New Boats for 2013

[johnsonm50]

In the jig now and fitting fuel tanks - 4 gal per side.... Boat number is 123M

Is it a marathon boat? Neat idea for tanks.

[guedo499]

What class is that guedo? Hydro ?

This is a multi use boat - it originally is built similar to Bob Wartinger's Kilo boat (thus the name - he has almost all of the hydro Yamato kilo records) but with the twist and design alterations, the main use for this boat is for the 1 2/3 and 1.25 mile record runs (mile might be slightly too small). I also designed a bolt-on insert for the bottom that makes the boat a legal runabout which creates a complete new set of variables.

I'll be taking the rig to the time trials in California this upcoming weekend, so I'll be sure to post pictures of her fully rigged and going fast!

[Dave M]

Record Boat

Since it is a hydro, and you are going to run it in an oval record run, how the heck is it going to do with 8 or 9 boats out there ? The oval records are competition records, right ? It will be interesting to hear how many boats you are racing against if a record is set. Good luck, it looks like a fun project for sure ! I will say, after following these threads for a a while, you do put out innovation, and that is healthy.

[Tim Kurcz]

Is it a marathon boat? Neat idea for tanks.

Yes, it's designed specifically for Top-O rough water. For marathon, both tanks will be filled. For short course, only the port tank will be filled. It will run DSR, 850ccMR, 1100ccR (two person).

Tim

[Redneckerson]

Nice

9'6" x 22" x 2 5/8" Single fin traditional longboard...

Ooops--Wrong website

Put an engine on that baby, it will make a good ASR!

[johnsonm50]

Put an engine on that baby, it will make a good ASR!

That's Cool on any site Jeff.

[bill boyes]

Yes, it's designed specifically for Top-O rough water. For marathon, both tanks will be filled. For short course, only the port tank will be filled. It will run DSR, 850ccMR, 1100ccR (two person).

Tim

sure has a lo of V in the bottom!!!

[johnsonm50]

sure has a lo of V in the bottom!!!

Was thinking that too but I've never driven a marathon. Pictures of Top-O probably don't explain the ruff stuff but I'm sure it is.

[blueskyracer]

Almost done with boat building..Time to do other bucket list items

[seanp3]

Looks good, Mike

[blueskyracer]

Looks good, Mike

The last one is always the best.. Now I can work on my stuff.. Next winter I have work to do on the Corvette.. Need to get the front end replaced, interior up graded and head light system is worn out.. 35 year old car need a little TLC

[blueskyracer]

Now both boats are done and ready for pick up on March 31st. Going to have a BBQ to celebrate the delivery

[Harold8]

Very nice!!

[blueskyracer]

When these boats get picked up they are both going to paint shops.They are testable now but not ready for a boat show

[G Stillwill]

The epoxy is curing on the gas tanks and waiting on the numbers but both boats are done ready to rock at Tabor City.