New Tridents coming soon.

[Outdrive1]

Looks like it's time to start building some boats.:thumbsup;) Paint booth is up.

For those who have been following along, my boat will NOT have the quad rotor motor in it. It's been sold and going in a customers Trident. I'm jealous that I never got to use it before the motor and drive package was sold. It dynoed yesterday at 1090hp @ 7lbs of boost on 91 octane. Somebody's going to be Sharpening The Cutting Edge like a mofo.........:cool:

Our first demo boat will probably have 525 in it, being how it's probably the most popular performance motor on the market. I'm a big fan of the Ilmor, but there is interest in this motor package, especially to "compare" to the other deck boats with the same power.



Post a pic of my boat Scotty. Im honored and excited to become a dealer. I could have used the party machine in Moabi this weekend.:hmm




Demo anyone?:beer

[steamin rice]

Demo anyone?:beer

Sure... I'm not boat shopping, but I'll hitch a ride.... :beer

congrats!!

Greg

[Outdrive1]

Sure... I'm not boat shopping, but I'll hitch a ride.... :beer

congrats!!

Greg

Thanks Greg, hows the boat been running? I still think your boat is one of the better looking boats I've ever had at my shop.;)

No problem on the ride, we just want to get it on the water and get some people in it, buying is not required, having fun is...............:)

[RiverDave]

Looking forward to seeing the new boats! Especially some real world, non disputable #'s with a very common engine pkg. :)

Now that the paint booth is up, I gotta give ole Inskeep a call.. :D

RD

[Cole Trickle]

Can't wait to see the boats...Between you and wes the rigging should be off the hook:beer:)

I gotta admitt I would love to see a trident with gel designed by that rare concepts guy:eek:

[Froggystyle]

Can't wait to see the boats...Between you and wes the rigging should be off the hook:beer:)

I gotta admitt I would love to see a trident with gel designed by that rare concepts guy:eek:

Thought about calling him actually... Russ, right?

[ScottyDon't]

We should be starting within the next couple of days. We will be sure to keep everyone updated with what’s going on every step of the way and this seems like the perfect thread to show the build process for Paul's first Trident.

As far as graphics are concerned, we are keeping things relatively simple but classic. The base will be all metallic silver and the main graphic color will be a dark silver metallic.

[RiverDave]

Thought about calling him actually... Russ, right?

I believe his name is Russ..

RD

[Phebus]

Yep, Russ. Here is a link to the website. http://www.rarekoncepts.com/

[Cole Trickle]

Thought about calling him actually... Russ, right?

I believe so..... pretty sure he did Phatt Matts boat. I consider myself decent in the design arena but if I was doing a boat I would ask for his assistance.

[XtrmWakeborder]

We should be starting within the next couple of days. We will be sure to keep everyone updated with what’s going on every step of the way and this seems like the perfect thread to show the build process for Paul's first Trident.

As far as graphics are concerned, we are keeping things relatively simple but classic. The base will be all metallic silver and the main graphic color will be a dark silver metallic.

That is definitely my favorite color combo yet...:thumbsup

[steamin rice]

Thanks Greg, hows the boat been running? I still think your boat is one of the better looking boats I've ever had at my shop.;)

No problem on the ride, we just want to get it on the water and get some people in it, buying is not required, having fun is...............:)

The boat's been running well - I'll have it in Long Beach in July for the Catalina ski race, and then hope to hit Pleasant a few times with the wife and baby once the temperature settles down a bit..

[Outdrive1]

That is definitely my favorite color combo yet...:thumbsup

Silver is the new orange.;) I'm looking at some candy red accents and billet for it.

[Outdrive1]

The boat's been running well - I'll have it in Long Beach in July for the Catalina ski race, and then hope to hit Pleasant a few times with the wife and baby once the temperature settles down a bit..

So you're going to Pleasant in December????:D

[Mblaster]

Sweet...thats bitchen and I think the 525 is a great real world combo. Looking forward to seeing it.

[steamin rice]

So you're going to Pleasant in December????:D

If it's cooled off enough by then.. :D Realistically, we'll probably get in a few mid week afternoon/evening trips in Aug, and more trips in mid Sept. :beer

[Outdrive1]

Scotty post some pics from the start. Mold, taping off the mold etc. Come on, get with the program....:D

[Outdrive1]

Sweet...thats bitchen and I think the 525 is a great real world combo. Looking forward to seeing it.

Yeah, who would have thought Wes could be all "Main Stream" and sh!t.:skull

I guess we'll have to sharpen the cutting edge and do some Candy Red or Silver paint on the motor or something to make it match. (I can see Wes shaking his head now...........fockin Paul......:rolleyes:):D

[Phat Matt]

Thought about calling him actually... Russ, right?


Yep. The brothers Russ and Ray. Great guys and they did my boat too. :thumbsup

[PoonToonBabe]

buying is not required, having fun is...............:)

Having fun? That's my specialty-- count me in!! :D ha!

The silver metallic is going to be awesome looking! Can't wait to see it, Paul!!!:thumbsup

[Tom Brown]

I hate to nag but this thread has been inactive for over a week and I'd love to see an image or two of the new water chariot. :cool:

Come on, you slack asses. Let's see some production. :D

[Froggystyle]

I hate to nag but this thread has been inactive for over a week and I'd love to see an image or two of the new water chariot. :cool:

Come on, you slack asses. Let's see some production. :D

Take it up with the County of San Diego, who currently holds my permits to penetrate the roof to allow the paint booth to vent...

:swear

[LHC30]

I'd be happy to come down with a sawzall or K-12 if you need :D

[Roaddogg 4040]

Still no hole in the roof Wes??? Should I bring my chainsaw with me???:D:D We need pictures!!!

Steve

[Froggystyle]

Still no hole in the roof Wes??? Should I bring my chainsaw with me???:D:D We need pictures!!!

Steve

We actually got an "over the counter" permit for the first phase of construction, which begins this morning!

I am not going to get into it, but imagine this... My GC from the old building tells me he can do all of our TI's, knows the new landlord really well and will get me max bang for my buck. I give him the job. That was April. He "got the engineering done" and "submitted the plans to the county" one month later after being pestered by me every day for that entire period. He was going to take care of it, nothing to worry about.

"Don't I need to give you some money down?" I asked?
"We can settle up later, I know you are good for it..." was the reply. "Nothing we can do now but wait... 6-8 weeks."

So I wait. Six weeks. Then I start calling in favors with guys who know guys to get my permits fast tracked. Except for one little detail...

There are no permits in process!

He just lied to me, bald faced. No engineering, no electrical, no title 24 calcs, all bullshit. Figured the lie bought him time to get caught up on the project I guess, knowing I wouldn't be up his ass every day if we were "waiting on the county".

Fast forward to 4 weeks ago when I had to find a new TI guy, get the permits fast tracked, get the engineering done, etc... Here we are five months after moving in with no electrical in the big space. What a debacle.

But, we are rolling now. Cutting the penetrations this week, have electrical by Friday with any luck.

Off to the races now! :D

[Roaddogg 4040]

It never ceases to amaze me what some people are capable of doing to others! Nothing like a lieing Contractor to make your day. It is a shame, as it gives lots of other honest Contractors a bad reputation just by being in the same business as these jerks.

Good luck with the new guy. Sounds like you are in good hands now...

Steve

[yopengo]

We actually got an "over the counter" permit for the first phase of construction, which begins this morning!

I am not going to get into it, but imagine this... My GC from the old building tells me he can do all of our TI's, knows the new landlord really well and will get me max bang for my buck. I give him the job. That was April. He "got the engineering done" and "submitted the plans to the county" one month later after being pestered by me every day for that entire period. He was going to take care of it, nothing to worry about.

"Don't I need to give you some money down?" I asked?
"We can settle up later, I know you are good for it..." was the reply. "Nothing we can do now but wait... 6-8 weeks."

So I wait. Six weeks. Then I start calling in favors with guys who know guys to get my permits fast tracked. Except for one little detail...

There are no permits in process!

He just lied to me, bald faced. No engineering, no electrical, no title 24 calcs, all bullshit. Figured the lie bought him time to get caught up on the project I guess, knowing I wouldn't be up his ass every day if we were "waiting on the county".

Fast forward to 4 weeks ago when I had to find a new TI guy, get the permits fast tracked, get the engineering done, etc... Here we are five months after moving in with no electrical in the big space. What a debacle.

But, we are rolling now. Cutting the penetrations this week, have electrical by Friday with any luck.

Off to the races now! :D

Wow that really sucks. Glad to hear that you are back on track and I look forward to seeing some new builds coming down the line. Best of luck. :thumbsup :D

[Outdrive1]

Hey Scotty, how about some pics of the one that just popped. Oh and put a couple of pics up of my motor.;)

[ScottyDon't]

Here are a couple pictures of Paul's GT 1200 motor. The Dyno sheet shows that it is tuned to 1086hp at 6500rpm with over 900 ft/lbs of torque running on 91 pump gas. The motor may be built to last but its a good thing Paul services his own drives. Lots of TLC will be required for anything to last beind this monster.

[ChumpChange]

Just plain sick!!! :eek:

[Outdrive1]

Wow.:smackhead

[ScottyDon't]

As requested, a couple of progress pictures of the boat we just popped out of the mold late friday afternoon. It is currently getting capped and bonded and will be cut and buffed starting later today. This boat was originally going to get the GT 1200 but with lots of concern for the customer, we talked him down to the 710. Not that 105 in a deck is any less impressive.

More pictures to follow. I will be sure to post some pictures of it in the sun as the matel flake and pearls are pretty tough to see inside the shop.

[Outdrive1]

As requested, a couple of progress pictures of the boat we just popped out of the mold late friday afternoon. It is currently getting capped and bonded and will be cut and buffed starting later today. This boat was originally going to get the GT 1200 but with lots of concern for the customer, we talked him down to the 710. Not that 105 in a deck is any less impressive.

More pictures to follow. I will be sure to post some pictures of it in the sun as the matel flake and pearls are pretty tough to see inside the shop.

That's going to be a pretty boat. I assume the silver is all metalic? Is the boat all silver or is the liner inside white? Nice job guys.:thumbsup

[ScottyDon't]

That's going to be a pretty boat. I assume the silver is all metalic? Is the boat all silver or is the liner inside white? Nice job guys.:thumbsup

Thanks. The liner will be white with silver carbon interior. A very clean look that will keep the heat to a minimum while hanging out in the sun.

[Outdrive1]

Thanks. The liner will be white with silver carbon interior. A very clean look that will keep the heat to a minimum while hanging out in the sun.

With some purple carbon fiber piping or accents and purple and clear anodized hardware. It should be off the hook. Nice job Scott and Wes.

[beaverretriever]

Nice guys. Can't wait to see the finished product. :thumbsup

[Roaddogg 4040]

Boat looks great Wes......

Steve

[Mblaster]

Yum, looks great. :thumbsup

[RiverDave]

Looks Great!! Are we going to see this build from start to finish?

RD

[Froggystyle]

Looks Great!! Are we going to see this build from start to finish?

RD

Absolutely. We are working pretty hard trying to fit in our website among the myriad things to do every day, but I have Craig tasked to the gills working on it as we speak.

The new gallery and build section will feature a daily updated section of pics of each boat during construction, and then it will be archived and the best of the pics will go to the "In Process" gallery to describe various elements of the build.

I think it is important to see the boat, how it fits and how it is constructed prior to it being assembled. It is easy enough to hide trash construction and poor fitment once everything is together... what is difficult is to show every aspect of it under a microscope and open for scrutiny.

On that note, I encourage anyone who knows composites to take a good look at the core fitment and type on that above picture before it was bonded... 1.5" thickness on all the bulkheads and less than a 1/16" tolerance on all perimeters, but not touching on any. It is important to space the bulkheads very slightly to avoid having a transfer where your bulkheads are, even if the boat is 1 5/8" thick on the hullsides...

[RiverDave]

So we're going to see it on here? Or on your website?

RD <--- discombobulated :D

[TOBTEK]

Here are a couple pictures of Paul's GT 1200 motor. The Dyno sheet shows that it is tuned to 1086hp at 6500rpm with over 900 ft/lbs of torque running on 91 pump gas. The motor may be built to last but its a good thing Paul services his own drives. Lots of TLC will be required for anything to last beind this monster.





HEY..... NICE quad rotor:cool:

[ScottyDon't]

Here are a couple of build update pics. The pictures dont do much justice for the color but what do you guys think?

I will continue to post pictures here as our new website is is progress. We will also be shooting another boat next week and I will be sure to post pictures of that as well.

[Cole Trickle]

The silver looks sick...:thumbsup:beer

This one is getting a 710?

[River Lynchmob]

Looks rediculous :thumbsup

[ScottyDon't]

The silver looks sick...:thumbsup:beer

This one is getting a 710?

Yes, this one will have a 710. Purple to match the boat, it should be on its way soon.

[RiverDave]

Looks GREAT!! I'm looking forward to seeing it built from the ground up!

RD

[Cole Trickle]

Yes, this one will have a 710. Purple to match the boat, it should be on its way soon.

nice...

I noticed in another boat at the recent trials that illmor now has a 570? Did they replace the 550?

If so where did they get the 20 extra HP? Any HP changes to the rest of the line?

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29695&stc=1&d=1222348199

[Froggystyle]

nice...

I noticed in another boat at the recent trials that illmor now has a 570? Did they replace the 550?

If so where did they get the 20 extra HP? Any HP changes to the rest of the line?

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=29695&stc=1&d=1222348199

I guess it was tough to keep the HP down to 550 honestly. They bumped the power to go hp for hp with the 525 Merc, which is measured at the prop. Closer to 570 at the motor, which is where Ilmor measures it.

Out of curiosity, how fast did that boat go with the 570, and where is the evaluation?

[RiverDave]

Those pics were taken at the Powerboat eval's in Parker.

See this thread. That motor is in a Magic Cat open bow.. Kind of a hybrid deckboat dealio..

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10924

[Froggystyle]

Those pics were taken at the Powerboat eval's in Parker.

See this thread. That motor is in a Magic Cat open bow.. Kind of a hybrid deckboat dealio..

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10924

Any idea what the top speed is?

[Cole Trickle]

Any idea what the top speed is?

I would guess 75 at best:)

[Outdrive1]

For your veiwing pleasure.............:drool

[RiverDave]

For your veiwing pleasure.............:drool

Straying from the Trident logo/gel?

Interesting twist.. :)

RD

[Outdrive1]

Straying from the Trident logo/gel?

Interesting twist.. :)

RD

Trying to keep the cutting edge sharp. ;) It's a new year, and we are adding some new graphics.

[BadBlown572]

For your veiwing pleasure.............:drool

That is going to look great. I can't tell from the picture, is the base color going to be white or a light gray? Either way it will look bad ass. Quad rotor boat? :):thumbsup

[Froggystyle]

That is going to look great. I can't tell from the picture, is the base color going to be white or a light gray? Either way it will look bad ass. Quad rotor boat? :):thumbsup

Base is all metallic silver... I am a glutton for punishment evidently...

All silver is really hard to do right. We are getting the hang of it though apparently, and every time someone sees the purple/silver boat silver becomes the new base color...

This will have the Quadrotor in it... :hotdevil

[BadBlown572]

Base is all metallic silver... I am a glutton for punishment evidently...

All silver is really hard to do right. We are getting the hang of it though apparently, and every time someone sees the purple/silver boat silver becomes the new base color...

This will have the Quadrotor in it... :hotdevil

Nice! When is this one going in the mold?

[Froggystyle]

Nice! When is this one going in the mold?

Taping yesterday, today and tomorrow, shooting on Sunday.

Just got occupancy for the new shop yesterday, so we are finally up and running!!!

Good thing too, 'cause we have some boats to build.

[Forensic]

Taping yesterday, today and tomorrow, shooting on Sunday.

Just got occupancy for the new shop yesterday, so we are finally up and running!!!

Good thing too, 'cause we have some boats to build.

And pictures to take. ;)
It is a perfect time to start documenting the build. :thumbsup

[BadBlown572]

Taping yesterday, today and tomorrow, shooting on Sunday.

Just got occupancy for the new shop yesterday, so we are finally up and running!!!

Good thing too, 'cause we have some boats to build.


Awesome. I am looking forward to seeing the build. :)