Lake Norman Get Together 9/25

Keeganino wrote:     Wow that thing is screamin!

I don't know if that boat came up in any conversations that weekend, but when Reid introduced us to his skiff a couple years ago, he said he had it up to 70, and if I recall, implied that that was not WOT. Of course that was right before he and Matt blew it up....which I think Reid still attributes to it being a Chevy.

Nothing like moving in next to the airport and then complaining about the planes

Wow, sounds like I really missed a good one! Serves me right for not paying attention to the forums.....never even saw this! I think that I was just messing around at my lake place only about an hour away

Wow, I will try to find that issue.

Thanks,

Donald

TRBenj wrote: I couldnt believe he had finished it in such a short period.

He told me seven days a week for the last year!   Lot different when it's not a hobby.

Sounds like a hobbiest that doesn't have to work. (That's what I want to be).

I think the main difference would be 1) the experience (not having to learn how to do everything) 2) a professional shop with all the correct tools and space. 3) possibly a few helping hands (paid help)when most needed.

All in all it's still a major task and he did a fantastic job. First rate work in every aspect.

I haven't been keeping exact hours on the Hurricane but I do know I've logged 60 days since flipping it over. That's basically one person so about 12 weeks if I worked 40 hours a week. Not bad progress and if you put a few guys on that time schedule you can accomplish an awful lot of work in a few months time.

TRBenj wrote: Im not surprised thats what it took... its come a long ways! I know he's a pro, but its still his personal boat... not sure how he finds the time!

I asked him about that and he said that long ago he developed a system that works well for him.. it is basically .. "one for me two for them".. they guy is well on the way to being my hero.    Although well behind Reid's ratio at this point...