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08-11-2020, 08:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 478
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New Vessel
Went up to the Pacific Northwest and bought a ‘91 Livingston 14 Runabout. |
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08-11-2020, 08:34 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 478
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Four Stroke?
This boat was a barn find. Note the Merc 35 2 stroke. Not running. Stinky. Loud.
I opted for a new Suzuki 30. Delivered to my garage and installed myself. Re-did the floors. Moved the console to the center. Ditched the 60s style windshield. Added a kodiak 14 gallon bait tank and rod holders. Last edited by TCS; 08-11-2020 at 08:46 PM. |
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08-11-2020, 08:40 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 478
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The result:
I’m really happy with how it came out. I made two runs offshore with it to the 9 and then just west of the Coronados . Found tuna but no biters. Been to LJ a few times as well. Added bilge pumps, sonar and gps etc.
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08-11-2020, 08:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 478
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Benefits
I still have my revo 13, but don’t think I’ll use it much. For road trips I guess.
25 mph top speed fully loaded @10 mpg. I can pee standing up. Offshore potential, especially on a nice fall day when the tuna are close. Will make a good Baja boat. Fits in my small garage. Launch from mission bay. Can buy bait if I’m lazy or for offshore. Last edited by TCS; 08-11-2020 at 08:56 PM. |
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08-12-2020, 07:47 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SANTUCKET
Posts: 629
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Badass
I was checking these out before the Solo Skiff idea. I like the Caliboogies too, nice find, looks good!
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08-12-2020, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 290
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Bravo my friend - great build!
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08-12-2020, 10:00 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 809
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very cool skiff and looks like you treated it right
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08-12-2020, 10:04 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jul 2020
Posts: 41
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Love the twin hull!
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08-12-2020, 12:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: East County San Diego
Posts: 657
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Stoked!!!
These are amazing boats and perfect for inshore and some offshore outings. Very jealous! This would be my choice if I ever got a boat! Congrats and Cheers on the new boat! |
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08-12-2020, 04:17 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 77
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Congrats on your purchase and build! I have the 15.5 and love it. Enjoy!
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08-12-2020, 08:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Huntington Beach, CA
Posts: 433
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No shame in added comfort and extra leg room! Nice setup
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08-12-2020, 09:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: El Cajon
Posts: 512
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Rad boat! I have a Calibogie but also looked into the Livingston’s.
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08-13-2020, 03:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Torrance, CA
Posts: 205
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Killer Boat!
I owned a Livingston for many years, absolutely loved it for fishing along the beach. Nice work...Congrats!
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08-13-2020, 07:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,526
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Congrats
Good garage find
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08-13-2020, 08:59 AM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Long Beach
Posts: 56
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Nice! I too recently picked up a skiff, looked at Livingston's for a bit on CL, then a good deal came my way on a Towee Skiff. Congrats!
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08-13-2020, 12:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Rancho Cucamonga
Posts: 609
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Hell yea. Looks fishy alright. that hull design looks like it should handle some pretty big swell.
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08-13-2020, 04:31 PM
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donkey roper
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pacific Beach
Posts: 968
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Sick build, ready to slay!
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08-14-2020, 03:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 478
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Thanks for the comments.
It goes really well in the chop for a 14 foot boat. Doesn’t really pound like a small whaler. Nice and stable too, so two guys can stand on the same side and not feel tippy. That being said, it’s really best as a solo fishing machine. Feels a little crowded and a little heavy with two guys, bait etc. I go 25 mph solo and 20 mph with a passenger in fair conditions. The bait tank works great. The intake water is diffused as it enters and the bait swims really easy. I’m looking forward to lobster season, maybe some night time WSB, and halibut bounce balling, all which I didn’t really do in the kayak. And tuna of course. The project cost has been pretty reasonable, for a boat. I’m into for about $13k including the trip to buy it. Over $5k of that was the motor. The motor is outstanding though and I’m really happy I got it. Turn key = engine on. Not too loud. Efficient. Everything but the hull is new. If you see me in LJ give a wave and we’ll compare notes. |
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08-14-2020, 06:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Menifee, CA
Posts: 1,473
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Nice job...
You could tow your kayak to areas that are out of reach normally.
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So long and thanks for all the fish... |
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08-14-2020, 07:06 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: San Diego
Posts: 732
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Anybody wanna go back upto the PNW?
https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/200...gpr14-3700379/ |
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