My New project and investment

[Darren Elson]

Wanted to share my new project but wasnt sure where to post it,but thought some of you may like

And here it is my new project

iv got the moulds and copyrights to build and produce a 12ft Ski boat,im going to do redesign the top for a more modern design,also will do a 4 seater and 2 seater version

ideal for 40-60hp outboard

Got alot of work to do before hand getting it ready and some small repairs.

 

[Grimracer]

can this go off topic?

Grim

 

[Ken Webb]

What's the matter? You don't have enough projects going.LOL Good luck with your new venture.

 

[Darren Elson]

Soz grim,if the mods want to move no worries,to be honest i missed that part of the forum,but fair point

Spider

Thanks bud,i gotta keep myself busy LOL

 

[Darren Elson]

Just spent a few hours cleaning it all down and actually the moulds are in better condition than i 1st thought,theres some minor repairs to do and some work but should ok

 

[Tom Foley]

Looks like a 13 ' Checkmate / Baja copy . As far as being a Ski boat ....you better be really light !!

 

[Darren Elson]

Hi tom its no copy

the designer worked for fletchers boats,he designed this back in the 70'S

The moulds have been in storage since till now.

But its gonna be an interesting project and my kids are help and my partner gonna do all the interior design and pattern making so will be a family thing.

Cant wait to start it,just looking for a bigger workshop now

 

[Tom Foley]

Should be neat , keep it light !!

 

[moparbarn]

looks a little flatter/less deadrise in the center & more toward the chines than a checkmate or baja, tom. almost looks like anti trips.......look at the outline on the transom in the first pic.

 

[Darren Elson]

Cheers tom,will do once i make a start on it properly ill post some more pics,but the plan is to pull 1 and make some new fresh moulds

also gonna add a bigger flange round the topdeck areas so they can be bolted together for joining.

Just ordered a load of bolts for lining up and bolting the hull moulds together

 

[Tom Foley]

looks a little flatter/less deadrise in the center & more toward the chines than a checkmate or baja, tom. almost looks like anti trips.......look at the outline on the transom in the first pic.

Just noticed that this morning ...should be pretty fast with a 260 !!

 

[adam larvenz]

If it is light enough and stable on the water replace john boats for retrieving . can u row r trolling motor . might be intresting

 

[moparbarn]

looks a little flatter/less deadrise in the center & more toward the chines than a checkmate or baja, tom. almost looks like anti trips.......look at the outline on the transom in the first pic.

Just noticed that this morning ...should be pretty fast with a 260 !!

as long as we're going overboard tom, that vintage hull deserves a stacker...........

 

[HOOTERS Racing]

ahh the old blue and red ban black anchors is what we use to call them

 

[Tom Foley]

Inline's rule !!

 

[Darren Elson]

LOl

dont know what engines to run yet but been looking at the 4 stroke short shaft,the transom is only 20" high.

 

[Tom Foley]

The smaller 4 strokes are total pigs , stick with a 2 stroke ..lighter , more power per pound !

 

[Darren Elson]

OK ill stick with 2 strokes then LOL.

i should finish cleaning them up today ill get some new pics up once done

 

[RaceMechaniX]

Perhaps a vintage Konig sqaure 8.

TG

 

[moparbarn]

Perhaps a vintage Konig sqaure 8.

TG

or an ansani (sp?)