Busy year! Starting my 3rd 25 Liberator

**WILDMAN** · 10-04-2018, 11:45 PM

This year has been crazy with building and selling boats! I've put together, painted, and rigged three 25's, three 21's, and one 22 Liberator so far. That's pretty good for me since I do everything by myself. I am now officially a senior citizen as of last week (65) so I don't move as fast. I got it off the trailer and on the cradle today. Bare hull with tanks is 1847 lbs. Boat is all composite except for the running surface which is balsa cored. Also has the center pod which eliminates any hop or porpoise. This 25 will get all the cool stuff that my green 25 got earlier this year. Fully capped front and rear with my custom back end added. I'll have my Russian fiberglass guy help me with the glass work. I'll cut and fit everything and he will glass it in. He is faster and knows more about laying glass up for strength. This boat is not pre-sold, so colors and motor choices are still open. Here's a few pics.

**davemvegas** · 10-05-2018, 12:20 AM

Randy. I think you may sleep less then President Trump. I am not in that boat market on my Burger King pay checks. But twin 4.6 v-8 mercury's. Some Red, Orange and Yellow over mostly white hull would be great. You sell it early next year. Buyer grows into bigger boat needs in 3 years. Second buyer gets it and loves it. After 5 years he goes thru a lifestyle change and has to sell it. Perfect time for me see it come available in 2026 when i get my Burger King retirement buyout package. I buy it and boat off into my wonder years.

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Something like this would be nice. I think this basic theme would be great in 2026 when it gets into my garage.

**Chaz** · 10-07-2018, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by davemvegas

Randy. I think you may sleep less then President Trump. I am not in that boat market on my Burger King pay checks. But twin 4.6 v-8 mercury's. Some Red, Orange and Yellow over mostly white hull would be great. You sell it early next year. Buyer grows into bigger boat needs in 3 years. Second buyer gets it and loves it. After 5 years he goes thru a lifestyle change and has to sell it. Perfect time for me see it come available in 2026 when i get my Burger King retirement buyout package. I buy it and boat off into my wonder years.

Something like this would be nice. I think this basic theme would be great in 2026 when it gets into my garage.

Chaz = thinkin if the colors started comin out to your likin. You'd be workin that write yur own loan program before it got gone ta someone else ...

**John Hice** · 10-05-2018, 06:56 AM

Looking forward to seeing this one.

**marks86** · 10-05-2018, 07:07 AM

I always liked these 25 liberators, keep up the good work

**JBS** · 10-05-2018, 07:28 AM

Glad your doing well,good economy equates to good sales.

**J.P.** · 10-06-2018, 06:13 AM

Wildman I know you work your ass off but you make it look easy.

**WILDMAN** · 10-06-2018, 07:35 PM

I cut the back end off the 35. Now I'll fit the custom piece and glass it in.

**JPEROG** · 10-07-2018, 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by J.P.

Wildman I know you work your ass off but you make it look easy.

There are very few guys out there that work as consistent as Randy does. Especially for someone who doesn't need to work at all-he's still a machine.

Joe

**WILDMAN** · 10-09-2018, 07:45 PM

I got the new rear fitted and glassed in place. The glassing will start tomorrow.

**mmartin** · 10-10-2018, 02:57 PM

Alot.of work! Looks good. Jack did that to my 25 Motion.

**WILDMAN** · 10-12-2018, 06:13 PM

I've been cutting out panels for the rear of the boat. Floor panel for storage, bulkheads, knees, etc. 3rd pic shows a base plate inside a hatch to screw the bilge pump to. Last pic is a side bulkhead brace. All parts are composite

**mr fun** · 10-06-2018, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by WILDMAN

That's pretty good for me since I do everything by myself. I'll have my Russian fiberglass guy help me with the glass work. I'll cut and fit everything and he will glass it in. He is faster and knows more about laying glass up for strength.

say whaaat?

**Scream And Fly** · 11-24-2018, 01:43 AM

Best threads ever. Thanks for posting Randy!

**WILDMAN** · 12-03-2018, 06:45 PM

Finally finished all the glass and bodywork. Blocked out the front and rear. Ready for paint. I also spent most of the day grinding and sanding the rear area, getting it ready for Awlgrip and Sea-Dek flooring. Gotta make it slick! This is absolutly the worst part of working on boats GRINDING!
This boat is not sold yet, so if someone wants to pick the paintjob, call soon!