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BayFly · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 10:03 am Post subject: "Puddle Jumper"

I saw an intriguing small flat bottom skiff with a center console, a 90 hp 2 stroke Yamaha, and "Puddle Jumper" painted on it's side in Port A last week at the storage stalls where I currently keep my boat, and was wondering if anyone here could tell me more about the hull, builder, etc. Question

NaplesJohn · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 5:51 pm Post subject:

May have come out of the Farley shop here in Port A...

BayFly · Posted: Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:18 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the reply NaplesJohn. It occurred to me it could have been built by the owner, but did not think about the Farley shop. It reminded me of a skiff a fellow in Port A built for GCCA in about 1980 for the Austin banquet, and Robert McCurty bought it. I can't recall the builder's name at this time, but I do recall he was known for his craft. The one I saw had a center console styled with aluminum risers off the deck and a small console top with a steering wheel, probably used standing up.

jbonorden · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 12:28 am Post subject:

BayFly · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 9:11 am Post subject:

After some thought, the name of Gaines, either, as a first or last name comes to mind. He may have been a guide operating out of Port A, as well.

jbonorden · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:56 pm Post subject:

BayFly · Posted: Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:07 pm Post subject:

That's the name jbonorden! You win the cigar! I don't know if the Puddle Jumper boat I saw is a Budda design, but it certainly reminds me of the hull. The new style center console is a nice addition.