Is cole still in business and do they still mold TR series?

[Jim B.]

I'm in the market for a NEW runner bottom to race in njba brackets and to cruise the river with. I love the cole TR series boats and I know their success in dragboat racing, but I can't seem to get a working phone # for cole boats. Are they still in business, and if so do they still mold the TR series boats?
If not, could somebody recommend a manufacturer that builds a hull(T-Deck style) similar to the TR series? Am I stuck w/ trying to find a retired one? HELP!!!!!

[Sangster]

Try the Classifieds at www.dragboats.com (http://www.dragboats.com) should be some there for sale...
[ July 17, 2003, 08:49 PM: Message edited by: Sangster ]

[GofastRacer]

SSMike has this sweet runner and if I remember right he's almost giving it away!. :)
Runner! (http://forums.***boat.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=8;t=003018#000001)

[Sangster]

That's right.. idea idea

[SPECTRABRENT]

Back in the day, JOes Tooling laid up boats for Cole. You may want to call Joe and see if he has the mold.
I do know that he still lays up the Kurtis 500 for Norm Grimes.
JOe # is 818-768-4636
Brent

[DUCKY]

Jim B.:
I'm in the market for a NEW runner bottom to race in njba brackets and to cruise the river with. I love the cole TR series boats and I know their success in dragboat racing, but I can't seem to get a working phone # for cole boats. Are they still in business, and if so do they still mold the TR series boats?
If not, could somebody recommend a manufacturer that builds a hull(T-Deck style) similar to the TR series? Am I stuck w/ trying to find a retired one? HELP!!!!! Jim Cole sold the molds and rights to Jeff Clark here in Havasu. Clark moved into a new location to begin production, and promptly shut down....
you might try looking him, or the business up. His shop was called Clark Performance Marine.
Good Luck!

[HavasuDreamin']

I believe Ron Braaksma's advertisement in the back of HB Magazine indicates that he lays up the Howard T-Deck Runners. You may want to give him a call. :cool:

[ColeTR1]

I heard his son is making boats in Havasu. Under the Cole name.

[AzDon]

[ July 21, 2003, 04:05 PM: Message edited by: AzDon ]

[Monkey Bung]

Buy a Hondo.

[LilFlattie]

Buy a Hondo????????From Who? Or are you talking used?

[wfodude]

You can get a new Hondo from 3D fiberglass in lemon cove CA. Talk to Dean or Derek. They have the molds and will set you up.I think its
559-597-1064. its in the v-drive club newsletter for an absolute number

[wfodude]

Just checked. That is the correct number.You will like the deal they make you.

[AzDon]

Nice try Jim B. (Cole)!

[fastvdriver]

Just a note, look into the Bitz flats they seem to work really well up here in the NW at the drags.

[N:ck]

Fastvdriver, I have a feeling that Mr. Cole is not really in the market for a boat. wink
[ July 22, 2003, 10:03 AM: Message edited by: N:ck ]

[superdave013]

fastvdriver:
Just a note, look into the Bitz flats they seem to work really well up here in the NW at the drags. Yeah, they work good if you can get one. Down here we call those Waylates.

[smalls]

I wonder where a guy could find a TR2 bottom with A TR4 cap????????? In about a 450 to 500lb layup in Vinylester???? :confused:

[Sangerboy]

smalls:
I wonder where a guy could find a TR2 bottom with A TR4 cap????????? In about a 450 to 500lb layup in Vinylester???? :confused: I'd buy one of those too Smalls :cool:

[ColeTR1]

Do think it is he! Could it be! Is he out of hiding! Only to make one post! An then just like that! Gone again!

[Jetboatguru]

I will take a Canyon over a Cole anyday.

[WILDERTHANU54]

YA ME TOO!!!!!

[smalls]

Jetboatguru:
I will take a Canyon over a Cole anyday. That's a gimmie! So would I :D

[WILDERTHANU54]

LETS ALL GET CANYONS......

[Jetboatguru]

Kreutzer Lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ROCK ON GEOFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DID YOU SELL THE MOTOR?
GIVE ME A CALL

[N:ck]

ColeTR1--I'm going to PM you.
[ July 22, 2003, 10:47 PM: Message edited by: N:ck ]

[HavasuDreamin']

Just out of curiosity from someone who doesn't know........why a Canyon over a Cole?
Also, when did Wayne Mettler stop making the Canyons? Did the succeeding owner build a good boat?

[superdave013]

HavasuDreamin':
Just out of curiosity from someone who doesn't know........why a Canyon over a Cole?
Also, when did Wayne Mettler stop making the Canyons? Did the succeeding owner build a good boat? I've got my popcorn and cold beer ready. This should be good. :D

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Hey Dave, pass me some of that popcorn! :D

[WILDERTHANU54]

idea
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http://www.dago-red.com/drboat7.jpg
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http://njbaracing.net/gallery/images/03_03_NJBA_7198.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/275flat-med.JPG
http://dragboats.com/gallery/images/01_05_NitroNats_0732_505.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/275pgf_final-med.jpg

[WILDERTHANU54]

DOMINATION

[1Bahnerjet]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/43BULLSHIT-med.jpg
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Thats BANNER with an H

[WILDERTHANU54]

OH YA COLES HAUL ASS FOR SURE......I GOT ONE, OLD AS HELL BUT I GOT ONE. THOSE CANYONS ARE ****IN' BAD ASS THOUGH.
[ July 23, 2003, 06:43 PM: Message edited by: WILDERTHANU54 ]

[HavasuDreamin']

So the Canyon's are quicker??
When did Wayne stop making them? No drama here, just trying to learn a little from those who know. :cool:
[ July 24, 2003, 08:42 AM: Message edited by: HavasuDreamin' ]