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    Do you have an image of the Hooptie or Hooptie Deux?
    If you do please post it to compare with the Deux's refit.

    The new Deux has a much better seating arrangement. This is a case of addition by addition.
    By adding more seating, I have extra storage space under them and photographers can keep there camera bags on the seats rather than the floor. The net result is more floor space.

    I have also installed a anti-Artie side rail. The railing all the way around the boat is higher.
    Artie likes to roam the boat when under power(not recommended), so the higher railing will help keep Artie in the boat should I suddenly come off the throttle.

    You can see the progress, in a couple of days she will be sea worthy again!

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    ..... Arrangement looks good and lots of storage !! Big Congrats !!!

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    That looks like a one mean machine , would love to ride one day TFS

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    Where are the speakers!!!!!?:D

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    Wow looking great James. Looks like you will be able to do a lot more with this arrangement !! Good luck and will love to see it when finished !!! :):)

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    Looks pretty good already.

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    Hey Roman,
    I was getting down to the important stuff when the afternoon rains came in.
    Play list for today:
    White Stripes, Wolfmother, Von Iva, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Rev Theory

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    Ooooh Yeaaah!......0r in the case of Rev theory......"Give me a **** Yeah!" .......but you know it is about the amps!!!! Show me the watts!!!!

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    Sub Amp 750 Watts 6x9 Amp 1150 Watts
    4ga hook up wire to the amps, 12ga speaker wire for the 12" Sub and 14ga speaker wire for the 6x9's

    Two weeks ago while out on the Hooptie Deux, I cranked the stereo up so I could photograph the ripples it caused in the water.
    I'm not kidding.

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    How old are you, listening to that music, James? What happened to Perry Como and Lawrence Welk?
    Refitting looks good. Where is the bathroom?

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    How old are you, listening to that music, James? What happened to Perry Como and Lawrence Welk?
    They died years ago.
    Where is the bathroom?
    Yes there will be a head!

    You'll dig it the new set up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jory Griesman View Post
    How old are you, listening to that music, James? What happened to Perry Como and Lawrence Welk?
    Refitting looks good. Where is the bathroom?
    Hey Jory,
    glad you asked that question!!!.......James is actually quite a bit older than you think!!!....he is BFT (before flush toilets).....so in actuallity....he has upgraded to a bucket!:D
    PS I had that much in my suburban!!!....it was inclosed!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roman Kurywczak View Post
    Hey Jory,
    glad you asked that question!!!.......James is actually quite a bit older than you think!!!....he is BFT (before flush toilets).....so in actuallity....he has upgraded to a bucket!:D
    PS I had that much in my suburban!!!....it was inclosed!
    Roman is correct.
    My stunning good looks belie my true age.

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    Quote Originally Posted by James Shadle View Post
    Roman is correct.
    My stunning good looks belie my true age.
    check it out here;)

    http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...read.php?69772

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roman Kurywczak View Post
    Hey Jory,
    glad you asked that question!!!.......James is actually quite a bit older than you think!!!....he is BFT (before flush toilets).....so in actuallity....he has upgraded to a bucket!:D
    PS I had that much in my suburban!!!....it was inclosed!

    James only LOOKS older than I might think. He's actually only 2 years older than I am, but his music is about 30 years younger. I give him credit. I still listen primarily to the '70s.

    Jory

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    James:

    I had to laugh at the music thread. Having listened to your 'music' on several occasions, it makes me chuckle.

    It is interesting how our boating needs vary. Because I shoot in deeper water, I can't wade to get lower. So my shooting platform has to be as low as I can get it and still stay dry. I try to be as quiet as possible, so trolling motors and slow speeds.

    I am working on a submarine, so everything but the lens is below the surface. Not going to wells so far:p, glub, glub.

    To those who haven't had the pleasure, I highly recommend a day out with Capt. James, great fun, great photo ops.

    Cheers

    Randy

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rene A View Post

    Not fair Rene!!!

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    Since I don't know your plan I am just speculating here. If you are mounting a single fuel tank on board wouldn't it be better on the port side to counter the weight of your passengers and stowage on starboard ?

    Looking good. I once had a Grady White that I probably spent more $ on the sound system then I probably did on electronics :confused: . Nothing like riding swells and listening to Grand Funk at 110db.

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    Mike,
    The new tank is on the port side!

    "Grand Funk at 110db." Got to love that!

    Here are some Grand Funk lyrics that I can relate with tonight: "I'm your captain, I'm your captain, Though I'm feeling mighty sick."



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    Today's update.
    The potty goes behind that little door on the starboard side. It has a slide out pop up privacy enclosure!

    As Mike mentioned the tank is now on the port side.

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    Can't wait to see it once it's all reupholstered.

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    very cool stuff Jim. Do I spy an Evinrude?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed Prete View Post
    very cool stuff Jim. Do I spy an Evinrude?
    Evinrude E-TEC!

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