Phenomenal day on the water... Great pics!

[Froggystyle]

What a beautiful day... Here are some updated pictures of the completed Revolution today. There are a bunch more on our gallery page at the website...
http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_boats_gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=789&g2_serialNumber=2
For the first time I really had a sense of completion today. Everything is just amazing on this boat. Above having a new company with a world of potential that will provide me opportunity to within my dream scenario, I finally have built my dream boat...
http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_boats_gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=793&g2_serialNumber=2
I am so proud of everyone who took a part in building this thing... big or small. The achievement is something to truly marvel in retrospect. This whole thing is literally from scratch. Damn near every piece was a custom tooling project or billet project, and the boat is just a total hot rod performance-wise.
Here is a pic of a seriously aggressive bucket turn. Can't do this with a prop...
http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_boats_gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=760&g2_serialNumber=2

[phebus]

Awesome boat, awesome pic.

[Froggystyle]

I love that bucket turn pic. So violent... so controlled.

[Jordy]

Shouldn't you beach up on something a little less aggressive so the wheelchair types can take full advantage of the ramp??? Dang... :D :D :D :D
Looks great Senior Wes. :D :D :D

[phebus]

Another great shot from your gallery
http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_boats_gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=772&g2_serialNumber=2

[phebus]

This wake almost looks surfable. :rollside:
http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_boats_gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=785&g2_serialNumber=2

[Jrocket]

This wake almost looks surfable. :rollside:
http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_boats_gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=785&g2_serialNumber=2
Cool,it even has the little sprayer off the back like the seadoo's.
How many have you sold now Wes?

[wsuwrhr]

Cool,it even has the little sprayer off the back like the seadoo's.
How many have you sold now Wes?
So harsh.

[Squirtin Thunder]

Damn Wess it floats !!! :cool:

[boatsnblondes]

A couple of things Wes, it's a love it or hate it boat.....not sure if there is an in between on this one...make sure the love part happens fast. Second...went through your whole site, not one pic of the drive system...not that I could see....that is important to me, I wanna see what makes it go. You have a fairly radical design, in some aspects, a normal on in others. I like the colors, they came out very nice, and the design of it is very functional. As rule, I do not like deck boats, eliminator, conquest, hallett, I don't care....i hate the idea of no protection up near the bow from anything, a boat coming at you, to a kid getting too close....you have put a gate there, that helps....while I myself do not see myself ever being in the market for a deckboat, I think your design is new enough and interesting enough that I will recommend you to anyone wanting info on a deckboat....until then, congrats on a new boat, I look forward to seeing you out there...<not that you will be hard to miss> also, post some picks of the ass end of the thing please???

[Hardly Satisfied]

Nice boat , very nice pics

[hoolign]

Wes. we've yakked back and forth since the first "OP6" days on here. you've taken and idealm, taken a stance. Maked ( yes that's my word and if you splash it your fukked) your decision to "upgrade" the industry standard...with much 'oneupmanship"( I'm currentley having that word copywrited :D ) Your dedication has created an unparralelled piece of equipment! KUDOS to you, your design crew, Audrey and the rest of your whole Fam Damily..for the end reullt!
P.S. Do you have plans for the heater in the Canadian version or are you just sending "mega clothing"??" :D

[RiverDave]

What a beautiful day... Here are some updated pictures of the completed Revolution today. There are a bunch more on our gallery page at the website...
http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_boats_gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=789&g2_serialNumber=2
For the first time I really had a sense of completion today. Everything is just amazing on this boat. Above having a new company with a world of potential that will provide me opportunity to within my dream scenario, I finally have built my dream boat...
http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_boats_gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=793&g2_serialNumber=2
I am so proud of everyone who took a part in building this thing... big or small. The achievement is something to truly marvel in retrospect. This whole thing is literally from scratch. Damn near every piece was a custom tooling project or billet project, and the boat is just a total hot rod performance-wise.
Here is a pic of a seriously aggressive bucket turn. Can't do this with a prop...
http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_boats_gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=760&g2_serialNumber=2
Alright here I go being a dick again.. (Making more work for ya.. LOL)
The Driver and passenger seat (side by side). The fiberglass seat itself needs to be matched to the boat. The white looks out of place to me. Secondly the all white engine hatch needs to have some sort of graphic on it, or atleast something on it becuase it again looks a little out of place. Everything flows so smoothly with the color combination choice, those two things look like an after thought. (Incidentally, I would've probably gel'd the Sub enclosure as well.. but it's not that far outta whack since grey kind of goes with the seats)
We already had our conversation on the ramp. ;) Needs a little something something on the front side of it to just kind of "break up" the big flat section. Some docking lights would be cool for sure. Especially when the ramp was down and the lights would shine down into the water at night.. Help to see shallow spots (I'm aware of the jet aspect), or a beach your pulling up to? Had a problem going to the sandbar at night once.. ;) (I'll tell ya the story later)
Incidentally, I like the new speaker "buckets" (for lack of a better word) for the front speakers! Came out sweet!
RD <-- notices the details n shiznit

[shueman]

Way to go....nice to see a dream become reality... :cool:

[superdave013]

A couple of things Wes, it's a love it or hate it boat.....not sure if there is an in between on this one...make sure the love part happens fast. Second...went through your whole site, not one pic of the drive system...not that I could see....that is important to me, I wanna see what makes it go. You have a fairly radical design, in some aspects, a normal on in others. I like the colors, they came out very nice, and the design of it is very functional. As rule, I do not like deck boats, eliminator, conquest, hallett, I don't care....i hate the idea of no protection up near the bow from anything, a boat coming at you, to a kid getting too close....you have put a gate there, that helps....while I myself do not see myself ever being in the market for a deckboat, I think your design is new enough and interesting enough that I will recommend you to anyone wanting info on a deckboat....until then, congrats on a new boat, I look forward to seeing you out there...<not that you will be hard to miss> also, post some picks of the ass end of the thing please???
I alway think the same thing about the front of deck boats. seems like if you let off the gas quick or stuff a wave all your $hit including coolers and kids would go right out the front. And then get promply ran over. But this one is the only one that seems to solve that problem. Look at the action shot with the ramp up. Looks like more protection then a gate to me.

[MagicMtnDan]

Congratulations Wes to you and your team! You had a dream, made a plan to pursue it and you've done it with gusto and great results! How cool to have your own business that is responsible for producing a revolutionary product that will impact the industry. I wish you great success.
This pic is the best one I've seen of your graphics - until this pic I don't think I "got" your graphics.
http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_boats_gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=789&g2_serialNumber=2

[MagicMtnDan]

Alright here I go being a dick again..
You could offset how much of a dick you are by spending some bandwidth on giving Wes and his product some praise. :rolleyes:

[Jyruiz]

Cool,it even has the little sprayer off the back like the seadoo's.
How many have you sold now Wes?
SeaDoos don't have the sprayer, Yamahas do, if you are going to rag on something, at least get it right.
Wes, congrats man, the boat looks awesome.

[spectras only]

Wes , congrats on your quest you set yourself to achieve . Now if you had wheels incorporated like on my machine [ we had the ramp on this one already :) ] pictured here , it would be extraordinary :rollside: .
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/BTR-60-1n.jpg
hopefully I'll see your craft in person one day :cool: .

[Froggystyle]

Thanks for all of the words of encouragement. We are stoked beyond belief right now.
Dave... I will paint your seats whatever color you want... how's that.
This boat isn't for everyone. If you want embroidery on your seatbacks telling the model name, or crappy "matched" graphics going over the sundeck or the name of the company everywhere it will fit... you are not going to dig what we have built.
Short of this boat, which is our show boat, image vehicle and mine, there won't be any big Trident stickers anywhere... There are a couple of badges on the boat, and one spot of embroidery in the boat. That is it. You know what you bought, enjoy the view.
As for color matched sun decks... colors are hot. Light grays are not. I have burned my ass so many times on "graphics" that I swore none were going in the upholstery. The first seat (if you look back in older pictures... like at the river with the TV show) was color matched. Looked stupid. It didn't look like an interior piece.
I have a theory that if you aren't highlighting it... subdue it. It is just a seat. You have to sit on it and colors get very hot. As such... the seat is white. Same with the speaker box. That is where you sit. No colors there.
These are easy options for folks though. You want a color matched seat? We just use that gelcoat when we make it. We have to make a decision with every single piece of fiberglass in the boat. It is just as easy to pull yellow off the shelf as it is white.
This is the Revolution... There are color changes we can make, but that is the ramp, and that is the drive, that is the stereo and that is the motor. We are extremely proud of the choices we have made in coming up with this system, and have spent a terribly large amount of time choosing each component especially for its job. Each component is the best in the industry, and most were built especially for this particular boat. I hope you all like it. We do!
Thanks again everyone... Here is another favorite shot from yesterday...
http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_boats_gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=764&g2_serialNumber=2

[Jordy]

Sorry Wes. :D :D :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/23Boulder_Beach-med.jpg
:D :D :D

[Froggystyle]

Sorry Wes. :D :D :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/23Boulder_Beach-med.jpg
:D :D :D
Yeah yeah yeah... Speaking of handicapped...
http://www.highperformancecars.com/froggystyle/handicapped_jordy.jpg

[HighRoller]

Okay, I had some questions and thoughts as well. The most obvious thing is the height of the boat. More specifically, I thought for a boat this size the driver and passengers would sit deeper down in the boat for protection. Maybe it's just the pictures, I don't know.
I like the layout of the interior but I'm not quite on board with some of the aesthetics. The placement and appearance of the subwoofer arrangement was a big disappointment to me. It definitely looks cobbled together and seems out of place with so many of the other details that "flow" with the design. I know the stereo is a big part of the boat, but I expected a more subtle/hidden approach to the placement of the speakers.
I'm not hating like others, just offering what every company loves to hear: Feedback. Any successful custom boat company must tackle the challenge of introducing exciting features into the design of their boats in a way that makes them appear "stock"....

[Tom Brown]

Short of this boat, which is our show boat, image vehicle and mine, there won't be any big Trident stickers anywhere... There are a couple of badges on the boat, and one spot of embroidery in the boat. That is it. You know what you bought, enjoy the view.
Wes,
You couldn't imagine how much I respect your choices and your philosophy, not to mention you as a person. Very classy. :cool:
Congratulations! Love the boat! All of it :D
I can't wait to see it in person. :)
The only change I would make is the name on the title.... but I'm coming up a little short at the moment.

[ROZ]

The Driver and passenger seat (side by side). The fiberglass seat itself needs to be matched to the boat. The white looks out of place to me.
I thought the seat wa completely covered in vinyl, and just the back where the amps are is orange???

[Froggystyle]

Okay, I had some questions and thoughts as well. The most obvious thing is the height of the boat. More specifically, I thought for a boat this size the driver and passengers would sit deeper down in the boat for protection. Maybe it's just the pictures, I don't know.
I like the layout of the interior but I'm not quite on board with some of the aesthetics. The placement and appearance of the subwoofer arrangement was a big disappointment to me. It definitely looks cobbled together and seems out of place with so many of the other details that "flow" with the design. I know the stereo is a big part of the boat, but I expected a more subtle/hidden approach to the placement of the speakers.
I'm not hating like others, just offering what every company loves to hear: Feedback. Any successful custom boat company must tackle the challenge of introducing exciting features into the design of their boats in a way that makes them appear "stock"....
Interesting... the boat is deeper than anything we used as a reference while designing. Must be pictures. It certainly feels deep on the inside of the boat...
Subwoofer was a gamble. We had them located under the right gunwale behind the seats. Everyone complained that you couldn't see them. So, we moved them. I think this comes under the heading of... we listened, and still didn't please everyone. The folks who are purchasing this boat love the location. Everyone who has been in it has loved it. Being out in the open has another real benefit in that it doesn't rattle the boat to pieces. All of that cone movement was shaking the hell out of the boat when concealed. This sounds much more solid, and is much louder. With the cushions installed (still working on them...) it will be well protected and very impactful visually. And in defense of the aesthetics... I love it. We managed to fit four subwoofers in a 48" wide space while meeting our depth requirements and protecting the subs. I couldn't be more pleased with the way they turned out. The stereo itself is well balanced and phenomenal, due in large part to the central location of the subs. It sounded like there was a Dave Matthews concert on the beach yesterday while we were taking the pics.
Regarding the "stock" observation however. As I have said before, "stock" is relative. We didn't want to approach anything with an industry mindset, as I feel for the most part that this industry has stagnated, homogenized and gotten fat dumb and happy. With exception of wonderful power options now available, these boats are really similar to what was being built in the early 90's, in nearly every single way. Ours doesn't look stock. Not like any stock boat you have seen anyway. It does look like a stock Trident though, which strangely enough is similar to a lot of other companies highest effort show boats.
If you are interested in Chapparals, Ebbtides, Ultras, Eliminators, Shockwaves, DCB's or Advantages... your tastes are well attended to already. No need to build what is already out there. We took a different path, and while we know it is neither mainstream or conservative, we do know that nobody is building anything higher quality.
Love it or hate it. We were told at a very early point in our development that our boat was drawing a line off to the side of the industry. If you liked what was on our side, it is just not answered on the other side of the line. There is only one place to get this kind of boat, and we are it.
Every serious buyer has loved it. That is enough for me. We are currently choosing colors on #4 as a result. It looks like there will be enough people that want our gel design, our motor package and our drive. Once they are on the water, I am positive that the innovation, advancements and performance of the Revolution will do all of the work we need it to.
Until then, thanks for the input. Most of these questions were decided on at some level, and we collectively agreed that this was our course. We love that people care enough to make suggestions, and we have taken advice over the last four years that has led to the boat being what it is today. We love the suggestions, and keep them coming... We love it!
As for pictures of the drive, there are a couple of shots here in the newsletter from the maiden voyage...
http://www.tridentboats.com/news/22/three%5Fyears/

[wsuwrhr]

I got a feeling everyone would like the ramp feature so much better if the down position revealed not only the dual speakers, but DUAL 50 cals, think about it, concealed rifle barrels? How sweet would that be?
The whole nine yards too, magazines under the seats, shell ejection out the gunnels, maybe even a setup similar to the A-10 tank killer. SWEEEETTTT!!!!
Aw man, I think I am onto something.
Roll up to Riverdaves pad, or any other naysayer out on the water, lay down the sweet ramp, put down some serious armor peircing rounds.
I already got the box checked, and I'll wait for my order.
Hold on, the white one is ready to rig, think you could integrate it nicely Wes?
Christie is looking at me funny.
Brian

[wsuwrhr]

Crap,
Trying to find a picture, looks to be a 30 cal. Should be good enough with depleted uranium rounds, right?
Brian

[wsuwrhr]

Looks to be a bigger barrel than I thought. Might have to take out the speakers.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/6330_cal.jpg

[wsuwrhr]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/63dats_nice.jpg

[wsuwrhr]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/63front.jpg

[wsuwrhr]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/63lucky.jpg

[wsuwrhr]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/63waste.jpg

[Froggystyle]

Ummmm.... OK.
So you want gatling guns on yours? I will research the price.
Step away from the spray paint Brian... you have some gold dust on your face.

[tamalewagon]

The rig looks great Wes. I'll be looking out for you and subsequent clients on San Vicente.

[wsuwrhr]

Ummmm.... OK.
So you want gatling guns on yours? I will research the price.
Step away from the spray paint Brian... you have some gold dust on your face.
Yes sir,
Can it be incorporated alongside the speakers? I would hate to lose the tunes.
Brian

[Froggystyle]

Yes sir,
Can it be incorporated alongside the speakers? I would hate to lose the tunes.
BrianThis is literally the worst thread jack I have ever seen... from within no less!
Someone say something about a picture or something...

[Tom Brown]

Someone say something about a picture or something...
That's some large looking ammunition. :eek:

[Jbb]

I think this engine would dress up the Revolution nicely.... :p
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/860DSCF0096w.JPG

[Tom Brown]

I think this engine would dress up the Revolution nicely.... :p
Quad rotor! :D

[RiverDave]

You could offset how much of a dick you are by spending some bandwidth on giving Wes and his product some praise. :rolleyes:
Easy there killer. I am a supporter of Wes's new venture. I am not the one saying it looks like a big seadoo, or talking about the angle of the water outlets out the back. I'd love to see Wes sell some boats, and live out his dream as I would for any of my friends. Just becuase I don't like the color of the seat frame, and I think that the sunpad oughta have some sort of graphic on it to tie it in with the graphics on the boat makes me some "hater" of some sort? Your dilluted.
Roll up to Riverdaves pad, or any other naysayer out on the water, lay down the sweet ramp, put down some serious armor peircing rounds.
Brian
Again, just becuase I disagree with Wes on a couple of color choices, I don't feel that deserves any of these responses.. (Or any of the several PM's for that matter.)
I wonder what would happen if I said I didn't like the color choice on the grey Hummer in the gallery? Would that mean I hate Hummers as well?
RD

[Jordy]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/63waste.jpg
I'm positive I've already seen this paint down down the side of a Kachina. :D :D :D

[Tom Brown]

...just becuase I disagree with Wes on a couple of color choices, I don't feel that deserves any of these responses..
Eat depleated uranium you naysaying pig! :mad:
Hey Dave..... why don't you just delete all of the posts that criticize you and ban the posters? :D

[Jbb]

Easy there killer. I am a supporter of Wes's new venture. I am not the one saying it looks like a big seadoo, or talking about the angle of the water outlets out the back. I'd love to see Wes sell some boats, and live out his dream as I would for any of my friends. Just becuase I don't like the color of the seat frame, and I think that the sunpad oughta have some sort of graphic on it to tie it in with the graphics on the boat makes me some "hater" of some sort? Your dilluted.
Again, just becuase I disagree with Wes on a couple of color choices, I don't feel that deserves any of these responses.. (Or any of the several PM's for that matter.)
I wonder what would happen if I said I didn't like the color choice on the grey Hummer in the gallery? Would that mean I hate Hummers as well?
RD
RD SUX......................... :p

[Tom Brown]

RD SUX......................... :p
Ban him, Dave. Ban him! :D

[Mandelon]

Wes, it looks awesome. I think its amazing what you have done. Folks who have never started and operated their own business have no idea how much work it takes to be successful.
I'd say Dave has a point that the bottom (front) of the ramp needs something.....
Please post some more action shots.
RB

[Jordy]

I'd say Dave has a point that the bottom (front) of the ramp needs something.....
How about a chrome naked lady from a big rig mudflap??? :D :D :D
Oh, and RD SUX!!!! :D

[Jbb]

Ban him, Dave. Ban him! :D
Turns on me ....like a rabid Wolverine.......every time!.............. :p

[HCS]

Congrats! and great pics.
Good to see Tom Brown wasn't there in his thong bikini!

[Tom Brown]

Turns on me ....like a rabid Wolverine.......every time!.............. :p
Lone wolf.......... McBrown.

[RiverDave]

Thanks for all of the words of encouragement. We are stoked beyond belief right now.
Again congragulations on finally getting it done! :) It looks good.
Dave... I will paint your seats whatever color you want... how's that.
Well that's not going to be good enough. I want you to paint YOUR seats whatever color I tell you too. After all this is ***boat. :D
This boat isn't for everyone. If you want embroidery on your seatbacks telling the model name, or crappy "matched" graphics going over the sundeck or the name of the company everywhere it will fit... you are not going to dig what we have built.
Well I disagree with that.. I don't think that a matched graphic is "crappy." Again though I don't think that having it on there, or not is going to sway my overall opinion of the boat either. Just a matter of "personal" taste. As you pointed out though this is your boat, so you damn well should built it however you wanted it. My opinion means exactly bubcus until I lay money down to purchase one.
I have a theory that if you aren't highlighting it... subdue it. It is just a seat. You have to sit on it and colors get very hot. As such... the seat is white. Same with the speaker box. That is where you sit. No colors there.
Again I wasn't refering to the actual color of the interior.. Just the large fiberglass peace that the interior mounts too. I like the material color and choice. Stuff feels like something out of an exotic sports car.
These are easy options for folks though. You want a color matched seat? We just use that gelcoat when we make it. We have to make a decision with every single piece of fiberglass in the boat. It is just as easy to pull yellow off the shelf as it is white.
Well Negro, that's all you had to say. (Movie?)
This is the Revolution... There are color changes we can make, but that is the ramp, and that is the drive, that is the stereo and that is the motor. We are extremely proud of the choices we have made in coming up with this system, and have spent a terribly large amount of time choosing each component especially for its job. Each component is the best in the industry, and most were built especially for this particular boat. I hope you all like it. We do!
I do like it, and again I'm curious to actually get in it out on the water and see how it runs, and how the Hydro design actually works. One thing I did notice on all the pictures you have posted, is that it does look to be leaning to the inside. Even on the bucket turn picture.
http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_boats_gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=760&g2_serialNumber=2
http://www.tridentboats.com/trident_boats_gallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=785&g2_serialNumber=2
RD

[Jordy]

Nice Pulp Fiction quote RD. ;)
How about this:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/23Bucket_Turn-med.jpg
:D :D :D

[Tom Brown]

So Dave... are you bitter about Cutting Edge Marine not making it? Is that why you're so ruthlessly cutting up Froggy's project?

[Jbb]

So Dave... are you bitter about Cutting Edge Marine not making it? Is that why you're so ruthlessly cutting up Froggy's project?
lol...I was noting the same....vibe..... :p

[RiverDave]

So Dave... are you bitter about Cutting Edge Marine not making it? Is that why you're so ruthlessly cutting up Froggy's project?
Huh?

[Tom Brown]

Huh?
You're normally a terrific guy. That's why it's so odd to see you getting so crazy and out of shape about the Trident project.

[RiverDave]

Someone show me where I've even said something derogatory?
The only thing I said was something with regards to a matter of taste on a color choice?
You canatards, and southerners are wound to tight for living if you think that's cutting up a project.
RD

[Froggystyle]

Nice Pulp Fiction quote RD. ;)
How about this:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/23Bucket_Turn-med.jpg
:D :D :D
Somebody needs to take Photoshop away from Jordy...
Can't we get the authorities to intervene here or something???
Dave,
I think everyone is pretty happy to see the boat finished... me included, and in an otherwise supportive thread you appear to be nitpicking.
It does take a lot of work to get to this point... the second boat will be a result of over 368,000 documented lessons learned. It is already in production, as is number three. My clients will have opportunity to address any shortcomings they see in the boat during evaluation and purchase, and have chosen to thus far. We are in the selling boats phase of the operation now, and it has been a long time coming. With any luck, you will see three or more Revolutions in the channel this Memorial day weekend. Which will be nice. ;)
Thanks again to everyone except Jordy for all of the words of encouragment and constructive criticism...

[RiverDave]

You're normally a terrific guy. That's why it's so odd to see you getting so crazy and out of shape about the Trident project.
Well there you go Tom.. The ole..
"Boy why are you upset?"
I'm not..
"Doesn't he look upset?" (Other people.. "Yeah he kinda does")
Routine..
Suck it Brown..
RD

[Tom Brown]

Will you still warantee my battery box?

[Havasu Hangin']

Heaven forbid you express you opinion, Dave...and it's different than someone elses.

[Tom Brown]

I hope Wes appreciates me pinning this thread for him. :cool:

[Froggystyle]

Heaven forbid you express you opinion, Dave...and it's different than someone else.
Two six volts in there Jeff...

[Jordy]

Thanks again to everyone except Jordy for all of the words of encouragment and constructive criticism...
Wow, that hurts. :( :( :(
I've been encouraging and supportive from the get go, now I'm just playing the other side for a while to stir it up again and get you thinking outside the box. :D :D :D

[Havasu Hangin']

Two six volts in there Jeff...
Man, that is one ugly Sea Doo.
:notam:

[Froggystyle]

Wow, that hurts. :( :( :(
I've been encouraging and supportive from the get go, now I'm just playing the other side for a while to stir it up again and get you thinking outside the box. :D :D :D
Dude, I would have thought you would have known I was kidding...
This thread got too serious.
Say something funny Tom!
:D

[HCS]

I hope Wes appreciates me pinning this thread for him. :cool:
Good to see you weren't there in your thong bikini!

[Froggystyle]

I hope Wes appreciates me pinning this thread for him. :cool:
The check for the aforementioned amount is going out tomorrow... :D

[Jordy]

Dude, I would have thought you would have known I was kidding...
And when have I ever been serious around this place??? Guess I'll have to work on my delivery a little more. I'll get the hang of it one of these days. ;) :D

[HCS]

And when have I ever been serious around this place??? Guess I'll have to work on my delivery a little more. I'll get the hang of it one of these days. ;) :D
OK! seriously.
I'm glad Tom Brown wasn't there smoking a blunt in his thong bikini!

[Tom Brown]

This thread got too serious.
With the gun talk and petty arguing going on here, you'd think somebody pinned ShockwaveBob and took a hundred bucks off him.

[Tom Brown]

I'm glad Tom Brown wasn't there smoking a blunt in his thong bikini!
Why does it seem to upset everyone when I wear a piece of string and change purse?

[Havasu Hangin']

Why does it seem to upset everyone when I wear a piece of string and change purse?
Maybe they just want to see you in a one-piece? :idea:

[HCS]

Why does it seem to upset everyone when I wear a piece of string and change purse?
It's the change purse.

[Tom Brown]

It's the change purse.
You want me to lose it?

[Jbb]

Will you still warantee my battery box?
My battery box came with a nasty scratch in it...I called the customer service line.......and Jugdesh said,Abdullah Johnson wishes you to F#$% Off......What's up with that?

[Tom Brown]

My battery box came with a nasty scratch in it...I called the customer service line.......and Jugdesh said,Abdullah Johnson wishes you to F#$% Off......What's up with that?
If he hadn't contracted his support to an offshore outfit in India, CEM would be bigger than Boat Bling by now.

[Jbb]

If he hadn't contracted his support to an offshore outfit in India, CEM would be bigger than Boat Bling by now.
He coulda been a contender.... :cool:

[Tom Brown]

He coulda been a contender.... :cool:
The problem was, he couldn't take constructive criticism.
...... and now billet boy is bitter boy.

[Jbb]

The problem was, he couldn't take constructive criticism.
...... and now billet boy is bitter boy.
And Bikini Girl is sad.......

[Tom Brown]

And Bikini Girl is sad.......
I hope she's not having some personal problems.

[Phat Matt]

Looks good Wes. Can't wait to party with you guys this year in Havasu!

[HMF'er]

I love that bucket turn pic. So violent... so controlled.
Call me naive, but what's a bucket turn??

[Jbb]

I hear Froggy paid RD a visit yesterday (http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/181Shovel.mpeg)

[wsuwrhr]

Again, just becuase I disagree with Wes on a couple of color choices, I don't feel that deserves any of these responses.. (Or any of the several PM's for that matter.)
I wonder what would happen if I said I didn't like the color choice on the grey Hummer in the gallery? Would that mean I hate Hummers as well?
RD
Awwww come on Dave,
What is it you like to say?
"I'm just calling it like I see it."
Jest messing around there RD.
Brian

[wsuwrhr]

It does take a lot of work to get to this point... the second boat will be a result of over 368,000 documented lessons learned.
Thanks again to everyone except Jordy for all of the words of encouragment and constructive criticism...
You're welcome Sir,
Could you please, for the court, do tell what #23,685 and #348,567 lessions were?
Brian

[Froggystyle]

Call me naive, but what's a bucket turn??
A "bucket turn" is a term used to describe a high performance turn in a jetboat. You initiate your turn in full forward, driving along normally. Once your boat has taken its set in the turn and begun rolling in, you apply power, forcing the back end around the front while at the same time reversing direction and dropping your reverse gates (otherwise known as "buckets"). This not only reduces speed dramatically through the turn, but also forces the back end of the boat even further around so you can actually swing around the boats axis if done right. You need a really stable craft, with a ton of power to blow the back end around once the turn starts.
The effect is, you end up basically stopped and facing the opposite direction nearly immediately. I picked up the maneuver, and the term incidentally while down in Stennis, Mississippi working with the Naval Special Warfare Special Boat unit detatchment. They had 11 meter RHIB's we were doing it with and practicing over and over again. It allows you to reverse direction on an enemy that may be following you, set them up and throw an ambush far quicker than they might have imagined possible.
For our purposes... it is awesome for pictures, drawing correlations between the company that we have built and our time in Naval Service and chicks dig whitewater... ;)
Joking aside, the ability to do a turn like this adds one more measure of safety to the Revolution. It is not an everyday maneuver, nor one I would try in the middle of the Parker strip on a holiday weekend, but it is just one more thing in the bag of tricks.
I have never done it in a boat of this type. There are no big tunnel jetboats, so the first couple times were very carefully executed. Once I gained some confidence however, I got the thing hammering around flawlessly.
Top speed slalom turns were awesome too. We will be posting some video here shortly on the website of both the bucket turns and the slalom through some buoys.
Good question...

[Froggystyle]

You're welcome Sir,
Could you please, for the court, do tell what #23,685 and #348,567 lessions were?
Brian
#23,685: When you are rigging the 28 terminal Deutch connector, build yourself a jig to determine wire length prior to cutting the first wire. Failure to do so will cause you to have to cut all of your ends off, shorten the wiring harness end by 1/2" and throw away 28 connectors at $.80 per. Additional time lost can be in the hours.
#348,567: Even if you are committed to not having your scuppers dump into the bilge, but don't know how you are going to get your drainwater overboard just yet, you need to add some means of dewatering a fully lined boat before you take it out in 4' seas off of San Diego.
The last one was a good one... Ankle deep in water with a potential investor on board... Ooops.

[wsuwrhr]

#23,685: When you are rigging the 28 terminal Deutch connector, build yourself a jig to determine wire length prior to cutting the first wire. Failure to do so will cause you to have to cut all of your ends off, shorten the wiring harness end by 1/2" and throw away 28 connectors at $.80 per. Additional time lost can be in the hours.
#348,567: Even if you are committed to not having your scuppers dump into the bilge, but don't know how you are going to get your drainwater overboard just yet, you need to add some means of dewatering a fully lined boat before you take it out in 4' seas off of San Diego.
The last one was a good one... Ankle deep in water with a potential investor on board... Ooops.
FOCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FOCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!
Wait, what are scuppers?
I'm thinking the meeting did go well.
Brian

[wsuwrhr]

Probably want to add to this thread Wes. (http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106238&highlight=fock)

[Froggystyle]

FOCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FOCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!
Wait, what are scuppers?
I'm thinking the meeting did go well.
Brian
Scuppers are basically overboard drains that dewater the interior of a boat. We have since added them, but that was one of those "Oh yeah..." moments.

[Havasu Hangin']

A "bucket turn" is a term used to describe a high performance turn in a jetboat.
I've done a few of those on a Sea Doo....very cool.
:D

[Froggystyle]

I've done a few of those on a Sea Doo....very cool.
:D
Handles like a Sea Doo... I'll take that hit. :D Except Sea Doo's can't hit the reverse like we can...

[HighRoller]

Hmm, let me see if we've got the "updated" options list correct:
Option 2-BLW-U-AWY: 30 Caliber Gatling Gun@3000 rounds/minute. $449,000
Please add $7800/round for Depleted Uranium shells
Option 2ELMN8SDOO: Stern mounted Wire-Guided TOW missile launcher.$349,999
Option JRDYKCHNA: Airbrushed graphics. $12,999 Choose from 3 themes:
1.Dungeons and Dragons
2.Skull with lightning bolts, fire, smoke and pink tribal ghost flames
3."Where's Jordy" in gangster script
Option RDSX: Entire boat and interior painted one color. $7999
Did I miss anything?

[Havasu Hangin']

Handles like a Sea Doo... I'll take that hit. :D Except Sea Doo's can't hit the reverse like we can...
Do you have a stand-up model?
:D

[Tom Brown]

lmao! :D

[Froggystyle]

Do you have a stand-up model?
:D
This one converts... Tilt steering and all.

[wsuwrhr]

:crossx: :crossx:
Get your Revolution on!!!!
So?
Any idea on price?
Christie and I watched LORD OF WAR last night, and boy am I ready to get my REVOLUTION on!!!!!
I would rather have them fit at the factory, but I will retro them if need be.
Brian
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/63dats_nice.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/6330_cal.jpg

[atomickitn]

nice! wess glad to se it done! :)

[INSman]

Nice job Wes, can't wait to take a run with ya' !! :D

[Eliminator 4 Life]

Wes that boat came out awesome congratulations on your finished product you should be proud and I cant wait to ride in one.

[Froggystyle]

Wes that boat came out awesome congratulations on your finished product you should be proud and I cant wait to ride in one.
We will be up in Norcal before you know it. We are actually going to be putting together a little tour and are going to be sending out an update to that effect... make sure you respond as to where your favorite watering hole is so we can make sure to hit it...

[HCS]

We will be up in Norcal before you know it. We are actually going to be putting together a little tour and are going to be sending out an update to that effect... make sure you respond as to where your favorite watering hole is so we can make sure to hit it...
Sacramento river, which is very large. Just pic a spot and I'll try and be there. ;) :)
HCS.

[Froggystyle]

Sacramento river, which is very large. Just pic a spot and I'll try and be there. ;) :)
HCS.
There is exactly zero doubt that we will hit the Sac River... I am thinking around Terminous or Wimpys... Almost certainly going to hit Discovery Bay and Berryessa...
I love my job.. ;)

[LAFD]

way awesome boat wes only one question i had and didnt look like anyone might have asked it. where is the stripper pole???? :cool:

[Froggystyle]

way awesome boat wes only one question i had and didnt look like anyone might have asked it. where is the stripper pole???? :cool:
On someone elses boat. ;)

[Biglue]

Yeah yeah yeah... Speaking of handicapped...
http://www.highperformancecars.com/froggystyle/handicapped_jordy.jpg
Jordy looks like a retarded Elvis impersonater minus the sunglasses. :crossx:

[HCS]

There is exactly zero doubt that we will hit the Sac River... I am thinking around Terminous or Wimpys... Almost certainly going to hit Discovery Bay and Berryessa...
I love my job.. ;)
I'll make either one or both.
I'll bring my little boat.

[welk2party]

Congratulations Wes! What a beautiful boat. I admire your innivation and determination to be the best at what YOU do with no compramise. As a deckboat owner, I am anxious to take a look and get a ride for a comparison.

[Froggystyle]

Congratulations Wes! What a beautiful boat. I admire your innivation and determination to be the best at what YOU do with no compramise. As a deckboat owner, I am anxious to take a look and get a ride for a comparison.
We will be on San Diego Bay on Thursday basically all day. If you can make it down, let me know and I would love to get you out on it!
Wes

[welk2party]

We will be on San Diego Bay on Thursday basically all day. If you can make it down, let me know and I would love to get you out on it!
Wes
This week is out for me with work. I will keep my eye on your posted schedule of test days and will let you know.

[meaniam]

wes
great looking boat and nice job on the gel. im sure you have other manufacters watching to see the responce and i cant wait to see how it shakes up the industry. good luck?