posted 03-05-2006 09:18 AM
15 foot SLO-POKE custom jet skiff manufactured by Fred Archibald of SHIPOKE in 1995 using the most modern methods including all composite construction and vacuum bagging. This one of a kind boat is hull #2 of two jet boats Fred built; hull number one went to Howard Isaacs in St. Petersburg and has since been converted to outboard power. This hull stayed in the Yankeetown area and was found in very bad condition by Matt Fleming who also owns an 18 foot SHIPOE hull # 55. The boat has been re-conditioned to nearly new, I’ve listed most of the work done during the restoration.Boat - New LED bow and stern lights, LED under the gunwale lights, LED engine compartment lights, New fuel line, new primer bulb, new separtor/filter, new fuel vent hose, new fuel fill hose, new fuel sending unit in tank, new gauges including fuel, tach and water pressure, new non skid, new white powder coat on the poling platform and push pole holders, new wiring with fuse panel, 2 new automatic bilge pumps, new flush mount compass, new switches, teak rod holders, spray rail sanded and oiled.
Trailer; One new hub assembly, new bearings, new rollers, new winch strap, new tie down strap, new board to walk down the trailer, new tail lights, new tongue jack.
Engine; Serviced at Gulf Coast Marine in Homosassa including; new plugs, carburetors rebuilt, new exhaust manifold gasket, new water pressure line, fuel filter on the fuel pump cleaned, new crankcase oil lines, all cables inspected and greased.
Asking $12,500. Located in Yankeetown.
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posted 03-05-2006 09:18 AM