Introducing myself and my project
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Introducing myself and my project
I've been reading this forum for a few days and I'm impressed! I wanted to introduce myself and my project. My name is Chandler and I've purchased a well used 1993 Aloha GS 240. It has a good running Force 90hp. I'm a master mechanic and I'm ready to dig into this thing. It needs all new uphostery, a console and carpeting. The floor seems solid but I'm sure that will change when I get everything stripped. It's currently in the water in Windham, NH waiting for me to borrow a trailer and go get it. I paid $1300 for it so I've got a few bucks to spend on it.
Looking forward to picking a few brains .
Looking forward to picking a few brains .
1993 Aloha GS 240
90HP Force
Hoping to enjoy NH's lakes next Summer.
90HP Force
Hoping to enjoy NH's lakes next Summer.
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Re: Introducing myself and my project
Welcome !
Ed, Cheryl, Ethan and Aspen.
2013 Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 w/90 HP Mercury, "Hellrhighwater 2"
2014 E-350 Extended XLT.
Chesapeake City ,MD
2013 Sun Tracker Party Barge 22 w/90 HP Mercury, "Hellrhighwater 2"
2014 E-350 Extended XLT.
Chesapeake City ,MD
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Thanks Ed! I'm sure you'll hear more from me soon.
Chandler
Chandler
1993 Aloha GS 240
90HP Force
Hoping to enjoy NH's lakes next Summer.
90HP Force
Hoping to enjoy NH's lakes next Summer.
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Looks like a fun project, is that a bench seat on the back? (blue and high up)
'99 18' Monark Suncaster
50 hp Honda
Canvas Craft Enclosure
The Mighty Mississippi !!
50 hp Honda
Canvas Craft Enclosure
The Mighty Mississippi !!
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Welcome, you have some work ahead of you but it will be fun! Is that your pontoon platform in the background too?
1999 Voyager 21' Express Fish triple toon 115hp Mercury (SOLD)
2004 Ford F150 SuperCrew
Boise Idaho
2004 Ford F150 SuperCrew
Boise Idaho
Re: Introducing myself and my project
The blue thing in the back is supposed to be a sun pad It has a straight bench across the back. I'm going with the "L" seating in the back, eliminating the table and the flip flop seat. I'll probably relocate the table to the corner of the new seat.
The picture I attached is of the boat at it's old home....It's actually still there! I'm leaving on vacation for two weeks and as soon as I come home, I'll be running up to get it and bring it home where it will sit until it's all shiny and new and ready for the water.
There were two reasons I bought this one. One was the price...and the other was the brand. I have heard..and read...that Aloha made some sturdy boats.
Chandler
The picture I attached is of the boat at it's old home....It's actually still there! I'm leaving on vacation for two weeks and as soon as I come home, I'll be running up to get it and bring it home where it will sit until it's all shiny and new and ready for the water.
There were two reasons I bought this one. One was the price...and the other was the brand. I have heard..and read...that Aloha made some sturdy boats.
Chandler
1993 Aloha GS 240
90HP Force
Hoping to enjoy NH's lakes next Summer.
90HP Force
Hoping to enjoy NH's lakes next Summer.
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Welcome to the forum!! I heard the same thing about Aloha.. very solid boats.
2014 Tracker Targa V-18 Combo/ Mercury 150hp 4 stroke
'06 Dodge 1500 QC 4x4 Big Horn Hemi
Sheridan, Indiana
'06 Dodge 1500 QC 4x4 Big Horn Hemi
Sheridan, Indiana
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Jimfishes
2004 Bennington 2575RFS w/150 Yamaha
2004 Bennington 2575RFS w/150 Yamaha
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Welcome to the club
Snider4
Misty Harbor 2080RE
Merc 50
Sprinter Select 26BH
Ohio
Misty Harbor 2080RE
Merc 50
Sprinter Select 26BH
Ohio
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Welcome to the forum. Keep us posted on your progress.
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Just wanted to give you guys an update. I was supposed to pick up the boat this weekend. I was to borrow a friends trailer but it turned out it was for an 18 foot 'toon. That was out. My next idea was to use a friends ramp truck but after thinking about it, I was afraid I would stress the boat too much, not to mention the possible damage to the bottoms of the pontoons on the diamond plate on the truck....So, I bit the bullet and contracted with a boat hauler to get the boat this Thursday. He's using a lifting trailer and will be able to set the boat on blocks in my yard.
I can't wait to begin the deconstruction!
Chan
I can't wait to begin the deconstruction!
Chan
1993 Aloha GS 240
90HP Force
Hoping to enjoy NH's lakes next Summer.
90HP Force
Hoping to enjoy NH's lakes next Summer.
Re: Introducing myself and my project
Welcome Chandler.
Make sure to post up some pictures during the construction.
Make sure to post up some pictures during the construction.
"Nauti Weasel"
2005 Beachcomber Islander 26
2005 Beachcomber Islander 26