Cyclone's Ultra Shadow - Out of the Mold PICS

[HBjet]

Well, Cyclone is back at Ultra as I type because they are staying there even later to pop out the bottom half... It almost like he's a new father to twins! One out, and one more to go!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20cycloneultra1.jpg
Right On!
HBjet :lightsabe

[1978 Rogers]

What happened to the extra right sponson? :D
That looks sweeeeet. :jawdrop:

[Not Twice]

Nice ride Mike, looks like 100 MPH just sitting on the floor.

[bakerjet]

That looks pretty wicked!! :crossx:

[Danhercules]

WOW, That is what I call Freeboard Challanged!! :supp: :D :hammer2:

[revndave]

pretty wild :D

[hack job]

looks sick!

[Bre]

More awesome work by them :)Can't wait to see it all done :)

[Simplify]

Wow, that came out beautiful!

[diggler]

Looks absolutely great!!

[Cs19]

Thats so bitchen, looks fast just sittin there.Congrats Mike.
2 brand new hulls on the boards right now, I like it!!!

[Ol Yeller]

WOW! Thats gonna be sweet :jawdrop:

[Cs19]

It will make a great 10 second boat with the blown motor..... :rollside: :D

[Sangster]

Cyclone...Looks badass for sure.....When you get the stringer's in it, Don't forget to put a V-DRIVE between them this time..... :D :D :D

[flat broke]

Mike,
It looks absolutely bitchen. What's more impressive is that it will look even more badass sitting in direct sunlight after they buff it out!!!! You're gonna have plenty of folks envying you in that thing. Finally, we'll get to see one of these things run the number.
Chris

[cyclone]

I just got home with pics of the rest of the hull. i'm a tard and can't get them to show up as anything but links. The rest of the pics are in my gallery if someone can figure out how to post them.

[cyclone]

page 13 in the "my gallery" section if that helps someone find the pics.

[clownpuncher]

Looks awesome
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3395.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3404.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3406.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3408.JPG

[BLEWBAYOU1]

Clownpuncher ,I was just about to post the same picks you beat me by 4 min.LOL
Great looking boat Cyclone

[BLEWBAYOU1]

Here is a pic in progress
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3076.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_1569-med.JPG
oops slip of the mouse.

[BLEWBAYOU1]

The decks graphics match up nice with the hulls. :smile:

[wrightnow]

Very very nice.....
Mark

[Hustler]

Very nice Mike, your not going to sleep for months :D

[TRG]

looks great bro!...oh, and so does jessa! lol

[WILDERTHANU]

I LIKE THE BLUE...WHAT COLOR CARPET YOU GOIN' WITH..???

[HBjet]

I LIKE THE BLUE...WHAT COLOR CARPET YOU GOIN' WITH..???
From what I remember.... Cyclone isn't going to have carpet in this boat!
Looks great Mike! Told ya blue is better.... I think seeing it sitting on the water is going to be one hell of a sight.
HBjet

[bruleracer]

nice, nice, nice, ,,, you gonna love a big boat,well , if ya can handle it on the rope, big boy

[1HOTGMCJET]

Looks just AWESOME, Mike - congratulations!!!

[Jake W2]

Great colors.
Why is it on tunnels after they pull them out of the mold they put a 2 by 4 inbetwine the points
Diggler your Shadow is very nice also
Jake

[Jr Jetter]

Looks great !!!!!!!!! Congrats !!

[77468sleekcraft]

AWSOME---THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT. :2purples:

[MikeF]

Looks GREAT Mike! Looking forward to the pics of the rigging stage. :cool:

[Taylorman]

SICK SICK SICK. Nice ride.

[flat broke]

Great colors.
Why is it on tunnels after they pull them out of the mold they put a 2 by 4 inbetwine the points
Diggler your Shadow is very nice also
Jake
Jake, I'll throw this up and Ultra 28 can correct me if I'm wrong. Until the deck is glassed to the hull, there isn't a lot of structural rigidity up front. Environmental factors could cause things to twist around, then you'd have a hell of a time getting the cap setup properly on the hull. The 2x4 just serves to hold everything in place until the deck is joined. Once its on there, there is plenty of rigidity and the 2x4 can take a hike.
Chris

[ULTRA28]

Jake, I'll throw this up and Ultra 28 can correct me if I'm wrong. Until the deck is glassed to the hull, there isn't a lot of structural rigidity up front. Environmental factors could cause things to twist around, then you'd have a hell of a time getting the cap setup properly on the hull. The 2x4 just serves to hold everything in place until the deck is joined. Once its on there, there is plenty of rigidity and the 2x4 can take a hike.
Chris
That's exactly it.

[dmontzsta]

Looks awesome. When he puts his motor in there that thing is going to be serious. I hope to see it at CBBB. :D

[cyclone]

thanks everyone.
Wilder- hbjet is correct. there won't be any carpet in this boat.

[Heatseeker]

Absolutley beautiful!
What are you waiting for...get busy!
I can't wait for the rigging pics either.

[dmontzsta]

thanks everyone.
Wilder- hbjet is correct. there won't be any carpet in this boat.
Who puts carpet in a boat anyways? :D I like the wet fiberglass on my bare feet.

[HBjet]

It will make a great 10 second boat with the blown motor..... :rollside: :D
Funny Guy CS19 is.... :lightsabe
HBjet

[victorfb]

thats gunna be one sweet ride. congradulations mike and jessa.
now we know what to get mike for a wedding gift......a case of new underwear cause he has got to be putting way too many c*m stains in em.
way to go mike. the hull looks awsome. keep us posted, please. :)

[WILDERTHANU]

thanks everyone.
Wilder- hbjet is correct. there won't be any carpet in this boat.
WHAT ABOUT A THE SICK SYSTEM????? ALWAYS SOUNDS BETTER WITH CARPET... :messedup:

[cyclone]

WILDER- no "sick system" for me. i just tie on up next to someone like Hustler and whoalla! free music. There's always good beats coming from his cruiser.

[Bense468]

You should lay the floor out with carbon fiber tribal like the deck :messedup:
Where are the cup holders??? :coffeycup

[WILDERTHANU]

WILDER- no "sick system" for me. i just tie on up next to someone like Hustler and whoalla! free music. There's always good beats coming from his cruiser.
IM ****ING WITH YOU WHOS RIGGING IT....THIS GUY...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_1075-med.JPG
HERE IS A LITTLE INSPIRATION...
http://www.synergynracing.com/images/boat/dago1.jpg
http://www.synergynracing.com/images/boat/dago5.jpg

[Bense468]

Dago is sick, but could of really used a nice battery box to go with all that machine work :notam:
http://www.synergynracing.com/images/boat/dago1.jpg

[cyclone]

IM ****ING WITH YOU WHOS RIGGING IT....THIS GUY...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_1075-med.JPG
HERE IS A LITTLE INSPIRATION...
http://www.synergynracing.com/images/boat/dago1.jpg
http://www.synergynracing.com/images/boat/dago5.jpg
superdave has the tools but i hear he's got a kitchen to finish up before he gets to play with his mill again. lol
love all the aluminum in that thing. One can only hope mine comes out that clean.

[Hustler]

WILDER- no "sick system" for me. i just tie on up next to someone like Hustler and whoalla! free music. There's always good beats coming from his cruiser.
you can tie that new boat to the old Hustler any day :rollside:

[Bense468]

and tow it with this
http://img.sportruck.com/events/reso04/130s.jpg
Gell is pretty wild Cyclone. Bet your stoked. Congrats

[cyclone]

thanks hustler. Me thinks I'll do more floating next to your boat versus actually tying up to it.
thanks bense- what you been up to?

[Jetdriver]

Hey Mike shouldnt you be writing a new article for ***boat right now! :D Just messin with ya, boat is looking great!

[jet4fun]

oh yeah mike, lookin good... i cant wait to see it make a pass down the 1/4 this year :sqeyes:

[Bense468]

thanks bense- what you been up to?
Work....so some day I can play like you. :wink:
Need to dust off the boat and get it out since the weather has been so nice. Need to get out to glamis also. You got your work cut out for you next few months.

[Mr.&Mrs.Budlight]

Cyclone, Very very nice. It's been a long while since I've seen a new boat with graphics and color I really liked. YOUR BOAT LOOKS BITCHIN. Lets put them together and start a new boat regatta!!! Happy Rigging!! Budlight :lightsabe

[Give Me Some Slack]

Sweet, Can't wait to see it done! :2purples:

[Danhercules]

Mike, you gonna have a back seat????

[superdave013]

superdave has the tools but i hear he's got a kitchen to finish up before he gets to play with his mill again. lol
love all the aluminum in that thing. One can only hope mine comes out that clean.
The mill runs every day. Anytime you want to use it you know the drill.
Bad ass looking boat Mike! congrats

[djdtpr]

Looks great Mike,i cant wait to see it in person.Im sure as usuall from Ultra the gel is sick looking.I like the wood in the floor to,carpet sucks.

[Taylorman]

Hey Mike shouldnt you be writing a new article for ***boat right now! :D Just messin with ya, boat is looking great!
Im sure there will be an article about this build soon.

[Johnwithjm]

Mike the boat looks great :smile:

[Kindsvater Flat]

superdave has the tools but i hear he's got a kitchen to finish up before he gets to play with his mill again. lol
love all the aluminum in that thing. One can only hope mine comes out that clean.
Nope he's busy learning "http" :D

[Danhercules]

That boat will run with the "Big Dog"s

[Cs19]

Funny Guy CS19 is.... :lightsabe
HBjet
Just playin HB. :wink:
Its gonna be a FAST mofo no doubt, gonna have to step up the "Stark Naked" machine to keep up.
So what are the predictions for this thing?Whats it gonna run? e.t. wise.
Season opener is just around the corner, will Cyclone be there? :2purples:
Keep us posted with pics Mike, looking good!!1

[MAXIMUS]

Well, Cyclone is back at Ultra as I type because they are staying there even later to pop out the bottom half... It almost like he's a new father to twins! One out, and one more to go!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/20cycloneultra1.jpg
Right On!
HBjet :lightsabe
That is a nice suttle gel scheme... :notam: Should be able to sneak up on unknowing river folk with that! :rolleyes:

[cyclone]

That's me. mr. subtle.

[djdtpr]

Something tells me there will be some striking resemblence between yours and mine in the rigging. :wink: Just a thought.

[cyclone]

Not if you powdercoat all your aluminum hot pink. :D

[dmontzsta]

I dont know if this was mentioned, I did not see it, but how light is this boat?

[djdtpr]

Not if you powdercoat all your aluminum hot pink. :D
Dont laugh but i wonder how that would look?The wife wants purple.I say keep it blue.

[HBjet]

Dont laugh but i wonder how that would look?The wife wants purple.I say keep it blue.
Do it white & polished!

[djdtpr]

Do it white & polished!
I like the white part but no more polished to hard to keep clean.

[Bense468]

Dont laugh but i wonder how that would look?The wife wants purple.I say keep it blue.
What happened to Glamis?
I think you should ano it then come back and cut it again. Thats just me though. :hammerhea

[djdtpr]

Bense we are leaving for glamis in a couple hours.I like ano but it doesnt last long if its in the sun very often.

[cyclone]

I'll know what it weighs tomorrow. Should be between 400-450 lbs. getting close now. it's being buffed out right now.

[Bense468]

I am not going to make it out Danny. Got too much going on. We are supposed to go in 2 weeks too. Next week is the drags... Plus I went out last night and didn't make it home until 4:45. Slept for 2 hours, came to work with a wicked hang over.
Ano is the only way I would go. I am not a big fan of powdercoating on boat hardware. On trailers, sand car, or hotrod frames it looks good though.
Cyclone...Thats pretty thin if its a true 400-450. Should haul ass.

[dmontzsta]

I'll know what it weighs tomorrow. Should be between 400-450 lbs. getting close now. it's being buffed out right now.
That is a light boat, it is going to be sick. Cant wait to see it.

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

That is a light boat, it is going to be sick. Cant wait to see it.
I thought you were only into v-drives!!!!!!!! cyclone, I think this man want a jet now thanks to you :D:D:D:D
396

[screamdreambrad]

Mike I Like It!!!!!!

[jet4fun]

I'll know what it weighs tomorrow. Should be between 400-450 lbs. getting close now. it's being buffed out right now.
:supp: wheeew, and you're gonna run this at the river :idea: yee hawww

[Infomaniac]

Very nice Mr. Cyclone.
An Ultra is an awesome boat when finished.
These pics are nothing like what we will see later. :boxed:

[flat broke]

Mike,
When we gonna see some pics of her with the deck joined and all buffed out?
Did ya weigh her yet?
Chris

[dmontzsta]

I thought you were only into v-drives!!!!!!!! cyclone, I think this man want a jet now thanks to you :D:D:D:D
396
Who said that? haha. I like all cool boats. But I prefer V-Drives.

[jet4fun]

welllllllllllll :hammerhea you're killin me, whats it weigh, wheres the pics

[cyclone]

haven't had time to weigh it or take new pics. the rain this weekend screwed up my plans and I've been busy with work. I'm hoping to weigh it tomorrow. :shift:

[1978 Rogers]

haven't had time to weigh it or take new pics. the rain this weekend screwed up my plans and I've been busy with work. I'm hoping to weigh it tomorrow. :shift:
RAIN! It rains down there and everyone has to stay inside. :D

[cyclone]

ok ok it was raining and it was superbowl sunday. maybe it was the bud light that also screwed up my plans. :)

[1978 Rogers]

I can understand that. I didn't do Jack Sunday. I didn't even take a shower or get dressed. Laying around is sweats is the only way to enjoy football. Well depending on the mood of the wife and junior's taking a nap.

[Taylorman]

Any updates?

[cyclone]

Not yet. :messedup:

[HBjet]

Not yet. :messedup:
Well that's GAY...

[cyclone]

I suppose it is.

[jet4fun]

Well that's GAY...
yeah, what the hell else am i gonna do, i am putting everything on hold until i see more pics and find out what it weighs :hammerhea if i didnt have a life before, i now oficially dont have a life........... thanks alot :)

[Jake W2]

AND THEN
Jake

[cyclone]

and then it kept on raining and raining and raining. If the damn rain would stop i could actually make progress on the boat and at work. can you tell i'm getting anxious?

[1Bahnerjet]

well do the Best you can, people are getting antsy. some of us up here in NorCal have Indoor Garages. :D

[cyclone]

an in-door garage. dare to dream. :)

[steelcomp]

an in-door garage. dare to dream. :)
Ha! I have as many boat parts in my livingroom as I do in my garage. :idea:
This rain sucks!! :mad:

[pops1]

an in-door garage. dare to dream. :)
TOTAL IMPRESSION made by Ultra's Graphics Work. Dave

[superdave013]

an in-door garage. dare to dream. :)
I saw your engine the other day and it was not sitting out in the rain!! :smile:

[Taylorman]

No updates?

[Danhercules]

My motor is out right now, think Cyclone will notice if I swap em? :rollside:

[cyclone]

yes! :D

[cyclone]

ok here's a couple new ones:
The deck being bonded to the bottom....
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3409.JPG
and the inside of the boat with bulkheads glassed in place. its all dirty in these pics.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3544.JPG

[MudPumper]

Mike, it's lookin good so far. What's the function of all the little blocks of wood??

[Cs19]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3544.JPG[/QUOTE]
Wow, they really hogged out the bulkheads. :eek:

[BLEWBAYOU1]

and the inside of the boat with bulkheads glassed in place. its all dirty in these pics.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3544.JPG[/QUOTE]
Wow that is going to be a light hull! :jawdrop: Can you really call those bulkheads? Looks more like backing for screw on bulkheads.
Boat sure does look awsome. Or as my daughter would say,"Sick" Or "thats Fat".
Being that there is not much of a bulkhead, I guess it's ok to have the wood up againt the hull? I thought :idea: it should have a gap between the wood and hull so as not to cause stress cracks. It looks like there is between the deck and bulhead. But I'm not a boat builder and as nice as boat that is I'm sure they know what the hell there doing,so I'll shut up now .thanks :D
Brian ;) Haters need not reply!

[BrendellaJet]

and the inside of the boat with bulkheads glassed in place. its all dirty in these pics.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3544.JPG
Wow that is going to be a light hull! :jawdrop: Can you really call those bulkheads? Looks more like backing for screw on bulkheads.
Boat sure does look awsome. Or as my daughter would say,"Sick" Or "thats Fat".
Being that there is not much of a bulkhead, I guess it's ok to have the wood up againt the hull? I thought :idea: it should have a gap between the wood and hull so as not to cause stress cracks. It looks like there is between the deck and bulhead. But I'm not a boat builder and as nice as boat that is I'm sure they know what the hell there doing,so I'll shut up now .thanks :D
Brian ;) Haters need not reply![/QUOTE]
No, you were almost on to something. I was thinking the same thing. If you study the bulkhead nearest you in the pic, on the left you can see tht the wood isn't touching the hull. Atleast thats what I concluded!

[ULTRA28]

Yes, there has to be a gap. I'm sure it is just the picture that makes it look like it touching, but I will double check when I go into the shop today. Thanks.

[flat broke]

Mike, it's lookin good so far. What's the function of all the little blocks of wood??
MudPumper,
I'm not 100% on this, but I believe the blocks of wood are there to keep the deck and hull alligned while they do the bonding work. They need a mechanical means of holding everything in place while they lay the glass that will hold the two halves together.
Chris

[Tahiti350]

I thought the blocks were a new style rub strip.... :D Imagine them lined up and clearcoated :idea: Also they would provide extra floatation, just in case :hammer2:
Cyclone, That is SWEEET. Now I see why you had to sell the old boat as quickly as you could. Definately no hard feeling here, other than a little envy.

[cyclone]

picked up the hull and its at tom papp racing now. we set the intake in place tonight. its a low profile 5-degree agressor intake.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45boat-med.jpg

[cyclone]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45floor-med.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45cutout-med.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45intake-med.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45in_boat-med.jpg

[Cs19]

Looks good Mike.

[cyclone]

thanks. got the fiberglass itchies now. lol

[Cs19]

Oh I just love that, did you epoxy it in? Or just get it aligned,etc.
Whats the plan of attack after that? Building boats is so fun, I had lotsa fun doing mine.

[cyclone]

didnt get pics of it but its all epoxied in. we'll be flipping in over on saturday to do the bottom or if the hardware arrives, we'll start rigging it and do the bottom later on.

[mbrown2]

Beautiful Boat Cyclone..

[Cs19]

Nice, good luck with everything.I hope to see it sooner than later.
If you go a different route on gas tanks, let me know, we need some tanks for the Rogers.
CS

[cyclone]

thanks mbrown.
still planning on running the gas tanks chris. that is unless i come across a real good deal on some longer ones. them things aint cheap.

[Jet Hydro]

picked up the hull and its at tom papp racing now. we set the intake in place tonight. its a low profile 5-degree agressor intake.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45boat-med.jpg
That was one of the best things I installed in my boat last winter ;) That thing has a really big opening compared to the other intakes out there.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/208P1020115-med.JPG

[Hustler]

Looks good Mike. are we going to the first race? :D

[DEL51]

When you do the bottom of the hull, would you please post some pic's.This is great project!

[Danhercules]

That was one of the best things I installed in my boat last winter ;) That thing has a really big opening compared to the other intakes out there.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/208P1020115-med.JPG
Would this be simmialr to the Berk "R" pump? bigger intake?

[1Bahnerjet]

How do you even get in there to Glass those things, or join the Deck to Hull ? looks like a NightMare Job :confused: :yuk:
Bitchin' Boat :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3544.JPG

[flat broke]

Looks absolutely killer Mike!!!! I knew it would look even better when you got some sunlight on her :) Fight the urge to get her done quick. Once again, if you need access to a handle machine for anything, just give us a jingle.
Chris

[cyclone]

Looks good Mike. are we going to the first race? :D
My superman cape is at the cleaners so no go on the 1st race. lol

[cyclone]

When you do the bottom of the hull, would you please post some pic's.This is great project!
Ill get a few up as soon as she's upside down.

[cyclone]

How do you even get in there to Glass those things, or join the Deck to Hull ? looks like a NightMare Job :confused: :yuk:
Bitchin' Boat :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3544.JPG
he was skinny dude. no actually he started at the front of the bow and worked backwards.

[superdave013]

I was just at Papp's shop a few days ago and didn't see it. I must have just missed it. Oh well, I'll be out there again soon so I'll get the chance.
Great looking boat for sure!

[hack job]

mike the boat look great!
cant wait to see some rigging pics. :cool:

[Taylorman]

Is this going to be a race/lake boat or race only? How are you doing the interior?

[cyclone]

pretty productive day for me. the pump is in, seats are mounted and the transom adapter is just about finished.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45pump-med.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45seats-med.jpg

[cyclone]

superdave- it was at the trailer shop for a few days so that might be why you didnt see it.

[cyclone]

mike the boat look great!
cant wait to see some rigging pics. :cool:
see below. started rigging today.

[cyclone]

taylorman- it will be a lake boat that i intend to race. its going to have saddle tanks and a pair of seats, left hand steering etc.

[revndave]

got alot done

[cyclone]

back at it bright and early tomorrow. lots left to do. hey is the lake open yet?

[bp]

back at it bright and early tomorrow. lots left to do. hey is the lake open yet?
we can run it through tech friday afternoon ;) , lake will be open saturday morning... plenty of time... ;)

[cyclone]

another productive day at TPR. We weighed the boat and I'm happy to report that the bare hull came in at 486 lbs. should be fairly quick at the track.
here's Willis and Tommy giving their approval:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3601.JPG
I made the transom adapter plates today too. the cutout in the transom is just large enough for the pump and jetaway to slide through.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3597.JPG

[steelcomp]

Hey, have you sat in it and made "vroom vroom" noises, yet?? :D

[Jake W2]

Nice , is that a AA imp.
Jake

[cyclone]

wasn't going to post this one but since you asked.............
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/45IMG_3599-med.jpg

[cyclone]

Nice , is that a AA imp.
Jake
yes it is. probably will have to cut it down a bit. I was turning an AMT AA at 6,600 rpm which is where my motor is happiest. have heard the aggressor will bring the rpm's down a bit. guess we'lll have to see at the lake.

[MudPumper]

Lookin good Mike, can't wait to see the finished product.

[TRG]

how are your arms doin' today pal??? good thing you dont have silk sheets,...or do you? :idea:
glad to see you hustling on her!
I'LL BRING YOUR SEATS TOMORROW! LOL

[steelcomp]

wasn't going to post this one but since you asked.............
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/45IMG_3599-med.jpg
Dude...I'm ROTFLMAO!!! :D :D

[cyclone]

how are your arms doin' today pal??? good thing you dont have silk sheets,...or do you? :idea:
glad to see you hustling on her!
I'LL BRING YOUR SEATS TOMORROW! LOL
I still got the itchies..lol :D

[MudPumper]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/45IMG_3599-med.jpg
Mike, I'm thinking this should be your new avatar. LMAO

[DEL51]

I am so pumped up for you and this whole deal.I really appreciate the articles you have published in HB. HBjets stuff too.Revendave's boat is great.The Tech is getting so much better.I re-subscribed for 2 more years based on your input and the back section.Iam wondering if you are setting a precedent.Thanks!

[disco_charger]

Same steering wheel, same look of excitement, it's just my son is sitting in a slower boat.http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/2079DSC00569-med.JPG
I saw this boat up close, and the pictures do it no justice. Beautiful boat Mike. Can't wait to see it run!

[hack job]

mike looks like the boat is coming along nicely ! keep up the good work and the photos( you know how we like our fotos :wink: )

[Brooski]

Mike, it looks awesome. You are building one badass boat! Plus its like taking lessons on how boats are built. I am learning. Thanks, teach!

[flat broke]

Same steering wheel, same look of excitement, it's just my son is sitting in a slower boat.http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/2079DSC00569-med.JPG
I saw this boat up close, and the pictures do it no justice. Beautiful boat Mike. Can't wait to see it run!
Damn Brian, he is getting big quick.
Chris

[superdave013]

wasn't going to post this one but since you asked.............
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/45IMG_3599-med.jpg
Mike, this pic should replace the mug shot of you in the magazine.

[Danhercules]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/45IMG_3599-MED.jpg
Mike, why the roll cage? Gonna be a ski boat too? :p :)

[Jake W2]

:D
Jake

[FuelInMyVeins82]

Ya, but what happeneds when i come out and beat you in your old boat... j/k. Boat looks great mike cant wait to see what it runs. You gona be at ming this weekend?

[BADBLOWN572]

just got back from the trailer shop and Cyclone's trailer was in the spray booth. Sweet looking trailer for a sweet looking boat. Congrats!

[Lightning]

I was at Tom Papps today and saw Mike's boat there, what a sweet looking ride. That thing looks bichen'

[ChetCapoli]

I was turning an AMT AA at 6,600 rpm which is where my motor is happiest. have heard the aggressor will bring the rpm's down a bit. guess we'lll have to see at the lake.
Wow...do i see donuts and brand X's running around?? Is that a "bronze is for baby shoes" impeller there too?? Boy have i been missin the show or what??
I can't help but ask.....what's up with that??? :D BEAUTIFUL sharp boat by the way.....super color!
CHET

[superdave013]

Ya, but what happeneds when i come out and beat you in your old boat... j/k. Boat looks great mike cant wait to see what it runs. You gona be at ming this weekend?
Now that's a kick ass first post I'd say.
Mike, you might get schooled by your old boat!! haha
BTW, I was at Papp's yesterday and it's looking really nice.

[Zeug]

Come ON! :messedup: I notice new posts on this thread and get excited to see some progress pics. You guys are killin' me. Need more pics!!!
Looks B1tchen so far and I'm enjoying following this build.
Kent

[FuelInMyVeins82]

LOL Ill get some pics in a bit boats commin along nicely though new carpets in new seat brakets and rails are made, suction piece is moked up and im gona machine the shaft and press the bearing on this evening. Also just picked up some tanks from hoffmeneagle. So hopefully this summer shel be back in the water. :crossx:

[jet4fun]

looks good mike, can't wait to see it make a pass

[cyclone]

new pics of the boat here:
the rail kit, pump, pump brace, helm, gas tanks are all in.....
in this pic the pump brace is just sitting in place before i drilled the brackets:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45pump_brace.jpg
I started installing the Calgo steering last night....
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45steering_wheel.jpg
new battery....
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45battery-med.jpg
and the rail kit (covered in tape to prevent scratching the polish)...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45rail_kit-med.jpg

[cyclone]

mike looks like the boat is coming along nicely ! keep up the good work and the photos( you know how we like our fotos :wink: )
Thanks. no new photos until next week. going to spend the weekend at home.

[cyclone]

Mike, it looks awesome. You are building one badass boat! Plus its like taking lessons on how boats are built. I am learning. Thanks, teach!
thanks man. i'm learning a lot especially about having the right tools to do the job. beats the hell out of working in the driveway.

[cyclone]

Mike, this pic should replace the mug shot of you in the magazine.
you got a point there. :D

[cyclone]

Mike, why the roll cage? Gonna be a ski boat too? :p :)
safety first!

[cyclone]

Ya, but what happeneds when i come out and beat you in your old boat... j/k. Boat looks great mike cant wait to see what it runs. You gona be at ming this weekend?
with the right guy giving you driving lessons I suppose its possible. But from what i hear you'll arent making it to the water this year at the rate your going. :D where's the pics?

[cyclone]

just got back from the trailer shop and Cyclone's trailer was in the spray booth. Sweet looking trailer for a sweet looking boat. Congrats!
can't wait to see it danny.

[cyclone]

Wow...do i see donuts and brand X's running around?? Is that a "bronze is for baby shoes" impeller there too?? Boy have i been missin the show or what??
I can't help but ask.....what's up with that??? :D BEAUTIFUL sharp boat by the way.....super color!
CHET
Where you been chet??? i'll try anything once. if it breaks then its back to the drawing board. i'll tell you one thing, its one of the nicest looking bronze impellers i've ever seen that wasnt blueprinted. And rigging will be much easier with the dual water inlet feeds cast into the suction housing. no more braided hoses outside the boat. the innercooler and motor will have their own water lines right inside the transom. clean!

[Taylorman]

So how do you get the rail kit adjusted so you have the right angle on the rail kit? Is there a tool to measure the degrees the engine is sitting relative to the pump?

[cyclone]

well there are two tools you can use to measure the angles.
the first is a high tech digital Smartool that works great...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3620-med.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45ANGLE_FINDER-med.jpg
or you can use this budget minded tool...

[Danhercules]

new pics of the boat here:
the rail kit, pump, pump brace, helm, gas tanks are all in.....
in this pic the pump brace is just sitting in place before i drilled the brackets:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45pump_brace.jpg
Lookin good!!! Looks like a pro helped get the driveshaft in the pump. What did you pay him for his help? Beer? :D

[CARLSON-JET]

cyclone, I know it's probably too late but, I have witnessed more then one suction housing crack under the front bearing support when using the jetaway. I think it could be the extra torque applied with the added leverage, not sure though. On the braces I have helped install The jetaway makes a nice place to add a support also tieing in with the intake on the front bolts then run out to the stringers. This is by NO means a bash or implied that Duanes jetaway is at fault, they are a great piece of hardware. As you know the stock suctions are just not really designed for big power and need all the help they can get. Your hull is comming together nice and looks great. I will snap a few pics this weekend of the support brace system to which I speak of. Did I mention thanks for all the sharring of the build? watching everybodies projects unfold keeps the cabin fever to a minimum for me. R.B.

[cyclone]

i appreciate the input and would love to see pics of your project. I haven't started building it, but there will an additional pump support on top of the bearing support. TPR recommeded it like you did. I'll take all the advice i can get to keep things safe and in one piece! Thanks again.
:)

[Goodtime$]

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/4/5/78533245.htm
CS is this your boat?

[Bense468]

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/4/5/78533245.htm
CS is this your boat?
Thats not his boat, but I would love to see more pics of it. I might just have to call the guy. If I can get him to send more...I will post them.
Oh nice steering wheel Mike. Boat looks to be coming together.

[Cs19]

Id really like to see some pics of that boat as well.
Mike, is that the driveline you will be running?
CS

[cyclone]

Id really like to see some pics of that boat as well.
Mike, is that the driveline you will be running?
CS
Yes. had it built and balanced the other day.

[cyclone]

well the rigging and fabrication is 95% done. stripped the boat down tonight so the parts could go to the powdercoater tomorrow. i'm tired...Thanks to Superdave for steppin up to plumb the fuel system. couldnt have done it without you and your bitchin fittings.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3695.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3676.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3678.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3694.JPG
next we'll flip the hull over and blueprint the bottom. hopefully next weekend I'll start to reassemble the boat. yeehaw!

[cyclone]

johnwjm-"hmmm. maybe i need a new boat?"
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3696.JPG
Mike-"yeah you do."
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3699-med.JPG

[superdave013]

C'Mon Mike, you could have done it. Just think of how many trips to TMR you would have made. lol It was a much needed change of pace for me. Always fun hanging out at Tom Papps shop with all you jet heads.

[Hustler]

Looks great mike, you gotta be jazzed. Is the new trailer going to have sway bars it? Your gonna need them since that boat is so top heavy :D

[Cs19]

Yeah Mike! That all looks real nice. Looks like your ahead of schedule, shouldnt be a problem making the April race if you keep this up.
Good job, cant wait to see it run down the track.
CS

[hack job]

Looks Good Mike!

[cyclone]

C'Mon Mike, you could have done it. Just think of how many trips to TMR you would have made. lol It was a much needed change of pace for me. Always fun hanging out at Tom Papps shop with all you jet heads.
actually i'm kicking myself for not plumbing the water system while you were there too! thanks again.

[cyclone]

Looks great mike, you gotta be jazzed. Is the new trailer going to have sway bars it? Your gonna need them since that boat is so top heavy :D
sway bars and training wheels. :D

[cyclone]

Yeah Mike! That all looks real nice. Looks like your ahead of schedule, shouldnt be a problem making the April race if you keep this up.
Good job, cant wait to see it run down the track.
CS
i'm not going to rush it just to make the race but it looks promising. I still want some seat time before the track as well.

[superdave013]

actually i'm kicking myself for not plumbing the water system while you were there too! thanks again.
I was just looking at the regulator and crossover. That should be another fun one to run. lol
I'll be out there again next week for sure.

[cyclone]

its a straight shot from the regulator to the motor water inlet above the balancer. the ugly one will be going from the other regulator up to the innercooler. :D

[MikeF]

Looks like you're nearly ready to LAUNCH! :D

[XClutchboy725]

I like the Tatum steering wheel! :D

[cyclone]

Looks like you're nearly ready to LAUNCH! :D
Mike F- give me a call asap. thanks!

[fastsanger]

looks bitchin

[jet4fun]

i'm not going to rush it just to make the race but it looks promising. I still want some seat time before the track as well.
just a thought, but maybe the track is where you should get that seat time. not only will the safety crew be there, but you will have a buch of people there that know a ton about jet boats, and can help iron out any problems and also dial in the boat.
by the way, looks killer mike

[cyclone]

By "seat time" i didnt mean making 1/4 mile passes at the lake. The last place i want to learn to run this boat wide open is the middle of lake elsinore. I want to get familiar with the boat, how everything works, and chase down any gremlins before I get to the track. I dont want to pay $$ to find water leaks or anything else that may need adjustment. Just want to get it all dialed in and then go to the track and have my fun. :mix:

[jet4fun]

By "seat time" i didnt mean making 1/4 mile passes at the lake. The last place i want to learn to run this boat wide open is the middle of lake elsinore. I want to get familiar with the boat, how everything works, and chase down any gremlins before I get to the track. I dont want to pay $$ to find water leaks or anything else that may need adjustment. Just want to get it all dialed in and then go to the track and have my fun. :mix:
ahhh yess grasshoppa, now i smellz what you stinkin :hammerhea
well i hope you can make it out by the next race, i missed the last one and i am kinda pissed about it... i am gonna try my hardest to make the next race, and i would love to see your boat in person, and making a pass down the 1/4
work harder mike :coffeycup goddamit

[cyclone]

ahhh yess grasshoppa, now i smellz what you stinkin :hammerhea
well i hope you can make it out by the next race, i missed the last one and i am kinda pissed about it... i am gonna try my hardest to make the next race, and i would love to see your boat in person, and making a pass down the 1/4
work harder mike :coffeycup goddamit
Now that you mention "work harder"....I could use a few hands to help sand the floor in preparation for the flo coat! :D

[HavasuDreamin']

Looking killer Cyclone. Quick question..........how wide are your seat shells?
Thanks.

[pops1]

Mike, I am so impressed with Ultra's Glass & Graphics -Seen the artical then seen the actual boat. WOW! Doing Custom Paint and graphics since I was 14 Years Old on show cars & competing with the likes of Larry Watson, Dean Jeffrieys. Just Tow It To the Races and Show It. Its A NICE!. Dave

[cyclone]

HD- Im not sure but i'll measure them next time im at the shop. They are wider than most.
Pops- thanks! its getting there.

[jet4fun]

Now that you mention "work harder"....I could use a few hands to help sand the floor in preparation for the flo coat! :D
i believe there are surgeons in beverly hills that can accomodate you on that one :hammerhea

[cyclone]

freak. :D

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

Looking good mike. That biotch looks like its going to haul ass;) By the way, what does a hull like that run with just a pump?
396

[Taylorman]

Looking good mike. That biotch looks like its going to haul ass;) By the way, what does a hull like that run with just a pump?
396
I depends, your price or a hot boat editors price :D :D :D
I agree, nice ride, that thing should fly. Look out CS19.
Hey, at 450 lbs +- pounds, how durable of a lake boat will it be. Will you be able to walk on the deck and side and be able to take some rough water at the lake? Im not familiar with boats that light so i was just wondering.

[cyclone]

i bought the pump separately from the boat. Give John West a call at Ultra and he'll give you a price.
As for durability, at the moment the deck is strong enough crawl all over. After i cut the holes for the gauges in the dashboard, who know? I'm guessing she'll be sturdy enough for my fiance to lay on and get a tan. I dont plan on spending much time sittin on the boat. ;)

[bp]

at 450 lbs +- pounds, how durable of a lake boat will it be. Will you be able to walk on the deck and side and be able to take some rough water at the lake? Im not familiar with boats that light so i was just wondering.
i don't remember the weight being stated at 450? isn't it slightly above that? anyway, 450 won't be a problem.

[cyclone]

Bob's correct. the hull weighed 486 lbs bare.

[Cs19]

Mines a similar weight, I havent had any problems, but I cant go out on rough days, and I sure as hell cant go plowing through chop.
Im very cautious with mine when it comes to wakes,etc. I think if you pay attention, you can get by with a light boat on the riv.

[MudPumper]

What the hell, Mike??? Is that bad boy floating yet??? I know you got some updated pics to share, lets see em. :D :D :D

[cyclone]

nothing much to show. Todd flo coated the floor and the hull is getting flipped over tonight so i can do the bottom. After that its just rigging. I'll have pics next week as i start reinstalling everything.

[MudPumper]

Good deal bro, can't wait to see it. FC is less than 4 weeks out,
"get her done." :D

[Hustler]

Slacker!!! Stop making excuses and get it done :p

[disco_charger]

Just got back from helping him flip the boat. It looks good. He'll get there. :wink:

[Cs19]

Mike where are you gonna run it for the first time?
I think you should run it at the river for the first time. Maybe FB challenged? Thats where I first ran mine, I was so paranoid with all the jet skiis and not knowing that stretch of river, but sure was fun.
CS

[uclahater]

When is FB challenge? my boat will be ready in about 4 weeks, and I would like to make a couple of events :rollside:

[MudPumper]

It's in 4 weeks. May 8th and 9th. You should come.

[TRG]

ive seen haters boat in person(well, the paint anyway)!.... he'll be handin asswhoopins out like it's tictac's, so a friend tells me anyway!
got any pics of her hater?...i do!

[Cs19]

When is FB challenge? my boat will be ready in about 4 weeks, and I would like to make a couple of events :rollside:
just a bunch of jet dorks hater, you dont wanna hang with us.
j/k would be cool to see you out there, hopefully you can make it.

[cyclone]

last night was productive. Tommy, Todd and I completed the glasswork on the keel and today we'll sand it and gel coat. Then it'll be a mad dash to put it all together in time for FC..
I plan to run it at elsinore the first time, Chris. I dont want to haul it to the river to find out i need to tweak things or chase down leaks. I'd like FC to be a nice, relaxing and trouble free weekend. If i can putt the boat around and just get through it without the anything breaking i'll be stoked.

[nielly]

Will you let us know when you go?

[roostwear]

If i can putt the boat around and just get through it without the anything breaking i'll be stoked.
You wanna know putting? Hop in the circus boat... it excels at putting :D

[uclahater]

ive seen haters boat in person(well, the paint anyway)!.... he'll be handin asswhoopins out like it's tictac's, so a friend tells me anyway!
got any pics of her hater?...i do!
Todd I dont know how to post them, but feel free if you know how. The pics I have just dont show the true colors :hammer2: Thanks for the compliments. I"ve seen the floors you've done at Billy's, and ther awesome.

[dmontzsta]

Todd I dont know how to post them, but feel free if you know how. The pics I have just dont show the true colors :hammer2: Thanks for the compliments. I"ve seen the floors you've done at Billy's, and ther awesome.
Email them to me Jim... dmontzsta@werd.com I will host them for you.

[cyclone]

Will you let us know when you go?
why, you wanna drive all the way out from havasu just to watch? :rollside:
tonight was another good one. the bottom is done and she'll be rightside up again tomorrow night. whoohoo!

[nielly]

No, from the great city of Norco, CA. Havasu is where the mind is. :D

[cyclone]

Oh i see. that's cool.

[Cs19]

Mike, I looked into that header deal you mentioned. My headers ( non-twisties) are just about 3 inches from the gunnells. Just thought Id let ya know.
CS

[Kim Hanson]

I have to say that your cyclone was tits, but chit this is.........(( . ))(( . )).... :cool:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3695.JPG

[TRG]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3695.JPG[/QUOTE]
is it me or is Brent doing the "chicken dance"?

[cyclone]

I have to say that your cyclone was tits, but chit this is.........(( . ))(( . )).... :cool:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3695.JPG
Thanks Kim!
I'll have new pics tonight. She's nearly all back together now. Got the engine in last night and today I should make more progress.

[cyclone]

got new pics finally. she's comin' along and might be ready for the water by next weekend. yeeha! :D
Thanks to Tom Papp Racing for putting a new bottom of the boat that should make it a rocket; Todd at TRG Custom Fiberglass for flo-coating the floor-it looks better than ever! Brent at TPR for opening the shop yesterday so i could work on the boat some more. Looks like I'll be making FC!
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3857.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3858.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3859-med.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3856.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3855.JPG

[Heatseeker]

That thing is looking badass Mike!!! :2purples:
Keep up the good work!

[nielly]

Looks good Mike, it looks like you will be able to finish soon as long as the cops don't hassle you for making to much noise in the neighborhood. :)

[promod]

hey cyclone where did ya get the throttle set up from need a daul set up for mine (center steer) your boat is bad ass no words can descibe it other than dam

[cyclone]

Thanks guys!
Promod- Lightning Manufacturing in Elsinore makes the pedal set up.
Nielly- Did i mention that I love cops? Cops are great. Love the cops. Doughnuts?
Heatseeker-thanks man.

[Taylorman]

So how fast are you thinking this boat is gonna be.
Very nice by the way.
Looks like you water inlet line from the reg. to the crossover was a mother to fit.

[promod]

Thanks guys!
Promod- Lightning Manufacturing in Elsinore makes the pedal set up.
Nielly- Did i mention that I love cops? Cops are great. Love the cops. Doughnuts?
Heatseeker-thanks man.
do you have the number where i can call them

[flat broke]

Mike,
Are you going with all different colors on your hardware? Sampling from the colors in the gel and using that selection based upon what color is closest to the part that is getting rigged in? Is the orange a candy, or just straight orange? Looks like you went with some candy colors, so it should look even better in sunlight. What color/material are you using for your seat covers?
Chris

[cyclone]

So how fast are you thinking this boat is gonna be.
Very nice by the way.
Looks like you water inlet line from the reg. to the crossover was a mother to fit.
you have no idea. took two hours to make it and Brent had to shorten the fittings on a lathe. it just barely fits. hope it dont leak!

[cyclone]

do you have the number where i can call them
951-678-5631

[cyclone]

Mike,
Are you going with all different colors on your hardware? Sampling from the colors in the gel and using that selection based upon what color is closest to the part that is getting rigged in? Is the orange a candy, or just straight orange? Looks like you went with some candy colors, so it should look even better in sunlight. What color/material are you using for your seat covers?
Chris
the orange and blue hues are candy's, the grey has a bit of metal flake in it. The seats will be grey with blue/orange piping in tweed/vinyl.

[RYNNO]

the orange and blue hues are candy's, the grey has a bit of metal flake in it. The seats will be grey with blue/orange piping in tweed/vinyl.
So who you got to paint it? Give Billy B a call he does great work. (909)982-8555

[cyclone]

paint what?

[bp]

lookin' good mike.. will we see it at ming next month?

[jet4fun]

So who you got to paint it? Give Billy B a call he does great work. (909)982-8555
:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: what the hell :hammerhea

[Unchained]

That floor looks great.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/45IMG_3857.JPG
Maybe if I would have camped out in Ca for a couple weeks during assy. I could have got a smooth floor rather than the mess they sent me.

[Moose]

Cyclone, The boat is looking great!, By the way did you ever get a chance to measure the seats?. Also, where did you get them?.
Moose