Building a hybrid

[txriverrat]

Took her out for the first fishing trip today,I just went for a couple hours but slimed the Cruiser .


I paddled her about 5 miles today on a lake ,she will just sit up there and cruise , I need to put her on the river now
I think she is going to be a dream to fish out of on the Brazos ,fast handle easy , and float shallow.
I am a happy camper
Ron
PS I will keep working on her till I get her completed ,but she is going to see some miles while I am doing it.

[srimes]

very nice.

[txriverrat]

Took a few days off ,but I am back to doing the little things that make a boat personal.
Got the rubber seals installed on the hatches



I am trying something different on rod holder. I dislike the factory ones ,they stick and its hard to get a rod out when a fish hits, this is what I am going to try on this boat.





I do a lot of drift fishing and they seem to be at the right angle.
Ron

[hoytedow]

Originally Posted by srimes

very nice.

Translation: Freakin' awesome!

[txriverrat]

Thanks
I think she will look ok once I finish her.
Ron

[txriverrat]

Review of the Brazos Cruiser
This is a neat boat ,it has a high cruise speed and tracks well but still turns easy.
This boat will be given to my granddaughter when she is ready for it and I think it will suit her well.
Like most three panel boats it shines in flat water are going down stream . Should be a good hull for the Neches race ,light , flat bottom for portaging ,and a good cruise.
I am to big and carry to much gear for this to be a tripping boat for me,and do to much upriver paddling
where a three panel doesn’t shine. It would be a great boat for day trips and a lighter paddler.
Thanks Gerald she is a sweet boat.
Ron

[Submarine Tom]

Any pics under power yet?

-Tom

[txriverrat]

The Crusier isnt finished yet still needs some tweecking with my own personal touches. I will takes some pics when she is finished .
Ron