Howard 28 SCS - Headed to Canada

[Sigus]

Nice job fellas, boat looks fantastic and the motor build video was fun to watch. :thumbsup

 

[RiverDave]

Nice job fellas, boat looks fantastic and the motor build video was fun to watch. :thumbsup

Boat is coming out bad ass!!

RD

 

[Scott E]

Some updated pictures of Brads boat showing the detail of the capping on the bow. You cannot tell that the area was ground down and then color matched. Looks absolutely flawless, aside from the dust.

This is the cutout for the hatch that will be on the deck.

Instead of using a standard aftermarket hatch they will use the cutout piece so the graphics are not interrupted.

 

[RiverDave]

God that is coming out sick!!

RD

 

[brad]

Yes Dave the boys at Howard are going all out, the waiting is going to kill me, thanks for the comments.

Brad

 

[Scott E]

The motor is mounted to the dyno cart ready to dynode next week, notice the coils below the exhaust ports.

 

[krazykelegian]

those big whipples are well... BIG!

 

[RiverDave]

those big whipples are well... BIG!

I gotta admit when they start getting that big, I'm not sure I see the point of doing a whipple over a traditional 871?

I think a good intercooled supercharger system is about the same on efficiency?

RD

 

[Gelcoater]

I gotta admit when they start getting that big, I'm not sure I see the point of doing a whipple over a traditional 871?

I think a good intercooled supercharger system is about the same on efficiency?

RD

I thought the whipples helix design rotors were more efficienct than the rotors of a gmc design blower? Now the PSI delios? I think they are about as good as it gets?

 

[Gelcoater]

Wouldn't it be saveing your self a bit of gel repair to use a small insert here? The boat looks sick by the way,very nice.:thumbsup The engine also.:thumbsup:thumbsup

 

[little rowe boat]

Yes Dave the boys at Howard are going all out, the waiting is going to kill me, thanks for the comments.

Brad

It will be well worth the wait.

 

[plaster dave]

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Wouldn't it be saveing your self a bit of gel repair to use a small insert here? The boat looks sick by the way,very nice.:thumbsup The engine also.:thumbsup:thumbsup

This is an after thought. :bash::grumble::blah: Hey how do I get over the windshield. :rotflmao::rotflmao::rotflmao:

 

[brad]

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Wouldn't it be saveing your self a bit of gel repair to use a small insert here? The boat looks sick by the way,very nice.:thumbsup The engine also.:thumbsup:thumbsup

The3 hatch was a bit of a after thought, thanks for the comments. It will be a long winter waiting to complete my boat.

Regards Brad

 

[Scott E]

Some additional pictures...

 

[Scott E]

Motor was run on the dyno at GT and the results are as follows:

Humidity = 87%
Pump gas: 1208 HP, 6200 RPM @ 12 lbs boost
Race gas: 1320 HP, 6500 RPM @ 14-1/2 lbs boost.

 

[RiverDave]

Dayum!! What drive is he going to be grenading.. I mean running?

RD

 

[Kylemenz1]

No shit!! I hope this thing gets a Arneson Surface Drive. Can you imagine just slamming the stick down on that set up!!

 

[brad]

Dayum!! What drive is he going to be grenading.. I mean running?

RD

At first I will be using my MMW billet drive and if that's a problem I will step up to a SCX with my lower from MMW.

Regards Brad

 

[mbrown2]

At first I will be using my MMW billet drive and if that's a problem I will step up to a SCX with my lower from MMW.

Regards Brad

Beautiful boat...good luck with it.

 

[Lavey29]

Looks awesome Brad, can't wait to see some water speed numbers. :thumbsup

 

[460]

Motor was run on the dyno at GT and the results are as follows:

Humidity = 87%
Pump gas: 1208 HP, 6200 RPM @ 12 lbs boost
Race gas: 1320 HP, 6500 RPM @ 14-1/2 lbs boost.

Son of a bitch:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

 

[YoPengo]

Dayum!! What drive is he going to be grenading.. I mean running?

RD

... A Berkley. That way he can top out at 68.


Very impressive numbers. I can't wait to see it run. :thumbsup

 

[plaster dave]

Brad I was up at Howard yesterday and the bow cut out is lookin sweat.

 

[Mattman]

Bee-u-tee-ful

 

[Scott E]

A video of the motor on the dyno.

http://vimeo.com/18410546

 

[Scott E]

I knew there was something I forgot to post.

Mock-ups of the interior.

 

[Scott E]

Motor is getting installed. Everything is coming along nicely...

 

[Scott E]

Getting closer. Some updated pictures...

 

[LESSON LEARNED]

Looking good, amazing numbers on the Dyno...

Is there going to be a teather setup from the transom to the drive so that its not a complete loss when that beast of an engine blows it off...???

All kidding aside, she looks great and should run even better...

 

[Scott E]

Some updated pictures.....

 

[RogerThat99]

looks AWESOME!!

 

[RiverDave]

You watch a boat come together like this, and think Holy Smokes.. and nobody ever pays attention to the time it takes to put one together right.

Then 3 threads down you'll see a boat that was put together from concept to reality in 3 weeks, and the owner will tell you with a straight face, that it's the same they just opted out for the extra zip ties.. LOL

You gotta really wonder about people sometimes.

1st class boat, Howard always builds top notch rides.

RD

 

[Gelcoater]

You watch a boat come together like this, and think Holy Smokes.. and nobody ever pays attention to the time it takes to put one together right.

Then 3 threads down you'll see a boat that was put together from concept to reality in 3 weeks, and the owner will tell you with a straight face, that it's the same they just opted out for the extra zip ties.. LOL

You gotta really wonder about people sometimes.

1st class boat, Howard always builds top notch rides.

RD

What boat went from concept to reality in 3 weeks out of curiosity? I must have missed that one.

 

[RiverDave]

What boat went from concept to reality in 3 weeks out of curiosity? I must have missed that one.

It was just a reference to a general sentiment gelcoater.. 3 weeks is tight (but possible).. Not uncommon for some mfg's to put a boat out in 4 though.

RD

 

[RiverDave]

Pretty sure they are building one with Twins right now Tom.

RD

 

[Scott E]

Pretty sure they are building one with Twins right now Tom.

RD

You are correct...

Hopefully this is the type of build thread you were looking for Dave...

 

[plaster dave]

Pretty sure they are building one with Twins right now Tom.

RD

Yes they are. owner wants Teague 800's. I am telling my buddy that is too much power but that is what he really wants.

 

[JBS]

Yes they are. owner wants Teague 800's. I am telling my buddy that is too much power but that is what he really wants.

The Teague 800 motors are flawless in my experience. Now with the Indy drives it is a grand slam:thumbsup

He will LOVE IT:drool

 

[brad]

Thanks for the comments. In about 14 to 16 days this project will becoming to a end as the gel coat will finally meet the water for a test run, this project started back in Sept 2010. I decided to stay with a single engine set up for one reason only both of my Deck Boats ran and handled great with only one engine and I have absolutely no experience with this hull and two motors. In April after DS I will pull my 28' SCS back to Canada.

Regards Brad

I work a few doors down from Howard Boat. They were kind enough not to throw me out as I watched it go together. I was ready to cry as they
did the front and back cap, but they pulled it off beautifully. Was screaming no as they cut the hatch. Some people are just talented.
The whole project is first class. How they make any money on a project like that is way beyond me.

Brad is a really nice guy and a notch above a baller, if there is such a thing. I've never had the courage to ask anyone why no twins? The
previous boat was the same, although I think it had a 1000 or 1100 for power. Regardless, way beyond my understanding. Maybe some day I'll have the courage to pull the trigger on a project like that, but I really doubt it. :drool

 

[Ultra26 # 1]

Thanks for the comments. In about 14 to 16 days this project will becoming to a end as the gel coat will finally meet the water for a test run, this project started back in Sept 2010. I decided to stay with a single engine set up for one reason only both of my Deck Boats ran and handled great with only one engine and I have absolutely no experience with this hull and two motors. In April after DS I will pull my 28' SCS back to Canada.

Regards Brad

Congratulations Brad. A work of art, IMHO.

 

[Scott E]

Some more pictures...

 

[Scott E]

Almost finished now...

 

[spectras only]

Love the colours ,blue ,silver and orange. Can't wait to see it in person. I'm going to the Okanagan on the May long weekend and would love to drive from OK Falls to Kelowna to see it. Brad , you'll be in Kelowna by then ? I know you're staying in Havi for DS .

Silver and blue [ my side marker is orange ] is one of the best colour combos >

 

[brad]

Thanks for the comments. I will be either in Kelowna or Sicamous, but I am around.

Brad

Love the colours ,blue ,silver and orange. Can't wait to see it in person. I'm going to the Okanagan on the May long weekend and would love to drive from OK Falls to Kelowna to see it. Brad , you'll be in Kelowna by then ? I know you're staying in Havi for DS .

Silver and blue [ my side marker is orange ] is one of the best colour combos >

 

[RogerThat99]

I can hardly wait to see some videos of it running!!

 

[RiverDave]

I can hardly wait to see some videos of it running!!

You and me both..

RD

 

[Scott E]

Time to mount the windshield...Boat should be finished tomorrow...

 

[Scott E]

Final prep to be performed and then delivery...

 

[Kylemenz1]

Looks great in the sun!

 

[spectras only]

I don't see a grab handle for the the port side passenger. Not bitching ,just an observation. I see two on the stern that would be used a lot less I think Boat turned out beautiful .