Boss 34 build...

[Jon Fuller]

'This' Boss 34 is getting small blocks and will run in Class D

[Zed]

Originally Posted by DAREDEVIL

Do u have a side pic of the steps ???

and looking good.

Thanks Daredevil, I am glad you like it

Here's a pic of the step for you

[Zed]

Originally Posted by cfun

It looks like a fantastic project out of interest is the name Boss from the same people the 18-21' Boss boats of the 80's were by ... great to see this the BananaShark and the Ring all in development are these boats all aiming for the same D class, I know the ring is small block petrol and the BananaShark diesel, will the Boss be petrol or diesel or something else like errrrrr ... sail

Thanks cfun,

Nik is on board this project as well, he was the man behind original BOSS, we had to make sure the new boat would be as good as the original boats of the 90's.

We are looking forward to racing along side the Ring (not behind) and will be in the same class, as Jon has already posted. Sorry Cookee

Kevan has almost finished the plug and will start the mold soon, I will post some more photo's as soon as I have them.

[Zed]

Kevan and his team have been working round the clock this week, the plug only needs a light rub over and buffing before the mold is made.

Pictures show the final coat of paint on the plug

Any thoughts on a colour for the finished boat ?

[STORM123]

Originally Posted by Zed

Kevan and his team have been working round the clock this week, the plug only needs a light rub over and buffing before the mold is made.

Pictures show the final coat of paint on the plug

Any thoughts on a colour for the finished boat ?

Gulf Blue.

[lloyde]

Any thoughts on a colour for the finished boat ?[/QUOTE]

RAL 3001 love the finish on the mould

[lloyde]

Sorry love the finish on the plug

[peterunwin]

Originally Posted by Zed

Kevan and his team have been working round the clock this week, the plug only needs a light rub over and buffing before the mold is made.

Pictures show the final coat of paint on the plug

Any thoughts on a colour for the finished boat ?

Hi Zed,
Very nice build quality on that plugBlack is a very unforgiving colour & there doesn't seem to be a ripple in sight wouldn't mind trying to squeeze a pair of Ilmors into one once my current project is finished

Regards

Peter

[scottyboy]

Looking good as usual Mr Cozens! When am i going to see plans of my boat for next year?

[Zed]

Originally Posted by peterunwin

Hi Zed,
Very nice build quality on that plugBlack is a very unforgiving colour & there doesn't seem to be a ripple in sight wouldn't mind trying to squeeze a pair of Ilmors into one once my current project is finished

Regards

Peter

Thanks Peter, I have been watching your build thread with great interest and can't wait to see the finished boat.

The Boss has been designed to accommodate most engines, so fitting a pair of Ilmors will be no problem and an awesome boat, I would love to see that project happen.

Robin

[Zed]

Latest photo’s of the plug

The mold is now under way and coming along as planned.

[glen76]

VERY sexy. Good luck

[Zed]

Thanks Glen,

I'm glad you like it.

[Cookee]

Looks like you're catching us up a bit - looking good!

[225]

Originally Posted by Zed

Any thoughts on a colour for the finished boat ?

British Racing Green?

[Scand]

Looks very good!
Any drawings of the deck and top?

Originally Posted by Zed

Latest photo’s of the plug

The mold is now under way and coming along as planned.

[Zed]

Originally Posted by Scand

Looks very good!
Any drawings of the deck and top?

Thanks Scand,

We only have line drawings at present, no pretty pictures I am afraid, as soon as we have some I will post them.

[DAREDEVIL]

Originally Posted by Zed

Kevan and his team have been working round the clock this week, the plug only needs a light rub over and buffing before the mold is made.

Pictures show the final coat of paint on the plug

Any thoughts on a colour for the finished boat ?

WOW, amazing job ..hats off to u !!! really very well done

Color wise i would go white..alwasy better resale and u can wrap it what ever u want !!!!!!!!
I should of never painted mine, i love it but it would of been sold already in white !!!!!

[Zed]

The final layer of fibreglass has been applied to the mold, you can see from the first picture the colour of the running surface is a brighter red but as more layers are applied the show through has almost disappeared in the final one.

The steel framework to support the mold has been cut and welded and just needs fixing in place.

The mold can then be turned over and the plug and mold separated.

Thanks for the input on the choice of colour; we will go for plain white as we can wrap it and sign write it easier.

[The Force]

Been down at Kevs a lot recently, watching very fast progress and a fantastic looking plug - even non boating mates were gobsmacked at the finish. Amazed to see the hydraulic jacks being fitted to lower the mezzanine floor down yesterday, easier than taking the roof off though eh kev?....