Boating Discussion Thread, Buying a 20' Skippy. What to look for in Boats; As other skippy owners have said, Welcome to the skipjack club. No better boat for the money IMO and they ...  | | 
Nov-06-2009, 04:12 PM
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#61 | | Captain
Name: You couldn't say it anyway Age: 43 Vessel: 24' Skipjack open "UnReel" Location: Lakewood Job:Helping people catch everything from trout to tuna
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As other skippy owners have said, Welcome to the skipjack club. No better boat for the money IMO and they are proven fish killers. Congrats on finding and getting a very clean one.
Does your still have the back to back fold down chairs ?? First thing I did was pull those out and toss them and replaced them with two captains chairs. Added a ton more room and looked much better IMO. Made cleaning way easier too.
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Nov-06-2009, 04:14 PM
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#62 | | Registered User
Name: Patrick Age: 26 Vessel: 26' Seaswirl "Reel Obsession" Location: West hills, CA Job:Sales
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Congrats on the new ride. Can't wait to see some BLOOD on those decks, Good luck!
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Nov-06-2009, 04:56 PM
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#63 | | Captain
Name: mark Age: 47 Vessel: triumph 215 cc Location: oak hills ca. Job:construction
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Travis that thing appears REALLY clean!what did you pick her up for?Much better choice than the ring...
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Nov-06-2009, 05:48 PM
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#64 | | tail chaser
Name: Bridog Age: 43 Vessel: 20' Skipjack Flybridge Location: Fullerton Ca. Job:Electrical Contractor Bio: work to live/live to fish
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Travis ,congratulations on finding another clean skipjack 20.
heres a 1971 20 flybridge still looking good
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Nov-06-2009, 08:09 PM
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#65 | | Talk's cheap, buy some...
Name: gil Age: 57 Vessel: 19.655' Aluminum Location: Laguna Percebu Baja Norte Job:Turd Polisher... Bio: Eat, Drink and be Mary...
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That baby looks brand new... you scored big time!!! And as far as the size of the cuddy goes, I've spent plenty of time with past girlfriends in much smaller spaces... 
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Nov-07-2009, 02:43 AM
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#66 | | Captain
Name: Travis Age: 28 Vessel: 1981 20' Skippy Open "Front Page" Location: Long Beach Job:Skipjack Mafia
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Originally Posted by Backlash  Great boats, you're gonna love it.
I just need to get mine out more often.
[img]http://www.senortuna.com/pics/data/500/medium/IMGP2408.JPG[/im | sweet Ive never seen a yellow one... Quote:
Originally Posted by skipopotamous NICE TRAY... | thanks man. Mine strives to be like yours.....
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Nov-07-2009, 02:49 AM
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#67 | | Captain
Name: Travis Age: 28 Vessel: 1981 20' Skippy Open "Front Page" Location: Long Beach Job:Skipjack Mafia
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thanks for the kind words!! Quote:
Originally Posted by UnReel As other skippy owners have said, Welcome to the skipjack club. No better boat for the money IMO and they are proven fish killers. Congrats on finding and getting a very clean one.
Does your still have the back to back fold down chairs ?? First thing I did was pull those out and toss them and replaced them with two captains chairs. Added a ton more room and looked much better IMO. Made cleaning way easier too. |
yea thats on this list for sure but im not working at the moment so there is no extra cash for this project. Also I saw somewhere on here where you took off that crap under the gunnel. planning on doing that too and adding some racks for brushes, gff, et.Im already in BIG trouble with the g/f. She thinks im flipping it  Quote:
Originally Posted by marlyn Travis that thing appears REALLY clean!what did you pick her up for?Much better choice than the ring... |
I dont wanna say but I should be arrested for robbery. Think about how much the motor and drive is worth on craigslist. Thats what I got the boat for....
anyhoo went hoopin tonite and got a couple  ill post a report tomorrow 
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Nov-07-2009, 07:08 AM
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#68 | | Registered User
Name: darren beeson Vessel: 24 pilothouse skippy Location: Anaslime Job:electrician
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Originally Posted by Trayscool Also I saw somewhere on here where you took off that crap under the gunnel. planning on doing that too and adding some racks for brushes, gff, et.Im already in BIG trouble with the g/f. She thinks im flipping it | A must...as was the first order of business on all my skippys.
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Nov-07-2009, 10:46 AM
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#69 | | Registered User
Name: ERIC Age: 40 Vessel: 25' Skipjack, Albiebac Location: San Diego Job:work to live Bio: When are they going to start the 36hr days?
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Hey Travis,
I'm a little late jumping on this thread, but like everyone else said, "you'll love your boat". Big boat feel in a small boat package. I've had three Skippies, my 3rd one purchased was the 20' open I rebuilt, then when I was done, some friends stepped up and said they wanted it, so I still get to use her. ;-)
The best thing I like is the cabin, and easy access to your stuff at deck level, without having to clutter up the deck.
Let me know if you have any questions, here's some of the stuff I did:
"new" engine
cockpit bait tank
new upholstery
cockpit coaming pads
gps, fishfinder, vhf
new gauges
custom rod holders
bimini and eisenglass
double bilge pumps
trim tabs
rewired engine compartment and stern
Here's some Skipjack porn,  
Sorry, sideways shot...   
-Eric
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Nov-07-2009, 11:06 AM
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#70 | | Captain
Name: You couldn't say it anyway Age: 43 Vessel: 24' Skipjack open "UnReel" Location: Lakewood Job:Helping people catch everything from trout to tuna
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Damn, we need to have a skipjack jamboree on the water somehwere so everyone can check out each others rides and what not. Lots of clean looking skips around on BD
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Nov-07-2009, 12:33 PM
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#71 | | Registered User
Name: darren beeson Vessel: 24 pilothouse skippy Location: Anaslime Job:electrician
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yes...someone should start a skipjack owners group site
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Nov-07-2009, 04:51 PM
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#72 | | Captain
Name: marcus Age: 30 Vessel: 20' skipjack, steel leader Location: san diego Job:welder
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here's a pic, I now have a spotting tower on top, looks cool.
Fishpye needs to post some pics of his 24, it's the best looking skipjack refurbish I have seen by far, bar none. He made into a full commercial sword fishing boat, super sick!
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