Reply With QuoteSorry to hear of your loss, Ray. Take comfort in knowing that he left history behind that will have him remembered for years to come. I've seen the boats over the years, though never had a chance to fish from one.
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My father built Collins Craft Boats from Pace Fl in the 70s. He passed away this past Friday. I know there are lots of 30 year old Collins Craft still on the water cause they are great boats. I would like to see pictures and comments if you own one. Thanks Ray Collins
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Sorry to hear of your loss, Ray. Take comfort in knowing that he left history behind that will have him remembered for years to come. I've seen the boats over the years, though never had a chance to fish from one.
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I own one. No idea what model it is/was... its 13'7" stem to stern. Very low dead rise angle... I guess a shallow V hull.
Seems a very early design for a flats skiff to me. Not the fancy dancy ones they build today, but an honest, hard working little boat.
I'll take some shots on the trailer. Its in a mess right now, as the trailer is still on jack stands waiting on a new axle.
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Sorry to hear about your dad. I have a Collins Craft boat. I was wondering if you know where I could get the hard emblems that say "Collins Craft Pace FL". One of mine broke and I have been fixing the boat up. I will send you a picture of the boat.Originally Posted by bassn8ed
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If you will send me your email address I can e-mail you a few pics. I am not sure how to post them here.
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Ray I have run into a few things that mite be of intrest to you ... One thing was a boat that he gave to the Ol' Poor Boy Tournaments here in NW Fl.
1st chance I get will look it all up as I know there is some stuff in the Ol Pcola Tournament of Champions booklets.
They were great boats.
Later
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I have spent many hours in my collinscraft. I have filled that livewell often over the years.It is still in the crappie.com family. I sold it to jafacman. He restored it to like new condition. Man it looked good last month on the water. That boat was a great boat for me. It fishes great and has a good ride.
these pics have patrs of the boat
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