Teak 20' speed boat wood work is finished - Page 3 - The Hull Truth

artie159 · 09-12-2008, 10:14 AM

Amazing.

Capt. Dan · 09-12-2008, 10:28 AM

Wow, 14,000 hours in labor? Putting that at current marine mechanic rates for our area of $80/hour you'd be looking at $1,120,000 in labor!!!!

muskrat · 11-12-2008, 04:41 AM

What motor are you putting on your boat..

marvin177 · 11-12-2008, 07:26 AM

That work of art belongs in a glass case. When I was a kid their were a number of small builders along the NC coast building really beautiful wooden runabouts (not teak) of course fiberglass eventually put them out of business. That beauty will steal any show it shows up at.

XV2PS · 11-14-2008, 07:12 AM

Thanks.
Motor could be anything between 100 to 115 HP (at first glance). Such a low deadrise shall help it make from 25 to 30kts. No calculation, just guestimate. Maybe just 5 kts down to the bottom

rcoleman · 11-14-2008, 04:06 PM

Where would I set my beer? Will ballyhoo guts was right off that?

What a piece of art!

phillipgo · 11-20-2008, 04:22 PM

I agree with Marvin. That boat belongs in a glass case. I'd be afraid to walk in it much less put it in the water. You are a true artist and superb craftsman.

XV2PS · 11-20-2008, 04:47 PM

Thanks, but a craftman I am not, because I did all except the building in itself. You see me 15,000 hours doing it? You would see teeth marks in the deck

idigitu88 · 12-02-2008, 07:07 PM

"My orders say I'm not supposed to know where I'm taking this boat, so I don't. But one look at you, and I know it's gonna be hot." Nice boat!

marcus220 · 03-08-2009, 07:37 PM

great work xv2ps,a project like this is truely a test of patience and skill.my friend used to build cedar strip canoes here in me.its nice to see the pride that went into this gem.i say sell it to a museum for millions to admire and enjoy.beer and guts should not be mentioned in the same sentence with this masterful craft

lumberslinger178 · 03-08-2009, 07:44 PM

nice

XV2PS · 03-10-2009, 05:29 PM

Thanks. The boat is still there. Its smaller brother too. I wait to be tired seeing them to sell. Actually, I am already tired, but I like to show off when I have visitos.

OldPete · 05-30-2009, 08:16 AM

WOW WOW WOW. WOW!!!

That is about the most amazing boat I've seen!

Awesome!!!

rparkssos · 06-04-2009, 05:59 PM

Wow. What else can be said?

mricks23 · 07-08-2009, 08:52 AM

I have had the pleasure of seeing this boat first hand. Needless to say, it is amazing. The amount of hard work put in on this beauty is astounding.

ScarabChris · 07-10-2009, 08:51 AM

I know you want to put a nice new engine on that boat but I think it would be cool to find a nice clean vintage outboard.

XV2PS · 07-13-2009, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScarabChris

I know you want to put a nice new engine on that boat but I think it would be cool to find a nice clean vintage outboard.

You can send me one of the white ones on your signature

Actually it would be possible to veneer teak on a cowling for clowning. Just don't know how it would stand the heat.

Mr. Mom · 07-13-2009, 06:43 AM

SPEACHLESS!

ScarabChris · 07-13-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XV2PS

You can send me one of the white ones on your signature

Actually it would be possible to veneer teak on a cowling for clowning. Just don't know how it would stand the heat.

I was thinking about something like a classic vintage Evinrude or Mercury, that would look sweet. Those old engines are very hard to come by though. And when you do find a nice one they aren't cheap.

XV2PS · 07-13-2009, 05:44 PM

Yes, I guess the good ones must be cashy...
Actually I have never seen any old stuffs around here but there may be some sitting in some warehouses. However I will probably never see it sailing. This will be the final owner's choice if termites do not settle first