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Sharing Kirk's 308 build pics
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Zero Patience
09-14-2017, 04:40 AM
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Sharing Kirk's 308 build pics
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The nice Lady in the picture is building my 308, interestingly, she built the 1998-28 we owned also. The resin infusion is starting in the hull in the next pic. The boat has been in the mold since January.
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nice pic
Looks like the two sponsons are under vacuum pressure and the tunnel ceiling will be done next?
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Kirk also builds trailers.
"Got materials yesterday, we had a little hurricane problem. 10" side rails, 6" cross members, it's a little overbuilt for a 5000 pound boat.", Kirk said.
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Kirk Also built this trailer for his (previously owned) 28 Skater
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JPEROG
09-16-2017, 08:12 PM
400s Jim?
Joe
Double Rigged
09-17-2017, 02:31 PM
Yes he is doing 400's.
JPEROG
09-17-2017, 03:00 PM
We are going to have some really fast mid size cats in the Florida camp. I bet Patty will like the wind protection factor much more which will in turn make it a better boat for Jim as well.:thumbsup:
Joe
Zero Patience
09-17-2017, 09:12 PM
Thanks Joe, Patty insisted on a Skater, she likes the high sides. I hope I like the 400r.
MeCapnDave
09-17-2017, 09:15 PM
Congrats on the new Whip Jim, it's gonna be a another killer piece !!
JPEROG
09-18-2017, 06:09 PM
Thanks Joe, Patty insisted on a Skater, she likes the high sides. I hope I like the 400r.
I ran the 36 Doug Wright last week with Myric out at LOTO and they are a different piece then what we are used to. Top end is good but you have to keep them wound up to feel response. I am pretty sure that 3 XS motors would fit right on that 308 transom;)
Joe
Zero Patience
09-19-2017, 04:55 AM
Trips were my first plan, love the XS with X pans and cowlings. However everyone I discussed it with said it was a bad setup, except Joe.
Double Rigged
09-19-2017, 07:11 PM
My vote was triple 300x motors LOL. It is not too late Jim!!!!
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JPEROG
09-21-2017, 09:45 PM
Trips were my first plan, love the XS with X pans and cowlings. However everyone I discussed it with said it was a bad setup, except Joe.
Once you have had a 30+ foot cat with 3 its had to go any other way. If I ever get a big one again, it will have them. Look forward to seeing this thing "I know it will be right with you in charge".
Joe
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trailer build continues...
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decals made by Kinetic Animation (https://www.facebook.com/Kinetic-Animation-176519312377828/)
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update on the hull build
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skate
10-18-2017, 11:03 PM
How much longer Jim:cool:
Zero Patience
10-19-2017, 07:34 PM
Supposedly December 10 th. But I would not bet on it
NICE PAIR
10-26-2017, 05:35 PM
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Rayzor
11-19-2017, 11:24 AM
It's in position to turn the corner and get into decking! I sorta' recognize that silver/red boat in the background..... ;)
AZMIDLYF
11-19-2017, 12:01 PM
Lol Rayzor, thought it looked familiar.
Zero Patience
11-19-2017, 07:13 PM
It's in position to turn the corner and get into decking! I sorta' recognize that silver/red boat in the background..... ;)
I noticed it, what’s the story? Update us somewhere. It looks like the glass work is close.
JPEROG
11-19-2017, 07:30 PM
I noticed it, what’s the story? Update us somewhere. It looks like the glass work is close.
It was close when I was up there in June and looked about the same in Sept. I don't think hes in a big hurry and wants to see what Merc. releases for the next power series. Last time we talked, he was really busy with work.
Joe
AZMIDLYF
11-19-2017, 08:24 PM
Busy with work is good...more funds to play with when things get sorted out.
Rayzor
11-19-2017, 09:17 PM
Hey guys, yes, Paulo finally got all the bodywork completed about a month ago. All the new work is in prime, and now Pete has a couple guys sanding the entire boat in preparation for all new paint. Next, it will get flipped over and the entire bottom gets painted black. I fly back in 4 weeks to check on it again before it goes into the paint booth. I'll make sure I get pics of your rig this time Jim, trust me, my buddy that owns a 308 will probably be crawling all over it, seeing how they look in their build stage. And you're 100% correct Joe, I'm waiting for 2018 motors (hopefully 450s from what I'm hearing), and I just got finished working 20 days in a row. This is the best my business has been since everything crashed after '08. Keep up with the great detective work AZ, I love seeing all your spy pics that are the first to hit the internet!
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update
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Zero Patience
12-15-2017, 03:23 PM
The wood panel is a template, there are two options for the side panels. I selected that one. The template is used to trace the shape on a corrugated (honeycombed) aluminum panel that the interior people staple and glue unto
AZMIDLYF
12-15-2017, 03:48 PM
Where are the tanks on this? And that transom support looks stout. :thumbsup:
skate
12-15-2017, 04:04 PM
The wood panel is a template, there are two options for the side panels. I selected that one. The template is used to trace the shape on a corrugated (honeycombed) aluminum panel that the interior people staple and glue unto
Jim I recommended 4” holes all over it to lighten it up but they said you had to approve first
Just Tool'in
12-15-2017, 05:15 PM
I like the green tape, makes it look like an awesome 28!
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love the motors, love the fins!
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rigging notes for motors placement?
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On her way home. Pickup from Skater factory. The 308 fits like a glove on the trailer.
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"Well I drew out the dash, cut the holes, West Systems coated the raw openings. Next some assembley. Got the rig tubes installed, and steering hose plates."
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"The adjustable angle Hardin Marine, rigging tube adapters work great, I did not want the entrance to be on the deck, it had to be in the splash well."
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Jim: "Lots of work on a completely bare hull, but getting closer."
Me: "I feel like I'm right next to Jim building this"
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