It was our intent to sea trial in October but we've since changed our mind.
We don't want time to click off the warranties while we're doing the final fit up over the winter so it's a Spring of 09 launch.
Keep an eye out for a pictorial update soon.
We're in the process of obtaining bids for the tower. The design is finalized and we're trying to see if we can incorporate the forward legs of the tower into the wind screen for a sleek look.
I'm not sure if the outriggers will be mounted on the hard top or if we have to mount onto the side of the dodger. I prefer hard top mount in order to keep that clean look.
We are going with rod storage under the hard top so that bulge you see under the radar suits 2 purpose. One to house rods and the other to provide a platform so we can level the radar while the boats on plane.
Here's a picture of the latest design.
By the way, we didn't do well in that warm water. It wasn't for a lack of trying. We pounded the hell out of water full of life without a single snif from Charlie or Mr. Marlin. I did catch and release a 4' Mako pup on the night bite, but nada on the jigging rod that Capt Vin let me borrow. It's a killer set up though.
I was looking at the pictures again this evening. Nice job on those fish. I hope that's the start of an awsome season for you. Vinny is heading up that way tomorrow. Its time for Vinny to post some up too.