We pulled the trigger on a new boat!

[grads2112]

After months if not years of looking at many boats including DCB, Eliminator, Skater, MTI and etc. we finally made a decision..........
.......and the beautiful thing about it is we picked it up for 1/8 of our monthly payment on our other boat. We went with the wrap around windshield because canopies are so 2007.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/grads2112/IMG_0170.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/grads2112/IMG_0173.jpg
The business end
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/grads2112/IMG_0174.jpg

[justfloatn]

Retro is so "IN" right now; especially for you ballers :D
Does the Lincoln have a tow hitch?:D :D

[grads2112]

Retro is so "IN" right now; especially for you ballers :D
Does the Lincoln have a tow hitch?:D :D
That's not a bad idea:idea: The boat does look a little gangsta:rolleyes:

[justfloatn]

I would get a bigger safety chain first. I don't think the one you have could hold that monster:D :D
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/grads2112/IMG_0170.jpg

[rshrp2003]

You don't need a mirror on your new boat .... everyones going to be in front of you

[rshrp2003]

What are those home made trim tabs for?

[acatitude]

You don't need a mirror on your new boat .... everyones going to be in front of you
thats why he doesn't have one on the Daytona:D :D . Nice upgrade, you should see some real speed increases now. money well spent:rolleyes:

[grads2112]

What are those home made trim tabs for?
It tends to chine walk when you get above 90 m.p.h.;) We have BIG plans for this thing.

[rshrp2003]

It tends to chine walk when you get above 90 m.p.h.;) We have BIG plans for this thing.
I'll bet it chine walks in the no wake zone , Just before it sinks

[rshrp2003]

I'm really trying not to say anything negative about your boat , so i will apologize in advance.

[grads2112]

I'm really trying not to say anything negative about your boat , so i will apologize in advance.
That's okay go ahead, my plan is to have the ugliest boat on the lake.:eek:

[rshrp2003]

Did you have to special order that wind shield ? It looks custom

[grads2112]

Did you have to special order that wind shield ? It looks custom
Yes I did, it is the same windshield off of the Ultra 344.

[Slipperywhenwet]

Yes I did, it is the same windshield off of the Ultra 344.
Grads - Looks like you and BBQBadboy can race now:D Will have to hook you up with a lounger and a bathroom, then you will be set.

[justfloatn]

That's okay go ahead, my plan is to have the ugliest boat on the lake.:eek:
Mission Accomplished:D :jawdrop: :D
I think we should get some red and gray spray paint and paint it to match the daytona.:idea:
So when are you taking it out? I heard there is a ****boat gathering on the river in two weeks.:idea:
*the term "***boat" is used very loosly

[twocents]

I like the six-spoke steering wheel. Those are very hard to find -- had one on my sailboat in 1963! With gas prices so high, you might want to consider adding a mast and making it into a day-sailer! That Merc looks a little tired!

[grads2112]

I think we should get some red and gray spray paint and paint it to match the daytona.:idea:
I'm way ahead of you on this one....and the spinners on the gold trailer will be sweet too.
That Merc looks a little tired!
Believe it or not but it runs strong and fires right up.

[justfloatn]

I'm way ahead of you on this one....and the spinners on the gold trailer will be sweet too.
Man do you need a day job:eek: :D
When are you painting it? I want to help!!
You should do the gehetto metal flake trick, throw glitter in the paint while it's still wet.

[grads2112]

When are you painting it? I want to help!!
You should do the gehetto metal flake trick, throw glitter in the paint while it's still wet.
I like the way you think! I will be calling you when it comes time to paint it.

[justfloatn]

:D :D
Complete with eyebrow windshiled. That's a 6K upgrade:D
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/justfloatn/gboat.jpg

[grads2112]

Originally when John and I thought of this we were going to paint half like his and half like mine.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/grads2112/Untitled-Duplicated-03.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/grads2112/wcf.jpg

[justfloatn]

If you find one more thing you hate you're going to need a bigger
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/justfloatn/hot_boat_signature1.jpg :D :D

[grads2112]

If you find one more thing you hate you're going to need a bigger
http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/justfloatn/hot_boat_signature1.jpg :D :D
Thats a good idea:idea:
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/grads2112/Untitled-Duplicated-03a.jpg

[rshrp2003]

Grads - Looks like you and BBQBadboy can race now:D Will have to hook you up with a lounger and a bathroom, then you will be set.
The problem with this , is that grads will have to be towed in by bbqbad boy so that chain he has , might come in handy .....oh yeah , the race whats at stake ? and who wins? I'd bet it's bbqbad boyJ just based on the reliability factor.

[grads2112]

The problem with this , is that grads will have to be towed in by bbqbad boy so that chain he has , might come in handy .....oh yeah , the race whats at stake ? and who wins? I'd bet it's bbqbad boyJ just based on the reliability factor.
I'll race anyone for pinks!:eek: :D

[Fastlane]

Gut it and make it a floating Ice Chest!

[grads2112]

I had the best mechanic at S.O.S. Marine (Butch) working on it today and got it completely dialed in! We added some temporary stickers until it goes to the paint booth (front yard) next week.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/grads2112/IMG_0186.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/grads2112/IMG_0187.jpg

[John.]

so, when is the maiden voyage?

[grads2112]

so, when is the maiden voyage?
Any day now. You know how my shit is turn key. We are thinking of waking Granite Bay up tomorrow....lol. Approx. RPM's 8200:sqeyes:

[rshrp2003]

So if this is your new boat ......you must have a new tow - rig . I could imagine that it would be just as special as your new boat.

[grads2112]

So if this is your new boat ......you must have a new tow - rig . I could imagine that it would be just as special as your new boat.
We're thinking about puting a tow hitch on this...no joke.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/grads2112/84669362wi0-1.jpg

[rshrp2003]

A continental with suicide doors..... thats a classic. Our in laws had one , not as nice as that one and when we went to visit them in florida they let us use it , so we drove to daytona beach and we definetly got some looks and comments .They let it go and it rusted out just like most cars in florida. I think its too nice for your new boat , the rusted one would be much better

[justfloatn]

so, when is the maiden voyage?
Ditto.
Any day now. You know how my shit is turn key. We are thinking of waking Granite Bay up tomorrow....lol. Approx. RPM's 8200:sqeyes:
Still waiting and I can hear the Jeopardy music in the background...:D
Or is that the Deliverence banjo :D:D

[rshrp2003]

I had the best mechanic at S.O.S. Marine (Butch) working on it today and got it completely dialed in! We added some temporary stickers until it goes to the paint booth (front yard) next week.
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/grads2112/IMG_0186.jpg
http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r228/grads2112/IMG_0187.jpg
If your going to be sponcered by mercury racing what class will you be running? and if your primary mechanic is sos where's your sos sticker?

[grads2112]

so, when is the maiden voyage?
We are having some problems getting it registered.:( :confused:

[John.]

We are having some problems getting it registered.:( :confused:
do you lack a title for it?

[grads2112]

do you lack a title for it?
The previous owner can't find the title so we are going to have to do a lost title and he will need to get it notorized. It will eventually happen, it's just going to take more time.

[grads2112]

Looks like this is going to be a dead deal unless there is someone on the boards that works at the CA DMV that can help me.:(

[grads2112]

Tomorrow is the maiden voyage. We will have our Lifelines on not because of the speeds we will hit but because we are afraid it will sink.... any bets?

[John.]

Tomorrow is the maiden voyage. We will have our Lifelines on not because of the speeds we will hit but because we are afraid it will sink.... any bets?
i'm excited! see ya in an hour

[frosted tips]

The previous owner can't find the title so we are going to have to do a lost title and he will need to get it notorized. It will eventually happen, it's just going to take more time.he should of lost the boat to;)

[justfloatn]

he should of lost the boat to;). Watch the trash talk. I have pictures of you driving it!
;) :D

[thatguy]

I thought this was your newest?
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s170/thomasljr/Boats/ShortBus.jpg