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Last Sunday I took my camera along to Ron's Tahoe 19 launch. After a Five year build I think he was pretty happy with the result. Well done Ron, nice boat.

Thanks for sharing the pictures. That is certainly a beautiful build.

KB

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Very nice looking boat indeed! I really like the way the spray rails wrap around the back and function as a swim platform. I wonder if this would work on a Monaco as well? Tim I am very jealous of the fact that you have such a talented boat builder so close! Judging by these photos I am sure that your Monaco is going to be amazing! Also, looking at the vents on the side, has anybody considered putting the exhaust on the side? I have only seen one wood boat which has side exit exhaust.


What a beautiful boat!

Mike Nash

This Tahoe 23 has side exhaust. it is side exhaust but not those clamshells. It is a big block Chevy and sounds awesome.

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First off.... Congratulations to Ron on the successful launch of a beautiful boat!

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In my opinion, many of these designs are "inspired by" the classics.

The Rivas that appear to have inspired the Tahoe series had the clamshells on the side and transom exhausts.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riva_Aquarama
http://www.classicboat.com/classic-29Riva-Super-Aquarama.htm

The Chris Craft Racing Runabouts that appear to have inspired the Monaco/Riviera series had transom exhausts.

http://www.mbbw.com/brokerage/Brokerage%20listings/073%2019%20CC%20RR.htm

Of course, you can "mix and match" and include the features that you desire.

That is the beauty of building your own boat.

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First off, that 23' Tahoe is gorgeous. My question though is about water. How does that side exhaust not get any water in it? Under power I can see but at idle speeds or at dead stop???? I see those pipes getting flooded out and rusting.

He has built that boat several years ago and uses it in salt water a lot.

Come to the Gathering in Sept and ride in it...they'll be there

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