My 23

ripndip · #1 12-01-2008, 09:10 PM

I know it's not a Classic Classic as in Potter built, but how many of you can say yours is truly a Potter built at this point? It is more likely a (your last name here) built at this point in the game. Transoms, decks, wiring, engines, customization; just go ahead and put your last name in front. Unless you happen to find that garage kept, rarely used boat, most 20-30 year old boats in use have suffered some rot or other damage, usually always from unsealed previously "added" holes.

strick · #2 12-01-2008, 09:32 PM

I know what you mean. I have several strickcraft's sitting around here. Nice boat. I like your dash lay out. Whats that little walkie talkie looking thing? Is it some sort of vhf?

strick

3rdday · #3 12-01-2008, 09:38 PM

Strick , I believe it is a remote, looks like one for autopilot, perhaps wireless vhf remote. one or the other, again, I believe.

ripndip · #4 12-01-2008, 09:49 PM

strick,

That is autopilot, a Raymarine S1000 system for boats 25' and under. I have it interfaced with my GPS, so I "Goto" a waypoint, sync it, and it takes me there. It does take batteries, AAA's, which I carry spares of and seem to last for about 8-10 hrs. of use. Raymarine calls it a "fishing" autopilot so it has strategies to zig-zag, circle, or cloverleaf a spot.

strick · #5 12-03-2008, 12:49 AM

10-4 thanks fellas

strick

Islandtrader · #6 12-03-2008, 10:07 AM

With out Moesly...no Potter Built

seafari25 · #7 12-03-2008, 01:17 AM

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how many of you can say yours is truly a Potter built

Nice boat Ripndip,

I am proud to say that our 25 is truly a Potter built. She will be 34 in May. There will come a day when some major restoration will be required but she will always remain, IMO a Potter built. I'm not going to try to take credit for someone elses genious. We have to give credit where credit is due. If it wasn't a Potter to begin with, I'm sure these fellows wouldn't have done what they have done to make these boats new again.

This is just my opinion.