Shockwave 28' Deck Build for the Dirtbag Family

[Dirtbag]

Taping started today with Dave laying out some lines. We made a couple slight changes in the afternoon to the transom which i hope turns out great. We are off and running and should be spraying on Monday. We will be taking pics of the whole process.

 

[Sbarry]

Gonna look awesome! Really looking forward to this build.

 

[BHC Vic]

Can't wait to start seeing some pictures [emoji106]

 

[DILLIGAF]

I stopped by to say hello to Jennifer today and was going to peak around and see your boat but ran out of time.

It will turn out great

 

[River Lynchmob]

Colors look great!

 

[Dirtbag]

Finishing up taping today. Hope to start spraying on monday!

 

[Dirtbag]

Sprayed the white and pin lines today. Color tomorrow!!!!!

Sorry its dark i got there too late

 

[Sbarry]

Coming along brotha

 

[Gelcoater]

Sprayed the white and pin lines today. Color tomorrow!!!!! View attachment 516297 View attachment 516298 View attachment 516300

Sorry its dark i got there too late

Gotta get up early to catch that old man in action. :cool

 

[Dirtbag]

Gotta get up early to catch that old man in action. :cool

i made it in time today to watch him spray gel and some Blue down. Really nothing much for my eyest to see. How you guys make the fades and everything is beyond my comprehension. This whole process is completely amazing to me. I love what these Boatbuilders do. And working with Bob, and Dave, and Jen has just been awesome. There really isnt anything they cant do. Watching other boat owners come in the shop and seeing how they are treated is pretty cool. Bob stands behind his work and its easy to see why he survived and is putting boats out. Awesome company so far!

 

[curtiej10]

What power package you going with? If you don't mind rough cost?

 

[Dirtbag]

We are still stuck between going with the 520 or the 600. End of day i think we will do the 520. As for cost i am sworn to secrecy.

 

[Dirtbag]

What i can tell you tho is that bob doesnt charge enough. I have been watching the operation intently and the amount of work craftmanship pride and service put in his boats is off the charts. Bobs customer service is amazing. I highly recommend if you are in the boat market to go down talk to bob see how he operates and put an order in. Theres a reason he made it through the recession without going under like so many other builders. Shockwave is very underrated and i think you can ask a lot of people here that would tell you the same

 

[curtiej10]

What i can tell you tho is that bob doesnt charge enough. I have been watching the operation intently and the amount of work craftmanship pride and service put in his boats is off the charts. Bobs customer service is amazing. I highly recommend if you are in the boat market to go down talk to bob see how he operates and put an order in. Theres a reason he made it through the recession without going under like so many other builders. Shockwave is very underrated and i think you can ask a lot of people here that would tell you the same

LOL all good, I know price can vary on so many different things.I did look at them when I was shopping so I know roughly what he is charging. I did really liked the boat. I already purchased a year and half ago. I would say go as big as you can on the motor.

 

[BHC Vic]

LOL all good, I know price can vary on so many different things.I did look at them when I was shopping so I know roughly what he is charging. I did really liked the boat. I already purchased a year and half ago. I would say go as big as you can on the motor.

I need to send you a pm later. I was speaking to cobra about pulling my cats and flashing my Ecm. Jeff said you might have some info

 

[curtiej10]

I need to send you a pm later. I was speaking to cobra about pulling my cats and flashing my Ecm. Jeff said you might have some info

yes i can help you with that

 

[Dirtbag]

Finishing up the balsa and fiberglass i think today and should be popping out of the mold next tuesday....gah i cant wait to see her.....also made the decision to go with the 600 sci as well!!!

 

[Dirtbag]

Got to the shop too early to see the hull pulled today. Should have some more pics this afternoon i hope when she is put together. The deck is out and they were putting the gas tanks in the hull this morn

 

[Sbarry]

Looking great!!

 

[River Lynchmob]

Looks like the deck is out to me...either way...looks good

 

[Dirtbag]

And here she is....gonna put them together tomorrow

 

[FlyByWire]

Pics don't do these justice as to just how massive they are.

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[Dirtbag]

its a huge boat....sitting inside is just unreal....it feels way bigger than a Magic or Nordic IMO. I havent sat in anything else to compare. It feels like a 30 foot+

 

[Dirtbag]

Here she is put together!

 

[Sbarry]

Badass!! [emoji1360][emoji1360]

 

[Dirtbag]

Badass!! [emoji1360][emoji1360]

im pretty pumped bro...your boat moved to the rigging side today. Jealous.

 

[tb230razor]

Nice looking boat. Good choice on power. Always liked the 28's[emoji1303] Can't wait to see the interior on this boat

 

[BigMike]

I was at the shop Monday morning and checked out your boat while I was there. I thought the pictures looked good, but it looks even better in person!! I can't wait to see it on the water. Keep the updates coming...

 

[Dirtbag]

I was at the shop Monday morning and checked out your boat while I was there. I thought the pictures looked good, but it looks even better in person!! I can't wait to see it on the water. Keep the updates coming...

thanks man...i cant wait to see it in the sun let alone in the water. Im hoping for a possible thanksgiving weekend run in havasu but i think its a pipe dream haha. Finally got all the specs done with Bob last week. Still not exactly sure on the interior.

 

[FlyByWire]

Saw your boat in there today. Absolutely 100% my next boat!

 

[Dirtbag]

Finalized the interior layout pops and i came up with a different idea yesterday that we think will look good with our graphics. We were gonna do carbon fiber seating but not anymore

 

[purrfecttremor]

Sweet!!! Will it make thanksgiving? It's bad ass for sure👍🏼

 

[Dirtbag]

Sweet!!! Will it make thanksgiving? It's bad ass for sure

definitely wont make it. We told Bob if any business needs to jump in front of us it was no problem. She hasnt quite moved to rigging yet but maybe by the end of this week she will get over there. We are hoping to have her in havasu by the 2nd week of december. Keeping our fingers crossed.....once she moves to rigging Ill post some more pics. Im really happy with how the gel scheme turned out. I cant wait to see her in the sun

 

[purrfecttremor]

Can't wait to see her complete. So so cool to watch Bob work his magic on yours and Barry's!

 

[Dirtbag]

Can't wait to see her complete. So so cool to watch Bob work his magic on yours and Barry's!

no doubt....the whole crew there is awesome...Barrys is so close...got the engine in and everything. Im guessing he could be done before turkey day

 

[Dirtbag]

shes getting sanded and buffed this week and will move to rigging next week. So pumped! finally got to see her with a little shine. I cant wait to see her cruising at 60 with the graphics.

 

[Marine Industries West]

Ready for action

 

[Dirtbag]

Ready for action

Bob are your from Yorba Linda? have a son who was a ballplayer?

 

[Marine Industries West]

Yep, had one go thru Yorba Linda HS a couple of years ago and have a 10th grader over at El Dorado currently.

 

[Dirtbag]

Yep, had one go thru Yorba Linda HS a couple of years ago and have a 10th grader over at El Dorado currently.

Im Marcus Jones! I didnt know you had a Boat Company thats awesome. Tell Bobby i said hello!

 

[Marine Industries West]

Crazy small world. I'll let Bobby know. Congrads on the new ride. Looking forward to pics as it's getting assembled.

 

[Dirtbag]

Wiring and some hardware install started today

 

[Sbarry]

Wiring and some hardware install started today

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It's all downhill from there [emoji1360]

 

[Dirtbag]

yep. Shes coming together nicely.....just hoping we did ok with the upholstery.....decided to try something simple and clean. No carbon fiber stuff. Tried to incorporate our gel design so we shall see how it turns out.....can always rip her out and try again in a couple years haha

 

[Devious_Chris]

Looking good!!!![emoji1417]

 

[e911]

Simple is timeless and won't date the boat in 10 years... boat looks amazing

 

[purrfecttremor]

WOW 👍🏼

 

[Dirtbag]

Just a few more pics a lot of hardware added. Lots to go , internal lights in , waiting on the engine to get here so should have pics of that going in next weeks

 

[Dirtbag]

We have power!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[2FORCEFULL]

Damn.... that's coming along nice.... I'd do everything the exzact the way you are doing.....even let you pay:thumbsup