New Boats For 2009 ....

[mercguy]

Awesome!!

Doug, I think we now have three DR Tohatsu's and six DH.
Thanks!
Alan

luv them Tohatsu's!!!!!!!!!!!

[deverhart1]

stringer wood

Found clear ponderosa pine at the local lumber store. Seems to do everything well. They even stock 1 by 12s in 14 ft lengths. Ralph tells me this is alright if I can't find sitka. He says Immelman or Ingleman Spruce is second to sitka and ponderosa pine is third choice
David Everhart S52

[mike_280]

Here is the first 1/4 of the 2009.5 125-175 H. Hopefully it will be ready for the nationals!

team MSR

[jeff55v]

Yurok 13

Oh yeah, I almost forgot to post on this thread. Here's my new Sorenson Yurok 13. Darrell Sorenson built it for me, as I have few woodworking skills and less patience for it. Darrell did a great job putting it together and it was on time and on budget. Thanks Darrell.
Also thanks to Tony Lombardo and Gene Shertz for helping shuttle the boat to me. And thanks to the many fine folks who have given me setup and driving advice.
I expect the boat to be quite formidable once I get comforable driving it. (and do some prop testing) This is the first side fin runabout I've ever driven. It's a very different method of turning, that's for sure! I can't wait to race it again!

[WILDONOUACHITA]

Yurok 13

Jeff, that is ONE SWEET RIDE!!!!!! Hang on for your life! That thing will fly!

[Lights]

Very nice--Now I have question. MJR and all you boat builders.
What are you useing for stringer lumber? I know sitka is prefered
but up here almost impossible to get and really pricey. Want to get
building but need info.

Thanks!

Larry there is a place called McCormicks (SP?) lumber in Madison WI that has some nice Spruce.

[Lights]

Here is a picture of my finished boat and motor. I have had a chance to run it a couple of times now, and I love it. Thanks Derek for helping me with the boat design. It handles so nice.

[EJS280]

Both decks are out of the molds on the 125/175. Next step is the bottom.

Team MSR

[Mrs blueskyracer]

Tom Cronk's New Boat

Here are pictures of Tom Cronk's new boat for 2009. She is a beauty!

Teresa

[Tom Cronk]

250h

This boat was build for B.J.Tetro by TEC CRAFT.Thanks to Chris Hellsten,Rex Hall and Rossi for helping with the plans
and building of the boat.It will be tested and raced at Thompson Conn. next week.
Tom
PS Also Pat Davids help

[Phil Fronce]

Tom, I want one.

[Ed Provini]

Tom,
What a beautiful job.I am sure it will run as good as it looks.I am glad you are on my team.
Ed

[Mrs blueskyracer]

Tom,

What did you use for the finish on the boat?

Teresa

[Tom Cronk]

250 h

Ed
Thanks,it takes team work to have fun and a good driver
always helps (B.J.).The bar will be open next Friday.

Teresa
Boat only has two light coats of West on it.Painting
will come after all testing is done.
Tom

[mdaspit]

Ed
Thanks,it takes team work to have fun and a good driver
always helps (B.J.).The bar will be open next Friday.

Teresa
Boat only has two light coats of West on it.Painting
will come after all testing is done.
Tom

That boat is seriously beautiful.
As the picture came up on my screen, my jaw dropped, and I said out loud "Oh my God"

The way the grain matches...

A piece of art.

My God, PLEASE don't paint it.