Another Project Update - Classic 18

[Eugene Nahemow]

Here are a few snapshots of the boat.
It' almost complete. I just need to finish design and fabrication of the intake grille.

http://www.hotboat.com/image_center/data/500/PICT0109.JPG


http://www.hotboat.com/image_center/data/500/PICT0086.JPG


http://www.hotboat.com/image_center/data/500/PICT0080.JPG


http://www.hotboat.com/image_center/data/500/PICT0094.JPG


http://www.hotboat.com/image_center/data/500/PICT0087.JPG


http://www.hotboat.com/image_center/data/500/PICT0079.JPG

Hopefully I will have some time to enjoy it this year.

[yeller]

Very, very impressive. You have lots to be proud of there! Nice detail.
What make is the foot throttle and where did you get the holder for your extinguisher?

[ATLDONZI]

wow, wow, and wow! that is beautiful
:hyper: :cool!: :cool!: :cool!: :cool!: :cool!:

[DonCig]

Eugene, is there any remote chance that you could bring that boat to Lake Powell in June????

Don

[Eugene Nahemow]

Very, very impressive. You have lots to be proud of there! Nice detail.
What make is the foot throttle and where did you get the holder for your extinguisher?
The foot throttle is an In-control throttle.
I got it from CP Performance.
http://www.cpperformance.com/detail.aspx?ID=3440
Extinguisher holder.
http://www.cpperformance.com/products/Accessories/fire-extinguishers.htm

[Eugene Nahemow]

Eugene, is there any remote chance that you could bring that boat to Lake Powell in June????
Don

I would really like to go to Lake Powell. It's been a long time since I have been there. It all depends on my work schedule.

I would also like to get a group together for Lake Tahoe.

[osur866]

Can you say sweeeeeeeet!!!! Very nice looking

[ITTLFLI]

very nice!!!

[DonCig]

Eugene, what Lake are you boating on?
What mph does your 18 run?

Don

[Patrik Sweden]

Damn! :eek:

Nice work!

[yeller]

Thanks Eugene. :wavey:
BTW: I'm with Don and would love to see you bring your boat to Powell.

[rustnrot]

Now THIS is what I like to see....tasteful, greatly improved looks, details, and engineering! Far better than a factory boat!

The "In Control" foot throttle says it can be used in conjunction with a hand throttle. Did you do this?

[The Hedgehog]

That is absolutely stunning. I love the way you incorporated those custom features in a classic boat. I am doing some of the with my X-18 project. What kind of engine are you running in that?

[smoothie]

Eugene...I was wondering what ever happened to this project...as usual your work is a pc of art,,,your going to like the gas pedal,,nice to have both hands on the wheel to hold on....BTW nice website!

[Eugene Nahemow]

Eugene, what Lake are you boating on?
What mph does your 18 run?
Don


Most of the time it's at my house on Clear Lake in Northern California.
I will also trailer it up to my home on Lake Tahoe when time permits.

I have only used it a few times at the end of last summer. It ran 70mph, but was definitely not dialed in carb and prop wise.

[Eugene Nahemow]

Now THIS is what I like to see....tasteful, greatly improved looks, details, and engineering! Far better than a factory boat!
The "In Control" foot throttle says it can be used in conjunction with a hand throttle. Did you do this?

I have not set it up to be used with the hand throtttle at this point.
It was something that I was going to look into this Spring.

[seano]

another awesome job eugene!!

[MOP]

Excellent Hard to put thoughts into words, Would love to see it in person.

Phil

[Craig S]

Beautiful boat!!!

[Cuda]

Do you have any pictures of how that hydraulic lift is mounted to the boat? I wanted to use one, but then I figured it wouldn't work because most hatches you could mount them to the side of the hull, but not with the classic type hatch.

[Vegas Classic]

Very nice hot rod! :eek!:

[Eugene Nahemow]

Thanks to all for the comments.
This site has always been an inspiration for me .

Joe,
I had to glass tabs onto the side of the opening of the engine compartment. When I was designing my hatch I also glassed in the backing and bolts for the lift.
Here is a photo which shows it a little better:

http://www.hotboat.com/image_center/data/500/PICT0082.JPG

Poodle,
This boat will never be sold!!

[Cuda]

Thanks, I can see what you did now. That's probably beyond my capabilities. Looks great. How well do they work?

[DonCig]

I would really like to go to Lake Powell. It's been a long time since I have been there. It all depends on my work schedule.
I would also like to get a group together for Lake Tahoe.
Would you help me set up a date and a location for our first meet in Tahoe?
I could handle the arangements if you could pick the resort. I was thinking in August. Maybe the weekend before or after the Classic Wooden boat show; plus it is as warm as it is going to get at Tahoe come August.

Don

[Eugene Nahemow]

Thanks, I can see what you did now. That's probably beyond my capabilities. Looks great. How well do they work?

The lift works really well.

I also had to have a wedge billet spacer made for the scissor portion of the lift.
The hatch on the 18 smaller in the back than the front. So the lift has to match that angle for it to work correctly.

[peregrine]

Stunning boat, thanks for sharing

[Eugene Nahemow]

Would you help me set up a date and a location for our first meet in Tahoe?
I could handle the arangements if you could pick the resort. I was thinking in August. Maybe the weekend before or after the Classic Wooden boat show; plus it is as warm as it is going to get at Tahoe come August.
Don
I have a house in South Lake Tahoe which I could host some after boating dining/gathering. My home is five minutes from the Lake in Heavenly Valley. Embassy Suites is a great place to stay at.
The rooms are large with a separate private bedroom and living area. Breakfast in included as well as a hosted happy hour from 4-6.
The hotel is right next to all the casinos and entertainment.
http://www.embassytahoe.com/hotel/
Launching in Tahoe Keys is easy and there is plenty of room for trailers.
We might be able to reserve some slips.
http://www.norcro.com/tahoemarina/newmar/marinasite/index.html

[Nola]

Wow. This classic looks amazing.

Jealousy is a horrible thing.

-jim