Thx DRB, loved our 39TG great boat. Agree on the CC revolution, seems that's the boat of choice these days. I'm still a sportboat person for now.

Boat looks great Gary! I be heading your way real soon to get the 39 out of your way. Thanks for keeping it buttoned up till I got the Igloo expansion completed to keep it.

Paint looks insane! Hunter has his work cut out for him with this one! Has to be a ridiculous amount of hrs in the paint booth with all the color transitions and fades

I am sure Skip loves that.

Yes sir, went thru two months of rendering creation and made three trips to the Cigarette design studio to get to this point. The graphic component is definately the most stressful part of the project. Since no boat is replicated you basically start with a clean sheet of paper. Spoke with Dave Hunter several times we both agreed there will be many 'game day' decisions made. I'm 100% confident he will exceed expectations.

Keep the updates coming! Looking great so far. Happy for you and expecting a ride!

Today's update moving to the paint booth.

Looking forward to see this beauty painted. Your 39 was a "10".

I love the 42X! Looking forward to the finished product. Congrats

Power has arrived...

I'm curious. What are those mercs based off of? Are they a whole merc casting or still a big chev short block with dohc heads and a fancy front cover? Looks badass either way.

Chevy, 9.0 liter - 552 cubes.

Best of all runs on 89 octane.

All I can say is WOW!

Cool. Fully dressed you can't see what they're made of. Boat is coming along great!!!

Very Nice!!

Project X has gone to the paint booth. Made several 'game day' changes

Very sharp! I love how the paint lines narrow through the engine hatch. It really changes the lines of the boat from the overhead view. I can't wait to see the finished project. Congrats!

Is that red the same as the motors?

Engines are Mercury Racing's standard 'Devil Red' primary red in boat is 'Ferrari Red' with lots of shading and fading. Very close though.

7 weeks and counting...

Can't wait to see it!!

I really like the changes that you made! I'm pretty sure you had them add the 42x in the paint scheme. It's subtle but looks great. Can't wait to see the finished product. Best of luck with the final stages of your build.

Bryan

Love the colors…..and the graphics. That's going to be a lot of paint!!

Great build, all the right options and paint !

More photos please and Congratulations !

well look who is lurking!!! How ya doin Victor... im starting a new thread on monday..whipple 4.0s on the tiger ;)

Hi Rob,

Doing great, Thanks !!

I am lurking because six boats later I am back in Cigarette mode !
Looking around for a 42X or a 46......
The Tiger should really pull with the Whipples !
We have to get together one of these days !!

Have a Great Weekend,

Victor

Paint process has begun

Hope you make the LOTO Shootout this year, can't wait to see Project X!

Colors are looking great! Cant wait for more pics.

Dave Hunter is going to send progress pictures several times a week until paint is complete. I will post as I get them.

Marching toward a maiden voyage April 26th.

Today's update.

Incredible process

Progress continues

Great thread

Thanks Flamingo. The build thread help manage my excitement.

Dark is where they started with base reds. Three more layers / colors of red coming.

More progress

Absolutely stunning. Won't be long now.
But you need to change your name to 39+3 Unlimited

Taking shape. This paint process is truly amazing. Dave Hunter is a Magician.

Cheers:popcorn:

He originally painted my Tiger, and even though its 15 years old, people still comment on it, it doesn't look dated yet.

Thank you for posting the updates!! Colors and graphics and looking awesome!!

I always liked your graphics and colors. And they are definitely not dated. Too bad we can't say the same thing about the driver. :D

Im still a svelte 250lb 51 yr old, lol...and i got rid of my mullet in the late 80's