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Old 12-18-2012 | 05:47 PM
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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.

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Old 12-18-2012 | 07:22 PM
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That doesn't look like the same boat that left Texas !!! Looking awesome!

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Old 12-18-2012 | 09:03 PM
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Thanks for the positive comments!!

Ive started tearing the controls back apart to start sanding & re-painting
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Old 12-18-2012 | 10:06 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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Old 12-18-2012 | 10:18 PM
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looks great!! Sweet dash, hope to see it up in T.C. this summer!!
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Old 12-19-2012 | 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by johnnyboatman
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.
This cat actually was titled in Oklahoma when I got it, it was for sale at a marina in Tx. though.

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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Old 12-19-2012 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by abones
looks great!! Sweet dash, hope to see it up in T.C. this summer!!

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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Old 12-22-2012 | 04:56 PM
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looks great! big fan of the orange accents. It must feel good to be going back together in stead of comming apart. cant wait till i'm at that point. keep up the good work.
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Old 12-23-2012 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Wet Bowtie
looks great! big fan of the orange accents. It must feel good to be going back together in stead of comming apart. cant wait till i'm at that point. keep up the good work.
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!!
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Old 12-30-2012 | 01:17 PM
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Does anyone have some motivation can borrow??

Only need a couple hours of work to do & the interior / dash will be done!!
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