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She's looking mighty fine

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Almost Done

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Last Few.....for anohter week or so

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What the heck man - the seats were supposed to be red and gray, not blue and grey. Now you have to start all over again :mad: ....

What is the square on the dash on the port side dash for? You could mount a camera on the back and play it on a small screen there :rolleyes:

Thanks for the update - good progress. Looks like you will be finishing the interior in a couple weeks so you can make Miami. :evilb: :evilb: :evilb:

The only thing I wonder about is the inset going into the side walls which the throttles will sit in. Remember the comment you made over Xmas?

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Looks huge! I'm still confused some, in these pictures you are building a mold plug right? A template for the mold right? Why do we see steering wheels, and GPS's mounted. Or is that just for touch and feel testing? And if you looking for coments, kinda hard to tell for sure, but the throttles look a little low!

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ergonomics.
thanks for posting all the pictures Dave.
very interesting stuff :cool:

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C Jeff,

Measure twice cut once my dad always told me, Wayne's always checking for tolerances, clearances, etc. so placing real equipment in during the tooling phase will help ensure perfect fits. The throttle pic's look a little deceiving at this point as that whole area is recessed in, it’ll all be set for proper ergonomics and ease of use.

Steve H,

A lot of folks like following this projects progress plus it helps me keep updated on what’s happening with it. I don’t get away from my desk enough so getting over to the R&D shop for pic’s helps me stay tuned.

M Pause,

That square area on the port dash will host a digital display remote for the stereo and switches for cockpit lighting and switch for the power cabin door.

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Dave reminded me that when I kid around with him I create confusion. Yes, this is only a plug for building the molds. Still nice to see some parts in it though as it takes on the look of the real boat.

I think that swim platform and sunpad over the engines will be big enough to have a party on.

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A little insight into the side combing pad and throttle area;

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couple more;

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There will be between 5" - 6" depth in these on both sides and we're looking at giving it a carbon fiber look.

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Looks great. That is exactly what I was thinking about last nite, wondering how you were going to finish the insides. I wondered about vinyl or glass, but carbon fiber is exactly where I went. Scary huh? That will look so cool.

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Ill tell you what, Im really impressed. I being a custom home builder, and cabinet shop, realize the pain staking hours that goes into creating the final product. This project has really progressed and is taking shape very nicely. I rate you right up there in the best looking dashs with Nortech. The recessed areas look deep and shapley. The bolsters are, just ok, Im not a fan of those. The use of carbon fiber is in, not only on panels but material as well. Keep up the great work. :cool: Jeff

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The more progress they make the longer winter seems.

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Thanks guys,

Wayne, Dave Moriarty and the crew in R&D are a top knotch bunch and wanting to have the most incredible 42'-44' powerboat out there they're very motivated. The know there's many awesome boats in that size out there and they're hell bent on producing one that the rest will look up at. Knowing what I do (and some say that's not much :D ) I know they will.

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Way cool! I agree with Jassman....that dash is going to be one of the coolest ever.

Hey MP, are those new F4 towels of yours going to be big enough for that sunpad? :D

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How How Troutly.....
We only do Pinewood derby cars and mine (I mean the kids) are getting better, but not at the top of the pack. I'm going to have to look into canoes!!!! What else can you tell me???
T500hps
Silver Hawk

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I'm in it now as a Chief. I have 2 guides (ages 6 + 8 and a 3 yr. who can't wait) that are into the camping trips, crafts, etc. I guess your experience won't help me much!!! :D

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Towels are 6'6" by 3'3", and they are 1 inch thick. They weigh about 5 lbs dry. But to answer your question - NO, the engine hatch is 80" long, so the towels are a few inches short.

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Looks great Dave! Except for pic #8 There was some sort of glare in the picture and I took the liberty of correcting it. :eek: :D :D :D

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Funny Lee. :D :D

Dave, you will have to show that one to Wayne.

Oh ya Dave - those blue and orange fat towels are going to look great on that hatch. :eek: And the red ones will look great hangin up in the office :rolleyes:

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So the towels are for scalp protection??

Couldn't resist...........

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Wally, you going to Chicago this weekend to the boat show?

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80 inches?!! Man no shortage of lounging space there...

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I sell sofa's that arnt that big :D

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Mental - I was planning on going up with Rich but ended up having to work last weekend :( :( :( :(

Anyway, how was the trip?? I am going to St. Louis for sure.

I heard good things about the CHI show this year..

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there were some nice paint jobs to look at. Rich was doing his digs on a 39TG. I told him Cathy would never go for it after getting used to the PQ cabin. The rigging and engine compartment on it were exceptional. Paint was cool too. And the price, well, it was a cig, 419K show price. If Rich can sell his PQ for 300K+ he will be ready to move up :D :D :D

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A few more updates to check out, the new Dominator SS has the team on that for just a short while before thundering again on the F4 but progress is always moving forward.

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The faring looks great Dave. I really like what the guys did with trying to mold in the place to help get back and forth from the cockpit to the deck.

Great work - look forward to seeing pics of the new dominator.

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Dave, what is the ETA on your new F4. Pardon me if I missed it.

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Ray,

Should be floating July or August, probably Aug more than July.

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Are you planning to put the sunsation logo in that step up area of the faring?

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Dave, Let me know if you want to dock it at my house. It on the north channel on Colony drive. I wont even charge you! Better yet I will stop by in July and drop it in for you too! :D