Closest builder to the western PA area

[Ram4x4]

Who is one of our builders that lives closest to the western PA area, specifically exit 45 off I-80 (1 hour east of the Ohio line)? If there is one close by, please PM me.

[Bob Rusnak]

What kind of builder, boat, engine. house?

[Ram4x4]

Boat. Hydro.

[Captpooterpie]

I'd be interested in this as well. NE Indiana here.

[TAndersonV11]

Contact Sam Hemp in Milwaukee, Wi! He's the best in the business. 90% of boats in the country are based off his boats. Be more than glad to help you out and get you his contact info. Send me an email. Andersonboatracing@gmail.com

[Brian10s]

Talk to Jasen Dirkson - he has been building a lot of boat and is in IN. Very good quality. You can get a hold of him through the www.indianaoutboard.org
He is President of the local Indiana club.

[Flatiron]

I'm also located off of exit 45. What town are you in ?

[Ram4x4]

Nickleville.

[Flatiron]

I am in Fertigs

[Ram4x4]

Ha! We're neighbors! Hey, I'm new to this racing gig, but I think I can give basic advice well enough if you're looking to get started.

[csh-2z]

Try Runnecraft in NC. See the thread below. Distance is relative! I'll be at Lock Haven Pa. labor day weekend.
252-636-9007 or email j.runne@hotmail.com.

[Howie Nichols]

Dane do need a repair done or looking for a new ride?

Joe Silvestri and Rick Wagner live in Ohio and have built stuff, then you have Mike Pavlick & Paul Trolian in IL, Brian Trolian, Mark Kurz, Kurt McCourtie in MI, John Runne in NC bunch of guys around and I know I forgot someone....

[Fastjack]

In Maine we are lucky to have Bob O'connor -- "in by 9 out by 5 ". He has been building great boats at a record pace.

[Ram4x4]

No, I don't need anything (want...that's a different story).

I work at the local high school (I'm the IT guy there). The wood shop teacher was talking with me about the racing and all. He asked if building a hydro is something they could do as a project. You can understand where my mind went at that moment.

I've haven't built one yet, so I am thinking if they want to do this, someone with building experience might possibly be able to spend a little time overseeing things, or check things as out as the build progresses.

Nothing has gotten past questions at this point, but we're going to be talking more later.

[Howie Nichols]

Contact Sam Hemp or George Stillwill then. Either might be able to provide a kit which would help the school get started and give them the basics until they understand what they are building.

[DiGia54D]

Hemp makes a great kit and reasonable.

[Brian10s]

You should talk to Joe Silvestri - he is also a teacher and has built several hydro. Not sure about the overseeing but he would be a great resource to get you on the right path.

[csh-2z]

Unfortunately, I wouldn't be much help to you for that purpose. My boat building process can't be explained, duplicated or even put on paper. I just know when it's right, in my opinion. And I am the worlds leading authority on my opinion. Good luck with your project.
John