Originally Posted by Wally (Post 3631999)

And if the guy that owns the 41 felt that it was an infringement on his model/design etc....wouldn't it be in his best interest to at the very least have his lawyer write up a cease and desist letter and have it sent to whom ever the owners of the molds are???

Originally Posted by Wally (Post 3631999)

When it comes down to it, a vee bottom is a vee bottom and a cat is a cat...unless you have something very special in your design, like what you did with the Thad project

Originally Posted by Panther (Post 3631996)

Oh, so taking measurements and replicating a design and tweaking it isn't a splash. You're really full of it. You created the "new apache" duh..

We all remember the thread and your separation from the project at the end.

Originally Posted by Comanche3Six (Post 3632005)

Panther, read the above post & try to understand that Steve is a Master Boatbuilder & designer of the highest order. I know well that you are accustomed to acting like a school child. But, you look foolish trying to school him in these matters. Just some friendly advice.

Originally Posted by Indy (Post 3632003)

Two boat manufacturers come out with a new product (OL & Checkmate) and both intro threads are filled with dooche bags being negative rather than applauding the fact that this is a good thing for this dying industry. Pathetic.

Checkmate has never been my bag but I applaud the effort and the boat looks great.

Originally Posted by Indy (Post 3632003)

Two boat manufacturers come out with a new product (OL & Checkmate) and both intro threads are filled with dooche bags being negative rather than applauding the fact that this is a good thing for this dying industry. Pathetic.

Checkmate has never been my bag but I applaud the effort and the boat looks great.

Originally Posted by Panther (Post 3632007)

Ed, take your own advice and walk away from the table. YOu add nothing of value other than stir the pot.

Originally Posted by Comanche3Six (Post 3632016)

I'll go against my better judgement & waste a little more time on you. Here is a Pleasure 41 Apache side by side, full crew, conventional V, with the proper running profile. Not much wetted surface, eh? Not like that water magnet.....who designed that bottom? Strike that last question. It doesn't matter, that's why they didn't sell. That's all for you.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lMCt3UTgCk

Originally Posted by Panther (Post 3631996)

Oh, so taking measurements and replicating a design and tweaking it isn't a splash. You're really full of it. You created the "new apache" duh..

We all remember the thread and your separation from the project at the end.

Originally Posted by Wally (Post 3631999)

And i totally agree with you.....but not every company can dump a mill on a plug/mold with the latest and greatest design/technology.....and then only to never actually have it hit the water, then be sold by the bank and another boat company is there lucky enough to snatch it up at what i'm sure was an awesome price for them!

And if the guy that owns the 41 felt that it was an infringement on his model/design etc....wouldn't it be in his best interest to at the very least have his lawyer write up a cease and desist letter and have it sent to whom ever the owners of the molds are???

When it comes down to it, a vee bottom is a vee bottom and a cat is a cat...unless you have something very special in your design, like what you did with the Thad project, then it just another mouse trap that some one is trying to improve upon...

Originally Posted by Panther (Post 3632022)

Ed, you really impress upon yourself! You've built quite a reputation for yourself over here after all these years having a non running boat. Go on, tell us the story again how you took your boat out. You know, the thread where you took it from the side of the house out to the front of the house and swabbed the deck and not out for a boat ride.

I happen to know Ike and his brother, they are friends... He has an awesome boat and we'll be boating together this summer, what will you be doing? I'm sure you'll be dock watching and stirring the pot on as usual.

Signing off this thread since it has nothing to do with the topic any more. Take it easy boss.