38 Flatdeck Redo Complete
01-18-2007, 11:28 PM
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38 Flatdeck Redo Complete
I purchased this 1984 38' Flatdeck "AS IS" after it had been sitting in Englewood, Florida for 4 years. 18 months later I am proud to reveal her and show the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the dream of owning a legendary Cigarette.
Influences for the boat came from the first 38 Flatdeck-AJAK Hawk, the elegance of the Playboy edition Cigarettes and the mid 90s Lip-Ship cockpits.
A huge thanks to: Tim's Balancing and Machine, Zack at Ace Welding for fabrication of the cockpit grab handles and race fairing, Ruth with Dix Canvas, Screenprint Plus for the embroidery, the fellas at Trick Marine and Mike at CP Performance. I was also honored to have my Cig painted by Paul Diogo, Nortechs' in-house painter, whose experience is second to none.
And finally this project would not had been possible without Denny Hejja of Marine Performance Specialties in Cape Coral Florida. Denny's attention to detail took to this boat to the next level. The ultimate rigger from back in the day with Bobby Moore and champion throttleman for Chuck Norris. A dedicated professional and true friend.
Influences for the boat came from the first 38 Flatdeck-AJAK Hawk, the elegance of the Playboy edition Cigarettes and the mid 90s Lip-Ship cockpits.
A huge thanks to: Tim's Balancing and Machine, Zack at Ace Welding for fabrication of the cockpit grab handles and race fairing, Ruth with Dix Canvas, Screenprint Plus for the embroidery, the fellas at Trick Marine and Mike at CP Performance. I was also honored to have my Cig painted by Paul Diogo, Nortechs' in-house painter, whose experience is second to none.
And finally this project would not had been possible without Denny Hejja of Marine Performance Specialties in Cape Coral Florida. Denny's attention to detail took to this boat to the next level. The ultimate rigger from back in the day with Bobby Moore and champion throttleman for Chuck Norris. A dedicated professional and true friend.
Last edited by US MUSL; 01-19-2007 at 01:47 AM.
01-18-2007, 11:56 PM
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Re: 38 Flatdeck Redo Complete
Dash panels were powder coated and laser etched by Team Marine in Wisconsin. The etching was hardly visible so I painted the etching by hand then shot the panel with Dupont Clear.
Last edited by US MUSL; 01-18-2007 at 11:58 PM.
01-19-2007, 12:09 AM
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Re: 38 Flatdeck Redo Complete
Engine assembly:
-509 CI
-SRP pistons
-Edelbrock RPM intake
-Comp Cams roller valve train
587 intake 601 exhaust 226/234 duration
-GM Retangular Port heads, some bowl
blending, Manley Severe Duty Valves
- 830 CFM Holley
-CMI Exhaust with Stellings' Dry Pipes
-509 CI
-SRP pistons
-Edelbrock RPM intake
-Comp Cams roller valve train
587 intake 601 exhaust 226/234 duration
-GM Retangular Port heads, some bowl
blending, Manley Severe Duty Valves
- 830 CFM Holley
-CMI Exhaust with Stellings' Dry Pipes
Last edited by US MUSL; 01-19-2007 at 01:54 AM.
01-19-2007, 12:11 AM
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Re: 38 Flatdeck Redo Complete
Custom in garage paint booth. Paint is Nason's Epoxy Primer and Nanson's 2K Urethane. Color is Fireball Stardust.
Last edited by US MUSL; 01-19-2007 at 01:56 AM.
