Inside Outerlimits
 

After all the comments from the people who were in Key West that got a glimpse of the new 47 ft Outerlimits Super Vee Unlimited Race Boat that left them all with dropped jaws in amazement, I felt I had to see for myself what they could have all possibly been talking about.
After an up close and personal inspection of the fine work of art, Outerlimits has really stepped it up once again, raising the bar for the other manufacturers of Super Vee to try and reach. The laminations of their hulls are second to none and probably in a tie with Skater. Skater is the only other manufacturer I have seen with such attention to detail in their laminations.
OL has achieved great strength to weight ratios with manufacturing their own composite panels in-house, utilizing great coring techniques and vacuum bagging their expoxy hulls
as well as taking it one step further with building an oven over 50 feet in length for the final step in their lamination schedule.
Once the complete lamination is in place, the mold is then moved into the oven where the hull is then baked.

Just by taking a look around this factory, one thing comes to mind, "This isn't a mass production shop!"
Each boat is a hand crafted custom piece of art that not only will be a show piece, but can take the abuse of any offshore conditions.

I have added photos to www.SharkeyMarine.com and they can be found on the page Boat Building.

I will post a few here, but due to the time consumption photo reduction takes, I will leave the rest over on my site.

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With some controversy over a rumour in Key West about the 47's canopy not meeting requirements, that was just what it was, a rumour.
Have a look for yourself. I believe this not only meets the requirements but probably exceeds them as well!

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These next sequence of photos will show the molded in carrbon fiber roll bar. The photos follow from the floor of the starboard side and pan up over the top of the canopy back down on the port side.

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Take note, this is an enclosed capsule. A hull within a hull so to speak. The cockpit is surrounded by walls of carbon fiber and sealing it off from the surrounding perimeter of the boat.

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The lid itself appeared to about 1 inch thick as well.

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By far, this is probably one of the safest canopies built today.

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A quick look at the muscles of this boat:

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Pure power..... :drink:

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Nice blades....

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Here is what a hull and deck joint should look like from the inside.

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Attention to the details.

Just have a look at this carbon fiber layup in the engine compartment of another Outerlimits.

Notice the perfect corners on the 45 degree knee,

If you know what it takes to build stuff like this, then you can really appreciate the time and effort that it takes to work with glass in such a way....

Checkout more of the photos of the pleasure boats being built, Shop Shots and the new stuff coming out soon by Outerlimits on my website www.SharkeyMarine.com under "Boat Building"

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As usual, great website, :cool: as well as some insight as to whats going on.

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uh oh...reggie anit gonna like this :D

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Thanks Jassman! :drink:

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Remember, this is a 100% Custom Boat Builder here. You ask for it, you will get it. Whether it be some custom fabric out Africa for the interior to specialized wood trim in the cabin or the hidden speakers within the bulkeads.
It's obvious this boat is in the rigging stage, but if you wanted a cup in the corner of your engine compartment it can be done! Your imagination is your only limitation with Outerlimits.
Of course the only thing that may limit your imagination is your checkbook... :evilb:

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I have only one thing to say about that boat and OuterLimits in general..... :drool:

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Good stuff Sharkey - Thanks!

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Thanks CMG!

Do you think Reggie would allow me come into his shop to take a tour and snap pictures of all the areas of his building???

I purposely did not take photos of the area where they are developing their new products. Just out of respect for their privacy for the newest ideas they have coming out.

On they way out I mentioned that to Mike and he informed me he didn't have a problem with that.

So, on my next trip up there, you can expect some photos on the R&D section of their shop.

There are a few shots on my site linked to the OL website that are available though. So check them out.

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Thanks sharkey.... and mike for letting the boat be posted.....there is nothing to say but all business and it is total bs they were not allowed to run.....everybody else could bend the rules......times will change as soon as someone gets mad enough :eek:

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I just have mental pictures of all that from when i go there :D

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i still say the hell with SV Unlimited...SV is the class. I wanna see all the manufactures build and rig a SV legal boat, same power and then lets see who has the fastest hull. Anyone can take a boat and put MONSTER motors in it and make it run like the wind. Lets go with 38 to 42 in length, 525's, choice of drives and bring it to the race course. Just my opinion, but no different the the kilo's. I think we should do the same there. Or for the title worlds fastest V hull. 38-42 in length and all use the same power whatever it may be. then you will have a true case of the worlds fastest hull...Oh yeah Sharkey but the way...awesome thread, great behind the scenes as usual...you da man !!! :evilb:

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Huh - thats funny - we all kinda picture you as mental too :evilb:



Sharkey - the subjects been beaten to death but did you happen to ask about Sea Rodder? Will it ever make it on air??

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Right now that would be Skater - no?

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Not with the new pieces coming out this year :D

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Yes I did.
From what i understand they have a lot of footage shot.
I think right now they are just waiting for the right deal among which network to show it on.

Nothing I know was confirmed yet... I have a great clip over on my website under "HULL of FAME"

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Ahhhh....I'm pretty sure you're about as popular as a hickey on a hemroid around the Fountain plant. :D

I imagine Reggie Fountain would allow someone in to photograph race boats. Just not you. ;)

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Yeah,
You should have seen all the looks I got when I photographed the rigging, drive heights, and running surfaces on those Fountains in New York! :eek: :eek: :eek:

Here is an idea!!! :eureka:

Let RonP from Extreme Boats Mag go do a story on them!!!

He takes great photos!!! :drink:

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Nice job Sharkey! :drool:

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Were you wearing your Outerlimits cheerleader outfit? :D :D :D

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....You must give some big credit here...
I have never seen pics of the fountain stuff.....can you get us some??? :eureka:

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THANKS FOR THE PICS! :evilb:

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eat this

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windows are too big....

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and let them all race at the same weight... :D