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Sorry, KF, crazy busy at work not much time for fun boat stuff!!! Was by the shop today for few seconds and there was lots going on. I will try to get some pics up in the next few days.
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No apology necessary, been kinda crazy here too! The drill video was great, I want one of those bits!! Do the best you can as far as pics go. KF
 

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KF your boat about to get some carbon fiber in laid.... and what it should look like soon!!!! I saw pics of the other black racer at the paint shop and WOW!!! is all I can say.....:boobeyes::boobeyes:
 

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I do like carbon fibre, had it between the stringers of the Kurtis. We must be getting close to coming out of the mold. Can't wait to see the Alky flat, the hardware alone was awesome just machine finished:D
 

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What kind of resin are they using? VE, Poly, epoxy?
 

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The boys use Vinlyester and some magic to make it happen !!!!
 

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Some early shots of the black race boat (there are two being built right now, so stay with me here!!!) at the paint shop!!! Once the clear hits it, it is going to be off the scale!!!!
 

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That looks AMAZING!! :D

Thanks for posting pics RB!
 

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That paint is gonna POP when it gets clearcoated and colorsanded:boobeyes:!! Is the gray boat ever gonna come out of the mold lol! I'd really like to see it:D. Keep up the good work RB!!!!
 

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Lots going on at the shop right now, I'll try to get some pics from Sean today for an update!!!
 

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The Giroux boys have moved the shop from Camarillo out to the Victorville area. It should be up and running soon and back into production. Phone number is unchanged if you need to get ahold of Pete or Sean.
 

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I talked with Pete about a week and a half ago and he told me all about the move, sounded pretty slick, the pics just confirmed it! RB, you willing to make the trek for pics? LOL! Thanks Dave
 

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The Giroux boys have moved the shop from Camarillo out to the Victorville area. It should be up and running soon and back into production. Phone number is unchanged if you need to get ahold of Pete or Sean.
Wow,that's going to be quite a change in climate.

On the plus side,they're close enough to entice me up the hill to throw down with some in the mold gel designs in the future if they're so inclined.;):thumbsup
 

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Mike, I talked to Pete on Christmas day and he was out in the shop trying to get stuff organized so the first black FB could come back from the paint shop to be assembled (all the hardware is at the shop waiting for it). The second black FB is almost done at the paint shop and should be headed back to the shop to be assembled soon. Your hydro should be on deck soon!!!!
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I do hope that between black boats, a gray boat finally comes out of the mold:hmm. I'm sure it's gonna be a little rough to make the trek but a picture or two would be nice, Thanks RB:D
 

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Its not gray but a good sign the gray boat is getting closer!!!!
 

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Last I heard, the blue one went to Victorville in the move and just needed the deck put together. At one point, the owner was putting a blower motor together for it but I am not sure if he has moved on to other projects ??? but I did love the stringers in it!!!
 

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New parts for black and purple boat!!!
 

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The welding shop is in full swing!!!!
 

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Almost everything you see inside this thing is made by hand on the mill in their shop.:yikes:yikes
 

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More assembly work. My understanding is the boat has a "killa" motor waiting for it at home on the other coast!!!
 

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I was there when sean was laying out that battery tray. Completely one off. It was amazing how much time and energy went into getting it just right. Check the slots for the rod to go through all the material and not bind!!! Way over my head!!!!
 

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New motivation for the purple boat!!! Maybe the owner and his helper will come along with some #'s!!!
 

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Inside the new skunk works !!!!
 

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So very nice, love to give them my boat and let em at it.
New motivation for the purple boat!!! Maybe the owner and his helper will come along with some #'s!!!

Almost everything you see inside this thing is made by hand on the mill in their shop.:yikes:yikes

More assembly work. My understanding is the boat has a "killa" motor waiting for it at home on the other coast!!!

Purple haze !!!!
 

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I heard there were 3 guys working on your boat Wednesday when I talked to Sean:):):)
 

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Not sure I would climb in a boat (and hit the gas) that needs a wing to keep it "down" but someone is going to get a quick ride in this!!!!
 

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Been a little busy lately with other stuff but here are some of the latest from the Giroux's... I think KurtisFlat might like :):)
 

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Getting close
 

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Testing out some new set ups ???
 

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Getting close

WOW!!!!!!! That is pretty! Finally get to see it out of the mold. Talked with Pete earlier this week said the deck was getting glued on this weekend (looks like it's already happenning) and we're just waiting on a few trailer parts. Now I've got to get my sh*t together and get the garage ready for her!!:D
 

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Here's a few more!!!
 

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Cav plate and strut work!!
 

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Here's a couple of updated shots..... Sean having fun in the drag boat with the new motor at Lake Ming this past weekend and one of the black boats getting ready for a test session!!!
 

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A little lake testing !!!
 

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