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Old 05-10-2017 | 12:27 PM
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Beautiful work coming out of this boutique restoration outfit in Oklahoma, https://speedonthewater.com/boat-res...r-s-powerboats.
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Old 05-10-2017 | 12:35 PM
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That is so cool! About 20 years ago when I bought my Fountain, I really really wanted a Cafe Racer. I thought they were about the most beautiful boat on the water. After the restoration I see here, I about get that feeling again! Good job Carter's!
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Old 05-10-2017 | 12:52 PM
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His boats are always some of my favorites. Clean and classic!
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Great Story! and my new Blowers just landed!!! You know where she is sitting lol
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It looks like they do great work. I googled them and no real info came up on them...just a couple of articles but no info on their shop. Does anyone have a phone number? I purchased a '78 25' Martini Racing Sport and I would like to do a total restoration..considering the early Cigarettes and Martini's are the same hull..any info would be appreciated!
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Old 05-10-2017 | 07:37 PM
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It looks like they do great work. I googled them and no real info came up on them...just a couple of articles but no info on their shop. Does anyone have a phone number? I purchased a '78 25' Martini Racing Sport and I would like to do a total restoration..considering the early Cigarettes and Martini's are the same hull..any info would be appreciated!
Yeah, they are seriously "underground," if that's the right word. No website. No Facebook page. I only learned that the company was an LLC through Google research.

Your best bet is to reach out a gentleman in this community who goes by the screen name of Buck. He was the one who reached out to me and said I should check out what Carter is doing.
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Old 05-10-2017 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by boatkid731
It looks like they do great work. I googled them and no real info came up on them...just a couple of articles but no info on their shop. Does anyone have a phone number? I purchased a '78 25' Martini Racing Sport and I would like to do a total restoration..considering the early Cigarettes and Martini's are the same hull..any info would be appreciated!
I'll send you a pm with some info.
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Old 05-10-2017 | 07:52 PM
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Great article Matt. Thank you for doing it. Always enjoy reading your stuff and appreciate the time you put into it.
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agreed! many nice resto I've seen online from Carter!
nice hobby !!!
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Old 05-10-2017 | 08:15 PM
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Got it. Thanks!
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