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Man she is coming together nicely. I saw this boat in lewisville as well. I also heard it run...very nice buy. You are doing a great job. I can't wait to see the finished product!
PS. I :
would probably second the orange throttles.
PS. I :

would probably second the orange throttles.
Last edited by dayton1; 12-19-2012 at 02:54 PM.
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looks great, i wish i would had seen that, i had a 31 warlock with big power and at 115mph it felt unsafe so before i killed me or my kids i bought a 42 fountain and put the power in it, and during a divorce lost the warlock, but now im in the hunt for a project cat 31 or larger to build the way i want just as you are, keep the pics coming it keeps me motivated.
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From: Charlotte Mi.
looks great, i wish i would had seen that, i had a 31 warlock with big power and at 115mph it felt unsafe so before i killed me or my kids i bought a 42 fountain and put the power in it, and during a divorce lost the warlock, but now im in the hunt for a project cat 31 or larger to build the way i want just as you are, keep the pics coming it keeps me motivated.
31's seem to be a favorite among a lot of people. I had the opportunity yesterday to talk with Ross Focht from Ocean Express for about an hour, all I can say is wow he really know his stuff!! He was very confident with the power I have, props & hyd steering I would be a comfortable 115 mph. thats 15 more them I was shooting for. It will be interesting to see how it handles at that speed. He was sure in 1-3 footers nothing in that size boat could touch this hull design, except a 32 skater with way bigger power. Hope he's right!
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From: Charlotte Mi.
Thanks!!
Im sure you will see it up there a few times, probably for the air show (if they still do that) & again for the 4th @ torch.
Hoping I can talk Derek & Fisher into a few weekend trips, Im sure it won't be to hard lol
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From: Charlotte Mi.
Thanks!! Ive been watching your build, looks good. Looks like your about ready to start the glass, it will start going together quick now. Still a long road!!



