New Version SL 44 Pics ( Aluminum)
 

Been real busy trying to get the production version of the new hull ready .The old 2006 hull has been retired .Here is a few pics of the rough welding .Will be ready for the paint booth in about two weeks. Thought you all would like to see the progress. Thanks wayne

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Cool shots, thanks. :cool:

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Looks GOOD!

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What do youmean the first hull was retired? Did you sell it? Or just not using it anymore? What kind of speed did you see with the 525's. I thought that was what was in there?

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cool, what drives on this one?

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The prototype hull is now a display outside the shop. Remember the first one was the mule we did a lot of modifying to get to where we are now. While the first one did perform well we had a vacume problem under the hull to fix and we had our ballance off in relation to the step placement so it was much easer to just build a new hull. We had a pair of 850's in the first boat . It ran the length of Havasu at 100 mph at 5200 rpm. I also ran it at Pittsburg Calif and it ran 114 mph in 4-5 ft seas with no problems but did not really push it hard as we were still testing the hull. I expect to be able to run an honest 100 mph with 525's . Will be on the water in march for testing and to dial it in. Will be at Parker Arizona in April for there PowerBoat Mag reviews and at Desert Storm April 28-29 ,07 for the PokerRun.
Thanks Wayne

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Drives on this one are Teague Platinum's. These will provide a lot of leverage that we could not get with the Arnesons . The Arnesons worked great but need to see also how it handles with bravo based drives also .

Thanks Wayne

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That is one cool a$$ boat. Being a machinist myself I appreciate quality workmanship. Very nice piece. :cool:

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what is the weight and could it be shortened 4 feet

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The prototype was a certified 7450 lbs fully rigged (no fuel) and I expect to be lighter on this one.
Yes we can make it 4 feet shorter or more . I could get it under 7000 lbs easy but we still need some weight to displace water in this large of boat .Adding weight is easy .

I plan to have the boat at LOTO the end of Augest for the Shootout ,planning on being there the week before to have the boat on display somewhere. I have been in contact with Jim at Midwest marine there about haveing the boat there . Can someone tell me who the largest dealer is at LOTO.

Thanks Wayne

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Rockit

This isturning out to be one interesting project. I am glad you are producing another. Can't wait to read about the next one on here in the future.

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Looks Great!

I like the way you're working. Build one, and then next year build another and make it better.
Nice Job! I look forward to seeing more of this in progress.

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Wayne, everything looks great, we look forward to having you guys at the shootout, the largest dealer is Marine Max, port arrowhead by far. Jim

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Cool boat. Good luck with your project!

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sweet ride......I would not paint it though, polish it.......call it the blinder..............

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I agree I was very impressed with your first boat, and am looking formward to seeing your progress on the second.

WILL

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www.riverwildboats.com

541-660-1443 Wayne

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looks good!!