FishBoneRipple III
09-17-2002, 10:58 AM
If you haven't seen this boat, it's worth a look. I met the owner at a boat show - and he is one boat-obsessed person. The entire boat has been hand crafted to his "design team's" specs.
For example, I asked about the windshield - a frameless wrap around with compound curves that is attached directly in back of the dash, so it looks like it just plunges into the deck. He said it was a custom mold & required 50 attempts (bubbles in the glass, etc.) to get the one for the boat. Seats are custom molded foam with marine leather.
Motor was built by Keith Eichert specifically for the boat. There are no hoses on the motor, all plumbing is custom stainless. It has a surface piercing prop and throws a big rooster tail at speed. He says at sea level, the boat's been clocked at just over 100mph.
They are for sale - I was afraid to ask the price...
The link is to the boat builder's website as the one for Alpha Z takes waaaaay too long to load even with a T-1 connection. Go to the bottom of the web page & look at the galleries - enjoy!
Van Damm Woodworks (http://vandamwoodcraft.com/frames/alphazindexmm.html)
For example, I asked about the windshield - a frameless wrap around with compound curves that is attached directly in back of the dash, so it looks like it just plunges into the deck. He said it was a custom mold & required 50 attempts (bubbles in the glass, etc.) to get the one for the boat. Seats are custom molded foam with marine leather.
Motor was built by Keith Eichert specifically for the boat. There are no hoses on the motor, all plumbing is custom stainless. It has a surface piercing prop and throws a big rooster tail at speed. He says at sea level, the boat's been clocked at just over 100mph.
They are for sale - I was afraid to ask the price...
The link is to the boat builder's website as the one for Alpha Z takes waaaaay too long to load even with a T-1 connection. Go to the bottom of the web page & look at the galleries - enjoy!
Van Damm Woodworks (http://vandamwoodcraft.com/frames/alphazindexmm.html)