Up Grades

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Are you doing upgrades this year ? pick up to 4

Doing a repower
4
7%
Upgrade electronics
21
34%
Canvas
18
30%
Paint ( change - upgrade )
8
13%
no I am broke
4
7%
No my boats perfect
2
3%
If I ever get this #%%#$%% boat running that will be a upgrade .
2
3%
Does a for sale sigh count ?
2
3%
 
Total votes: 61

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P-Dogg wrote:I mean "Thanks Aaron :( "

One day I happened to mouth-off to my wife that Aaron said that if he were to do a refit, he would replace the cable lifelines with hard railing all the way around. She said "That sounds like a great idea!" After that there was pretty much no turning back......

Everything has been purchased, the existing stanchions have had their bulbous tops cut off, and I merely await somewhat warmer weather.
you are most welcome perry. glad i can assist in any way i can. :D
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greetings from the LAX four points. yeah. so. as i close out 2014, i'd like to share my upgrades thus far.

i up graded to a new FIRST MATE. meet brad. he loves the boat, and he loves boating. plus one on that. (mom adores him too which is always a winner from a little ole jewish lady)
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upgraded meals aboard ENTERPRISE, thank you brad. he's to the galley as i am to the wrench. perfect pairing if you ask me.
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and for the pups too!!!
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END OF PART ONE.....................................
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AARON'S UP GRADES PART 2..........................
adopted a 3rd mate and all around buddy for maccabee. everyone, meet shakespeare (shakes for short) and yes. they plot and scheme when we are out of the house...............
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i up graded with more ink........more to come!!! can you say mid life crisis?
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while maccabee up graded to a new 'lamblamb'
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END OF PART 2.............................
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AARON'S UP GRADES PART 3...................

as we, the crew of ENTERPRISE, bid 2014 farewell, let us all hope that 2015 brings new and exciting things to all of us. happy new year everyone.
aaron, brad, maccabee, and shakes.

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Out with the old
Out with the old
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In with the new
In with the new
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The first upgrade for the coming year replacing the 441 with a 70s
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The Helm w/ the newest upgrade ,
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aaronbocknek wrote:greetings from the LAX four points. yeah. so. as i close out 2014, i'd like to share my upgrades thus far.

i up graded to a new FIRST MATE. meet brad. he loves the boat, and he loves boating. plus one on that. (mom adores him too which is always a winner from a little ole jewish lady)
brad beverage boat.jpg
upgraded meals aboard ENTERPRISE, thank you brad. he's to the galley as i am to the wrench. perfect pairing if you ask me.
dinner boat 2.jpg
and for the pups too!!!
brad and pups on boat.JPG





END OF PART ONE.....................................

Glad to hear 2015 is starting off good for you Aaron.

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thanks john. it's been a while i know. lots of issues to deal with involving the 'ex', but, i have a very supportive person in my life that brings order to my chaos. i'd rather not go into it via public forum, but, if you want, feel free to email me. and paul has much of the 411 that he can share via PM.

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Does it still count if all the upgrades were started in previous years but just not finished until 2015???
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Sure is , its about upgrades your doing to your boat and your doing a lot for sure . Upgrading is making your boat better .
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prowlersfish wrote:Sure is , its about upgrades your doing to your boat and your doing a lot for sure . Upgrading is making your boat better .
agreed
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Congrats Aaron!

I am now learning the F36 tri cabin way of doing things, I think both engines and genny will be cranked in a couple of weeks. :D
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larryeddington wrote:Congrats Aaron!

I am now learning the F36 tri cabin way of doing things, I think both engines and genny will be cranked in a couple of weeks. :D
thanks larry. i thought that sharing with you guys, in pics, shows some of the things that have transpired over the last several months. as for 'the tri cabin way', i'm always around. maybe in the background, but, around. you know how to find me. i love when fellow boaters, and non boaters, wonder how so much could be placed in 36'. enjoy the learning curve.
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Does it still count if all the upgrades were started in previous years but just not finished until 2015???
I just hope no one digs up the list from a year or two ago about the upgrades folks were planning to do "over the winter" -- Ha! At least I bought a lot of the parts. One I might have actually done -- oh wait. It is not finished....



Todd -- got your message. Sorry on my part for the short notice. When you put your boat in the water this summer (right?), maybe I'll have to take a cruise up to Delaware and witness the event in person. Best of luck finishing up. It is looking awesome!
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To describe all upgrades we have done last year is too much,
next year we change hull color in to black, new swim platform,
sand canvas all over etc ..

From las year for example some pics from wheelhouse:

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Greetings - Heiner
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