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SHARKEY-IMAGES 04-21-2002 08:49 AM

Looks Great!!! What kind of speeds did you get out of it?

Steve 1 04-21-2002 10:08 AM

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Sharkey the boat ran 74 mph using 225 Mercs 4 People and fully loaded, During the Military Testing.

Dave Here is a Picture of the Mold assy, we are placing the Crash Bulkhead and frames using a Steel “Maiden” that clamps to the Mold, The side molds are about ready to come off
:)

Steve 1 04-21-2002 10:17 AM

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Dave here is the Transom going in (the pneumatic clamps were of my design ) next boat got vacuum bagged..had to build everything we used there!! The ole guy looking over the side is an Iraqie,He was my night watchman.

Steve 1 04-21-2002 10:26 AM

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Dave Front view Side molds removed, Ready for inner liner placement.:)

Steve 1 04-21-2002 10:34 AM

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Dave Inside Liners finished boat now is ready to pull, you can see how easy this thing goes togeather, also a very durable boat in the end.

Steve 1 04-21-2002 10:44 AM

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Dave here is the trick to this boat the liners they are two pieces with the floor hatches making the complete cockpit Sole, I also used Round fuel tanks also they fit well and never broke. You can see the yellow epoxy primer on them in one of the photos.:)

Steve 1 04-21-2002 10:49 AM

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Dave Last the splash well liner Kinda like car parts the way it goes togeather.:)

glassdave 04-21-2002 11:01 AM

well steve . . .i hafta tell you , i certainly am impresed with your ingenuity. some real cool pictures on this thread. i have been doing glass work for several years now and am also an engineer(or atleast i will be in about one more semester :cool: ) . i can apreciate the work you have invested in these projects. keep it come'n man, this is the coolest thread i have ever followed on OSO :cool: :cool: :cool: . . . . thanks sharkey for start'n it :D

Steve 1 04-21-2002 11:27 AM

Thanks Dave and the same Back too you as Well ,I have followed your work also. I don’t have to tell you this is more than a “Job” More like a total lifestyle !one has to love Boats to put that extra into it...

Best Regards And Many ManyThanks To Mr Sharkey for Starting this
:)

glassdave 04-21-2002 12:02 PM

yup . . .there is nothing like the personal satisfaction when your breaking new ground or trying somthing different AND it actually works :D . . .i know i get pretty wraped up in my graphics. if i dont like it , it aint done. . . .

steve what are you working on these days . . . . just curious.


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