Gracie JS-78

Former Owner: Dan Dobbins

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Year Built:  1980

Hull Design:  J&S

Power: 350 Chevy

Previously owned by Billy Tetro and was know as 'Flyin High', and Dan Dobbins renamed her Gracie.

The skiff was recently sold to Bill DeGlopper and returned her name to Flyin High
Returned the original name & font to the stern.  Removed the bow gas tank & 45' of gas line. Replaced the fuel pick up in the rear gas tank, so it now is working. Completely re did the electrical system. All new MSD #6 box, MSD high performance distributor, coil, wires, harness. New Holley fuel pump. Rebuilt the Holley 750 carburetor. Got rid of the 2 batteries & installed a new Rex Marine setup. Re installed the lifting hardware so it is now crane ready. Re coated all the bulkheads & hull interior. Installed new tach. Buffed the entire hull with fiberglass restorer. Ran it at Clayton, Buffalo & Lake George Vintage Race boat Regattas. Consistent  speeds in high 70's with lots of pedal left. Still a very stable ride, even with all the weight from the full gas tank now removed from the bow. Winter task is to remove the blue paint from the stern, which was added by owner #2 & return it to the red metal flake gel coat underneath. Also want to re wire the dash. Looking for additional action photos to add to the historical documentation.