'77 Howard GN 20'

[papabear639]

With some recent life changing health problems with my inlaws, things will be changing in my life. It sucks getting old but that is life. Anyhow with that being said, this boat being boat #2 , might be going up for sale.

Sorry to hear this...I hope that you will at least get the satisfaction of a few hot laps before you make your final decision. The amount of work you've put in deserves it.

 

[Brokeboatin221]

Sad to hear and I hope not she’s gorgeous and sounds amazing! Hope your family hangs in there and stays as well as possible.

 

[cj222]

Sorry to hear this...I hope that you will at least get the satisfaction of a few hot laps before you make your final decision. The amount of work you've put in deserves it.

Thanks bud. We'll see what happens.

 

[cj222]

Sad to hear and I hope not she’s gorgeous and sounds amazing! Hope your family hangs in there and stays as well as possible.

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

 

[DUN]

You atleast need to run it a few times..

 

[cj222]

You atleast need to run it a few times..

Yeah I'd like to. We'll see what happens.

 

[Backlash]

I'm sorry to hear about your family and their health concerns. That's no bueno. Hopefully they pull through and you can continue doing what you're doing. Top-notch work as always Buddy! Give them our best and if you guys need anything, don't hesitate to reach out.

 

[cj222]

I'm sorry to hear about your family and their health concerns. That's no bueno. Hopefully they pull through and you can continue doing what you're doing. Top-notch work as always Buddy! Give them our best and if you guys need anything, don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you bud

 

[Bajastu]

Bummer, I hope you can run it one time before selling it. But family comes first and you can always build another. Killer work!!!!

 

[cj222]

Bummer, I hope you can run it one time before selling it. But family comes first and you can always build another. Killer work!!!!

Thanks bud! I think everything will be ok with keeping this boat

 

[cj222]

A lot of time and work in the past 11 months on this old Howard

 

[DUN]

A lot of time and work in the past 11 months on this old Howard View attachment 1457421

You should definitely be proud. Major talent on display and ya gotta love a resurrection. Thanks for sharing the process. When you gonna run her?

 

[cj222]

You should definitely be proud. Major talent on display and ya gotta love a resurrection. Thanks for sharing the process. When you gonna run her?

Thank you! I enjoyed every minute of it. Honestly, I probably won't put in the water and run it until next spring.

 

[cj222]

Pulled it out of the shop to run it on the hose.

 

[cj222]

Here is another video

 

[HAP]

Sounds really strong!!

R,
HAP

 

[cj222]

Sounds really strong!!

R,
HAP

Thank you!

 

[Mark Caton]

The boat and trailer look even more incredible in person. Good working with you yesterday on the Spectra trailer. I see it in the garage there! Mark-Needles

 

[cj222]

The boat and trailer look even more incredible in person. Good working with you yesterday on the Spectra trailer. I see it in the garage there! Mark-Needles

Thank you Mark!
Yes sir it is in the shop

 

[cj222]

Decided to powdercoat the air scoop black.

 

[MOUZER]

I'm just speechless so bad azz... trailer boat rigging interior "perfection" when can I drop this mess off lol

 

[cj222]

I'm just speechless so bad azz... trailer boat rigging interior "perfection" when can I drop this mess off lol View attachment 1462297

Thank you for the compliment bud

 

[cj222]

Will most likely be taking this to the v-drive boat show at Elsinore on New Year's day

 

[MOUZER]

Will most likely be taking this to the v-drive boat show at Elsinore on New Year's day View attachment 1462591

Well yah start off the new year right..my friend quickjet Scott will b there sending me pics

 

[cj222]

 

[Mark Caton]

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That's is BADASS Nick!!! Great Job! Mark from Needles

 

[cj222]

All cleaned up for the v-drive show at Lake Elsinore tomorrow.

 

[sintax]

 

[sintax]

Nice meeting you today man! Great work on that boat.

 

[cj222]

Nice meeting you today man! Great work on that boat.

Nice meeting you as well bud and thank you!

 

[MOUZER]

Sintax sent me pics of your boat at Elsinore looks great ...wish I was there...might move back 1/2 time ..gotta plan lol

 

[cj222]

Sintax sent me pics of your boat at Elsinore looks great ...wish I was there...might move back 1/2 time ..gotta plan lol

Thank you! Can't beat the weather here

 

[Brokeboatin221]

When you’re sitting in traffic you have plenty of time to enjoy it.

 

[TonyFanelli]

All cleaned up for the v-drive show at Lake Elsinore tomorrow. View attachment 1465146

Did you run your boat Wednesday, if so, how was it? I saw it was at the end of this video. Beautiful job! Congrats

 

[cj222]

Did you run your boat Wednesday, if so, how was it? I saw it was at the end of this video. Beautiful job! Congrats

No I did not run it. I just went to show and hang out for the day. Thank you for the compliment

 

[cj222]

Hope to do some testing this weekend!

 

[connollyed]

Hope to do some testing this weekend!

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Where ya gonna take it?

 

[cj222]

Where ya gonna take it?

I'm going to visit my parents in bullhead. I'll be heading to A friends place down in Needles to get it wet.

 

[74 spectra20 v-drive]

Congrats!!!!!! You did an outstanding job on this, thank you for the terrific narration as well. Good luck !!!!

 

[cj222]

Congrats!!!!!! You did an outstanding job on this, thank you for the terrific narration as well. Good luck !!!!

Thank you bud

 

[cj222]

Well it was a successful test day today

 

[Brokeboatin221]

Hell to the yeah!

 

[old rigger]

That's fucking awesome! Congratulations.

 

[cj222]

That's fucking awesome! Congratulations.

Thank you!

 

[cj222]

Fun river cruiser!

 

[cj222]

Kids approved!

 

[sintax]

Well it was a successful test day today View attachment 1491032

Dude!!!

I sure would say so!

So stoked for you, I was honestly a bit bummed thinking you’d sell it before you got to enjoy all your hard work.

Sooooo is she staying now?

 

[Mark Caton]

Looks great Nick! Sorry we missed you in Needles. What gears in the V drive? Mark from Needles

 

[cj222]

Dude!!!

I sure would say so!

So stoked for you, I was honestly a bit bummed thinking you’d sell it before you got to enjoy all your hard work.

Sooooo is she staying now?

Thanks bud! Yeah it would have definitely sucked selling it before I got to take it out.
Things are going ok so far living with and taking care of my inlaws so the Howard is staying.

 

[cj222]

Looks great Nick! Sorry we missed you in Needles. What gears in the V drive? Mark from Needles

Thanks Mark! Yeah we didn't get out on the water Saturday. Hung out with my parents and took the kids to the bmx park and r/c car track lol.

I have 22's in it.