Retriever Project - water tested

J D Lewicki

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Finished adding the vintage labels, they are not perfect but look ok.
I used OD Green


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I used OD Green and just Stenciled them on.


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Then we tried it out on the water, to see if leaks, see how it handled, and I also swamped it.
No leaks, handles like a really stable Kayak and when I swamped it, I could not get it to sink any below the surface.


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Some other shots all staged up.
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Set up with a Vintage Benelli Super Black Eagle HK Import, I just had that refinished and upgraded by Rob Roberts


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Another shot




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Docked for comparison to my Jon Boat


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All trailered up and heading home.


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Ok, as much I had fun doing this project, I am probably going to sell this boat.
It looks pretty cool, and I really enjoyed how it handled, but I already and a Ducker and the Jon.
I may list this today in the classified section.

Surprised how sturdy this little guy is.
 
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