I just bought my first, what I consider, Big boat. Its a 1999 Cigarette Top Gun. All Original. I bought it from Tres Martin sight unseen and so far some very reputable members have all confirmed its a sweet boat..Good news considering the risk I took. Still haven't seen it to date and wont see it for another couple months when its delivered to its new home in Southern Ca.
I wanted to document the process so you guys can see it. This thread wont be to much to show like some of the builds but I think it will be cool to document the before/during/after.
Boat is at the painters now. Its getting all new paint design, hull updates, full interior redesign, sound system, lighting and Panel. No motor work Im leaving those stock.
Here is a picture of the before. Stay Tuned.

I saw it when it was delivered to the painter. It did look pretty clean for being original. Should be really sweet when she is done.

Its pretty exciting for me. Going from a Scarab 22 to Scarab 29 to Top Gun 38.
When its delivered its not only gonna be a new boat to me but I will be seeing it for the first time 2 months after purchase and with a brand new dress!!

Thats a big step up!!! Congrats on the new ride. Cant wait to see what you do to it!
Jr.

let the fun begin! congrats!

It's a nice boat!! Looking forward to watching the build thread!!

btw... My wife went with me to look at it for you. She even said she would just wash it up real good and go boating!! lol

JR,

Glassdave is doing the paint, and I will be heading up to his shop in a week or so to pick-up the cockpit interior. Should be a fun project.

XT

Congrats!!
Looking forward to seeing it all done, and then boating with you
out here......

Congrats! Nice looking boat. We'll be waiting for the update pics.