Out of the Mold- Im blown away!
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From: west palm beach FL,
question for you, how is the size difference between the 27 and 29 footer is it much ' except for the 2 foot
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i only ask this because i test drove a 27 a few years ago and it was a little on the small side for 100% ocean running on the south east coast. but i really like the fit and finish of there boat's
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mike
"i only ask this because i test drove a 27 a few years ago and it was a little on the small side for 100% ocean running on the south east coast. but i really like the fit and finish of there boat's
thank's
mike
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question for you, how is the size difference between the 27 and 29 footer is it much ' except for the 2 foot
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i only ask this because i test drove a 27 a few years ago and it was a little on the small side for 100% ocean running on the south east coast. but i really like the fit and finish of there boat's
thank's
mike
"i only ask this because i test drove a 27 a few years ago and it was a little on the small side for 100% ocean running on the south east coast. but i really like the fit and finish of there boat's
thank's
mike
Id have loved to had a 29.
The 29 besides the 2 feet <30.6 vs 28.8> just wouldn't fit in my driveway without sticking out-
It has a taller profile along the length of the deck.
the 2750 had profile "removed" to sharpen the look of the boat.
The 2750 looks better (of course my Opinion) and is a faster hull (not my opinion but true) but is a less desirable weekender due to the profile being taken out of the nose to achieve the look.
Most builders would have called the 29 a 30 and the 2750 a 28- or even a 29 but Lavey doesn't include the swim-step in these measurements.
As to the finish these guys build a great product- among the very best available today. My 93 Sebring looks brand new and turns heads everywhere I take it.
If you are in the market you should absolutely take a look at these guys product - they build original in house designs and are great guys to do business with.
Uncle Dave
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Thats a great compliment on a website loaded with high 6 and low 7 figure boats.
Ill put my rig up against any its size though as an all "rounder".
Keep dreaming - and make it happen. Don't limit yourself to anything. If a regular guy like me can do it so can you.
The Ilmor gives this boat a really neat "personality" and extremely friendly operational traits.
May I ask how old you are and how it is that you came to this particular thread on this whole site?
Thanks again.
U.D.
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I still like how the engine room was left 'unfinished'. I'm sure they put a coat of clear gel to smooth things out, but it is pretty neat to see the transom and coring underneath the glass. Shows how clean of a layup they did.
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I struggled with how to finish the bilge, and your comment gives me comfort.
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Also, there is a positive benefit in having a clear blige, IF in doubt there ever happened to be lamination problems down the road you will be able to spot it almost instantly where as with a painted bilge you will pretty much never know untill it's to late.
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Early on in the build cycle I saw the engine hatch on the 28 evo and the contrast of the balsa patterns and the clear gel through a curved surface just looked cool and I decided- but then thought about it the whole time.
Never thought about it from a damage perspective but yeah makes sense Chris.
UD
Never thought about it from a damage perspective but yeah makes sense Chris.
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