Watercraft Factory and Lehr Performane Watercraft Build

[PAIR-A-DICE]

I don't really have alot to show at the moment, but I just received some pictures from Steve's shop today of my hull that he's gotten started on.

The basics of this build are as follows:

Watercraft Factory hull, hood, and nosepiece, built by Steve Parenteau (Waterfreak).

Lehr Performance Watercraft 6mm Lamey stroker, built by Paul Lehr (Jr.).

X-Metal pole, steering, waterbox, exhaust outlet, and scuppers, manufactured by Pat Bogart (ikstej).

A combination of Hydroturf and Gator Grip will be used on this build, installed by Charlie (sflsurfrider).

Graphics will be completed by Exotic Signs (Paul).

Here's the only two shots I have of my hull that is under construction...

[Freestyleriverrat]

what color is the top deck? You should put that bad boy in the build off in May

[PAIR-A-DICE]

what color is the top deck? You should put that bad boy in the build off in May

Top deck will be bright red...:arms:

And the build-off will be a possibility. How can I go wrong with both the 2005 and 2006 winners contributing to this build.

[Rickster]

I heard Charlie has subbed the turf work out to Steve...:Banane01:

This will be a cool build, good luck Chic!

[PAIR-A-DICE]

chick, after i saw the hull in the shop, it looks much shinier than i thought it was going to. the clear in the black gelcoat really does help.

on a sadder note, you should have your boat by valentine's day..... steve is busy making 2 texilium handcups for sakit2me's hood and im making sure that every strand is in place.:Banane09:

Yeah---it does look pretty damn shiny---is that your van in the background?!? :sneaky:

Valentine's, huh?!? Steve said he'd have it ready for the "holidays"---guess I should of had him specify which one...:bigeyes:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

I heard Charlie has subbed the turf work out to Steve...:Banane01:


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Please---No off-center star trek logos for me...:banghead:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

:ahem:

Oh yeah---and that award-winning turfer...:rolleyes:

What about the Ass*hole award?!?

[Freestyleriverrat]

Top deck will be bright red...:arms:

And the build-off will be a possibility. How can I go wrong with both the 2005 and 2006 winners contributing to this build.

Very cool!! I think the 2007 build off will be one for the books. There are allot of very nice builds going on right now.

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Very cool!! I think the 2007 build off will be one for the books. There are allot of very nice builds going on right now.

Yep---lotsa' nice stuff out there to choose from. Can't wait to see where your's will be by build-off time.

[The Penguin]

Oh yeah---and that award-winning turfer...:rolleyes:

What about the Ass*hole award?!?
:haha: :haha:

[Freestyleriverrat]

Yep---lotsa' nice stuff out there to choose from. Can't wait to see where your's will be by build-off time.

The ultimate square may make an appearence........maybe, she has taken a beating this season. keep the pic comming. This is looking like a sweet thread.

[crammit442]

Where are the motor pics? Should be cool!:biggthumpup:

Charles

[Speedfreak]

Sorry about the hijack but Gator grip??? where can you get gatorgrip. I have heard that it is better than Hydroturf as far as the actual traction goes. I have the grey "B" sheets on my ski and I don't like it. My old straight lined stuff from 5 years ago had a tackier feel to it. My feet would never slide on the old stuff but this feels like a harder compound so it is slicker.

[Mile9c1]

where can you get gatorgrip. I have heard that it is better than Hydroturf as far as the actual traction goes.


I disagree.

[sjetrider]

Sorry about the hijack but Gator grip??? where can you get gatorgrip. I have heard that it is better than Hydroturf as far as the actual traction goes. I have the grey "B" sheets on my ski and I don't like it. My old straight lined stuff from 5 years ago had a tackier feel to it. My feet would never slide on the old stuff but this feels like a harder compound so it is slicker.

Keep in mind that you can get cut or molded Hydroturf, the cut is less slippery but wears out quicker and imo doesnt look as good as molded. Oh and imo Gator grip sucks for durabilty and is ugly too IMO.

[Speedfreak]

if you put the diamonds front to back, instead of left to right, its very slippery.

Mine run sideways but it feels more plastic than the older lined stuff. I am leaving it out in the sun a much as possible to see if that helps soften it.

[sjetrider]

Chick, I am eager to see this ride bro, gonna be awesome, do you have the motor at the house?

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Sorry about the hijack but Gator grip??? where can you get gatorgrip.

I will be ordering the Gator Grip from Hot Products ( www.hotproductsusa.com ).

The reason I am using Gator Grip is to give it a little different look. The chinpad and rails will be done with it, but the tray area and footholds will be Hydroturf.

Chick, I am eager to see this ride bro, gonna be awesome, do you have the motor at the house?

It will be awhile---we're aiming to have it complete by Daytona. :Banane01:

The motor is still at Paul's shop. Paul has had it ready for assembly for awhile, now---he's just waiting on me, now.

[GDFL]

Is this a back flip version? :Banane01: You gonna back flip in Daytona?:pokey:

[Freestyleriverrat]

Is this a back flip version? :Banane01: You gonna back flip in Daytona?:pokey:

looks like a standard version to me

[Jr.]

Is this a back flip version? :Banane01: You gonna back flip in Daytona?:pokey:



Good idea!! :rolleyes: , Hey chick, Commit to doing the Cherry Buster, Or I'll be keeping your motor? :wink: :Banane19: :pokey: :shocked: :Banane26: :booty:

[butti]

yea chic:pokey:

[Big Kahuna]

Hey Charlie, put a red heart in the middle of the tray!!!!!!!!!

LOL

[djkorn1]

Sounds killer! You are definately recruiting the pros here.

[Rickster]

It will be awhile---we're aiming to have it complete by Daytona. :Banane01:



What part of the buildup are you building?:sneaky:

[Idok]

What part of the buildup are you building?:sneaky:


:haha: :haha:

I was going to say that too, but didnt want to be the caller-outer :sneaky: :clown: :highhorse:

[djkorn1]

He is installing the plumbing. :Banane01: A self showering system and flushing system (to get the salt out) with a hot water tank heated by the B pipe and a self flushing toilet (no more peeing in your wet suit). Not to mention the quad-scupper system with dual checkvalves.:bigeyes:

Maybe even an instant hot for quick coffee on those hard to get brappin' mornings. :cheer:

[Rickster]

:haha: :haha:

I was going to say that too, but didnt want to be the caller-outer :sneaky: :clown: :highhorse:

Well, we definitely know he is not building up his bank account.

:haha:

Just giving you a hard time Chick, this will be a kick arse ski when you are done.!:woot:

[Idok]

Well, we definitely know he is not building up his bank account.

:haha:

Just giving you a hard time Chick, this will be a kick arse ski when you are done.!:woot:


x2..but he already knows that.......im hoping someday chick will let me ride one of his boats :frown: (although that might be the kiss of death)

[Rickster]

x2..but he already knows that.......im hoping someday chick will let me ride one of his boats :frown: (although that might be the kiss of death)


Who am I to talk, the ski I'm building up right now has twice the money put into it as my Wifes car is worth.:biggthumpup:

:Banane01: :cheer::woot: :Banane01: :cheer: :woot: :Banane01: :cheer: :woot:

Now, back on topic, Chick, what kind of trim you going to run?

[PAIR-A-DICE]

You guys crack me up...:biggrin: :arms: :haha:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

What part of the buildup are you building?:sneaky:

The checkbook!!! :woot: :biggthumpup: :rolleyes:


And Charlie said I could help with the turf---he said something about a bringing a box of razors and a sense of humor...

[PAIR-A-DICE]

:haha: :haha:

I was going to say that too, but didnt want to be the caller-outer :sneaky: :clown: :highhorse:

I learned ALOT from building your ski...:clown: :highhorse: :sneaky:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Is this a back flip version? :Banane01: You gonna back flip in Daytona?:pokey:

Are you?!? :cheer:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Good idea!! :rolleyes: , Hey chick, Commit to doing the Cherry Buster, Or I'll be keeping your motor? :wink: :Banane19: :pokey: :shocked: :Banane26: :booty:

We gotta' work on my rolls first, Paul...:banghead:

Maybe next time the Gulf is churnin' you can make it for a ride...

So---you're gonna' keep my motor?!? You're still ahead of other builders time-frames...:shrug:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

He is installing the plumbing. :Banane01:

"Plumbing issues" are under consideration....:sneaky:

[waterfreak]

UUHH!! why I'm I typing??....I should be working your hull!!!!!

[djkorn1]

Sounds like a dream ski to me!!! I wish I could afford one. Paul and Steve are the kings right now!

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Sounds like a dream ski to me!!! I wish I could afford one. Paul and Steve are the kings right now!

Thanks, DJ. It will be nice for sure.

[PAIR-A-DICE]

UUHH!! why I'm I typing??....I should be working your hull!!!!!

I thought that you were "half done" since you did the bottom half and were waiting on the check for the top half...

:haha: :haha: :haha::clown:

[GDFL]

Are you?!? :cheer:

My twisted dream is to catch the right day with the right mental state and disqualify myself before Daytona. Yesterday was not that day. I've seen bigger waves in a kiddie pool. I'm going to try rolling soon and I'm hoping that I can use that momentum to go straight on to BF's. It's hard to do anything inverted when you fall off right where the waves are breaking and the water isn't even up to your waist. Unless you're Nick and know that you won't be landing upside down.

Hey Chick, have you become PM illiterate? I've sent you two and gotten no response. :twak:

[WaveDemon]

My twisted dream is to catch the right day with the right mental state and disqualify myself before Daytona. Yesterday was not that day. I've seen bigger waves in a kiddie pool. I'm going to try rolling soon and I'm hoping that I can use that momentum to go straight on to BF's. It's hard to do anything inverted when you fall off right where the waves are breaking and the water isn't even up to your waist. Unless you're Nick and know that you won't be landing upside down.

Hey Chick, have you become PM illiterate? I've sent you two and gotten no response. :twak:
get working on them. they are hard to get right. I started to learn in chest deap or so and hit bottom alot early on. good luck.

[PancakePete]

THIS IS GOING TO BE A KICK ARSE SKI !
I did not see thread till now. super busy !

But cant wait to see it Chick ! :Banane01:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

THIS IS GOING TO BE A KICK ARSE SKI !
I did not see thread till now. super busy !

But cant wait to see it Chick ! :Banane01:

Your review of Steve's products was partially why I chose Watercraft Factory.

Hopefully it will be ready for Daytona...:bigeyes:

[butti]

My twisted dream is to catch the right day with the right mental state and disqualify myself before Daytona. Yesterday was not that day. I've seen bigger waves in a kiddie pool. I'm going to try rolling soon and I'm hoping that I can use that momentum to go straight on to BF's. It's hard to do anything inverted when you fall off right where the waves are breaking and the water isn't even up to your waist. Unless you're Nick and know that you won't be landing upside down.

Hey Chick, have you become PM illiterate? I've sent you two and gotten no response. :twak:

funny:thinking: ....we had waves in auggie yesterday.daytona's like a whole different planet:biggrin:

[GDFL]

funny:thinking: ....we had waves in auggie yesterday.daytona's like a whole different planet:biggrin:

Are you Auggie guys up for going to the "other" inlet Sunday? I haven't been there in awhile.

[CoreyLKN]

Your review of Steve's products was partially why I chose Watercraft Factory.

Hopefully it will be ready for Daytona...:bigeyes:

So did you buy the pancake proof version?:biggthumpup:

[PancakePete]

Your review of Steve's products was partially why I chose Watercraft Factory.

Hopefully it will be ready for Daytona...:bigeyes:

Awesome, I am Honored, But really, It is the truth, I have never been happier with a product. I was looking over my whole hull before I winterized her (until Daytona) and there is not a crack, chip, stress crack, nothing in that hull. After this season and the beatings.... I am amazed, I seriously would not trade the hull for anything ! I know you will have good luck with your new hull, and I am sure you'll be happy, I cant wait to see another WCF to the Fleet ! :Banane01: :woot:

So stoked for you , because I know what your getting !

[waterfreak]

So did you buy the pancake proof version?:biggthumpup:

No, where making a new WF version; "the Plumber's series" :sneaky:

[Big Kahuna]

no, just self Flushing.............

[PAIR-A-DICE]

No, where making a new WF version; "the Plumber's series" :sneaky:

does that mean itll have a crack on the back????

LMFAO!!!:haha:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

So did you buy the pancake proof version?:biggthumpup:

Actually, no. Steve and I talked about Pete's hull, Pat Bogart's hull, and a few others he has built and settled on one closest to Bogie's set-up, in terms of weight and strength.

I don't go big enough to need a Pancake Proof hull. :dunno:

[waterfreak]

Here's an update......The ride shoe is now glued in!in :woot: :woot: :woot: :highhorse: :highhorse:

now were making progress:cheer:

[Big Kahuna]

Is it a Nike or New Balance!!!!!!!! Wait, Chich needs New Balance!

LOL

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Here's an update......The ride shoe is now glued in!in :woot: :woot: :woot: :highhorse: :highhorse:

now were making progress:cheer:

Gosh---I haven't even sent you any more money!!!

You're a stuperstar....:sneaky: :cheer:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Is it a Nike or New Balance!!!!!!!! Wait, Chick needs New Balance!

LOL

Gosh---I haven't slapped you stupid in awhile...:bigeyes: :sneaky:

[2nd nature]

whats the wcf hull made out of ?

[Freestyleriverrat]

whats the wcf hull made out of ?

depends on how much you are willing to spend

[Rickster]

whats the wcf hull made out of ?

Sweat, coors light and I think he throws in a bit of fiberglass and resin.

:cool2:

[2nd nature]

thats what i was wondering if they are carbon or glass. any idea what a complete hull weighs like the your having built?cant weight to see it.

[PAIR-A-DICE]

thats what i was wondering if they are carbon or glass. any idea what a complete hull weighs like the your having built?cant weight to see it.

Carbon or Glass would depend on your budget...:smile:

The hull I'm getting should be 80 to 85 pounds, less the hood. Actual weights will be available at a later date...

[Freestyleriverrat]

What is the typical weight of a WF hull?

[njfl]

What is the typical weight of a WF hull?

85-90 pounds sounds about right. That's what mine is.

[PancakePete]

What is the typical weight of a WF hull?

85-90 pounds sounds about right. That's what mine is.

Surf model is 110 hood and hull ! :Banane01:

[njfl]

Surf model is 110 hood and hull ! :Banane01:

So the surf version has about 10 pounds over the flatwater version (hood on mine is 10-12 pounds).

[Matt_E]

Surf model is 110 hood and hull !

That's pretty damn good! My reinforced stocker (just hull, nothing else) is 120lbs.

[Rickster]

Surf model is 110 hood and hull ! :Banane01:

To put that into prospective, I just finished reinforcing my 06 OEM, never been in the water hull, and it wieght in at 118 lbs with no hood or nose.:bigeyes:

[sjetrider]

Finally some actual weights on reinforced stock hulls. I have a 96 with pole bracket and some hardware no reinforcement weighing in at 115 wasnt sure if this had waterlog or not, hadnt performed surgery on her yet. With hood 140.00

[Jawbreaker]

Finally some actual weights on reinforced stock hulls. I have a 96 with pole bracket and some hardware no reinforcement weighing in at 115 wasnt sure if this had waterlog or not, hadnt performed surgery on her yet. With hood 140.00

That square I got from you guys weighed 113lbs with no reinforcements. That gutted stock hood only weighed 10 lbs for a total of 123lbs for the Hull and hood. However, I wasn't using the best scale for a ski.

[sjetrider]

Thats probably right Jimmy, that boat aint been in water in 10 years ITS DRY

[FL-cracker]

Finally some actual weights on reinforced stock hulls. I have a 96 with pole bracket and some hardware no reinforcement weighing in at 115 wasnt sure if this had waterlog or not, hadnt performed surgery on her yet. With hood 140.00

Wow...25lb hood! That is crazy. Has anyone weighed a SJ before they refoamed....when there was no foam in it. I am hoping for 105lb hull. 10lb hood. I want my Complete Ski at 270lb.

[Matt_E]

I want my Complete Ski at 270lb.

Unpossible!

[FL-cracker]

Unpossible!

And my goal is to prove you otherwise.:bigeyes: :sneaky: :woot: :biggrin: :biggthumpup: :dunno: :haha:

[Freestyleriverrat]

My square hull (reinforced) w/o foam weighed in at 100lbs. 2lb foam adds about 8lbs, glass, footholds and scuppers should bring the hull to about 115lbs. The hood weighed in at 13lbs. I estimate the hull and hood is about 130-135lbs

[FL-cracker]

Thanks again for the Great info riverrat!:beerchug: :biggthumpup:

[waterfreak]

The flatwater series hull weight in at about 85 lbs completely re-inforced. I am now using only vinyl ester resin on all of the hulls.

I will be working on bringing the weight down considerably in the near future!
Stay tuned!!:cool2: :sneaky:

Hey Chick, wait till you see that red gelcoat!!:bigeyes: :bigeyes:
:bling: :bling: :bling:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

The flatwater series hull weight in at about 85 lbs completely re-inforced. I am now using only vinyl ester resin on all of the hulls.

I will be working on bringing the weight down considerably in the near future!
Stay tuned!!:cool2: :sneaky:

Hey Chick, wait till you see that red gelcoat!!:bigeyes: :bigeyes:
:bling: :bling: :bling:

I Can't Wait!!!!! :cool2:

Send me pics!!!

[SkiDaddy]

How much weight does the "standard" WCF hull/hood save over a reinforced OEM hull/hood? :sneaky:

How does it compare to a Wamiltons hull as far as handling/durabilty?

[Mile9c1]

I saw Roo's white WCF hood and I'd guess it was 12-13 pounds. It felt the same weight as my WD hood.

[SuperJETT]

Hey Chick, I got to see your engine yesterday.:nana:

I plan on spending some 'special' time with your cylinder today, just me and a dremel doing a little 'art' on it to spice things up a little. I'm sure you'll love it. :bananalama:

I hope I can make Jesse's face look right....:sneaky:

[Rickster]

I hope I can make Jesse's face look right....:sneaky:

If God couldn't what makes you think you could?:Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01: :Banane01:

Sorry Jess, I just could not resist...

[PAIR-A-DICE]

so, your engine is going to match the graphics, chick???

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e263/sflsurfrider/nugraphxbanner.jpg

whoa.... gnarly!

LMFAO!!!!

Jesse was all pissed about something last weekend and I looked at him and said, "Hugs, not Dwugs!!!"

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Hey Chick, I got to see your engine yesterday.:nana:

:banghead: I was supposed to see pictures last week while Paul was here.

I could have it already, but I'm waiting on some dude from Dania, Florida to finish my hull. I was going to put it in Pat's old ski that I have, but changed my mind at the last minute and decided to go ahead and order the hull from Steve.

[superramjet]

you guys ever going to post some pics on this build?

[SuperJETT]

I have a pic of the engine (along with my artwork) on my cell, but don't have my micro-sd adapter with me to transfer it.

[Freestyleriverrat]

I have a pic of the engine (along with my artwork) on my cell, but don't have my micro-sd adapter with me to transfer it.

just b/c you are not showing signs of carrying micro-sd's, does not mean you cannot still transfer them to anouther person :haha:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

you guys ever going to post some pics on this build?

Whatcha' looking for?

I can snap a couple of pictures of a dusty -2" X-metal pole and a dusty TNT chamber...:sneaky:

My hull is in South Forida and my engine is in Atlanta, Georgia. :17:

Looking forward to the Kansas crew making the trip to Daytona. :biggthumpup:

[superramjet]

ill take some as interesting things happen.

hey tom, what size is that xmetal pole that we traded? -4" ?
i can't remember but it think I measured it to be around -3"

I love to see build pics, get em up

[SuperJETT]

Here's a shot of Chick's engine.

Like my artwork from Friday?

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Here's a shot of Chick's engine.

Like my artwork from Friday?

:scared: Pppffffttttttt........You call THAT artwork. :bigeyes:

Some people have NO taste whatsoever. :rolleyes:

[SuperJETT]

:scared: Pppffffttttttt........You call THAT artwork. :bigeyes:

Some people have NO taste whatsoever. :rolleyes:

Actually, I'd call your engine so far artwork, very nice.

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Well thank you, sir! :biggthumpup:

I can't wait untill it all comes together.

Sorry I missed seeing you at the premiere. :frown:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Update: Hull is coming together and Steve sent me these pictures yesterday.

Steve, thank you and you rock!!!! :arms:

[sjetrider]

Lookin good Chick

[waterfreak]

Let's get-irr done for Daytona!

[Waste Land]

If you guys are gonna rip on me....atleast give me a link so I can laugh too...

My fealings are hurt.....

[Tuttle]

Really looking good :biggthumpup:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Let's get-irr done for Daytona!

I'm thinking we blew that deadline---planning on picking it up from you in Daytona.

I've got tooooooooo much going on between now and Daytona.:frown:

Unless you want to deliver to my house for me next week. :biggthumpup:

[waterfreak]

are you just going to fed-ex the CLs that are necessary to turf it?

Yeah!! what about the Cl's???:friday: :Banane19: :bananajump:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

are you just going to fed-ex the CLs that are necessary to turf it?

I got your Paypal addy...:cool2:

Yeah!! what about the Cl's???:friday: :Banane19: :bananajump:

I am not under contract with you for any turf work. :sneaky:

Have you seen your chinpad?!? :clown:

[RiverRat]

What is the build time from the order date?

[PAIR-A-DICE]

What is the build time from the order date?

I'd have to double check my bank records to give you an EXACT date, but it's just under the three month mark at my best guesstimate. I had a couple of orders ahead of me and wasn't in any hurry at all, though.

Very reasonable turnaround, IMO.

[PAIR-A-DICE]

:haha:

it just never gets old!!!

:haha::haha:

Werd...:rolleyes:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

brap

You're a star!!! :cheer:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

superstar!

LOL!!! :biggrin:

[YAMA CAT]

Wow! Chick, thats going to be one sexy ski! I love the curves and the paint.:purr: :purr: :purr: :purr: :purr:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Got a few more pics over the weekend from Steve. :arms:

This hull will be available in Daytona for anyone that would like to check out Steve's work.

[RiverRat]

Got a few more pics over the weekend from Steve. :arms:

This hull will be available in Daytona for anyone that would like to check out Steve's work.

What is the total weight of the hull?

[PAIR-A-DICE]

What is the total weight of the hull?

The hull has not been weighed yet, to the best of my knowledge.

I'll update this thread in regards to weight when I have the hull at my house.

I'll post hull weight and total weight with motor/pump for those that are interested.

[Mile9c1]

I'd have to double check my bank records to give you an EXACT date, but it's just under the three month mark at my best guesstimate.


That must be nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PAIR-A-DICE]

That must be nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nope.

It's real nice...:biggthumpup:

[Waste Land]

Jesus, charlie....you are the turf master

[The Penguin]

hey chick - you gonna let me ride it this weekend? :biggrin:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

heres a few turf pics. im crammin' b4 daytona:banghead::cool2::biggrin:

hope you likey, chickmond!:arms:

Thanks, Charlie!!! :Banane01:

I just wish I could have made it to Steve's shop like originally planned so I could help. :frown:

I can't wait to see that shiny hull and your turf job in person.

Where's the one picture with the CL can?!? :sneaky:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

hey chick - you gonna let me ride it this weekend? :biggrin:

Sure---bring your stroker paddle. :biggrin:

Motor is going in AFTER Daytona---had a few hiccups in my "plan." :cool2:

[The Penguin]

can I stand on it and go "vroom, vroom" instead?

[RiverRat]

That is some nice turf :bigeyes:

[DAG]

confused... dont you wont the underpad where your feet go? i though the entire point was to absorb the shock of the impact...

[PAIR-A-DICE]

can I stand on it and go "vroom, vroom" instead?

Only if Nascency Chris or Nascency Rhonda are videotaping you...:arms:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

there is 10mm of underpad where the feet go as well as 100 above the foot. the 'raised' area is 20mm = plenty of padding for even the biggest poser!


Are you calling me fat?!? :haha:

[michael950]

can I stand on it and go "vroom, vroom" instead?

Ummm, you will be taunted unless you go braaaaap.

[waterfreak]

All done and will be on it's way to Daytona tomorrow!
Another build finished in the nick of time!

[butti]

:drum roll::arms:

nice stands! are those composite? they look real strong.prepreg maybe??:biggrin:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Here's some more shots now that I have it home...:cool2:

Thanks again to Steve for the hull and to Charlie for the killer turf job. :biggthumpup:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

More::arms:

[SXIPro]

:bigeyes: That thing is gorgeous. I'm pretty sure I hate you now.








:joke:

[demolition_x]

turf looks great, i like the inlays

[SXIPro]

SFL pretty much is the turfmaster....

Someday when I am rich:

Hull by Steve
Motor by Paul
Paint by Daylite
Turf by Charlie

[PAIR-A-DICE]

SFL pretty much is the turfmaster....

Someday when I am rich:

Hull by Steve
Motor by Paul
Paint by Daylite
Turf by Charlie

I have been considering contacting Daylite for a handlepole paintjob. Everyone else you mentioned is in on this build. Ronny might be contributing to the graphics design as well. :Banane01:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

that hull looks awesome in person. hope you enjoy the new ride chick.

get to work and get that thing wet!

Thanks, Saki. Talk about more hull/motor/everything than I need, though.

[Big Kahuna]

that turf is sweet, except the diamons are going the wrong direction on the rails, should be aiming to the rear!

[PAIR-A-DICE]

chick, do ya see what i mean about the hood with the pole in place? do ya still want more turf? lemme know.

I'm still thinking about it. It definately looks KILLER just like it is.

I can't thank you or Steve enough---my wife and oldest daughter walked out to the garage last night and simultaneously said, "Wowwwwwwww......" :cool2:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

i took that into consideration. some say front to back. others say left to right. since i dont know who to believe, i ran them sideways. that way, everyones happy.

Screw "everyone." :sneaky: j/k

Steve just wanted "Chick to be happy!" :haha:

[RiverRat]

I saw that hull in person and was impressed. The pics really do not do it justice. Sweet color red, smooth finish and clean inside and out. Turf was insane. Carbon on the inside looked awesome. Well done Steve and Charlie :biggthumpup:

[IceRocket1286]

red top black bottom. thats what im talkin about!

[SkiDaddy]

hey chick.... do you see what i see?

:haha:


:dunno:

:haha: :haha: :haha: :haha: :haha:

[waterfreak]

hey chick.... do you see what i see?

:haha:


:dunno:

LMAOF
:haha: :haha: :haha:

Now who you making fun of??:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[Big Kahuna]

OMG...........that is funny as hell!

[Flash-FX]

Nice boat...goofy pose.

[onesojourner]

so have you finished putting this sucker together yet?

[PAIR-A-DICE]

so have you finished putting this sucker together yet?

:sneaky:

No...

Unfortunately, it has been sitting in my garage with little to no work done on it yet. I will be installing the handlepole, steering, waterbox, hoodseal, hood hooks, midshaft, etc. this week, though.

[michael950]

How 'bout now?

[michael950]

Puffft, people are board and waiting for it to warm up. Entertainment.

[PAIR-A-DICE]

How 'bout now?

All of my new parts didn't arrive until earlier this week and between work and family, I haven't had the time to get much accomplished. And as Charlie said, I'm in no rush to complete it.

[goodq]

Holy shnikies that hull is SICK. Side exaust is slick too. :arms: Well done.

[waterfreak]

All of my new parts didn't arrive until earlier this week and between work and family, I haven't had the time to get much accomplished. And as Charlie said, I'm in no rush to complete it.

Slacker!!:biggrin:

[bellman]

So.....what's the current status? I was looking through all the build threads and this looks awesome. Have you gotten your motor and if so how does it perform? It seems like you have built an unbelievable boat. Post some motor pics!

Doug

[Big Kahuna]

hey bellman, what do you ride.

[Idok]

dont tell me a 12mm stubby is holding this whole project back? :purr:

[2nd nature]

hows the build comming ?

[xxx2]

That's what I was wondering?:dunno:

[crammit442]

Gonna be at Lanier? What's the holdup?

[PAIR-A-DICE]

hows the build comming ?

It's not. :rolleyes:

That's what I was wondering?:dunno:

You'd know if you ever kept your promise to help me with it. As soon as your x-2 was done, so were the trips to my workshop. :biggrin:

Gonna be at Lanier?

Nope.

What's the holdup?

I have been busy with other projects and priorities in my life. And I have lost ALOT of interest in it for the moment---although I can't really explain why. If it was my only ski, I would have already had it running, though.

[xxx2]

You'd know if you ever kept your promise to help me with it. As soon as your x-2 was done, so were the trips to my workshop.
Gimmie a Time, just not night time on thurs,fri,sat,or sun:biggrin: Oh and You have training on Wendsday nights, so I guess that leaves Mon/Tues nights, Let me know! I have been in Ocala for a week and a half, I just got back yesterday....I seem to remember working (a little) on a red ski after we got the X-2 done, Kinda hard to be motivated when the surf is flat huh:frown:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Gimmie a Time, just not night time on thurs,fri,sat,or sun:biggrin: Oh and You have training on Wendsday nights, so I guess that leaves Mon/Tues nights, Let me know! I have been in Ocala for a week and a half, I just got back yesterday....I seem to remember working (a little) on a red ski after we got the X-2 done, Kinda hard to be motivated when the surf is flat huh:frown:

Training for my plumbers is on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Friday and Saturday nights are good for a married man, but bad for a single man.

We'll get it figured out. I need to do a few things to it next week---going out of town Friday-Monday for Mother's Day weekend.

[Idok]

whats all left to do? turf and holds are done......

do you have a motor yet?

[xxx2]

looks like next wensday then...We need to get the hood hooks on (welder messed his up trying to reinforce them,W/O using stainless) then we can mount the hood,latch,pole,etc.....so that everything lines up properly!

[crammit442]

whats all left to do? turf and holds are done......

do you have a motor yet?


I would hope so. This is from back in October of last year.:bigeyes:


It will be awhile---we're aiming to have it complete by Daytona. :Banane01:

The motor is still at Paul's shop. Paul has had it ready for assembly for awhile, now---he's just waiting on me, now.

[GDFL]

looks like next wensday then...We need to get the hood hooks on (welder messed his up trying to reinforce them,W/O using stainless) then we can mount the hood,latch,pole,etc.....so that everything lines up properly!

That sucks. Pat at X-metal is pretty cheap on that mod.

[PAIR-A-DICE]

I would hope so. This is from back in October of last year.:bigeyes:

I meant to say Daytona 2008, Charles!!! :haha:

The ball has been in my court for awhile now. :shrug:

I've been busy putting out other "fires" (pun intended) and don't care when I get it done as long as:

1. I've got at least one dependable, running ski.

2. I get it done.

[PAIR-A-DICE]

i have a black boat in my garage with the same problem! :banghead:

although i have a few good excuses still! just got back from honeymoon, and i finally have mobility in my neck again. i'll get her running hopefully this week/next.

What happened to your neck? :dunno:

[Rickster]

What happened to your neck? :dunno:

One word ---> Honeymoon

:Banane26::Banane26::Banane26:

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One word ---> Honeymoon

:Banane26::Banane26::Banane26:

:Banane01: :haha: :arms:

[onesojourner]

One word ---> Honeymoon

:Banane26::Banane26::Banane26:

SICK!

[Kaveman]

Here chicky chicky chicky, here chicky chicky chicky!

[PAIR-A-DICE]

:haha:




What's up, Kevin?!? :sneaky:

[rebelwalker]

any more progress on the hull?its going to be killer when done.

[madoyster]

I saw the Flush ski on Saturday, very nice.

[Jawbreaker]

C-mon Chick.......how bout some pics.
I'm a junkie over here and I need my fix.:biggrin:

[Jawbreaker]

I saw the Flush ski on Saturday, very nice.

Wait..........you mean complete, right?

[Kaveman]

Just checkin in to see how the ski was comin. Paul get his part of the build finished? Can't wait to see it in the water. We're gonna have to take a day and play next month. I'll be in Destin 18th-22nd. That's awful close not drop in the water with my favorite gulf coast plumber, and friend in florida...the other one has been dis-owned for the time being (still pissed at him for moving)!

[PAIR-A-DICE]

I saw the Flush ski on Saturday, very nice.

Wait..........you mean complete, right?

I hope it was complete...or close to it. I'm supposed to get it later this week.

[PAIR-A-DICE]

I'll be in Destin 18th-22nd. That's awful close not drop in the water with my favorite gulf coast plumber, and friend in florida...the other one has been dis-owned for the time being (still pissed at him for moving)!

Cool---you bringing your ski down or do you need one to ride?!? :dunno:

Always up for a ride with the Kunta!!! :sneaky:

And don't be too pissed at Jeremy---he's the coolest rocket scientist I know...:cool2:

[the only couch rider]

Cool---you bringing your ski down or do you need one to ride?!? :dunno:

Always up for a ride with the Kunta!!! :sneaky:

And don't be too pissed at Jeremy---he's the coolest rocket scientist I know...:cool2:



how would have thought you could put cool and rocket scientist in the same sentence

[Kaveman]

And don't be too pissed at Jeremy---he's the coolest rocket scientist I know...:cool2:

Yeah, he's cool and all, just don't tell HIM that. His head may swell and get proportionate with his nose.

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Yeah, he's cool and all, just don't tell HIM that. His head may swell and get proportionate with his nose.

OUCH!!!

LMAO! :haha::haha::haha:

[parrdaddy]

Yeah, he's cool and all, just don't tell HIM that. His head may swell and get proportionate with his nose.

Dayum, that's brutal.....are you having your bad 'every 4th week of the month' right now?

:barrel:

[Kaveman]

All done out of love "bro." You know what I'm talkin bout "bro."

[parrdaddy]

All done out of love "bro." You know what I'm talkin bout "bro."

Oh, ok BRO! I'll talk to you later about it BRO! Peach out BRO!

:biggrin:

[madoyster]

I hope it was complete...or close to it. I'm supposed to get it later this week.
It was in preaty good shape, but we had to borrow a few parts. I particularly like the silver vein powder coat on the cases.

[PAIR-A-DICE]

:sneaky:

[Frosty]

Friggin awesome!!! I could not be more jealous bro...

[GDFL]

So where's the writeup on how it rides? Did you find the BR button yet?

[sjetrider]

Come on bro, feed us some info. We have been waiting a long time.

[douglee25]

Do tell! It looks awesome!

Doug

[PAIR-A-DICE]

So where's the writeup on how it rides? Did you find the BR button yet?

Come on bro, feed us some info. We have been waiting a long time.

Sorry, Fellas.


The Good: Ski handled VERY SMOOTH. I absolutely LOVE the handling of the hull. Engine has a very SMOOTH powerband and runs strong, although it still needs some slight tweaking IMO. The turf job is insanely nice and feels like landing on clouds with the 25mm padding. The WCF footholds are VERY comfy and roomy and when I kick my feet in the holds to get a tight fit it puts me a little farther forward than my other ski which feels better. Now if I can get to work on my rolls again. :rolleyes:

The Not So Good: I blew out one of the scupper rubbers within thirty minutes of riding it, but the bilges did great keeping up with it the one time I stopped and realized what had happened.

I have a very minimal exhaust leak that I need to track down that affected the engine's performance.

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Oh yeah, I got the ski back on Saturday and was not able to water test it until yesterday...:banghead:

The wife was out of town and I had both my girls to watch until she got back.

[PAIR-A-DICE]

nice!! congrats.

Thanks. You get your LegDrag ski together, yet?

[spence]

looks like a real nice ski

[the only couch rider]

Thanks. You get your LegDrag ski together, yet?


nah, he went and bought another 450F

[waterfreak]

Now your a true "BALLER"
:haha::Banane01:
new scupper rubbers are on the way:woot: I hate rubbers that won't stay on!!

You better come down south for some of those free freestyle lessons in the swamp

I'll be testing a pretty green WF back flip boat in the next couple days. Can't wait :brap::brap::barrel:

[Scorn800]

Damn Chic what are you sitting on 24"?
Boat looks killer.
charlie really does nice turf
Good luck with it.

[Moondance]

The Not So Good: I blew out one of the rubbers
I hate it when rubbers get blown out:sgrin:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

Damn Chic what are you sitting on 24"?


22's and a 2"/4" drop kit. And yes, it is four-wheel drive. :sneaky:

[PAIR-A-DICE]

I hate it when rubbers get blown out:sgrin:

Somehow I KNEW you'd chime in...:cool2:

[douglee25]

Shot caller, 20 inch rims....

[superramjet]

very nice build chic.

[david872m]

hey, great looking ski, i was wondering what bilge pumps are you running in your ski, and did u go with a switch or auto?

[PAIR-A-DICE]

hey, great looking ski, i was wondering what bilge pumps are you running in your ski, and did u go with a switch or auto?


Rule 500 gph Bilges
Blowsion Dual Bilge Bracket
Blowsion Start/Stop Switch Mount
Military Style Switch


I just got my replacement scupper rubbers today, thanks Steve! :wiggle:

[Rickster]

Oh yeah, I got the ski back on Saturday and was not able to water test it until yesterday...:banghead:

The wife was out of town and I had both my girls to watch until she got back.

WOW, I didn't realize it was January already.:Banane26:

J/K, now slip that rubber on and get to riding....

:woot::woot::woot: