Tony DCB Boats
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M31 with a Removable hard top for the bow section. Mercury 700's
This is our 4th or 5th time we have done the removable bow section. It is a lot of work but is really cool the way it is stealth and the open bow is there for the room and for more people. We cut the open bow and put the deck back into the mold and build the custom flange for the removal lid.I'm surprised there's not more hard top open bows, makes perfect sense. I understand there's a little more weight with the bow interior but it's seems like a great compromise. Love the colors on this one, the baby blue and green really works well together and is unique. Thanks for having us along.
Great question... We actually remove the deck from the mold and cut the open bow hole. We then put the deck and cut section back into the mold to build the flange for the deck section to fit perfectly. This way it is the same exact shape and will not look like an after thought.How is the cover held in place when running with it on?
Great question... We actually remove the deck from the mold and cut the open bow hole. We then put the deck and cut section back into the mold to build the flange for the deck section to fit perfectly. This way it is the same exact shape and will not look like an after thought.
We will have all four corners at a 45 degree angle with threaded insert in it. The flange will be sealed with a "D" shaped foam and the lid is through bolted to the boat so when on, it is safe and secure. This is the fourth boat we have done with option, and the new owner has the other 31 that has the same option now.
When you want to remove the lid, just un-screw the fasteners and leave it in your garage an enjoy the open bow that is flush with the deck of the boat and is very stealth looking.
Let me know if you need to know anything else.
Thanks
Come on down and we can show you first hand. It is quite a process.I still find this process so intriguing. Amazes me that it doesn't pool in some areas, but definitely see its resin saving efficiency.
Come on down and we can show you first hand. It is quite a process.
Thanks... We are a little more expensive then some of the other manufacturers, but you truly get what you pay for here at DCB. Have a great dayThis absolutely fascinates me. You and your team just keep raising the bar. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you sharing all this information with us all.
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Can I come too?Come on down and we can show you first hand. It is quite a process.
you are always welcome here Larry!Can I come too?
Bad Ass, Tony!
I can’t wait till you show them what goes in to making the drop in. It’s a lot of work, but the results are stellar!
All of our reps love us....Your balsa sales rep HAS to love you guys! Nice job and thank you for showing us the behind the scenes view!
The pin is the lighter blue, which is very popular right now.Looks nice, but I was really hoping for some of that light aqua blue.
They are here on the shelf, ready for install.Whats the eta for the engines? And of course please text me a pic when you get them good buddy.
Your boat looks great Brian. We can easily do this if you would like... Say hello to your beautiful wife for us.Love the fiberglass seat backs. Wish I would have done these on mine.
What are these mufflers/tips that you guys are using? Are they slip in or part of the tip? Thanks!
What are these mufflers/tips that you guys are using? Are they slip in or part of the tip? Thanks!