Howard 288 Build

[blownbullet]

Alright boys and girls new Howard out of the mold, working on color sand and buff over the next couple of weeks! I will keep you guys posted.

 

[hallett21]

Pretty boat!!!

 

[farmo83]

Teague 1050 or bust !!

 

[GregG]

Rad for sure, wow

 

[JFMFG]

Throw some outboards on that bitch!

 

[blownbullet]

 

[HNL2LHC]

Excited for you!!!! Hope to be right there behind you shortly. What is your build specs if you don’t mind….PM if you want to keep it under wraps.

 

[blownbullet]

Thanks, yea 10 years ago 1050 for sure. Man I lost a lot of sleep over that decision for me I just can't justify spending a extra $55k, I am sure it would be fun to drive with that power though! I will be going with a 600 SCI XR with the ITS. I am going with the black out option, tinted windshield, upgraded audio, vessel view, snap in carpet, and ultra suede interior. After I get the boat I will call Whipple and order the stage 3 upgrade.

 

[JFMFG]

Thanks, yea 10 years ago 1050 for sure. Man I lost a lot of sleep over that decision for me I just can't justify spending an extra $55k, I am sure it would be fun to drive with that power though! I will be going with a 600 SCI XR with the ITS. I am going with the black out option, tinted windshield, upgraded audio, vessel view, snap in carpet, and ultra suede interior. After I get the boat I will call Whipple and order the stage 3 upgrade.

Congrats on the build.

 

[the510]

living the Dream! looks beautiful.

 

[LAPII]

Congrats!....saw it person yesterday..... gonna be a great package! Hopefully you make the regatta in October.

 

[Pkcf09]

Look beautiful, congratulations on your build!

 

[BUSTI]

Great colors. Congrats!

 

[Mikemo_SDS]

Beautiful boat! The 1050 is an awesome package. I love mine. Word of advice: upgrade your drive to an Imco SCX if you are thinking about a Stage 3. The SCX is stronger and will make the boat perform a little better also.

 

[The_Gilster]

Looks great!! I am getting ready to start my build in a couple of months. I would like to know how the build process is going and anything I should prepare for. Feel free to PM me.

 

[blownbullet]

Thanks for replies everyone, stopped by yesterday they finished color sanding and polishing it. I have about a month of prep work before rigging starts. Gilster I can't say enough good things about Mike and Hamlet they are awesome to work with. Mike is very talented start looking at designs you like and Mike will come up with something bad ass! The only thing you should prepare for is to figure out what bank you are going to rob because you will probably going to add $75,000.00 is upgrades!!! Here are some new photos.

 

[adam909]

Howard is nailing these designs and colors. They flow and work well with the boat. Looks awesome!!

 

[farmo83]

How many boats do they do a year ?

 

[the510]

How many boats do they do a year ?

I’ve always wondered this.

 

[Livewire Fabworks]

I’ve always wondered this.

Last I was told when we were looking was they were building about 12 a year. That was back in 2017 so things might have changed.

 

[12vMan]

Love the color combo and how graphic lines flow with the hull shape. Congratulations on the new float!

 

[Mikemo_SDS]

I’ve always wondered this.

How many boats do they do a year ?

About 10-12 a year

 

[v6toy4x]

Love the out of the box color combo, you must be pretty excited right about now! CONGRATS.

To those who asked how many do they build a year, "just enough"

 

[DrunkenSailor]

This boat is beautiful. Its gonna pop on the water.

 

[funkcity]

I am truly amazed at just how a gelcoater can tape and spray those flowing designs. The old boats had fairly straight lines...These are continually curving! I wonder if the mold has those lines as guides?

 

[Mikemo_SDS]

I am truly amazed at just how a gelcoater can tape and spray those flowing designs. The old boats had fairly straight lines...These are continually curving! I wonder if the mold has those lines as guides?

No, the molds do not have lines for guides. There are patterns though. The tricky part is how they are executed! It is awesome to see how great the people are that gel coat!

 

[Gelcoater]

I am truly amazed at just how a gelcoater can tape and spray those flowing designs. The old boats had fairly straight lines...These are continually curving! I wonder if the mold has those lines as guides?

I have seen molds with a basic grid pattern on the decks as a basic guide.
A long, long! time ago
What you see on this thread is pure talent.

No, the molds do not have lines for guides. There are patterns though. The tricky part is how they are executed! It is awesome to see how great the people are that gel coat!

I do this for a living and it still amazes me how some guys lay it down.
Some will create a pattern to lay it out.
Others will freehand one side, then pull a pattern to make the other side.
Other guys absolutely will not use a pattern. Period.
Yet looking at the boat one would swear they had to have used a pattern of some sort?

The old saying
There’s more than one way to skin a cat comes to mind

 

[Mikemo_SDS]

I have seen molds with a basic grid pattern on the decks as a basic guide.
A long, long! time ago
What you see on this thread is pure talent.
I do this for a living and it still amazes me how some guys lay it down.
Some will create a pattern to lay it out.
Others will freehand one side, then pull a pattern to make the other side.
Other guys absolutely will not use a pattern. Period.
Yet looking at the boat one would swear they had to have used a pattern of some sort?

The old saying
There’s more than one way to skin a cat comes to mind

You guys are artists!! I was blown away when I got to see my boats being taped in the mold! To be able to visualize the design and then execute it inside out and tape it while hanging in the mold upside down! And a left and right side!!

 

[blownbullet]

Had a chance to stop by today here are some progress photos.

 

[HNL2LHC]

Had a chance to stop by today here are some progress photos.



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Going to be AMAZING!!!! Getting closer!!! How much longer? How is Hamlett doing these days?

 

[Mikemo_SDS]

Looks awesome!

 

[blownbullet]

Thanks fellas, I did not see Hamlet today I was just snooping around checking out the boat. Mike is working on the plug for the 288 with 2 outboards that should be bad ass when it is done.

 

[12vMan]

It kept me wanting to see the next pic. Totally awesome. I’m really looking forward to seeing your new float on the water.

 

[The_Gilster]

I was there on Tuesday and got to take an up close look at it. Looks Great!!

 

[DRYHEAT]

This boat is giving me heart palpitations!

 

[the510]

I see DCB using those clips for the fenders too. What kind are they?

 

[blownbullet]

You are right I saw the cleats on a DCB boat I thought they would look clean on the boat. The pin cleats for the fenders are Eddie Marine. Here is the link for the regular cleats. https://shauntorrenteracing.com/products/pull-up-cleat

 

[Singleton]

I see DCB using those clips for the fenders too. What kind are they?

Pin cleats.
Eddie or Marine West Ind sells them. Added them to my Ultra. Wife no longer complains when she has to put the fenders out.

 

[blownbullet]

Stopped by today they got the motor and drive on it.

 

[JFMFG]

It’s coming along. How long till completion?

 

[blownbullet]

Thinking mid December.

 

[DRYHEAT]

That will make for a nice early Christmas present.

 

[dave29]

Really a nice looking boat!! Congratulations.