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elvisali 03-30-2011 08:19 PM


Originally Posted by Tim G. (Post 3364273)
What style do most of you prefer??? Narrower, long, and low with a small console..... or wider with a larger top and on board comforts???
We are in final stages of wrapping up the tooling on our 39...
The hull and deck are done. We are finalizing the console and helm seat for the Open version.... What you see here is NOT the final T top and console design.....
I have been deeply involved in the design, but the final shapes and making it all come together are being done by some very strong names in the design world....

Narrow , long and low...with a small console

Tim G. 03-30-2011 08:29 PM

I have a few sketches of a "Super Sport" deck for our 39 that I happen to like.... I am just in doubt of the demand for it.... It's on the long and low idea... I also have the light and rigid lam schedule worked out to help that "big number" that we are always chasing....

elvisali 03-30-2011 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim G. (Post 3364306)
I have a few sketches of a "Super Sport" deck for our 39 that I happen to like.... I am just in doubt of the demand for it.... It's on the long and low idea... I also have the light and rigid lam schedule worked out to help that "big number" that we are always chasing....

For sake of full disclosure.....I may not be objective:) .......

Plumb_Gut_Phil 03-30-2011 08:48 PM

Nice boats, Tim, and best of luck with your new model.

What's happening with top design in the industry? The ones that are prevalent look like the platform for a non-existent marlin tower. They tend to give these boats a "me too" look despite all the different approaches to hull and deck design.

Since no one in their right mind is going to put a tower on most of these rigs one is free to design something that A: looks unique and b: manages wind better than a giant surfboard. Free speed and a look that sets you apart.

Just wondering what's happening in that arena.

Of course with consoles there has to be room for the 15" touch screen that combines radar, sonar, engine function, comm, engine trim, trim tab, fuel, water and a bunch of other data. The software is coming we can be sure; the hardware is already here.

mcraymond3 03-30-2011 09:00 PM

We are building a quad 300 verado 38 Fountain with NO rod holders made just for family poker runs.:drink: I gave up sport boats a few years ago. Sure do miss them!

Pete280 03-30-2011 09:32 PM


Originally Posted by ACTIVESHACK (Post 3363919)
Whatever you get just make sure it's faster than BillRs :lolhit:

with 250 xs's it definitely would be, that's a good looking boat Macklin

BlackJack58 03-30-2011 09:34 PM

Is a CC the best Choice for You?

ASK THE MAN WHO OWNS ONE...


http://www.liamalexander.com/blog/wp...xters_boat.jpg

"Of course, nothing beats heading out into the cool, dark waters at night on my Center Console. It's got plenty of space for all kinds of cargo...legs...torsos...arms...whatever. Cleanup is always fast and easy, and the outboards provide plenty of power for that fast getaway when needed. The hull handles almost any kind of chop with ease...it knifes through swells like butter. Most all of my passengers--okay just about all of them--are speechless when I take 'em for a ride. No doubt about it...my Center Console is a cut above the rest."


Dexter Morgan


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/...9fe92c4a48.jpg

Cash Bar 03-30-2011 09:57 PM

Remember, in 2004 OSO even got a CC for a few years.

It was a sweet Spectre CC. It made every event the Glad made and a few it didn't.

PokerRun388 03-30-2011 09:58 PM


Originally Posted by Cash Bar (Post 3364406)
Remember, in 2004 OSO even got a CC for a few years.

It was a sweet Spectre CC. It made every event the Glad made and a few it didn't.

I like that cool little car on your ID Cash Bar....:drink:

Macklin 03-31-2011 06:51 AM


Originally Posted by Pete280 (Post 3364381)
with 250 xs's it definitely would be, that's a good looking boat Macklin

It's not that boat, but same model.

And if it's not faster than BillR's I'm not interested. :grinser010:


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