28 Shockwave Deck

[GreenEnergy28]

We reluctantly sold our Hallett 260 deck boat last summer and decided to go with a new build from Shockwave. This is a recap of our build. Gotta say, the crew at Shockwave did a great job of building a beautiful boat and we are excited to get this thing on the water this season.

 

[GreenEnergy28]

Once she took her turn in line it was time to move the hull over for finish work. My wife decided that she loved the look of the half cap. I couldn't complain there...

 

[Hardly Satisfied]

Love the green colors

 

[GreenEnergy28]

Once the hull was half caped and cut/buffed, she moved over to start the rigging.

We decided on the 600sci. Wife likes the aggressive idle of the 565 but I managed to talk her into the 600. Likely going to receive the stage 3 whipple once I get some hours on it.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Beautiful and a perfect power plant for her, the options to upgrade later are even better about this package.

 

[FROGMAN524]

Nice. I like green boats.

 

[Runs2rch]

Nice. I like green boats.

Same here. I always wonder though in 10 or 15 years will they still look good.

 

[GreenEnergy28]

Same here. I always wonder though in 10 or 15 years will they still look good.

We originally had plans on blues/greys but we see so many blues and reds on the water. Once we decided on green, I see a ton of other green boats as well... Hard to be original for sure. I hope the green holds up better than the pinks and teals of the 90's. My last boat was a 1994 Hallett deck that people always asked me if it was new. Gel colors were timeless on that boat.

 

[Riverryder]

We originally had plans on blues/greys but we see so many blues and reds on the water. Once we decided on green, I see a ton of other green boats as well... Hard to be original for sure. I hope the green holds up better than the pinks and teals of the 90's. My last boat was a 1994 Hallett deck that people always asked me if it was new. Gel colors were timeless on that boat.

Pink and teal is back baby what you talking bout?

 

[GreenEnergy28]

Boat got rigged up and the interior started coming together. This is when we really started to be excited about getting it finished

I brought in a pile of Kicker components for the build. Can never be the loudest, but have to have something that sounds good!

 

[GreenEnergy28]

Pink and teal is back baby what you talking bout?

It really is! Shockwave finished a 22 deck that was all pink and teal and it is getting a ton of love. Retro is definitely in! You can usually tell what time frame a boat was built those based on colors alone...LOL

 

[HNL2LHC]

We originally had plans on blues/greys but we see so many blues and reds on the water. Once we decided on green, I see a ton of other green boats as well... Hard to be original for sure. I hope the green holds up better than the pinks and teals of the 90's. My last boat was a 1994 Hallett deck that people always asked me if it was new. Gel colors were timeless on that boat.

Funny thing is while visiting 6 builders each one had green boats. Some even had several greens in production. Doesn’t really matter if it is what you want. I am trying to get the boat and power plant that I want and the color that the wife wants. Keep the pics coming on the build.

 

[GreenEnergy28]

I was checking in once or twice a week at this point. Things progressed rapidly. Here is a big photo dump of the progress.

The throttle controls came in and the color was way off. Had to swap that out and just decided to use polished controls instead.

 

[GreenEnergy28]

She made it on the trailer. Getting so close. Just waiting on the Gator step and she will be ready to come home.

 

[BUDMAN]

Looking good. She going to make it to Desert Storm?

 

[GreenEnergy28]

Looking good. She going to make it to Desert Storm?

She is finished now. We had her out for the maiden trip to Pirate's this past weekend. No plans to go out for Desert Storm but we will be on the water as much as possible.

 

[GreenEnergy28]

Took delivery of her but unfortunately with work and the weather, we didn't got straight to the lake and drop her in like I had hoped.

 

[GreenEnergy28]

Got her home and dialed in the lighting

 

[charred1]

She sure is purdy! Congrats

 

[Havasu blue label]

Very sharp boat congrats

 

[GreenEnergy28]

Here she is actually getting some sunlight.

Finally ready to roll out for our first trip

I installed the Eddie Marine drive shower and unfortunately, the cap will hit the bottom of the swim step so until I figure out how to adjust the trim limit, I'm going to have to make sure I don't trim up too high.

 

[GreenEnergy28]

Had her out at Pirate's Cove. Loving the stability of this boat. Not the fastest hull but she is rock solid on the water.

 

[steamin rice]

That turned out great! Congrats!

 

[Howard288_Recess]

Congrats on the gorgeous boat! We are a little biased towards the green as well and your lines and colors shouldn't go out of style! Enjoy your new float!

 

[GreenEnergy28]

Figured I would post an update since we've had her for just over one year. 50 hours on the clock now.
We are very happy with the boat. She's not the fastest 28' deck by any stretch, but she rides solid and comfortable. We went back and forth naming her, but in the end, my wife couldn't let go of the name we had for our last boat.... So, "She Loves the Deck II" is officially her name now. Dave did a great job with the lettering. I had him pin the CF numbers while he was at it. Gave the numbers some depth, rather than looking like stickers.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

Figured I would post an update since we've had her for just over one year. 50 hours on the clock now.
We are very happy with the boat. She's not the fastest 28' deck by any stretch, but she rides solid and comfortable. We went back and forth naming her, but in the end, my wife couldn't let go of the name we had for our last boat.... So, "She Loves the Deck II" is officially her name now. Dave did a great job with the lettering. I had him pin the CF numbers while he was at it. Gave the numbers some depth, rather than looking like stickers.

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Dave Barr did the numbers and name?

 

[GreenEnergy28]

Dave Barr did the numbers and name?

Yes, Dave did the work. Very cool guy.