28' Fundeck Merc 565

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Larry taping the mold

 

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lamination

 

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[HoppyRiverRat]

Coming alone, can't wait to see it out of the mold.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Very wild but i totally dig it.

 

[DRYHEAT]

I dig the rendering, and I’m not usually into the loud colors either.

 

[Gelcoater]

I did the rendering, and I’m not usually into the loud colors either.

He wanted loud.
And loud it will be

 

[DRYHEAT]

He wanted loud.
And loud it will be

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I just reread my own post and apparently I took credit for the rendering. I meant to say I dig the rendering. LOL I guess I’ll go back and edit it now.

I am looking forward to seeing this pulled from the mold, so hurry up and get it done.

 

[Gelcoater]

I just reread my own post and apparently I took credit for the rendering. I meant to say I dig the rendering. LOL I guess I’ll go back and edit it now.

I am looking forward to seeing this pulled from the mold, so hurry up and get it done.

Lol, I didn’t even notice.

 

[E4L]

I can’t wait to see this [emoji7]


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[E4L]

Where she at?????


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Bottom came out over the weekend. The top popped on Monday. Fuel tanks installed.

 

[Skinny Tire AH]

@Gelcoater when did Eliminator begin doing "Skater type" Gel?

 

[Gelcoater]

@Gelcoater when did Eliminator begin doing "Skater type" Gel?

Around 6-30-18

 

[tim newton]

Nice

 

[DRYHEAT]

@Gelcoater when did Eliminator begin doing "Skater type" Gel?

I thought Skater did paint?

 

[wiredguy]

@Gelcoater when did Eliminator begin doing "Skater type" Gel?

To bad Skater does not do this type of work with Gel!!
They external paint!


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[Skinny Tire AH]

To bad Skater does not do this type of work with Gel!!
They external paint!


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Well aware. It was a bit of a inside joke to Gelcoater.

 

[HoppyRiverRat]

I just want to put this out there, with all the news released today. I knew Eliminator was in bankruptcy when I began my build with them. I understand the process and know my boat will get built with all the same dedication Eliminator puts into building a boat. I wish Jake the best of luck in winning the bid to buy Eliminator.

 

[tim newton]

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I just want to put this out there, with all the news released today. I knew Eliminator was in bankruptcy when I began my build with them. I understand the process and know my boat will get built with all the same dedication Eliminator puts into building a boat. I wish Jake the best of luck in winning the bid to buy Eliminator.

I am right there with you

 

[FreeBird236]

Me three.

 

[HoppyRiverRat]

It’s in sanding and polish, can’t wait to see her shine.

 

[DRYHEAT]

Can’t wait to see some on water pictures, I think those colors are going to pop.

 

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[Xring01]

I am not digging that Gel at all, I think it will have a negative impact on resale value in the future... In the rear section where the yellow and red are side by side... uggg...

But if the owner loves it, thats all the matters, because they are the ones stepping up to the plate on this build...

If they can afford to buy boat like this, I doubt the resale value is even considered.

 

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I am not digging that Gel at all, I think it will have a negative impact on resale value in the future... In the rear section where the yellow and red are side by side... uggg...

But if the owner loves it, thats all the matters, because they are the ones stepping up to the plate on this build...

If they can afford to buy boat like this, I doubt the resale value is even considered.

its going to look great after it all comes together and sitting on the water.

 

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Antonio polishing the entire boat before rigging

 

[Dan Lorenze]

Looks awesome.. Love the gel, can't wait to see it all rigged up and on the water.

 

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Just hit the rigging line this morning

 

[DRYHEAT]

I am not digging that Gel at all, I think it will have a negative impact on resale value in the future... In the rear section where the yellow and red are side by side... uggg...

But if the owner loves it, thats all the matters, because they are the ones stepping up to the plate on this build...

If they can afford to buy boat like this, I doubt the resale value is even considered.

I’ve got to disagree with you, I don’t think those colors are going to hurt resale one bit.

Those colors might not be your cup of tea, but I personally think that boat looks great and I’m not into loud colors.

 

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Mocking up the windscreens. Doug chose the perfect shade of tint.

 

[Gelcoater]

Mocking up the windscreens. Doug chose the perfect shade of tint. View attachment 721733 View attachment 721734

No one has asked so I will.
What power is it getting?
Please tel me it will be Mercury blue, whatever it is

 

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No one has asked so I will.
What power is it getting?
Please tel me it will be Mercury blue, whatever it is

565 Merc Blue

 

[DrunkenSailor]

That grey have some flake in it? I want to see this one in person.

 

[Gelcoater]

That grey have some flake in it? I want to see this one in person.

Metallic silver.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

So the interior, will it be wild as well or real simple? I’m feeling white base, big sections of silver small accents in red with yellow piping and stitch. Not my 5$ but it is my 0.02$ lol

 

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Billet and cleats are going on this week

 

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[HoppyRiverRat]

I am not digging that Gel at all, I think it will have a negative impact on resale value in the future... In the rear section where the yellow and red are side by side... uggg...

But if the owner loves it, thats all the matters, because they are the ones stepping up to the plate on this build...

If they can afford to buy boat like this, I doubt the resale value is even considered.

So your are saying in 30 years when I decide to sell, I shouldn’t call you...

 

[HoppyRiverRat]

So the interior, will it be wild as well or real simple? I’m feeling white base, big sections of silver small accents in red with yellow piping and stitch. Not my 5$ but it is my 0.02$ lol

We kept the interior pretty simple, but it will pop nice.

 

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Receiving tailpipes at Imco Marine

 

[HydroSkreamin]

The combination of the 8.7L 565 and those mufflers is going to have a really nice rumble without the loud “crack” of open pipes.

This thing is going to be a blast. I’ve not seen what these run with 565’s but I’m guessing 75-80 is very realistic.

As an owner of an 8-color ‘87 23 Daytona, I can tell you that loud gel schemes are polarizing; people either love it or hate it, there’s really no middle ground. The fact that talented people like Gelcoater can pull this off is pretty amazing.

Congrats to the owner on building your boat the way you want it, it’s going to be a fun piece.

 

[FreeBird236]

I never had a problem with the gel, but it's looking even better than I thought.

 

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Interior is being installed and dash is coming together.

 

[tim newton]

Interior is being installed and dash is coming together.
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Nice

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[El Guapo]

Looks great Doug! Excited for you guys.

 

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more interior going in. Imco tailpipes are installed.

 

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First fire today

 

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