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I wanted to share some NS295 Gen2 builds I am finishing up for Larry Conrad and Wayne Johnstone, and some pics of Buddy Lowes GS480 gas tunnel build. Seam sealing and a coat of West Systems will finish up the two .21 tunnels.
I don't get the opportunity to build to many of the Nitro .21 tunnels as the PS295 FE tunnel has always been the more popular hull. In turn, I have never really had the opportunity to discuss this hull on IW. Since the beginning, I have always been trying new things to make a good hull a little better. The whole 295 lineup received some small sponson changes and stumble pad change in the last month after some great feedback by my drivers. We found a small adjustment helps settle the boat coming into a turn without having to back of the thottle, and the change did not scrub speed threw the straights, so it was a nice addition. The 295 has always had a very free running ride pad and loosing that positive was not something I wanted to allow! This change should really make the boat a great contender in the future.
Another thing I am wanting to show off is I finally finished a cowling for the 295 that can finally be called its own. The 295 has always used the Dumas 3.5 cowling as it looked good, and functioned as I needed. The 295 now comes standard with an ABS cowling, and an optional fiberglass cowling like the one shown below. (The ABS version looks just like the glass version). Another option that is pictured is the Mahogany top decks. It definately adds a nice touch!
There are also some pics of Buddy Lowes new GS480 Gas Tunnel build. The World Tunnel champs is looking to have (3) GS480 gassers this year. Should be awesome!
Mike Luszcz
www.ml-boatworks.com
I don't get the opportunity to build to many of the Nitro .21 tunnels as the PS295 FE tunnel has always been the more popular hull. In turn, I have never really had the opportunity to discuss this hull on IW. Since the beginning, I have always been trying new things to make a good hull a little better. The whole 295 lineup received some small sponson changes and stumble pad change in the last month after some great feedback by my drivers. We found a small adjustment helps settle the boat coming into a turn without having to back of the thottle, and the change did not scrub speed threw the straights, so it was a nice addition. The 295 has always had a very free running ride pad and loosing that positive was not something I wanted to allow! This change should really make the boat a great contender in the future.
Another thing I am wanting to show off is I finally finished a cowling for the 295 that can finally be called its own. The 295 has always used the Dumas 3.5 cowling as it looked good, and functioned as I needed. The 295 now comes standard with an ABS cowling, and an optional fiberglass cowling like the one shown below. (The ABS version looks just like the glass version). Another option that is pictured is the Mahogany top decks. It definately adds a nice touch!
There are also some pics of Buddy Lowes new GS480 Gas Tunnel build. The World Tunnel champs is looking to have (3) GS480 gassers this year. Should be awesome!
Mike Luszcz
www.ml-boatworks.com