Shockwave 28' Deck Build for the Dirtbag Family

Some more updates.


Engine is in the boat!

Looks like drive is next stearing rams are in

A couple of speakers and subs are in

The dash...for now we are going no extra guages. They are all for looks anyway since vessel view shows everything

Seat stands are in

Under the tape we decided to powder coat the rails our blue. Im hoping this turns out sweet instead of the normal chrome look

Dirtbag is all tapped out but he's tapped out in style 😃 It is so bad ass!!!

coming along nicely, just in time for Christmas. BTW, good call on powder coating the forward handrails, once you pull up to a beach and everyone leans on them the finger prints on the stainless will drive you nuts.

I have gauges and vessel view in my boat. I depend on VV for certain stuff but don't use it all for RPM or Speed.

Boat looks great. So exciting watching your own boat get built.

Thanks guys....I really cant thank all of you on RD enough. We started here back in august i think looking for a used boat. So many helped us find nice boats that were just too expensive and now we have gone full tilt on our new build which in the long run i think was a better investment for our families happiness. All the new builds on here have contributed to this boat. Ive taken ideas from all of you. From the Howards to the nordics and everyone else its just been a blast to do this. Im at shockwave 2 -3 times a week just checking in sometimes there for an hour sometimes there for 5 mins just to grab a couple pics. Bob and Jen at Shockwave have been amazing.

Shes almost done and i think she will be floating next week sometime in Havasu. Going down to Shockwave tomorrow for some more pics and Im guessing she will probably be done middle of next week. Again Thank you all for all the help and info and critiques. me and pops cant thank yall enough

I love this color scheme and can't wait to see it on the water.

USMC2010 said:

I love this color scheme and can't wait to see it on the water.

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I still havent seen it in the sun haha.....i cant wait either!

Bob called me down today to look at a different idea for the back seats so i got some more pics as some of the inside is being done



Front deck side panel


Other side panel stretching to seat



Behind passenger seat side panel


Steering wheel is on


One of the 7.7s and jl head unit


Underwater lights....stupid how expensive these things are but grandpa and my son will love to lure fish in

Dirtbag said:

Bob called me down today to look at a different idea for the back seats so i got some more pics as some of the inside is being done

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Front deck side panel

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Other side panel stretching to seat

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Behind passenger seat side panel

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Steering wheel is on

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One of the 7.7s and jl head unit

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Underwater lights....stupid how expensive these things are but grandpa and my son will love to lure fish in

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Couldn't believe how much those lights were. Sometimes I regret not doing it but I couldn't justify it. My wife said we never boat at night and since the boat was built I think it's had one night run. And it was just to the channel [emoji12]coming out awesome [emoji106]

BHC Vic said:

Couldn't believe how much those lights were. Sometimes I regret not doing it but I couldn't justify it. My wife said we never boat at night and since the boat was built I think it's had one night run. And it was just to the channel [emoji12]coming out awesome [emoji106]

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You can always add them after. Our boating has extended into darker hours as the youngest kid has gotten older.
I also have a list of enhancements I make each off season. Each off season I try to add or update something in the boat. Keeps me from ordering a new boat

BHC Vic said:

Couldn't believe how much those lights were. Sometimes I regret not doing it but I couldn't justify it. My wife said we never boat at night and since the boat was built I think it's had one night run. And it was just to the channel [emoji12]coming out awesome [emoji106]

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haha pops loves being on the water at dusk...its the best time out there in the summer imo.....i think we will have many nights on the water....just have no clue how the hell we are gonna retrieve the boat haha

Dirtbag said:

haha pops loves being on the water at dusk...its the best time out there in the summer imo.....i think we will have many nights on the water....just have no clue how the hell we are gonna retrieve the boat haha

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LED's down the middle of the trailer like a landing strip.


Boat is looking GREAT! Can't wait to see some pics in the sunlight and on the water.

NicPaus said:

LED's down the middle of the trailer like a landing strip.


Boat is looking GREAT! Can't wait to see some pics in the sunlight and on the water.

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haha that is a great idea.....will definitely see what i can do there and thanks!

NicPaus said:

LED's down the middle of the trailer like a landing strip.


Boat is looking GREAT! Can't wait to see some pics in the sunlight and on the water.

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My boat trailer has those, they are great.

The deck looks great. I heard a lot about it. Nice pics of the build so far. Can't wait to park next to it.

The captain and co captains chairs. Pops on the left me on the right our sigs in the headrest. Pops seat will be behind the wheel as it should be.

Finishing up the final touches today and tomorrow. If the postal service gets our damn tags here today we plan on going to havasu thursday with bob for the lake test. Thats assuming i get the tags today and everything goes as planned at shockwave today and tomorrow so they can paint numbers and logos. Some final pics until i do the final walkaround and gopro lake test.

Stupid last minute question. Does it have trim tab Gage's? Sure hope you make it for the weekend it's got to be killing you?

purrfecttremor said:

Stupid last minute question. Does it have trim tab Gage's? Sure hope you make it for the weekend it's got to be killing you?

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the damn tags didnt come today...if thery arent there by 11 tomorrow trip will be scratched.......as for trim vessel view has it all my friend!

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Well boys shes done. Heading to havasu tomorrow for the lake test. Will post final vids and pictures tomorrow. Seeing her on the trailer today had me crying like a little bitch. Damn she looks good. Just finishing up the name on the back the logos and reg #s

Dirtbag said:

Well boys shes done. Heading to havasu tomorrow for the lake test. Will post final vids and pictures tomorrow. Seeing her on the trailer today had me crying like a little bitch. Damn she looks good. Just finishing up the name on the back the logos and reg #s

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Nice build. Might wanna check the weather first. You don't wanna tow the new boat through rain.

Shortdeck said:

Nice build. Might wanna check the weather first. You don't wanna tow the new boat through rain.

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https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/86403:4:US
https://weather.com/weather/today/l/92886:4:US

leaving tomorrow 5am

Congrats, it looks great!!!

Great call on the gray trailer. Can't wait to see the pics / video tomorrow.

I'll be in your shoes in a few years!

Shockwave kicks ass!! Congrats brotha

10 weeks ago taping the mold. Impressive time frame.

Beautiful boat! Good luck with the lake test.

What numbers did you ever get out of this thing?

Hello, why does the out-drive look like the 16 model (old graphics) and not the 17 model with the new Mercury graphics ?

rooperdan said:

Hello, why does the out-drive look like the 16 model (old graphics) and not the 17 model with the new Mercury graphics ?

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I just finished my build and ordered the 600 in the custom candy dandy red. My outdrive which I received in early '17 still has the 16' graphics. I would assume that unless Mercury has no drives in the warehouse you're getting what they have. I was there for my delivery and I know what Merc sent...

So what numbers with the 600?