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Well, after 2 years , 5 months and much 'blood, sweat & beers' , I have completed and launched El Guapo. It's a Glenn-L SKI TOW design and drives, rides and handles wonderfully.

Thanks again to everyone on this board who have so graciously provided experience and guidance to me. (especially during the early stages of my construction)

Awsome build there WoodBooger! The deck work is most impressive. The little tuck-away storage for the stern light is a great idea too. I've seen photos of a Malahini that has the flip up rear decks for storage as well. Great idea.

What species of woods did you use?

Best Regards,
JP

El Guapo consists of:
Frames - Doug Fir
Chine & Sheer - 2 laminations of Ash
Hull - 2" x 1/4" x L Sapele 'veneer planks' epoxied over 6MM Meranti ply
Gunnel - laminations of Sapele. Outermost rub rail is Ipe (Brazilian Walnut)
Decks - Sapele, Mesquite, Brazilian Rosewood, Wenge, Padauk, Blood Wood, & Holly
Interior- Sapele
Dashboard - Makore veneer over Sapele board

Stunning detail

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"Nothing screams poor craftsmanship like wrinkles in your duct tape."

Congratulations!

You must understand that you have an open invitation to drag that baby to Guntersville in October so that we can all drool over her in person.

Bruce.

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Bruce.

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~~ To me - only my boat is not yet perfect. Everybody else's is to be admired for I know the path they have walked (Dave Lott, 2010) ~~
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All I can say is WOW! That deck is gorgeous! Makes me feel completely inadequate.

Great Build...

Peace,

TRM

God knows I'm humbled. That is Beautiful!

Bill

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El Guapo es muy guapo! That is a very nice job!

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Oh Yeah! Let's see Chris Craft build something like THAT!!

You should explain that "Guapo" means handsome/beautiful. So this boat really lives up to its name. Are we going to get to see this at the Gathering?

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Isn't it amazing!! The person that never has the fortitude to pursue his own dreams, will be the first to try and discourage you from pursuing yours.

Great boat. Like everyone above decks are most impressive.

Great work Mark!
Must really turn heads at where ever you go
Nice marquetry pattern on the deck! is that all 1/4" stock or thinner veneer recessed into the Sapele decking?
....would you mind if we moved this over to the launch area section so everyone will see the finished boat?
-Billy

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Excellent work and El Gaupo lives up to his name. Nice clean look and everything is neat and tidy. Congratulations on finishing your project.

WOW!!!!!!!!!!

Is that embossed leather for the seats?

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Bill

I told my wife we needed a three-car garage for my projects...she told me to ask her for permission next time before I buy a house.
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Stunning work, congratulations.

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What's the rush? Getting it finished?!
Zip project started: January 2008
Project site: http://www.hartdale.co.uk/blog/

You've done us proud Woodbooger! Awesome!!!

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Gayle Brantuk
Vice President
Glen-L Marine
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