diving machine!
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Old 08-06-2007, 02:04 PM   #7
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very cool boat and looks like a great dive day!

is it easier to spot paddies from the sky?
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Old 08-06-2007, 02:15 PM   #8
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Nice job on the yellers!
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Old 08-06-2007, 03:15 PM   #9
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Very Nice Boat!!
I don't know if I want to know how much $$, but that is the type of boat I could really want to try and set a goal for.
Nice on the Yellowtail too!!!
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Old 08-06-2007, 04:13 PM   #10
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Hey Jeff,
You can pick them up from GSA auction websites now and then, I paid under 7000 for this, with the trailer and outboards... .50cal not included.
It's a great fixer upper, you can check them out before bidding on them in most cases. These were located in San Diego at the Navy shipyard, but I've seen some awesome patrol boats up for auction which law enforcement use on lakes and rivers, especially in Nevada.
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Old 08-06-2007, 04:29 PM   #11
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Hey Jeff,
You can pick them up from GSA auction websites now and then, I paid under 7000 for this, with the trailer and outboards... .50cal not included.
It's a great fixer upper, you can check them out before bidding on them in most cases. These were located in San Diego at the Navy shipyard, but I've seen some awesome patrol boats up for auction which law enforcement use on lakes and rivers, especially in Nevada.
When you say "project boat", how much of a project was it? $7000 sounds like a great deal, I am just wondering what you had to do to it. Did the engines run, how was the hull, etc.? Looks like a great boat.
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Old 08-06-2007, 04:55 PM   #12
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So far, I've got about 3000 into it, and ALOT of hours (about a years worth). I did most of the work myself so it ain't pretty, but it works. I have an outboard mechanic who is very familiar with the engines and installed impeller kits on both engines and traced a minor electrical issue on one motor. I was pleasantly surprised they ran as well as they did for being dormant so long, and the compression on both are very good. More than half the money I put into it was getting it and the trailer registered, and having a new 100 gallon fuel tank made (looking for dive/fuel buddies), the 88 gallon tank it had was full of mud and water so I pulled it. Here's a pic of what you are typically starting with...this is not mine, but same type condition.

Since I was limited on funding available from Congress (wife), I had to come up with another means to appropriate project funding, so I started selling costumes and costume parts...most all the money for the boat and retrofit came from this....at least that's what I tell her.

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Old 08-06-2007, 05:07 PM   #13
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Wow, thanks for the info.
I tell ya, going out with Bill I get pretty spoiled with the cabin and hot shower, but I really would love to have a boat like yours someday. Hopefully sooner than later. That really sounds like a great deal and a little work into it just makes you appreciate all the more.
I'm sure you'll have fish all over it for years to come!!
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Old 08-06-2007, 07:27 PM   #14
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Now that is a really nice boat.
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Old 08-06-2007, 08:09 PM   #15
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You gotta love being able to slide aboard Shamu style. Good work on the Guardian. I've seen those at GSA auctions and you're right, those fine young men beat the cr*p out of them. Solid boat, though.

Oh, and nice work on the yellows!
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