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Mattias Bjorkman
 Post subject: First test run.
PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:54 am 
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OK. after some motorproblems i finaly had a testrun with the boat. it runs smooth and is really fast.
i have not flat out yeat but at 3600 rpm we had 38 knots.

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fergal butler
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 1:17 am 
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Wow she is stunning I love the gauge setup. congratulations on your launch. Time to have fun :D

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SkinnySKiff
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That dash has got to be one of the best and cleanest I have seen on those type boats. Excellent work. Congrats on the Launch.
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DaveLott
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Wow, where have you been hiding. I just went thru all of your photos. Great work and glad it ran so well for you

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Wonderful craftsmanship! From the dash to the finish to the framework underneath! Your work is amazing and tidy. Congrats on a stunning craft. 8) :D

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khundley
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 9:51 am 
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Beautiful job on the boat!

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Roberta Hegy
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BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D

Roberta :D :D :D :D :D

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Mattias Bjorkman
 Post subject: Re: First test run.
PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:22 am 
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testing the boat. on the picture 38 knots at 3600 rpm.
it runs like a dream.


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keith
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That is way cool :P :P :P :P

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jamundsen
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good job!

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Bruce Dow
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Mattias.

Gratulerar!! Congratulations!!! That is a beautiful boat. Well done.

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Mattias Bjorkman
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 6:54 am 
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Bruce!

thanks.

I have spent hours on your site to get were i'm right now.
Now i have to do the inner sides. I think i will do them in Mahogny too.

The seats are not coverd yeat but i hope i will get the time to do that.
I think i make somthing for this summer and take the winter to do some real upholstery .

My children really want's to go waterskiing. and i don't want to stop them another summer! .

Thanks everybody for your nice comments.
and hopyfully understand my english try. :-)

Best regards / Mattias
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Bill Edmundson
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:36 am 
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Mattias

That is one fine ride! Great Job!

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jeffh
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That is absolutely beautiful work you have done. Your dash and gauges are amazaing.

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Another Beautifully Built Boat!! :D

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