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Work
continues through the day; first starboard, then port side pulpits
are attached, tested, adjusted, readjusted, tested again, and ultimately
reunited with the Cricket II. She's starting to regain her true
beauty now. Although, we had a successful test run on the 12th of
July and the first public charter on the 19th, it's a whole new
shootin' match out there with these babies and we can't wait to
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Aside
from providing quality control and the occasional joke Frank got
his hands nice and dirty during the process. Here's he's hand-braiding
heavy braided cable for the pulpits. |
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Time
to turn the boat and repeat the procedure for the port side |
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We
had some expeditionary overnight shark trips planned and fortunately
we have close friends and fellow monster hunters like John 'Drums
& Guns' DeLeonardo. John also did his fair share of time on
the Cricket II over the years as first mate. Here, he provides with
an ample supply of shark food. Notice the grin on his face. All
we can say is just wait until you see that episode. Overnighting
is the tactic used to raise the largest sharks ever captured. |
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Back
at Sportsman's Dock (below) work is wrapping up on the pulpits as
we ice down the shark food and get ready for the crowds waiting
back at Star Island Yacht Club & Marina. |
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Job
well done (above). Below, the crowds never end and it's always interesting
to see the fascination on faces of people from all walks of like
and all ages. |
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Link
to Thanks |
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