Boat is almost there!!! [Archive]

BADBLOWN572

07-12-2007, 08:31 AM

I havent been on here much lately. I have been burried in work. Some people have been asking for updates so here they are. :) Here are a couple of pictures of the first boat that we are building. It just got back from the interior shop yesterday and I could not be happier. The guys over at Extreme Marine did an awesome job on the interior for this thing. :) The motor is set in place, the boat is wired up, just have a couple of loose ends to finish up and then it is time for it to go in the water. It looks like the maiden voyage is going to be July 28th in Parker. :)
The 2nd boat is coming back to our shop first thing next week and we are going to be getting started on that one. That one is getting a Merc 6.2 in it. Open bow basic family ski boat. ;)
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34836&stc=1&d=1184257623
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34837&stc=1&d=1184257623
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34838&stc=1&d=1184257688
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34839&stc=1&d=1184257688
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34840&stc=1&d=1184257688
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34844&stc=1&d=1184257980

BADBLOWN572

07-12-2007, 08:33 AM

Here are a couple of pictures of boat #2 that we are doing. :)
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34841&d=1184257947
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34842&d=1184257958
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34843&d=1184257965

76ANTHONY

07-12-2007, 08:33 AM

focken awesommmmmmmmmmmeeeeeee. i love that boat, and it gets better and better along the way:D

Mrs. Bordsmnj

07-12-2007, 08:36 AM

Holy Cow Danny!!! Its fricken gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it! Nice job, I can't wait to watch you succeed and excel in the boating industry.
;)
FIL

Steamin' Rice

07-12-2007, 08:37 AM

Looking great - Keep posting the updates!!

MKEELINE

07-12-2007, 08:37 AM

Boats look great! Can't wait to see one setup as a TT v-drive.

AZJD

07-12-2007, 08:43 AM

Seriously Danny, that boat is SAWEET! Fantastic job. You will be selling quitea few of those!

Jyruiz

07-12-2007, 08:45 AM

The red and white one looks really nice.

07-12-2007, 08:48 AM

Your boats are looking great Danny. This is at the top of my list for a new boat purchase. I love the timeless lines of these cruisers.

spectras only

07-12-2007, 08:50 AM

[QUOTE=BADBLOWN572;2668137]That one is getting a Merc 6.2 in it. [B]Open bow basic family ski boat. ;)
If that boat doesn't do 70 with the 6.2 , you better sink it :idea: :D .
Boat turned out great . What gear ratio did you choose on the drive ?

Cole Trickle

07-12-2007, 08:52 AM

Absolutely freaking gorgeous!!!!
I really like boat #1 (How many drink holders are there???;))

andy01

07-12-2007, 08:54 AM

Nice job Danny, boat number one is turning out as I expected....... flawless.
Andy

yopengo

07-12-2007, 08:55 AM

Danny,
Congratulations, the boats look great. I may have to talk to you about a jet sometime next year. I am really missing my jet boats. This would be a great classic with some big power and a jet drive. :idea: :D
John

Redwing247

07-12-2007, 08:57 AM

Nice..............
What kind of zip ties do you use ?? :D :D

BADBLOWN572

07-12-2007, 08:59 AM

Thanks for the compliments. :) They really mean a lot to me. :) I have been a slave to this boat for the past 2-3 months and it seems like I am definitely on the home stretch. :) Anytime when you build a new boat, you are always making templates, patterns, laying things out, etc... All of that stuff that takes a TON of time. It seems that I have gotten things pretty much setup how I want them so the next ones will go much easier and much faster than the first one. :) I am super happy with how the first one has turned out. :) Someone is going to get one VERY nice piece!!! :) I am definitely proud to put my name on this boat! :)
Boat turned out great . What gear ratio did you choose on the drive ?
Both this boat and the 6.2 boat will be receiving Bravos with 1.50 gear ratios. (XR on this one & std on 6.2) Mercury recommended starting out at 1.50 on the 6.2 and adjusting depending on the setup. They say that we should be just fine with the 6.2. :)

BADBLOWN572

07-12-2007, 09:02 AM

Absolutely freaking gorgeous!!!!
I really like boat #1 (How many drink holders are there???;))
4 billet ones to start with. If you need more, just let me know. I can add them for you. ;)
Nice job Danny, boat number one is turning out as I expected....... flawless.
Andy
Thanks!!! :)
Danny,
Congratulations, the boats look great. I may have to talk to you about a jet sometime next year. I am really missing my jet boats. This would be a great classic with some big power and a jet drive. :idea: :D
John
Let me know when. I am very anxious to get a jet out on the market. These boats ran great with jets in them and that is a BIG market that I want to get into. :)
Nice..............
What kind of zip ties do you use ?? :D :D
3M. Nothing but the best. ;) :D

DILLIGAF

07-12-2007, 09:09 AM

Very nice Danny. I am impressed :)

atomickitn

07-12-2007, 09:11 AM

looks good :)

Squeezing Spectra

07-12-2007, 09:23 AM

Very Nice

Nord

07-12-2007, 09:30 AM

Do the bows have the non skid on them or are they gel as well?
~NORD~

Havasu_Dreamin

07-12-2007, 09:59 AM

Looking very nice.....:)

07-12-2007, 10:06 AM

Do the bows have the non skid on them or are they gel as well?
~NORD~
Both. The non-skid is gel...the non-skid is a pattern in the mold. It is the best non-skid for both looks and function...not the sand type of non-skid.

Jordy

07-12-2007, 10:13 AM

Wow!!! Both boats look great, but #1 looks outstanding with the interior. Very nice job Danny!!! :D :D :D

Hotcobra270

07-12-2007, 10:22 AM

thats hot..
What engine is on that baby?

Mandelon

07-12-2007, 10:32 AM

I think you ought to lay one up with a splash of the Trident's graphics....just to see what happens.....:D
Looking sharp, seriously. I think there's probably a nice baby boomer market that would prefer the classic lines of something like this over the current stylings. Nice work.

TCN

07-12-2007, 10:41 AM

Looks just like our old Howard 21' Open Bow River Cruiser. Ours was a 2002 and we really loved that boat it just got to small for our growing family. Looks awesome, great job taking over a timeless design. Nick

bocco

07-12-2007, 10:42 AM

Both boats look great. Love the colors on number 2. Would have looked better without that hole in the bow IMO.
It's to bad there's not a way to sit the engines down lower to take some of the bubble out of the motor cover.
Did I miss them or have any kind of prices been posted on these. I know it's a wide range based on hoe the customer wants it built.

djunkie

07-12-2007, 10:44 AM

Boats looking great Danny. :D

riverbound

07-12-2007, 11:20 AM

both of them are going to look BITCHEN tied up to my dock.I cant wait to drive them....especially #3 if you go with the 750 :D
Al is not gonna like you if I build one of these instead of a 224;)

NOTALENT

07-12-2007, 12:44 PM

Good job Danny. I love how everything is simple and it flows pefectly! Cant wait to see it perform.
Keep up the good work.
:)

THOR

07-12-2007, 12:47 PM

Danny,
since there is so much room in there, can you put back to back seats in?

hack job

07-12-2007, 12:50 PM

boat looks good ! good job . Iam glad there are builders out there looking to make there market smaller boats.;)

plaster dave

07-12-2007, 01:44 PM

The boats look great.

Phat Matt

07-12-2007, 01:47 PM

Good job and good luck to you. :)

RiverDave

07-12-2007, 02:27 PM

Danny,
since there is so much room in there, can you put back to back seats in?
If your referring to this picture, the back bench was taken out of the boat at this time. It is do-able though, in these boats though, as I've seen it done before in the past. You need to move the front seats a little closer to the dash, and a couple other things.
The back to back seating, with a bench tends to lend itself more to the "cab forward" designs of the Ultra's and the newer daycruisers.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=34840&stc=1&d=1184257688
RD

shippingguy

07-12-2007, 02:32 PM

Really beautiful boats. Great attention to detail. Good luck on this venture.
Mike

Angry Inch

07-12-2007, 02:57 PM

Looking real nice! :D

duner21

07-12-2007, 03:04 PM

That looks great! Very nice job

ULTRA26 # 1

07-12-2007, 03:09 PM

The boat has come a long way since I saw it being towed up Brea Blvd a couple of months ago. Great looking boat.
jm

Flyinbowtie

07-12-2007, 03:11 PM

Danny;
The boats are stunning. I've never met you, but it is clear to take a great deal of pride in everything you do. I've never seen you post pictures of anything you've built that didn't reflect a great deal of passion for your work.
Most folks with that passion go far in life, because that kind of commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and intensity just isn't as common as it used to be.
If I ever get to see one of your boats close up, I'm sure I'll find the pics didn't do it justice...
These new pieces just pull at my heartstrings, maybe someday when the SkiSanger is worn out, we'll come south and talk.

Mandelon

07-12-2007, 03:35 PM

If not back to back seats, how about a pair of those silver Coleman coolers with custom seat covers to match the boat's color scheme, and some sort of way to hold them down in place of back to back seats. :idea:
It would only cost a couple hundred extra and be very cool. :idea:

Dave C

07-12-2007, 03:39 PM

That thing is sweet. What motor is sneaking in that picture?
the boat looks familiar, who was the original design made by?

AQUA-HOLICS

07-12-2007, 08:08 PM

Danny, I am a current owner of a 1980 Howard Custom Cruser Whaler, I remember a while back when Greg from G & S marine told me that the molds from that deck style were destroyed. Its great to see the same hull being produced again! Every time I take my boat out the "old timers" come around and talk about how "they just dont make boats like that any more". It looks like my days as the only one on the lake with the "old school" custom cruser are numbered.
Ray.

Steamin' Rice

07-12-2007, 08:50 PM

That thing is sweet. What motor is sneaking in that picture?
the boat looks familiar, who was the original design made by?
Danny bought the molds for the Howard Cruiser

revndave

07-12-2007, 09:05 PM

Looks great Danny.We'll be talking next spring.I'll be in the market for a boat.

MRS FLYIN VEE

07-12-2007, 09:31 PM

sinse Jamie is not aloud to post on your thread anymore.. :D :D
How much for the blue one with a 600 or a 750? :devil:

Mrs. Restless22

07-13-2007, 09:20 AM

Wow those look awesome!
I love the timeless graphics :)

Mrs. Restless22

07-13-2007, 09:20 AM

sinse Jamie is not aloud to post on your thread anymore.. :D :D
How much for the blue one with a 600 or a 750? :devil:
:eek: You have got the be the best wife EVER! ;)

MRS FLYIN VEE

07-13-2007, 09:28 AM

:eek: You have got the be the best wife EVER! ;)
:jawdrop: he does love wipped cream,, :devil: :D :D

Mrs. Restless22

07-13-2007, 09:30 AM

:jawdrop: he does love wipped cream,, :devil: :D :D
LMAO!!! Oh my god that brings back memories!!! :D :D :D

MRS FLYIN VEE

07-13-2007, 09:31 AM

LMAO!!! Oh my god that brings back memories!!! :D :D :D
LOL!! Yep and they are all good ones.. :D :devil:

Cole Trickle

07-13-2007, 09:32 AM

sinse Jamie is not aloud to post on your thread anymore.. :D :D
How much for the blue one with a 600 or a 750? :devil:
Danny advised that he has a buy one get one free deal going on.....
130K for both the blue and red boat....I am willing to store,clean and run the red/white boat for no charge. I will also pay insurance and maintanence.
As a signing bonus I would be willing to always wave at the sister boat and provide a cooler full of beer when ever we tie up.:D:devil: :idea:

MRS FLYIN VEE

07-13-2007, 09:33 AM

Danny advised that he has a buy one get one free deal going on.....
130K for both the blue and red boat....I am willing to store,clean and run the red/white boat for no charge. I will also pay insurance and maintanence.
As a signing bonus I would be willing to always wave at the sister boat and provide a cooler full of beer when ever we tie up.:D:devil: :idea:
LMAO!! Deal.. :D :D

Cole Trickle

07-13-2007, 09:38 AM

LMAO!! Deal.. :D :D
Sweet!!!!!:D
I didn't even have to tempt you with my apple pie board shorts;):D

BoatFloating

07-13-2007, 09:41 AM

I saw the red boat in person at Dana's shop and it's a very nice piece..... Nice job Danny...

hoolign

07-13-2007, 09:44 AM

Looks awsome! Goodluck ..allthough I don't think ya need it with a product like that!

Cole Trickle

07-13-2007, 09:47 AM

I saw the red boat in person at Dana's shop and it's a very nice piece..... Nice job Danny...
You sweeping floors for extra cash again?:D

MRS FLYIN VEE

07-13-2007, 10:10 AM

You sweeping floors for extra cash again?:D
He has to sweep and mop. All or nothing..:D :D

riverbound

07-13-2007, 10:18 AM

the motor in this one is the donahue marine power 600.
I dont think danny gets on here too much anymore since he is busy getting these done.

Cole Trickle

07-13-2007, 10:44 AM

He has to sweep and mop. All or nothing..:D :D
Do they make pink mop handles that long????:confused: :D

djunkie

07-13-2007, 12:24 PM

Do they make pink mop handles that long????:confused: :D
If anyone would know it'd be you. :crossx: :crossx:

MRS FLYIN VEE

07-13-2007, 12:26 PM

Do they make pink mop handles that long????:confused: :D
We should ask that way we both know.. :D :D

Cole Trickle

07-13-2007, 12:56 PM

If anyone would know it'd be you. :crossx: :crossx:
Don't go gaying up the thread coat rack boy!!!!:mad: :D

BADBLOWN572

07-15-2007, 09:34 AM

Sorry I have not been able to respond to this thread up until now. I am burried in trying to get the first 3 boats done. I am hoping that this one will be 99% complete by the end of this upcoming week. After that, testing begins. :) Boat #2 is right behind it and boat #3 as well. :) Definitely a fun project and I am completely happy with how well these things are turning out. :)