New Dcb!!!

[new2cats]

Going to see Dave and the crew. F-29 is out of the mold and sanded....will take pictures & post. Very excited to see her. Wonder what upgrades Dave can sell me?????:( :D :idea:
Anyone in the El Cajon area around lunch, come on by and say hi...Nina & I would love to meet some HB folks.
BB-out

[Ara]

Congrats and can't wait to see the pics.

[blown dough]

Congrats and can't wait to see the pics.
your boat looks pretty good!!!!!!!!!!!!

[new2cats]

Pictures were really hard to get in the "shed" area! The boat is my usual style; lots of silver, pewters, blacks (subtle colors) with pearls; kinda like a high-end auto design.
The red pins are really dark cherry....look too red in the pictures (flash?)
Here are a few teasers, I expect to get some full side and top shots in a few weeks.
Thanks for looking:
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/Picture029.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/Picture027.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/Picture026.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/Picture020.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/BBlairDCBF-29render11.jpg

[kap]

New2cats:
The fourth picture looks sick:jawdrop: . I'm gonna have to go by DCB and take some pictures for you--- those are definite teasers.
I am a big fan of silvers, pewter and charcoal with white accents.
In the sun it should really "pop". I want to see the deck and the front sponsons.
Patience---remember custom takes time.
DCB is nothing but custom. I haven't seen too many boats come out of that shop that didn't impress:D .
KAP

[new2cats]

New2cats:
The fourth picture looks sick:jawdrop: . I'm gonna have to go by DCB and take some pictures for you--- those are definite teasers.
I am a big fan of silvers, pewter and charcoal with white accents.
In the sun it should really "pop". I want to see the deck and the front sponsons.
Patience---remember custom takes time.
DCB is nothing but custom. I haven't seen too many boats come out of that shop that didn't impress:D .
KAP
Thanks bro...wife keeps sayin "too much pearl again dumba$$"..what can I say, I am tacky!!!! You saw my new truck pix...way overboard....that is why they call it "Kustom wif a K, yo"!! How about a name like "Bass-Kat" or "Pearl-Pu$$y"?

[Havasu1986]

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/Picture020.jpg

[new2cats]

New2cats:
The fourth picture looks sick:jawdrop: . I'm gonna have to go by DCB and take some pictures for you--- those are definite teasers.
I am a big fan of silvers, pewter and charcoal with white accents.
In the sun it should really "pop". I want to see the deck and the front sponsons.
Patience---remember custom takes time.
DCB is nothing but custom. I haven't seen too many boats come out of that shop that didn't impress:D .
KAP
Maybe ask Bryan if they can roll her out into the light..they were too busy today....would love some long shots of the side and top shots.....

[kap]

Thanks Havasu1986
That is the photo I would have posted as well great editorial selection:D .
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BB
No! problem with the photos--- I plan on being in that neighborhood next week.
It still is in the color sanding stage wait until the final stage and buffing it will snap--- and your wife will be pleased.
Name selection you need some help---as those names are not going to endear you to your wife :jawdrop:.
Very truly yours,
KAP

[new2cats]

Thanks Havasu1986
That is the photo I would have posted as well great editorial selection:D .
_______________________
BB
No! problem with the photos--- I plan on being in that neighborhood next week.
It still is in the color sanding stage wait until the final stage and buffing it will snap--- and your wife will be pleased.
Name selection you need some help---as those names are not going to endear you to your wife :jawdrop:.
Very truly yours,
KAP
Got it..just joking on the names..I went in to the excersize room and said.."I've got it....pearl pu$$Y"...she replied with a frown and grunt " no f-in way that boat will be named pu$$y anything..got it.."....what are you some Havasu Yahoo (maybe:idea: ).......YES DEAR........:(

[Ara]

Looking good man. Can't wait to see it all done.

[new2cats]

Thanks ARA; bad pictures, i know...could not get good perspective..will take some in rigging!! She is very blinged-out... a bit on the crazy-lazer-pearl side but it will get attention for sure...no need for crazy circus colors (I do love your boat by the way!!)...let's do an Odar/Armo trip to Havi....that would be killer.....no Basterma (sp?) aloud!!!:eek: ;)

[Ara]

Sounds good to me. Speaking of Basterma, check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUgscLCevjA
Hope you understand, if not, show it to your wife. It's hilarious.

[SWOOP!]

Congrats, the boat looks awesome, it is always exciting seeing it for the first time, are you going with the carbon fiber guage layout, that will look sick with the colors you picked. Cant wait to see you on the water!

[selfmade]

Maybe ask Bryan if they can roll her out into the light..they were too busy today....would love some long shots of the side and top shots.....
Too busy! Are you fu*king kidding me. You just drove 3+ hours to see YOUR boat that you spent probably $250,000 on and they can't take the time to roll the boat out and snap a few shots. I have a DCB and that really doesn't sit well with me. I hope this is not standard practice with these guys as I have bought my boat used so I haven't had any contact with them directly.

[Havasu_Dreamin]

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http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/Picture027.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/Picture026.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/Picture020.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/BBlairDCBF-29render11.jpg
There you go...

[Havasu_Dreamin]

Too busy! Are you fu*king kidding me. You just drove 3+ hours to see YOUR boat that you spent probably $250,000 on and they can't take the time to roll the boat out and snap a few shots. I have a DCB and that really doesn't sit well with me. I hope this is not standard practice with these guys as I have bought my boat used so I haven't had any contact with them directly.
Yeah, that is kind of CS...

[MRS FLYIN VEE]

too busy? or did you just not ask? ask and you shall receive.

[ClownRoyal]

Bryan will send you pics throughout the whole build and rigging process if you want. Not having time to roll the boat out for pics? Does not sound like the DCB guys to me.

[new2cats]

Congrats, the boat looks awesome, it is always exciting seeing it for the first time, are you going with the carbon fiber guage layout, that will look sick with the colors you picked. Cant wait to see you on the water!
Thanks bro..yes, the new silver carbon fiber gauges....should look ultra-bitchin.
We are kicking around "Wicked Pearl" as the name as it is WAY pearlized (is that a word??)!!!

[new2cats]

Too busy! Are you fu*king kidding me. You just drove 3+ hours to see YOUR boat that you spent probably $250,000 on and they can't take the time to roll the boat out and snap a few shots. I have a DCB and that really doesn't sit well with me. I hope this is not standard practice with these guys as I have bought my boat used so I haven't had any contact with them directly.
Let me clarify (wow, some real emotion here).....they were cutting the floor, working on the cooler openings, etc...they were TOO BUSY WORKING ON MY BOAT....not too busy to help me.....they have all been very cordial, professional, fun and attentive at DCB...no complaint here....do not want to give a bad rap to a great crew/company!

[new2cats]

Bryan will send you pics throughout the whole build and rigging process if you want. Not having time to roll the boat out for pics? Does not sound like the DCB guys to me.
You are correct, Bryan sent some shots...we were at DCB to pick interior colors/design...boat looks way cooler in person...flashes ruin the red pins..makes them look too vibrant and bright...the pins are actually a deep red cherry burgundy-ish!!!

[new2cats]

HB fans..thoughts on the new carbon fiber-look interior vinyl for boats....love it, hate it??? Will it go out of vogue??? Use it for all, some, accents???
We have done our priliminary interior design and have avoided the c-f look, went with 2-ton gray faux leathers, burgundy piping and perf. black inserts......
Any thoughts, opinions....smart-ass comments aside!!!

[XFactor]

HB fans..thoughts on the new carbon fiber-look interior vinyl for boats....love it, hate it??? Will it go out of vogue??? Use it for all, some, accents???
We have done our priliminary interior design and have avoided the c-f look, went with 2-ton gray faux leathers, burgundy piping and perf. black inserts......
Any thoughts, opinions....smart-ass comments aside!!!
As common as white is, it's practical. I have silver (carbon fiber look) inserts and they get HOT!! Avoid color in the seating areas. Try to get as much white in those areas as possible. The seats don't look nearly as nice with towels covering them. Although I'm sure Dave will be glad to sell you some DCB logo'd towels for about $100 each.:D

[new2cats]

As common as white is, it's practical. I have silver (carbon fiber look) inserts and they get HOT!! Avoid color in the seating areas. Try to get as much white in those areas as possible. The seats don't look nearly as nice with towels covering them. Although I'm sure Dave will be glad to sell you some DCB logo'd towels for about $100 each.:D
Got it.....yes, they have already initiated project "towel upgrade"...I am not cheap but I assume I could get some towels embroidered in bulk for about $8 a piece.....maybe with our boat name on them in place of another logo-promo for our builder..just a thought:idea: :D

[Havasu1986]

HB fans..thoughts on the new carbon fiber-look interior vinyl for boats....love it, hate it??? Will it go out of vogue??? Use it for all, some, accents???
We have done our priliminary interior design and have avoided the c-f look, went with 2-ton gray faux leathers, burgundy piping and perf. black inserts......
Any thoughts, opinions....smart-ass comments aside!!!
You don't seem to keep boats long enough to matter anyway. :D

[XFactor]

Got it.....yes, they have already initiated project "towel upgrade"...I am not cheap but I assume I could get some towels embroidered in bulk for about $8 a piece.....maybe with our boat name on them in place of another logo-promo for our builder..just a thought:idea: :D
Let me know if you need some towels. I've got a buddy that does towels, hats, bags and just about anything else you would think to logo. He'll do colors to match the boat with your boat name or whatever you want.

[TUNNEL T]

hey x , would you pm me with a # or a e mail address for your buddy with the towel shop ! thanks TUNNEL T

[new2cats]

You don't seem to keep boats long enough to matter anyway. :D
I promised the family this new boat stays for 5 years; I will probably be made a liar....

[new2cats]

Let me know if you need some towels. I've got a buddy that does towels, hats, bags and just about anything else you would think to logo. He'll do colors to match the boat with your boat name or whatever you want.
Killer, yes, please send info!!!

[new2cats]

Newest pix of our new F-29 named: "DARK ANGEL"...she will be at the LA Show too!!:D
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/DSC_0010.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/DSC_0009.jpg

[new2cats]

Crappy sketch of the seat design (all new pattern):
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/seat2.jpg
Went with a medium gray "leather-like" material for the outer surround, a light gray super soft vinyl in "Quicksilver-oyster gray" for the body of the seat, dark red/brugundy to match pins on boat for the welts and black (ouch, my A$$) carbon fiber black for the insets.....all in black stitch!!!Should have named the boat "SOLAR PANEL"!!!!

[Magic34]

Other than a few spots that may get hot, I think the seats will look great.

[new2cats]

Other than a few spots that may get hot, I think the seats will look great.
Thanks....funny how you work so hard to design a bitchin' seat..then you buy custom towels to cover them!!!!! We sent 6 new silver-gray towels to Darla at DCB...she is going to have them embroidered for us...pretty cool service.
OFF SUBJECT-
Just for the record; YES, DCBs are way tooooo expensive considering they are still just fiberglass/composite and an engine BUT that point aside, we have been treated like royalty at DCB by the entire team....no disrespect intended but a much different buying experience than at the other places we have purchased custom boats from incl. Magic/Sleek & Howard...I know, I know....you get what you pay for! We have found that is not always true in the world of custom anything!!! Furthermore, they already have 90% of our $$$$$ so "payday" is not the motivation!
JMHO-:)

[phebus]

Boat likes vey nice. Very classy, love the colors.

[new2cats]

Boat likes vey nice. Very classy, love the colors.
Thanks...I know she is a bit off main-stream but I really feel we will be seeing more of the primary auto colors on boats soon!!??:idea:

[beaverretriever]

I think it looks bad ass.
Our current boat is a glossy battleship grey color with charcol grey Shelby stripes and pewter and silver carbon fiber interior. So you know I like your colors.
Congrats on the beautiful boat. :)

[Ara]

Its coming along very nicely. Congrats again. Looks like ours will be at the L.A. show too.

[new2cats]

I think it looks bad ass.
Our current boat is a glossy battleship grey color with charcol grey Shelby stripes and pewter and silver carbon fiber interior. So you know I like your colors.
Congrats on the beautiful boat. :)
Sounds killer....can you post or PM a picture of your rig???

[XFactor]

Boat looks incredible. The combo of the seats and the boat will come together very nicely. Truly a year round boat. Warm in the winter and HOT in the summer. :jawdrop: ;) :D
Looks great!!

[Magic34]

Question: Do you guys want your boats at the show? I personally wouldn't want my boat to be at the show with a weeks worth of people all over it.
Belt buckles scratching the side, etc.

[new2cats]

Question: Do you guys want your boats at the show? I personally wouldn't want my boat to be at the show with a weeks worth of people all over it.
Belt buckles scratching the side, etc.
You have an obvious & good point. My Howards were at LA shows and Gene did a good job polishing and refurbishing back to original.My theory is this; boat show boats are the best-of-the-best a builder has to offer, right!? Although DCB seems to always do their best, it is logical to me that my "boat show" boat will be 110% of their capability. I will not cut the final check until the boat passes my "punch list, scratch, blemish test".....also, I realize she will get abused by my family and friends anyway so I am not that picky! From my experience, anything can be sanded, filled, gelled, buffed, replaced, resewn, recapitulated, reinvented....:D :)
I have torn enough seats and hit enough docks to know this first hand:confused: Even spilled an entire bottle of high-test octane boost on my BRAND NEW 30' Sleek Heritage first time out....set it on the hatch and it fell....DAHHHHH.....the Magic/Sleek guys laughed at me, cut the areas out and replaced....a quick $300 and I was on my way!!!!

[new2cats]

Boat looks incredible. The combo of the seats and the boat will come together very nicely. Truly a year round boat. Warm in the winter and HOT in the summer. :jawdrop: ;) :D
Looks great!!
OUCH...MY ASS!!!!:eek:

[TCN]

Newest pix of our new F-29 named: "DARK ANGEL"...she will be at the LA Show too!!:D
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/DSC_0010.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/DSC_0009.jpg
Good looking boat. DCB is about 10 minutes from my house if you ever need any photos or a progress report. Nick

[Twice Pipes]

Newest pix of our new F-29 named: "DARK ANGEL"...she will be at the LA Show too!!:D
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/DSC_0010.jpg
http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/new2cats/DSC_0009.jpg
Wow!! Beautiful boat. Love the colors.:)

[new2cats]

Good looking boat. DCB is about 10 minutes from my house if you ever need any photos or a progress report. Nick
Incredible offer....thanks...we live in Simi so it is a grueling 2.5-4.5 hour drive (obviously depends on traffic)
Any time you care to cruise by and snap shots, please feel free.....we are the appreciative types so it will pay off in Mai Tais (in a big plastic bucket, of course) and greasy Naked Turtle grub!!!!:( :D
Thanks again for the gracious offer.

[new2cats]

Wow!! Beautiful boat. Love the colors.:)
Thanks..thought I was gonna get bagged on for going dark and dingey!

[TCN]

Incredible offer....thanks...we live in Simi so it is a grueling 2.5-4.5 hour drive (obviously depends on traffic)
Any time you care to cruise by and snap shots, please feel free.....we are the appreciative types so it will pay off in Mai Tais (in a big plastic bucket, of course) and greasy Naked Turtle grub!!!!:( :D
Thanks again for the gracious offer.
No problem. Just shoot me a PM if you are needing a fix and I will swing by. People did the same thing for us when we built our boat because we live in San Diego and Howard is in Valencia. No payback needed.

[new2cats]

No problem. Just shoot me a PM if you are needing a fix and I will swing by. People did the same thing for us when we built our boat because we live in San Diego and Howard is in Valencia. No payback needed.
Cool...I have had Gene, Mike, Bill, Paco and crew build me 2 boats (Bullets)...went everyday (until Gene kicked me out!!)....Simi to Valencia is an easy drive!
If ever you need me to pick up a part or something from the Willen boys or Teague, let me know, I can run North no problemo!!
Thanks.