My 16' skiff is done..............

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

http://www.kiene.com/gallery/albums/OurBoats/IMG_5837.jpg

....the hull anyway.

[Ed Wahl]

Very nice. I call shotgun! Ed

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I think I got more friends now?

Like having a new swimming pool in Sacramento in August.

Who want to lend me $8,000 for a motor now?

[Hairstacker]

Looking good Bill! Uh, but I don't have $8,000 for a motor. :lol:

[Scott V]

I'll be honest Bill, I only want you for your boat, even if it doesn't have a motor.

The real question now is how far will you be boating come the Delta weekend in May. I bet you see the whole delta while Ed and I sit in the slough and nail them left and right. :lol:

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Your right Scott.......with only oars I might be very near behind you guys.

There is a "Jon boat bass club" on the Internet that is electric motors only.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Terry Thomas and I are headed up to Medford, Oregon today to get my boat.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I will have the my new boat at the shop today, Wednesday Feb13, and Saturday, Feb 16.

Still have lots of work to do on it.

[David Lee]

How'd the trip go Boss ??

Anything interesting (besides a new boat ) ??? Smuggle Geller back ????

David

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I would love to get Geller down here, maybe at the Expo?

[rtb215]

Bill:

I got a quick peek at your new boat today in the parking lot as I was leaving your store. The previously posted pictures do not to it justice. I would love to see it when it is completely outfitted.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Thanks RTB

It is very exciting.....

[Tony Buzolich]

Bill, That looks like a perfect boat for the Feather with a small jet. Any chance we get a currant picture of it?
TONY

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Tony,

It's at Sutter Marine now being worked on.

They are putting in a perminent 20 gallon gas tank.

Then they are getting me a new Yamaha 4 stroke 90/65 jet.

[Tracy Chimenti]

bill-- you have nailed it! The perfect blend of economy, performance, hull weight, room to move, and stability. You are going to have alot of good times with that rig and little stress when you tow and fill the tanks! You have nailed it, my friend! Please put me in your will, as I know this is a boat that will last more than one lifetime!

Tracy

[Frank Alessio]

Nice boat Bill .... Who is the builder?

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

http://www.endureboats.com/

Ray Jensen in Medford, OR.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

I'm getting a new 4 stroke Yamaha 90/65hp jet outboard on there soon.

Hope to get it all working for the Fall fishing.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Driving up to Sutter Marine in Yuba City, CA this morning to check out my boat.

They have the motor on now so I want to just look at it again.

Should have it in the water in a month or so for the Fall fishing.

[FRSam]

Bill please bring your camera and take a couple of shots - I'd love to see what she looks like now.

Pete

[Tony Buzolich]

Hi Bill,

I stopped by Sutter Marine yesterday to take a look and that's quite a nice boat. Looks quite sturdy and perfect for the rivers around here.

I noticed the motor was mounted on PowerLift brackets. Was this to get the transom hieght high enough for the top mounts of the motor?

They had the center consel apart from the floor when I was there. Probably wiring for the fuel gage.

Looking forward to seeing it on the water.
TONY

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Hi Tony,

They had to use that lift to get the motor mounted right because the transom was no high enough.

I also had Ray Jensen, who built the boat, shorten the console a foot so I could sit down and still see over it.

Brian, at Sutter Marine, says all I have to do is add a special 4" extension and then I can just bolt on a standard propeller low unit without adjusting the motor height. If I am down in the Delta for a month or more (when I'm retired?) I will put the prop unit on.

Lots of little things to add now too.

[FLGator]

Bill,
Any pics of the finished product?
Take care,
Chris

[Darrin.Deel]

dude bill that thing is sweet! put a old 2 stroke 90 hp johnson on it they are only like 1000 bucks.


I am really jealous of that boat

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Terry Thomas and I are headed up to Sutter Marine in Yuba City this morning to get my "new" 16' jet boat.

We will have it at the shop around noon till 6:00pm today.

[Scott V]

Perfecting timing Bill, I was headed to the shop at lunch time to pick up some supplies I ran out of last night.

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Got it home and have some finishing touches now.

[FRSam]

Bill....for crying out loud please post a picture!!!!!

Pete

[Scott V]

It is a real nice looking boat, lots of storage and all deck. Hopefully I will be lucky enough to go with Bill for a ride some day.

[Hairstacker]

Good for you Bill, we know you've been waiting for this day for a while now. Looking forward to a picture of the finished boat and a picture of you holding a fish caught out of it. :D

[jbird]

Hey Bill. To quote another thread..."Happy Birthday!!!!!"

[Gulicemo]

Hey Bill,

Any new photos of the skiff? Looks like a sweet hull, plenty of floor space!

Tyler