I am trying to start a web site for the person who likes to work on their
own boat..either general maintenance or full blown repairs/mods. I just
wanted to make a searchable "tips and tricks" database for the
do-it-yourselfer.

The messageboard is a freebe..so it is banner supported, but as the site
evolves, I will change that.

I currently only know power boats with outdrives. I had an outboard for
quite a few years, but my extent of maintenance was chainging the gear lube
and taking it to the dealer for everything else.

Feedback would be greatly appreciated..as well as contributions to the "tips
and tricks" database. Thanks..bob

www.diyboating.com

Just picked up a 1972, seventeen ft. runabout. Blue top-sides, white
hull,square cut windshield, opens in the middle for access on the deck.
Semi vee hull. Boat was made in N. Corlina, any info on older Dixie
boats or pictures one might have would be help full.
Thanks , Bob

http://community.webtv.net/GIL0819/BOBGILLIGANSHOMEPAGE

Dixie boats is still in business in, I think, Hickory, NC. I was through
there the other day and a relative pointed out their old plant facilities.
I'm sure they have some sort of archives or other info. If you have no luck,
let me know and I'll get my in-law that lives nearby to get contact info.

Hope this helps,

James