Centerboards

thats pretty pimp!

Very cool Bill!

Not sure that that's the pattern I would've chosen, but.............

They should not get stolen although, they shall be coveted! Nice work Bill.

By the way, aren't they called dagger boards?

GARY

well, ya know, pimpin ain't easy

Thanks guys

I was considering doing the whole boat in that fabric. Or a blue version of that same print. Or maybe some kind of stripe down the side. I havent quite decided.

Bill

someone should do a carbon boat like that.

or a paisley print, or chintz, or burberry, or batik, or tartan..... what about newsprint?..........

Like what? covered in fabric? or with the carbon exposed?

Jalani, you making fun of me? I was going for the surfboard effect, kind of a longboard, old school.

Not at all Bill, I think it's a cool finish. There's so many fabrics to choose from, but you only get one shot at it.

I think I'd go for something like a zebra print? Or then again.......

I will not hesitate to say that your board is the ugliest thing I have ever seen that has anything to do with a boat. In fact, I wouldn't even have that fabric on my windows or my table or my bed.

Forgot to mention that my personal preference would be plaid.

Bill...it's an acquired taste...
You deserve a LOT of credit for trying something new. Most of our boats have just plain boring color schemes. Your centerboard theme makes me think of surfboards or snowboards...Every sport needs cutting edge trendsetters...way to go!

I have thought of painting the top 2/3 of the boards green and the bottoms red. If you see red then you are heeling too much.

You guys can't be serious! Maybe houndstooth check?

Go on Bill ! Take the cover off

I think Saturday might be the right day.

Bill:

I applaud your daring do! I think it is very cool that you did not stay "in the box." Personally, I would consider doing any other pattern but that one, maybe wood or a more obvious surf print, but it is all personal taste. Thank you for sharing and daring it.

Later,
Dan

Clear coated with carbon under it. Popular in the aftermarket car scene.

What are you going to do to stop the epoxy (is that what you used?) from yellowing?

GARY

How about paisley or...

...HAWAIIAN SHIRTS?!?!

Gary,
I used a two part poly - System Three WRU-LP, its water based and has UV in it. So it shouldnt yellow. And yes I used epoxy to glue the fabric down.

Bill

Speakin of pimpin'... Bill since your pretty much settled down with the fam. and etc do you think there is any chance I might be able to borrow your boards to pick up some chicks? I'm into the whole floral board shorts and they would go together perfectly!
-Todd

The hulls came out of the molds with the carbon showing on the outside and I wanted to just clear coat it and leave the carbon showing, but I was advised against it because it would get to hot.

But, otherwise it would be cool looking. Thats how I got to print fabric.

Bill

Mary has just convinced me to do the whole boat in this print.

Bill:

Well at least they would see the boat you coming a mile away. Collisions should be a thing of the past (LOL LOL GRIN).

Doug Snell
Hobie 17
www.tcdyc.com

Actually, I think it would look better if you put that fabric on the sails so they match the boards.

I hadnt even thought about a spin in that print. Brilliant!

Todd,
If you think it will help, I'll make you a set.

Bill

Dan,

Doesn't that match your rash guard exactly?