a few more...so, when people wondered why it was taking so long, its because we started with something that had really a lot of work to get it to something that was workable!
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a few more...so, when people wondered why it was taking so long, its because we started with something that had really a lot of work to get it to something that was workable!
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Hell, that looks like a few BRAND NEW Profiles (Randy Shultz now Liquid Glass) that I have seen they were still wave'n at ya from 50' away:eek:
Anyway, the 38 PP is a work of art, now I know why Jass wants to bring'em back. The only one I have ever seen is the one Pat(A.T.) had and that was a bare hull then.
Steve 2 !! .............. PLEASE .............and with that in mind and not to be rude and start any arguments , i would like to mention that every Skater that has ever been produced along with all the long man hours involved on every custom deck and hull including plugs / molds are probably some of the straightest ever produced in the industry and every strake is razor sharp along with modifications that were made if the performance of the hull was not at its peek to achieve the most out of every boat and not to mention that i am one of the only few people ever to see this stuff considering i assisted in the build of the 28 , 36 , 40 , 46 .
Here is what we were faced with coming in the door so to speak,This plug lead to a lot of big time friction starting when I called the company and told them that is NOT the way I wanted it built,this back when they started on the project ,Reply this is the way we do it!! You can see a frame right there.
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Defy'n Gravity Gelcoat .
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I am in the process of doing this exact same project right now on a thirty footer. I aquired a mold I intended to use for production and pulled hull number one. I honestly could not believe how far off the bottom was. Funny thing is that I already have a hull in my shop (different brand than the mold) that I used to fabricate the new deck. This hull fits into that mold like a glove. Both boats are now on their back and have the exact same imperfections. It's been near six steady weeks now straightening out what will be the plug for the new mold and you're right, it probably is easier to start from scratch. The good news is that it's nearly there and used this oppertunity to reconfigure and update the bottom. The sad news is that this is a very popular hull and many manufacturers have boats out there with the same jacked up bottom. My customers walk in my shop and are astounded by what it takes to get a boat from paper to finished product using filler and elbow grease. I'll post some pics if ok with Steve1. Don't want to hijack his thread. Better yet, Steve1, if you want to visit I'm right down the street in Pembroke Park. Could always use some advise/constructive critiscism.
Here getting close.
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Motors for the Diesel PP
http://i44.tinypic.com/984p48.jpg
Open Fisherman nice boat ready to go.
http://i42.tinypic.com/23vexg.jpg
Danny's "S" Cat Key West 1983
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PP Hotboat with the Man himself
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Grey Interior
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A Class Boat 28 PP
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Here is a nice 33 Open fish, We did that raised hull mold in 94
http://i42.tinypic.com/ngc30z.jpg