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ULTRA28
10-12-2006, 10:33 AM
This just got here to Havasu this morning for the Hot Boat tests. I'll be hanging around all weekend. hope to see some of you guys out here this weekend.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/497sideontrailer.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/497sideinwater.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/497frontshot.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/497bowshot.JPG

ULTRA28
10-12-2006, 10:33 AM
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/497dash26.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/497aisleshot.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/497kidsseat.JPG

Aqua Boogie1
10-12-2006, 10:35 AM
Very Nice!!!!!

LAFD
10-12-2006, 10:37 AM
thats pretty fricken sweet john how much will one of those run.

Jordy
10-12-2006, 10:38 AM
Looks great John!!! :D

Singleton
10-12-2006, 10:44 AM
John -
Great looking boat. Enjoy the time in Havasu.
When you get back to San Deigo need to chat about my 26.

Cole Trickle
10-12-2006, 10:51 AM
WOW!!!
Boat turned out beyond sick!!
Make sure to report back on how it runs with the 525. :crossx:
did you infuse yours? :idea:

BoatFloating
10-12-2006, 10:53 AM
Very nice and love the colors..... :)

ULTRA28
10-12-2006, 10:55 AM
I haven't priced out this one yet, but they are going for $89,900 with an HO.
We didn't get a chance to do any prop testing before I handed this one over to Hot Boat. I only ran it for about five minutes, but got 85 with a 27 pitch Maximus.
yes, this one is infused.

Kilrtoy
10-12-2006, 10:56 AM
WOW, very sweet JOHN.
It came out beautiful.
The interior is gorgeous

707dog
10-12-2006, 10:58 AM
well i guess i see what my next boat will be..perfect colors and really nice layout..lookin good!!

Brady Bunch
10-12-2006, 11:02 AM
Congrats John...... That 26' turned out beautiful! I like the little seat area for the kiddies to kick back and watch the flat screen! The color scheme and design once again is badass!

redi4fun
10-12-2006, 11:02 AM
How much weight did you save on the infused boat?

Brady Bunch
10-12-2006, 11:03 AM
I haven't priced out this one yet, but they are going for $89,900 with an HO.
We didn't get a chance to do any prop testing before I handed this one over to Hot Boat. I only ran it for about five minutes, but got 85 with a 27 pitch Maximus.
yes, this one is infused.
Is that price for the infused hull????

Cole Trickle
10-12-2006, 11:05 AM
How much weight did you save on the infused boat?
This is a quote from John in another thread.
"The hull itself will be between 25% to 33% lighter. A standard hull with tanks weighs 2250 lbs. The infused ones are weighing in at 1450 lbs."
Looks to be about 800lbs lighter

boater72
10-12-2006, 11:07 AM
Colors are great!

redi4fun
10-12-2006, 11:07 AM
This is a quote from John in another thread.
"The hull itself will be between 25% to 33% lighter. A standard hull with tanks weighs 2250 lbs. The infused ones are weighing in at 1450 lbs."
Looks to be about 800lbs lighter
Quite a savings, thanks

Jyruiz
10-12-2006, 11:08 AM
Freaking nice.

Windy
10-12-2006, 11:16 AM
That boat is SICK John...cant wait to see one in person.

sigepmock
10-12-2006, 11:19 AM
Looks great John. Can't wait to see it in person :crossx:
Chris

beaverretriever
10-12-2006, 11:21 AM
John that thing is sweet. I will be trading up in 2 seasons, will you give me a good trade in?
Unbelievable looking. It looks pretty darn flawless.

shippingguy
10-12-2006, 11:23 AM
John, that came out awesome. I like the carbon fiber interior. You should be very proud. Maybe I should do that with my interior on the 27 :crossx: See you soon.

riverbound
10-12-2006, 11:31 AM
That thing looks sick!!!
Looks like a homerun. especially with a 525.

andy01
10-12-2006, 11:37 AM
Im not a deck boat guy, but that deck boat is over the top. I have never really seen a deck boat that I said "I could drive that" and this one I thought it. Very nice John, you guys sure do build some qauilty boats. A couple of questions.
Is the base white or silver? It looks white on the trailer and silver on the beach.
What's the beam, I see it seats 4 across the back. That is unheard of for a west coast cat. Even the high performance stuff isn't that wide.
I will be out there next weekend, can you leave it in the garage for me to run next weekend?
Thanks
Andy

shockwavebd
10-12-2006, 11:45 AM
The base color is silver........and the carbon fiber interior with the carbon fiber gauges really set this boat off.............the thing is unbelievable..... :cool:

bruddah
10-12-2006, 11:48 AM
very nice john, yet another boat that doesnt dissapoint!

Hardly Satisfied
10-12-2006, 12:08 PM
very nice , nice colors congrats

voodoomedman
10-12-2006, 12:13 PM
Let's trade boats for the weekend :D

boatnam2
10-12-2006, 12:18 PM
when you say mine do you mean for the weekend?will you have it longer then the jet boat?

cxr133
10-12-2006, 12:29 PM
very nice boat...
now if i can only get the wifie to release funds for a new boat :idea:

BarryMac
10-12-2006, 12:34 PM
WOW!!! :D :D

HocusPocus
10-12-2006, 12:38 PM
bea-ut-ti-ful!! that has to look great in the arizona sun. :cool: :cool:

Brady Bunch
10-12-2006, 12:56 PM
when you say mine do you mean for the weekend?will you have it longer then the jet boat?
Come on, John is in the Boat Business....... It is FOR SALE! Gives him an excuse to "Build Himself Another".......

Hallett19
10-12-2006, 01:07 PM
What an ugly boat :)
Looks good John, might be making one for me in the next couple of years here.... hopefully a 27!!
-Aaron

abraman1326
10-12-2006, 01:28 PM
That thing is absolutely incredible. Love the colors, lay out, even the TV's w/ the forward facing seats. That's the sled for me, just need to find about 3 more jobs so I can afford it now. Congrats...
BRA

dicudmore
10-12-2006, 01:38 PM
friggin' awesome John :D we'll keep an eye out for you :D

MrsSigEpMock
10-12-2006, 02:31 PM
That looks great, love the blue and silver! Awesome job once again!!! :boxed:

mxbundy
10-12-2006, 02:36 PM
How would you like to be the owner of that Domi8ter in the first couple of picks and look over and see that bad ass ULTRA! WOW I shouldve had a V8. :cry:
bundy

ViB
10-12-2006, 02:47 PM
I love the colors on the boat, absolutely beautiful work!!!!

SHADOW23
10-12-2006, 03:23 PM
Looks like your at the Nautical this weekend. Will you be around there saturday? Just stoped by corona yesterday and talked to big John. I will look for you.
Clint

PICKLEtheLOAD
10-12-2006, 03:31 PM
WoW-weEeEe! Congrats on that beauty!

voodoomedman
10-12-2006, 03:33 PM
Looks like your at the Nautical this weekend. Will you be around there saturday? Just stoped by corona yesterday and talked to big John. I will look for you.
Clint
I think that's where they do the ***boat trials and such. JW has his own house in town.

MOBrien
10-12-2006, 03:44 PM
Ummm. Yea. I want one of those. Very nice.

TCN
10-12-2006, 03:58 PM
That is a really nice boat. 85mph? Obviously more than an HO? Be sure to update on the performance once you get some seat hours and prop changes. Nick

ClownRoyal
10-12-2006, 04:52 PM
Just at the Turtle an hour ago. Very nice looking boat. Congrats!

DEMOMAN
10-12-2006, 04:56 PM
John, congrats that thing is sweeet.

Chipster27
10-12-2006, 04:58 PM
John, where should I send my damaged keyboard. I just drooled on it and blew out the T G H and B keys :mad:
That is absolutly one incredibly schweeeeet boat. I just felt the need to have a cigarette...and I don't even smoke :)

ULTRA28
10-12-2006, 05:10 PM
Thanks everyone. Yeah, this one is mine (for now). I actually had that 22 for two years.
The base is silver metallic. The interior base is silver carbon fiber, so are the gauges. Took it out for a quick spin after Hot Boat got done with it.
I'll be on the water all day tomorrow if anyone wants a ride.
I'm going to do the Absolute Poker run on Saturday too. Probably be the smallest and slowest boat there and the only one with a bimini top up.

dicudmore
10-12-2006, 05:18 PM
Thanks everyone. Yeah, this one is mine (for now). I actually had that 22 for two years.
The base is silver metallic. The interior base is silver carbon fiber, so are the gauges. Took it out for a quick spin after Hot Boat got done with it.
I'll be on the water all day tomorrow if anyone wants a ride.
I'm going to do the Absolute Poker run on Saturday too. Probably be the smallest and slowest boat there and the only one with a bimini top up.
see ya there--and you'll be outrunning me :220v:

rmarion
10-12-2006, 05:20 PM
that is the SWEETEST color scheme I've EVER SEEN hands DOWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE The Blue Fade...........

ULTRA28
10-12-2006, 05:22 PM
see ya there--and you'll be outrunning me :220v:
Probably not. I have to run with the bimini up this week. I'm on Efudex right now, which is for my skin cancer, so I'm not even supposed to be in the sun at all for the next three weeks. So don't make fun of me when you see how jacked up I look.

jbtrailerjim
10-12-2006, 05:27 PM
Looks real nice, John. I love the silver base. Are going to build them with a fiberglass inner liner option?

John.
10-12-2006, 05:27 PM
Hey John. ditto on what everyone says...you've done another awesome gelcoat. Is that a ski pole I see on the back? Looks like there is a new remote for the stereo too. Is there a new switch design on the dash as well?

Ultracrazy
10-12-2006, 05:28 PM
Probably not. I have to run with the bimini up this week. I'm on Efudex right now, which is for my skin cancer, so I'm not even supposed to be in the sun at all for the next three weeks. So don't make fun of me when you see how jacked up I look.
Been there done that........been battling it for about 12 years now. The meds work.

River918
10-12-2006, 05:28 PM
Looks real nice, John. I love the silver base. Are going to build them with a fiberglass inner liner option?
That was my next question...The wife and I have talked about getting a deck boat lately, but a fiberglass floor would be a must

SurfOnH20
10-12-2006, 05:29 PM
John, Outrageous setup !! It looks like there will be many of fun days ahead for ya..Congrats and enjoy bro..

Todd969
10-12-2006, 05:29 PM
You need to see this boat in person. The silver is amazing and the interior sets it off :)

dicudmore
10-12-2006, 05:31 PM
You need to see this boat in person. The silver is amazing and the interior sets it off :)
I bet :cool:

ULTRA28
10-12-2006, 05:36 PM
Yes, there are several liners available, so you can pick your seating configuration. Within the next two months all 26s will have an infused/cored linner. I didn't have time to wait for it to be finished to get this one done for the evaluation.
Yeah, that's a custom ski pole that goes through the transom and mounts to the gimble inside. It allows for the hatch to be raised with the pole still in.
The dash panel is new along with some other sick billet on the back. I'll post some more pics tomorrow. Plus I have one more REAL trick piece to put on the boat next week that wasn't ready until last night, so it didn't make it on.

ULTRA28
10-12-2006, 05:37 PM
Been there done that........been battling it for about 12 years now. The meds work.
I do the Efudex once about once a year. I just sucks looking so jacked while you're healing. Been dealing with this crap for about twenty years now.

Eliminator 4 Life
10-12-2006, 05:43 PM
This just got here to Havasu this morning for the Hot Boat tests. I'll be hanging around all weekend. hope to see some of you guys out here this weekend.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/497sideontrailer.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/497sideinwater.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/497frontshot.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/497bowshot.JPG
JW give me a number I can reach you at tomorrow.

INSman
10-12-2006, 06:32 PM
That's a damn nice lookin boat ya' got there John, congrats !!!
Now, tell Barry to get of his arse and start selling the sheat out of these things !! :rollside:

Todd969
10-12-2006, 08:08 PM
Huge THANK YOU to You, Leah and the boys. Dana and I had a great time tonight. See ya tomorrow.

SHOTKALLIN
10-12-2006, 09:09 PM
JW give me a number I can reach you at tomorrow.
u thinking bout an Ultra? :jawdrop:

phebus
10-12-2006, 09:11 PM
u thinking bout an Ultra? :jawdrop:
If so, he'd have to have the Eliminator tattoo removed :2purples:

roln 20s
10-12-2006, 09:19 PM
JW-- greta work...nothing short of amazing. I look forward to seeing you and the boat out there this weekend. Take care :)
Patrick

novaguy
10-12-2006, 09:28 PM
Absolutely stunning!!!

VanDeano
10-12-2006, 10:13 PM
Congrats John...... That 26' turned out beautiful! I like the little seat area for the kiddies to kick back and watch the flat screen! The color scheme and design once again is badass!
And if you have no KIDS?

RiverToysJas
10-13-2006, 05:15 AM
No doubt about it, that is one bitchen boat! They should have shot a TV show around that build for sure. ;) VERY Nice!!!!
Does it have a water spray nozzle on the nose to clean your feet? I saw that on an Ultra in Havasu a few weeks ago and thought it was pretty sweet.
Good Job!!!
RTJas :D

drejustice
10-13-2006, 07:23 AM
DAMN, that's a fine looking boat :cool:

shockwavebd
10-13-2006, 08:47 AM
That's a damn nice lookin boat ya' got there John, congrats !!!
Now, tell Barry to get of his arse and start selling the sheat out of these things !! :rollside:
I'm on it................LOL
You in for the catalina trip.................... :cool:

abraman1326
10-13-2006, 09:53 AM
JW, I had my younger brother pass on from skin cancer. Be careful w/ that sheit. It's good to know the meds are helping. It may be a little inconvienent, but if it works, it's all work the alternatives. Good luck.
What performance #'s have you seen w/ it so far. I was sold on the 23 shadow deck, but maybe when the time finally arrives, we'll have to hit this sweet sled...
BRA

ULTRA26 # 1
10-13-2006, 02:00 PM
John,
The boat looks great. Love the silver. You did some nice stuff to yours. Sounds like it runs good too. I'm curious about the new part that didn't get installed prior to the HB evals. I was planning on commimg out this weekend but the weather doesn't look like it will be boating weather. A Merc labbed 30 is the prop.
Again, nice job!
John M

sigepmock
10-13-2006, 02:16 PM
John,
The boat looks great. Love the silver. You did some nice stuff to yours. Sounds like it runs good too. I'm curious about the new part that didn't get installed prior to the HB evals. I was planning on commimg out this weekend but the weather doesn't look like it will be boating weather. A Merc labbed 30 is the prop.
Again, nice job!
John M
Damn John! A 30? I can hardly turn my 26, that's awesome.. I knew that boat of yours was fast.
See you out there soon,
Chris

andy01
10-13-2006, 03:01 PM
I can hardly turn my 26
Chris
Queen Mary........

voodoomedman
10-13-2006, 03:10 PM
Damn John! A 30? I can hardly turn my 26, that's awesome.. I knew that boat of yours was fast.
See you out there soon,
Chris
Hey the Corona shop has a 951 #. Change your siggy.

raff
10-13-2006, 03:15 PM
John, the boat looks great, and it was nice talking to you yesterday Have a good weekend.
Mark out

THEPISTONHEAD
10-13-2006, 06:16 PM
Simply Awesome!!!! One day I will be able to be your client, but not on this government pay. Nice Work.
Whats up with the TV show.......you gonna do more. I love shows about the hobbies we enjoy!

talbert450r
10-13-2006, 06:40 PM
That thing looks sweet. When will you take mine on trade for one? :) Hope to see it this weekend, Ill be on the water sat, sun, and mon. If you see me stop by and say Hello. :rollside:

ULTRA26 # 1
10-13-2006, 06:46 PM
[QUOTE=sigepmock]Damn John! A 30? I can hardly turn my 26, that's awesome.. I knew that boat of yours was fast.
See you out there soon,
Chris
Chris,
I know it's crazy. I'm spinning a Merc labbed 28 5K rpm's. If they are all like
mine, the Merc labbed props are amazing. I also have a 26 that was tuned
by a name prop guy in OC and I can only spin it a few hun more.
The Merc labbed are pricey and not the strongest props on the shelf, but they do work. Your boat would have no problem spinning my 28.
I am going out next weekend. Mike B and Holly, should be out with the new monster 27. There are getting to be some really nice Ultra's on the water. JW's 26 is amazing.
Hope your family is well
John M

voodoomedman
10-13-2006, 06:48 PM
That thing looks sweet. When will you take mine on trade for one? :) Hope to see it this weekend, Ill be on the water sat, sun, and mon. If you see me stop by and say Hello. :rollside:
I'm pretty sure he'll take yours on trade anytime. I've been told so by him and also when we were at the regatta there was a guy that had a 23 deck delivered the week before and I gave him a test ride in my Stealth as he wanted to trade in already to better suit his needs.
Also, was cruising the channel and John and his folks stopped to say hey and talk for a bit.
Were not like those DCB guys. Us Ultra guys say hi to other owners and we say hi to non Ultra owners too. :D

talbert450r
10-13-2006, 06:53 PM
I'm pretty sure he'll take yours on trade anytime. I've been told so by him and also when we were at the regatta there was a guy that had a 23 deck delivered the week before and I gave him a test ride in my Stealth as he wanted to trade in already to better suit his needs.
Also, was cruising the channel and John and his folks stopped to say hey and talk for a bit.
Were not like those DCB guys. Us Ultra guys say hi to other owners and we say hi to non Ultra owners too. :D
I love my boat but all these bad ass Ultra boats coming out is giving me an itch but the wife definatly is not getting the same itch :yuk: :)

voodoomedman
10-13-2006, 07:01 PM
I love my boat but all these bad ass Ultra boats coming out is giving me an itch but the wife definatly is not getting the same itch :yuk: :)
Just hold strong. Take care of your boat. Mine is an 04 and it looks just like the day I picked her up. I still get a compliment pretty much every time I go out. The only thing besides the Havasu itch that is realistic is the much smoother ride of the cats. But the Stealth rides awesome. It's only about 2 maybe 3 Saturday's a year that it gets a little tough and it's still not even that bad. I just have the whiners get out of the bow and only I get to drive through the challenging stuff.