Baby B-Boat lurking in So-Cal

[Dave Sammons]

Here's a few Pics of Dick VanBeenan's Bezer coming together. Some of you Northwest Nosty guys may remember the boat. It was "Burnt Orange" with brown trim and was driven by Mr. Nordling in the Nostalgia class up there. Was told he won the class with it one year. If you guys have any pictures of it, throw'em up here, as we have none of the boat running or with the motor in it.
Boat has been re-painted and reflowed. Pulled all the rigging out and started over. New motor will be a dual carbed 496.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517bz1.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517bz2.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1517bz3.jpg
While the boat is not quite as light as SSMike's "Cherokee Maiden", the bottom down the center is only about a 1/4" thick where the fins drop through, hence the brace tied into them should help stregthen things a bit. We'll build another brace to tie into the front motorplate and shaftlog as well.

[Dave Sammons]

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[Dave Sammons]

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Note reworked over-ride handle...like to keep that big handle low in the boat, so it won't catch your leg if you get tossed out, also think it looks a little better.

[Morg]

Looks real nice Dave.
When I took my revenge apart, The highest concentration of stress cracks were around & in front of the shaftlog.. My floor in the center was about 3/8".
I ran a layer of baltek right down the center of the boat. Baltek is a spongey fiber material, it seemed to work like a honeycomb & create a space. So far it has worked well.
Unfortunatly this was after my first failure while re-doing the floor. I was not in mood for taking pictures. :)

[eraser]

dave, looks awesome!! yet more incredible fab work comin out of the sammons boat shop!!!! :rollside: :rollside: I think I need to talk to you about my boat!!!!!!

[dmontzsta]

Damn, it is going to be stunning. Your work is up there with the best Dave.

[vdriver4ever]

Dave,
Tell the great one his boat is looking way cool............... Wish I was there to enjoy another "drivers meeting".
Pat

[boatguy222]

I owned that boat for about 15 years! the worst mistake I ever made was selling it! you got the old girl looking great!

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

I owned that boat for about 15 years! the worst mistake I ever made was selling it! you got the old girl looking great!
So get another one :)

[boatguy222]

So get another one :)
I'am working on it Jerry, I'am working on it!

[Dave Sammons]

I owned that boat for about 15 years!
Do you have any pictures of the boat running? How about of the old installation? VanBeenan ripped everything out :cry: b-4 I got to take a few shots for history's sake.

[boatguy222]

[QUOTE=Dave Sammons]Do you have any pictures of the boat running? How about of the old installation? VanBeenan ripped everything out :cry: b-4 I got to take a few shots for history's sake.[/QUOTE
Dave
Yes, I have a few. email me at harmons1@msn.com
and I'll send you some.
Marc

[ssmike]

VanBeenan ripped everything out :cry: b-4 I got to take a few shots for history's sake.
Dave, Lets see the paint! (LOL :D )

[dmontzsta]

More pics please! :D

[Dave Sammons]

Dave, Lets see the paint! (LOL :D )
You're KILLIN' ME! :D :D Just because you've seen it and snuck a picture of it when we weren't lookin'. I'm working on him to let me throw a shot or two of it up to show off the paint...We'll see!
PS...Mike, the old Rayson is looking good. Thru-hull exhausts are completely done, intake and carbs are on, shifter done, battery box done except for top.
Making a list for SuperDave this week to order the bling-bling fittings...Where's the scoop!!!

[Dave Sammons]

Got an e-mail from Marc today who bought the boat in '85. Everyone has said she ran real hard back in the day. Gotta love the classic early 80's install, would've like to have had the holesaw concession back then!
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[Dave Sammons]

Dave,
Tell the great one his boat is looking way cool............... Wish I was there to enjoy another "drivers meeting".
Pat
You know you're welcome any time!!
PS...Look closely at the foot throttle assy...Might look familliar...Let's just say this B-Boat has a little "VIKING" in her :cool: :cool:

[ssmike]

You're KILLIN' ME! :D :D Where's the scoop!!!
Scoop inquiry in process. Whats the center to center? Or, would you like to cut the holes?
BTW, NICE BOAT
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517Turkey_1.jpg

[Dave Sammons]

Scoop inquiry in process. Whats the center to center? Or, would you like to cut the holes?
BTW, NICE BOAT
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517Turkey_1.jpg
I was wondering if you noticed that!!! I would prefer to cut the holes myself.

[ssmike]

I was wondering if you noticed that!!! I would prefer to cut the holes myself.
OK, duly noted. I have your engine stand to return BTW. :boxed:

[vdriver4ever]

Dave!
I do see a little "viking" in Dick's boat. That's so cool. I am honored. Tell Dick that thing has been bent to the floor before...

[Dave Sammons]

Motor plates and bottom supports fitted. Hope the 2 supports tied to the fins and shaftlog/motorplate help!!! That bottom is O2thin!
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187bzz8.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187bzz9.jpg

[Dave Sammons]

Cavitation plates all tied together.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187bzz1.jpg

[Dave Sammons]

Had to see what is was going to look like! I'm thinkin' Zoomies will be a must! :cool: :cool:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187bzz2.jpg

[Dave Sammons]

This shot may remind a few of you N/W guys of the boat. Assuming this is Nordling running in the Nostalgia class up there. As far as the second picture, this is the boat in it's P/S days. I remember seeing a color shot of this ad somewhere.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517bzr6.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517bzr5.jpg

[Dave Sammons]

Motor and Braces roughed in and attached to stringers.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517bzr1.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517bzr4.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517bzr3.jpg
Gonna build a stainless cover for the strut base. Top of rail will get machined back to tank mount.

[GofastRacer]

Hey Dave, just made this one for a Barron that I'm doing!.. :)
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/175/strutmount7ql.jpg

[Dave Sammons]

Hey Dave, just made this one for a Barron that I'm doing!.. :)
http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/175/strutmount7ql.jpg
Looks great Art! :cool: :cool: That's the idea! This one will be a little more squared off, due to the spread in the strut support bolts.

[GofastRacer]

Strut support will be pretty well the same just didn't drill the holes yet. I used a ball end mill around the inside though, figured it would add to strenght!..
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/372/open7ji.jpg

[Dave Sammons]

Boat is ready to come apart. Lots of detailing to do before polishing and anodizing. First look at the paint...what'daya think?? Pictures don't do the yellow justice...It's BLINDING!!!
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[Dave Sammons]

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[Dave Sammons]

Lots of aluminum in this little Bezer!! :D :D Anodize color will be dark/dark blue with chrome and polished pieces to accent.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517os9.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517os7.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517os6.jpg

[flattie440]

looks badass

[eraser]

WOW!!! :2purples: :2purples: Simply AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D

[MikeF]

Looks bulletproof to me. :cool: That's definatley the work I aspire to! Nice work.:D

[BILLY.B]

Looks awesome Dave. Richard should have his chest all puffed up sipping on cocktail right about now!!!!!.

[ColeTR2]

Dave & PrimeTime the boat looks great!

[dmontzsta]

Dave, everytime I see your work, I think "thats top notch, it doesnt get better than that", but then you do another, and another, and another, you keep outdoing yourself. Just like Billy and his paint jobs. I guess each piece is just so nice, and unique in its own way. I enjoy seeing all these nice boats. It is definately an awesome hobby. :)

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Looks great Dave!

[steve d]

I'll bet Marc is smiling right now--went to a good home. Nice job Dave, it's beautiful.

[Roaddogg 4040]

That is a totally outrageous Looking job!!! Fantastic... You should be proud of that one. :) :)
Steve

[GofastRacer]

Great job Dave!.. :cool:

[Dave Sammons]

Richard should have his chest all puffed up sipping on cocktail right about now!!!!!.
Cocktail hour started at about 1pm today...Not much work done after that! I should'a used my head like RCL, and invested in Stoli stock along time ago!!! :cry: :cry:

[boatguy222]

Dave,
Are you sure a K engine isn't going it there? looking very stout! It's a good thing you showed the earlier pictures, because I would NOT know it now!
You guys have the old girl looking Sweet!

[olbiezer]

another masterpiece dave......noone rebuilds em like u dave

[vdriver4ever]

Dave,
That thing looks awsome. Looking forward to seeing it this weekend.
Pat

[beaverfab]

Dave thanks for the inspiration and the new ideas. Your work is realy nice. j.j.

[dossangers]

That is without a DOUBT the most 6061 ive ever seen in a circle boat!! another great piece from down south!! :) :)

[Rattle Can Lou]

Dave, Van Beenan, and Smoooth. I told you last night that the boat was Prime, Grade A. Choice and double cool. But it seems Dave that you need a little more room for some of these guys on this board to Schwing!!! I think there are some guys that may be in Love with you. My God son, not since Billy B's last creation have these apes gone so crazy. You have really come into your own. I havent seen this kinda response since Jetboatguru kept one right side up for the weekend. This is unreal. You are the MAN....You could also take this as jealousy. I guess I just need someone to tell me they Love me. I can't even get Billy to return my phone calls anymore. I guess I'm just a little down right now.......RCL magoo

[Dave Sammons]

That is without a DOUBT the most 6061 ive ever seen in a circle boat!! another great piece from down south!! :) :)
As thin as that bottom is(less than 1/4" down the middle in the fin/shaftlog area) it's gonna need all the support it can get with 850+ horses between the stringers. I've never done it before, but, Dos, you have inspired me :idea: ...I'll put some of that stuff on the scale this weekend and throw some numbers up...might be interesting... :sqeyes: :sqeyes:

[Dave Sammons]

I guess I just need someone to tell me they Love me. I can't even get Billy to return my phone calls anymore. I guess I'm just a little down right now.......RCL magoo
Lou, Lou, Lou, No need to be down my friend!...You know we love ya!! :confused: :confused: You're that drunken, vertically challenged, near blind, drunken, crazy, overweight, drunken, grey haired, orangepeel sprayin', drunken, opinionated, drunken, older brother, Billy and I never had.
Rustoleum is Red,
Krylon is Blue,
The best painter in Boise,
Is our buddy, Rattle Can Lou!
Happy (early) Valentine's Day! :p :p Hope this helps!!

[Roaddogg 4040]

Dave
When will we be able to see the finished product?
Steve

[Dave Sammons]

Dave
When will we be able to see the finished product?
Steve
Next step is to detail the parts and send them out for polishing, anodizing and chrome.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187bz13.jpg
Took the time to weigh every part that goes in the boat, except the strut, fins and shaft log...total weight, less those parts...287.75lbs! Couple of interesting numbers...
V-drive with mounts...53lbs
motor plates...11.5
transom bar and pillow blocks...10lbs
3/16ths cav plates with pads...21lbs
prop shaft...15lbs
10 1/2 gal tank...20lbs
And if you think those transom to kickboard aluminum encased stringers are really trick...total weight...52.5lbs!
To answer the question though...Should be in the water first part of April. :cool: :cool:

[fc-pilot]

Dave, thanks for the numbers. After hearing them it now has me bouncing around some ideas in me head. :idea: Seems a little weird, I usually don't have anything up there. :messedup:
Paul

[dmontzsta]

Dave,
I see you have the table all ready for the swap meet. What time does it open? I want to be there bright and early. :crossx:

[Dave Sammons]

Dave,
I see you have the table all ready for the swap meet. What time does it open? I want to be there bright and early. :crossx:
Ever seen that sign behind the bar??..."FREE BEER YESTERDAY" :cry: :cry:

[dmontzsta]

Ever seen that sign behind the bar??..."FREE BEER YESTERDAY" :cry: :cry:
LMFAO

[Stab-n-Steer]

[QUOTE=Dave Sammons]Next step is to detail the parts and send them out for polishing, anodizing and chrome.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187bz13.jpg
Awesome work Dave! Question. Where can I buy the fabbed footpedals???
S&S

[superdave013]

Next step is to detail the parts and send them out for polishing, anodizing and chrome.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187bz13.jpg
Took the time to weigh every part that goes in the boat, except the strut, fins and shaft log...total weight, less those parts...287.75lbs! Couple of interesting numbers...
V-drive with mounts...53lbs
motor plates...11.5
transom bar and pillow blocks...10lbs
3/16ths cav plates with pads...21lbs
prop shaft...15lbs
10 1/2 gal tank...20lbs
And if you think those transom to kickboard aluminum encased stringers are really trick...total weight...52.5lbs!
To answer the question though...Should be in the water first part of April. :cool: :cool:
now weigh them again after you do the detailing. ;)

[Dave Sammons]

Question. Where can I buy the fabbed footpedals???
S&S
The pedals are from Bergeron Marine. They're the only ones that I've found that'll fit my size 13 shoe!!! :D :D
PS...Stab N' Steer, Here's a shot of John Canfield's Wickens that he may not have. Dick "Smoooth" Waldrip down the front chute at "The Beach" in 1967. Boat was known as ABBA-GABBA back then and had a Patterson bottom on it. Dick has already sent some shots to John a year or so ago. We offered to buy the boat back from him, but, no go! :cry: :cry: Hope he keeps us in mind the day he decides to part with her!! Also, John was supposed to send me some shots of my old 2.5 litre cabover hydroplane from 1984 taken at Bakersfield. If you remember...ask him about them...those were some fun times! Thanks
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1517Scan0011.jpg

[Stab-n-Steer]

Thanks Dave!
Cool shot! Check out the 6 deuces! Do you know who the rider was? The boat is now in my shop undergoing an "upgrade" to race again this season. The 'ol girl is 50 years young this year, built in 1956! She is now the 99-P, "Black-n-Blue" (for the last 25 years or so.) The next oldest boat still competing and the boat to beat is the P-74, also a Wickens, but it's much newer, a 1967 model...
John "willed" me the boat, so it won't be for sale. I was hoping to have her ready for Bakersfield but that's not going to happen. After we race her a few more years I am going to completely restore her and take her to events and maybe race in a nostalgia class occasionally...
I will remind John about the pictures... Here's a shot of John and Courtney racing at Pleasanton a few years ago.
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/549999P___Shadow_Cliffs_Head_on_754x600.jpg

[wsuwrhr]

And if you think those transom to kickboard aluminum encased stringers are really trick...total weight...52.5lbs!
:
Not me
Brian

[Dave Sammons]

Boat is rigged and READY for the motor. Only thing left to do is make the stainless inserts for the rails for the motor to ride on and a stainless cover for the bulkhead pass-thru. Hopefully we'll put the motor in next weekend. SuperDave, plumbing is not far away!!! :D :D
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[Dave Sammons]

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[Dave Sammons]

Took a bunch of shots outside...Didn't come out well...Too much glare, think I need a better Camera!!
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187st9.jpg
Hope I'm still behind the wheel of one of these when I'm 66! :cool: :cool: :cool:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187st11.jpg

[dmontzsta]

Yet another BITCHEN B Boat. :)

[vdriver4ever]

Team 3 D..
Dave
Dick V
Smooth Dick
That thing is just makes a guy smile... while looking at the pictures all I could think about was Dicky V's grin.... Congrats boys...

[boatguy222]

You gotta love a little Biesemeyer! :cool:

[olbiezer]

everytime sammons redoes a boat ....mine goes back one notch on the clean boat scale........nice work dave wish i could afford ya lol

[Dave Sammons]

Here's a few of the "sun" shots. Shot'em straight up Noon here in Carlsbad, 75 degrees, not a cloud in the sky...Just another average day!!! :cool: :cool: But no good for a "glamour" photoshoot!
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187sn1.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187sn2.jpg http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187sn3.jpg
PS...Thanks as always to Brian and Phil at Bergeron Engineering and Alan's Fastners(Bolt Nazi). :D :D

[steve d]

Beautiful job Dave. Will be a treat to see it.... WHAT'S NEXT?

[lilrick]

Beautiful job Dave. Will be a treat to see it.... WHAT'S NEXT?
....wow.

[GofastRacer]

Very nice!.. :cool: :cool:

[Roaddogg 4040]

Awsome!!! Beautiful boat...
Steve

[msmeads1]

Hope I'm still behind the wheel of one of these when I'm 66!
You and I both :cool:

[Dave Sammons]

wish i could afford ya lol
You might be surprised! I'm a low overhead, doing it for the love, kinda guy!! :D :D

[Dave Sammons]

WHAT'S NEXT?
On the horizon....
SSMikes Rayson done first of May
Vdrive4ever's Nordskog when it returns from Billy's
SpectraBrent's 24 done no later than mid-August
Start Terry Blaire's(he crews on Pat Eason's K) Ski/Drag Bubbledeck...Total install
Start another B-boat install for a guy who's boat is stuck in some painter's shop in San Bernadino County(could be MONTHS b-4 THAT one shows up! :rolleyes: )
Harland Orrin's 58 Mandella, total install. Lookin' forward to this one! Going period correct!
B-boat restoration for a VERY well known personality around here. Been sworn to secrecy due to his celebrity status. :crossx: :crossx:

[dmontzsta]

Dave,
Your work is top notch buddy. There has not bee one rig of yours I have not drooled over.

[steve d]

Looks like you've got your work cut out for you. If I win the lotto, any possible chance of nerfing one of these guys out. Is Crazy Colors in Berdoo or Riverside--NOT SURE. Keep up the good work Dave and thanks for all the great posts...Steve
SSMikes Rayson done first of May
Vdrive4ever's Nordskog when it returns from Billy's
SpectraBrent's 24 done no later than mid-August
Start Terry Blaire's(he crews on Pat Eason's K) Ski/Drag Bubbledeck...Total install
Start another B-boat install for a guy who's boat is stuck in some painter's shop in San Bernadino County(could be MONTHS b-4 THAT one shows up! :rolleyes: )
Harland Orrin's 58 Mandella, total install. Lookin' forward to this one! Going period correct!
B-boat restoration for a VERY well known personality around here. Been sworn to secrecy due to his celebrity status. :crossx: :crossx:[/QUOTE]

[CircleJerk]

And it will run and handle just as nice as it looks! Nice! Dave

[ColeTR2]

Looks Great!! is it going to make it to Parker 22-23?

[Rattle Can Lou]

I don't know how you clowns get anything done. Let me let you folks in on a little secret. Sammons drinks like a fricken FISH. The only salvation in this trio of misfits is Dick "smooooth" Waldrip. I think he might be Mormon. He doesnt drink. He stays and works while Sammons is entertaining all the beer drinking slobs between Dana Pointe and Tijuana. Everytime I call Sammons, whether it be 1:00 in the afternoon and 11:00 pm he is talking like Foster Brooks and Dean Martin. Van Beenan??? Now heres a real beauty. He starts drinking at 10 in the morning. Do NOT and I repeat, DO NOT invite this guy to any Saturday afternoon BBQ's. Or if you do, make sure and don't leave the cheese dip out. He will fall in it. That' right. Face first.
I'm taking my boat to Prime...they look off the hook. I called the other day and they told me a complete re rig on my Wickens would be somewhere around 2500.00 including all the hardware. I cant trust the "Clowns of Carlsbad" to stay off the bottle.....RCL

[FlatStupid]

Lou you are everywhere this morning.You are right about Prime but I must refer to my previous post we are talkin' about a classic v-drive not a Chevette. Add 1 more zero ahead of the decimal point and multiply by 2 and the Wickens will be off the hook!!!!!!!! :cry: :rollside:

[Dave Sammons]

any possible chance of nerfing one of these guys out.
I've made commitments to all these guys, no way until mid August, but if any of them fall behind before they can get down here(Harland possibly)...Then Maybe!! :cool: Don't remember all you need done. Left you a PM with phone numbers give me a call.
~Dave~

[Dave Sammons]

I don't know how you clowns get anything done. Let me let you folks in on a little secret. Sammons drinks like a fricken FISH. The only salvation in this trio of misfits is Dick "smooooth" Waldrip. I think he might be Mormon. He doesnt drink. He stays and works while Sammons is entertaining all the beer drinking slobs between Dana Pointe and Tijuana. Everytime I call Sammons, whether it be 1:00 in the afternoon and 11:00 pm he is talking like Foster Brooks and Dean Martin. Van Beenan??? Now heres a real beauty. He starts drinking at 10 in the morning. Do NOT and I repeat, DO NOT invite this guy to any Saturday afternoon BBQ's. Or if you do, make sure and don't leave the cheese dip out. He will fall in it. That' right. Face first.
I'm taking my boat to Prime...they look off the hook. I called the other day and they told me a complete re rig on my Wickens would be somewhere around 2500.00 including all the hardware. I cant trust the "Clowns of Carlsbad" to stay off the bottle.....RCL
The "Clowns of Carlsbad" huh? RCL, I don't even know where to start! I know you're trying to get the smack talk going on the forums here, but, COME ON!! I have a drinking problem!!! What you have never understood is I do this for a LIVING! I have trained my whole career to put my body in perfect shape to drink the amount of alcohol I do! Like my man Dean Martin once said "I don't want to drink, it's just that I have a chemical imbalance where my body NEEDS alcohol to function." You on the other hand are a mere amatuer! 30+ years of you making STOLI the the top selling Vodka in Idaho and waking up most mornings not knowing where you're at and wondering why you feel like you've been sitting on the pointy end of a bicycle seat, does not make one a professional.
As far as Vanbeenan...Yeah, he might have a couple cocktails now and then, but, the guy should be treated like the legend he is. Raced drags and circles since 1963, has two artificial knees and alot of aches and pains to show for it, HELL you'd have to drink a few more cocktails if you were in his shape! Even IF he falls in the cheese dip...He'll eat it off his shirt, so, it doesn't go to waste! I see no issue there! And he STILL wants to get in a Bezer with 850 horses and haul ass! God Bless Him! They don't even use plates in Boise, do they?
The boy"s work at PRIME IS off the Hook! I have a TON of respect for the work they do. I'm just a guy who enjoys doing the best he can with a hacksaw, diegrinder and a handme down drill motor, to help a few friends out with their passion.
Finally RCL, to qoute another great drinker, Joe E. Lewis..."You're not drunk, if you can lay on the floor and still hold on!" Lou you've been slippin' for a LOOOONG time!

[CircleJerk]

Lou, dont you remember telling me how sad sober folks make you feel??
"When they awake at sunrise, THAT'S the best they're gona feel ALL day!" right RCL.........?

[Sanger D]

I don't know this dave sammons dude but he could be a heroin addict for all I care!!!, if the guys work is as good as it looks,I,d let him do what the fock he wants!!!!!!!and his garage is off the fockin hook!!!!

[vdriver4ever]

I think this would be a great place for me to talk about my experience with Dave. Like so many of you I have a v-drive that I wanted to take to the next level. These boats are a dying bread and should be protected through restorations. (my belief anyway)
I asked on these boards who could do this type of work and Dave's name came up. We communicated through PM's for awhile. Dave was very honest, open and enthusiastic about the project. After almost eight months I called Dave one night in an effort to convince myself this was the thing to do.
I will never forget that conversation. I was very uncertain about doing this. Dave soon put me at ease with his passion for these boats. He assured me that my baby would become his baby. My trust in doing business with Dave grew by the minute. By the end of the conversation we set a tentative date he could take the boat.
When I arrived from Idaho with the boat I was met with the same enthusiasm and energy. Not only from him but also his partner Dick. All of you can see his work on these boards, but what you don't see is just what a great guy Dave is. We have become lifelong friends through this project. I trust him with my life. I look forward to doing more projects with him. And I can honestly say that Dave and Dick are not in this for the money. They have an incredible love for these boats. It shows in everything they do!

[Rattle Can Lou]

Dave and the crew down south are the best. They do awsome work and love it at the same time. He is so fair on price for what they do it probably worries some of the guys that do that kind of work. It's also allot of fun to screw with them...

[Bolt Nazi]

Hey Dave,your welcome as always and the boat looks really good :) :) :) Allen.

[Jetboatguru]

Hey Dave,your welcome as always and the boat looks really good :) :) :) Allen.
Hey Allen, you got some love on the new ***boat!!

[dossangers]

''NAZI NUTS'' are top NOTCH!!

[Jetboatguru]

''NAZI NUTS'' are top NOTCH!!
Ok, that there is A TMI.......

[Flat Hall'N]

Thats a bad-ass color scheme. I like the blue rail kit.

[BILLY.B]

Dave and the crew down south are the best. They do awsome work and love it at the same time. He is so fair on price for what they do it probably worries some of the guys that do that kind of work. It's also allot of fun to screw with them...WOW, the softer side of Lou comong out. What a kiss a$$. Believe me Dave won't forget all your bull$hit when (not if) you need something done you Bruce Flanders wanna be!!!!

[Rattle Can Lou]

Who the Fock is Bruce Sanders? Listen, I called Dave last night and had to chomp a little. I told him I guess you can't mess with the annointed one. I hear at least Van Beenan had a sense of humor about it. Ya see, I can hang with Van Beennan. We both trully understand our lot in life. Just a couple a semi fat guys with grey hair and a huge past in boat racing who also happen to do aerial acrobatics into the cheese dip when we drink. And we do drink. As for Dave, he still doesnt think he has a problem. Poor guy, He should just step to the plate and admit it...RCL

[Dave Sammons]

WOW, the softer side of Lou comong out. What a kiss a$$. Believe me Dave won't forget all your bull$hit when (not if) you need something done you Bruce Flanders wanna be!!!!
Well I see by the quote above from RCL, "The Soft Side" lasted about an hour and a half! Don't let him BS the group...Bruce Flanders and Larry Huffman are his DADDY'S! For those of you who don't know, they are the 2 top motorsports announcers in SoCal. I heard Flanders had Lou hanging on his every word when they raced at Irwindale last year! You gotta figure the only reason Lou started his own Stock Car Association was so he could get behind the mike at every racetrack and DAZZLE the local yokels with his wit...IMAGINE THAT!!! I did hear the he got a gig in the off-season doing the Idaho Gay Rodeo and Sheep Dressing Championships and won the fellas over with his version of the "Huffman Hop".

[Rattle Can Lou]

I got news for you Mr. Future AA member. Bruce Flanders is nothing compared to the golden throat of yours truly. I have been on the mic with the likes of Chris Economaki, James Garner, Parnelli Jones, Danny Sullivan, to name a few. Roger Penske got the best interview of his career by you know who. Larry Rice has tried to imitate me. (of course, to no avail) l can longer stand back and let you fools make a mockery of my career in motorsports. I will stand on the mountains and shout down "I am the greatest". This is what Tony said he would do...RCL

[Dave Sammons]

l can longer stand back and let you fools make a mockery of my career in motorsports. I will stand on the mountains and shout down "I am the greatest"
Yea, I heard that your now defunct monthly radio show "What I know about Motorsports with RCL", was the best minute and a half of sports talk in Boise :D :D :D

[FlatStupid]

I got news for you Mr. Future AA member. Bruce Flanders is nothing compared to the golden throat of yours truly. I have been on the mic with the likes of Chris Economaki, James Garner, Parnelli Jones, Danny Sullivan, to name a few. Roger Penske got the best interview of his career by you know who. Larry Rice has tried to imitate me. (of course, to no avail) l can longer stand back and let you fools make a mockery of my career in motorsports. I will stand on the mountains and shout down "I am the greatest". This is what Tony said he would do...RCLDUDE your sooooo F ing OLD!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sorry! :cry: :cry: Hasbeen! :D

[Rattle Can Lou]

Dear Mr. Flat, have you looked in the mirror lately? OLD, C'mon dude...You have got to be in your 60's.

[Dave Sammons]

Vanbeenan's Bezer is done with the exception of a few things that he can finish...He drug it home today.
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[Dave Sammons]

Thanks to SuperDave at Sweet Performance!!!
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[Dave Sammons]

THE END!!!!! :D :D :D
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[boatguy222]

So Dave how does she run?

[olbiezer]

dave looks great ........ if u ever want to do any pro bono work on a barron sprint let me know lol

[Norseman]

Dave;
The boat looks Awesome!!!
They just keep getting better and better!!!

[ColeTR2]

Looks great Dave, Are you guys going to bring it to Irvine in two weeks?

[dmontzsta]

It is hard to see, since I am seeing little white spots still (from the polished hardware). :) NICE job AS ALWAYS Dave! You are the man and that thing is excellent.

[GofastRacer]

Looks great Dave!.. :cool: :cool:

[CircleJerk]

Amazing!

[Dave Sammons]

Are you guys going to bring it to Irvine in two weeks?
We'll see...You know VanBeenan...He's fired up to get the thing on the water!!

[Hud]

http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/5187dn8.jpg Great shot, nice boat, GOOD JOB Dave!!!

[VD CRUISER]

Thanks Dave, for giving everyone something to shoot for. Beautiful !!!

[Dave Sammons]

So Dave how does she run?
Figured I'd finish off the thread with her maiden voyage!! Thanks again for the pictures Jerry!!!
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[dmontzsta]

So many bitchen boats around...Great job Dave.