ML Boatworks GSX380 Sport 40 38" prototype build

[anthony_marquart]

This surface in yellow interests me.. Looks cool.. is it flat? I bet this will be a key surface to the running characteristics of this boat.. for both launch, and lift at speed.. Mike can you tell us about the design intent for this? On mine I usually made the part under the tub flat with tub,.. this may be the next great thing with handling the rough waves and wakes,.. kind of a secondary running surface when things get rough.. really cool... looking forward to testing one for myself..

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Anthony, That is just the air relief. Nothing to much out of the norm. The gas sport GSX480 uses the same design...works great!

Quick update, I have finished rigging the hull, then removed everything, and I am now prepping for paint. Was going to prime it yesterday, but had a bunch of customers cowlings to lay up, so they came first! Mike

 

[anthony_marquart]

I wonder why not make the aft part of that flat with the bottom of the hull?

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Cause I didnt wanna, hahahha

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Well, the paintwork is done, just need to let it cure, re-rig the hull, and run it!

 

[HOTWATER]

Badazzz!!

 

[Ray Sametz]

Can't wait to get mine.

Great job Mike.

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Thanks Kent. I will send a PM your way.

Ray, I need to give you a call!!! I will do so tomorrow night. I know you don't wanna talk tonight with the Super Bowl about to start soon. If that is not the case, give me a ring, (252) 717-6282.. I will be around! Mike

 

[Mike Luszcz]

I wanted everyone to see that a Nitro center has been designed as well. As you can see, the engine rails are in front of the cross member (Crossmember is further back on the Nitro version as well to make more room up front). This places the engine in front of the sponson heal.

 

[anthony_marquart]

Perfect except it's set for FE. Wish I could paint like that

 

[Mike Luszcz]

You did just see the post directly above yours right? There is a nitro center version.

 

[Brandon Atwell]

What color is that? That is awesome!

 

[anthony_marquart]

I posted too slow. And I was talking about the one you built. Looks great. I have a few questions before I order. I need to figure out fuel tank placement. Nitro version have 5 in rails? Will the 310 cowl at full length reach the bulkhead in front of the transom?

 

[anthony_marquart]

And do you have the radio box laid out to fit in the front?

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Brandon, Thanks! Its House of Kolor Stratta Blue Pearl.

 

[anthony_marquart]

The more I look the more I like. Nice work, let me know on the sponson depth.

 

[Jerry Muro]

Mike as usual your work is second to none keep up the good work. I appreciate all you do and will support ML Boats. Jerry

 

[Ray Sametz]

Thanks Kent. I will send a PM your way.

Ray, I need to give you a call!!! I will do so tomorrow night. I know you don't wanna talk tonight with the Super Bowl about to start soon. If that is not the case, give me a ring, (252) 717-6282.. I will be around! Mike

Tomorrow nights fine Mike.

 

[HOTWATER]

Thanks Kent. I will send a PM your way.

Ray, I need to give you a call!!! I will do so tomorrow night. I know you don't wanna talk tonight with the Super Bowl about to start soon. If that is not the case, give me a ring, (252) 717-6282.. I will be around! Mike

Mike, I did not get a PM from you...??

 

[Mike Luszcz]

Sorry, Super bowl started and I forgot. PMing now. Mike