thanks guys,

So is the engine hatch on this boat a one off? If it extends 12inches further, did they move the bulkhead on this boat forward 12"? Also, what is the white cover in front of the hatch between the hatch and the two seats? Could I buy a hatch the same as this? I think this longer version looks much tougher than standard hatches.

Also, if the cover covers the area behind the front seat, is there another bulkhead installed directly behind the seats to stop air coming in underspeed?

P.s. sunkin, nice classic boat. there are some guys on here who have done some outstanding reno's. sure you have seen them, but might be good to speak to. One guy had the flat deck 38 and did it in black/white, looked like it just rolled off the showroom floor.

hey, wasnt dnebo and glass daves hatch the same?

Hey Chris, how much are you paying for your conrads? How much hp?

I'm getting two rebuilds right now. I'm getting the quote this week. If it is too much i'd rather get two new engines with much more hp.

The Konrad setup is about $20K with gimbals. I'm getting the streamlined lowers and their tiebar system so that adds a couple grand more.

I looked at upgrading the IIIa's but it just didn't make sense to me to reconfigure the boat and go thru redoing the transom and moving the motors for an obsolete drive. The 850's will handle 800 hp, the original III was rated at 750 and the a's at 850. The boat had a set of very nice TRS on it but they won't take the power I'm putting in- they're in the classifieds cheap.

So chris, you bought 2 engines, 850hp each for approx 22k, readiy to install into your boat?

Also, any more info on the hatches lads?

thats just the drives:D

Did I read that wrong?...very late night. Yep, sorry think I did, Chris can you please write more about your legs and engines.

Are the engines new or are they rebuilds? Also, what type of block and who is building them and what are they costing. Same with the legs.

My engines are dart 509s producing 650hp. Both are out and have been pulled apart. I am just waiting for the quote for rebuilds. Apparently I will need new pistons too. This sucks because its summer here and the chicks are in bikinis and I have no boat. :(

getting back to the hatch. So who would have built the extended hatch cover on lucky strike? Would Dnebo have the moulds for the extended length hatch or would that be from Cigarette?

Yes, Dnebo did the fitting has the mold of the final product. It is extremely nice, just like the F-2 Cig above or the staggered Guns but with no pad extension. Boat looked great down in Key west, good talking to you Darren.

Does anyone know the difference between the Flat Deck and the Top Guns as far as the area around the cockpit an engine compartment? When Cig did the TG did they modify a Flat Deck or start from scratch? just curious really, i remember when the the CoverGirl came out. Seems like that boat led the way for much of what we have today. I still have that issue of Boating magazine.

The front of Darrens hatch does not have the extension but it does have a very beefy flange at the front edge thats about 4 or 5 inches tall and runs the width of the hatch. I would think that you could make that piece seperatley and bond it on. Thats probably your best bet on getting the extended staggered style hatch. Are you doing a race style cockpit with the 3 bolsters and no back seat like the F2 boat? I dont remember what Lucky Strike looks like