ML Boatworks 2016- What I have been working on recently!

[cybercrxt]

Hey Everyone,

It has been a while since I have really posted on many of the forums. Just a few things here and there, mainly customer and friend support. It was an interesting 2015...lots of changes in my personal life, and with the business. After going through a separation last March, I kind of spent some time away from things, and just did the minimum needed to keep things going with the boat business. I distanced my self from what was going on around me, even distanced myself from my customers and friends for a while. For that, I am sorry to you guys. I spent more time working on me, and getting myself back to being who I use to be years ago. That time has passed, and healed, and I am very happy to say, I have met someone, and I am the happiest I have ever been, and look forward to enjoying life again.

The website had a huge redo, and once that was redone and up and running, I started to feel more motivated again, and kinda got back in the saddle a little bit. While I am still working on laser cut kit design, I am also looking forward to working on making some of my sport hydroplane designs being available in fiberglass in the near future. I have been learning more and more about glass work, gel coat, gel coat colors, how not to do things, and how to create molds that will work for my own line of boats. Using other boats I have had, I worked on making molds from them, then parts/ hulls. As a lot of you know, my cowling lineup is now a gel coated cowl, instead of a pin holed epoxy cowl that I never really cared for. I am also happy to say that I am finally (and I know I have said it in the past) really working hard to get my own laser early this year. I am trying to get some things in line first, but I really want this to happen now as I feel the Chinese technology on lasers is finally getting where it needs to be so I feel like I am making an OK decision, and not buying a boat anchor!

I wanted to share some of the things I have created recently, both wood and fiberglass. So here goes. Thank you all for your continued support, friendship, and motivation. A lot of you helped me get through the tough times of the past, and I look forward to spending more time supporting your need for new designs in the future. Thanks guys and girls, Mike

Here is a 56" Seebold style tunnel that I purchased the molds for a couple years ago from a company called Performance International. I finally had a customer who really wanted one, and followed through. They are not cheap due to the size, so that has been a tough sell...and they are huge..which kills shipping! I did this one in black gel coat. He also got the Merc outboard cowling, and a decal set for the outboard cowl as well. This one is shipping out next week most likely!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160126_075012%20Medium_zpsyayoybxi.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160126_075002%20Medium_zpsag2nqydo.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160122_072649%20Medium_zpsx426bexd.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160121_231632%20Medium_zpsvgjnzfkx.jpg

[cybercrxt]

I recently made this for my girlfriend. She wanted a Purple flake boat, and she loved my ice blue flake International Hobbies Starcraft CPS-20 boat that I made from my molds, so it was a no brainer! I also drew up and cut the hull decals. This will use an Amps outboard with Yamaha decaling. It has not been joined bottom to top yet, but it's gonna look really cool out on the water!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160114_230703%20Medium_zpspvb49wkp.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160114_230715%20Medium_zpsaedssqhs.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160114_232905%20Medium_zpso2zdjji3.jpg

A pic of the real boat:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/StarcraftCPS-20_zpscdb2a66d.jpg

[cybercrxt]

A Baja, with yellow metal flake, with black backing..Which gives it a more green look. I have been given the permission to make these for people if anyone wants one. Its a 38" long International Hobbies Baja 200ss, based off the real boat. I can make them inboard/outboard, or full outboard, as I have molds for it to be done either way. Many flake possibilities, or solid colors. Really sweet boat. This one has not been joined top to bottom yet, hence the wide lip around the outside! Pics of an original with outboard below as well.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20151226_212500%20Medium_zpslxxitqsb.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20151226_212509%20Medium_zpsjfhscckr.jpg

One I made with black metal flake a while back:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/AMPS-6-5-14/20140605_072652_zpseceac750.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/pics/20140209_145738_zps65f40337.jpg

[cybercrxt]

I am easing my way back into tunnel boats as well, but not in a race manor, but specifically a sport tunnel. Old school, fun, really sweet, not like a space ship of todays race tunnels! I don't want to ever compete in the race tunnel market again. That is why Paul has my race tunnel lineup now! This one is based of the mid 1980's Seebold open cockpit Bud Light tunnel that International Hobbies made. I have changed the transom location so a K&B 7.5 lower unit will be a good choice, and will be making a one piece cowling set off of one of my original International Hobbies Seebolds to offer with the kit. I will also be making a 50" version of this boat, with a larger cowl that I will make from scratch, and a large Evinrude Formula 1 outboard cowling cover. This should fit the arrowshark, and MHZ outboard lowers. This is a hull that will end up being made fully in fiberglass, as well as the wood kit for those that want to build! Boats like this Seebold kit, and the GSX series of sport hydroplanes, as well as the 1/8th scale Winston Eagle Lobster Extreme kit, have lead to some new build technologies that I am integrating into all future kits. It will change the way you build, and make your building experience better, and your boats...more square and correct. So far, it has yielded excellent results in the build stages!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Seebold%20tunnel%20kit/20151117_212227%20Medium_zpsd9tcrdk1.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Seebold%20tunnel%20kit/AMPS-Seebold3d3_zps5fsmozza.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Seebold%20tunnel%20kit/AMPS-Seebold3d4_zps0h5yiki2.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Seebold%20tunnel%20kit/20151117_211606%20Medium_zpsr3durnsx.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Seebold%20tunnel%20kit/AMPS-Seebold3d2_zpsnqq3zkzs.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Seebold%20tunnel%20kit/20151117_211613%20Medium_zpsgkzluzmg.jpg

[cybercrxt]

A close up of the new squaring technology..It forces the builder to make the boats sponsons at 90 degrees to the center section..no matter what..you cannot build it wrong! The GSX sport hydros take this step even further!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Seebold%20tunnel%20kit/20151117_211641%20Medium_zpsggn1xcp8.jpg

[cybercrxt]

And of course, the GSX Series sport hydros. The GSX380, 38" kit has been out for a while now, and I am working on the GSX310 31" hull kit now. This is personally, ML Boatworks crown jewel for innovation. I am so happy with this boat, not only how it runs, but how it looks. More on the GSX380 is already posted, and on my website as well..This sums it up for now. Enjoy, Mike

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/1-GSX310%20build/IMG_20150919_11302_zpsen1tx43q.jpg

The truss system..ML Boatworks only.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/1-GSX310%20build/IMG_20150917_35922_zps9ewopn34.jpg

Tons of room:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/1-GSX310%20build/IMG_20150919_50935_zpsuhulzehs.jpg

One solid nose block...no more sanding of layered ply to create the nose block!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/1-GSX310%20build/IMG_20150919_2363_zpsoeud4rxd.jpg

[cybercrxt]

The GSX380, just for reference!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/GSX380%20sport%20hydro/20150202_070118_zpsxnwcnvej.jpg

[Darin Jordan]

Mike, I can't wait to see the final product for that 310! I love the shape of the new sponsons!

[T.S.Davis]

Most frightening boat ride of my life was in a little 19' Starcraft that looked just like your little silver glitter flake above. Those boats did not need a 225 Merc.

[Doug Smock]

Good stuff Mike as usual!

[Shooter]

Amazing stuff, Mike! Glad to hear you are doing better. Do you know if Amps ever made a tri-hull? ...like the MFG Gypsy, Starcraft, Rinker, etc...

[cybercrxt]

Thanks Guys!

Yep Shooter, they did. It is a Starcraft actually. Funny thing, is I had a damaged one, repaired it, turned it into a plug, and will be making molds here in a few weeks more than likely. I have some pics of a nice one I owned, and will post as soon as photobucket is done being "down for maintenance." I had to sell it when I got separated, which made me sad as they are hard to come by, but luckily acquired the one I am making molds from so it's all good! Its 34" in length. I will post pics as soon as I can. Mike

[Shooter]

outSTANDING! I'd love to see some pics of that trihull!! Hopefully it looks close enough to an MFG. I'd love to make a replica of our real boat (don't laugh!).

[cybercrxt]

Yeah, it should be a good match! Take a look at the original I had. I am making the molds off of an original, but not this particular one..it was sold a while back. Mike

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20141109_165950_zps01f6d0dc.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20140804_175257_zpseba55e61.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20140512_190359Medium_zps36156e1a.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/AMPS-6-5-14/20140605_072700_zps3a2d1dc0.jpg

[Shooter]

Very nice! Let me know when you get around to making the mold. Thanks!

[785boats]

I'm glad to see things are moving forward again for you Mike.
Love the boats.
Here's to a happy & prosperous 2016.:beerchug:

[cybercrxt]

I will Shooter!

Thanks so much Paul. I hope the same for you. Thanks for always being a great supporter of my products, it is very much appreciated!

[cybercrxt]

Shooter, here is the plug for the top and bottom. More left to do on the top, but the bottom is getting close to being sanded and polished for mold making. Mike

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160203_074421_zpsvpkv67ex.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160203_074430_zps5hhof8hw.jpg

[Shooter]

Wow Mike! That looks beautiful! You certainly know your way around the shop!

Pete

[RandyatBBY]

Good to hear you are doing well. nice work

[cybercrxt]

Hey Randy, Thanks! I hope you are as well!

[RandyatBBY]

I am doing good, I am collecting SSI once a month takes a lot of pressure off me. I also work at Handy.com too. so I can enjoy boat building on my own terms. Still there is a lot of boats to build for people. I do repairs too I have two old gas boats in the shop now. Working on my 1988 Vmax 1200 V4 on Saturdays.

[cybercrxt]

GSX310 cowling plug has been started. I got the a deck frame cut, so I can sheet the deck curvature, modify the GP series cowling you see in the pic, and bond it to the deck..making the plug, and then a mold! Then the GSX310 series sport hydros will be available! Mike

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/1-GSX310%20build/20160304_071311_zpskqgyduch.jpg

[cybercrxt]

Shooter, I am a little closer with the tri hull. Got the first bottom laid up last week. Still need to make the top deck mold, but it is really close. Working on some other Layups for a customer right now..The Blue Baja shown in the pics below I just did last night. Marine Blue flake, with 10% silver flake...Turned out great. I am also working on some boats for my girlfriend and I..Hers is Purple, mine is blue. The GSX310 kit is now available, and cowling is done too. See all the pics below! Mike

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160418_065313_zpsafimwvue.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160418_065344_zps7cmxqhxj.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160324_071046_zps8bdf4hjg.jpg

[cybercrxt]

Blue Baja pics:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160420_071019_zps40wzzpku.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160420_071025_zpsdgw2ivuv.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160419_185811_zps34fttj6y.jpg

[cybercrxt]

Skeeter 175 and Suzuki 140hp outboard cover I made a few months ago. Stainless custom rails, carpet, and I designed and cut all the decals:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160303_074713_zpsmpxsxm2t.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160303_074725_zpsr5gz1mu5.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160303_074707_zpstjbj9lht.jpg

[cybercrxt]

Made these two Starcraft CPS-20 flying wedges. Purple one is for my girlfriend, Blue one is mine. Rigging these to run this summer. Made the hulls, outboard cowls, and all the decals. Can't wait:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160416_175312_zpspltvlfaj.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160416_175322_zpsrsct5ebl.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160415_071030_zpsxh1vqoeo.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160416_175328_zpsv4uyi32h.jpg

[cybercrxt]

Seebold 50" cowling and the matching Evinrude outboard cowling molds are now done. Working on the 38" Seebold cowling plug now. Soon, both the 38" and 50" kits will be available, and I will eventually be doing an all fiberglass version of the boat too!

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Seebold%20tunnel%20kit/20160404_191612_zpsela8uol1.jpg

38" Seebold kit:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Seebold%20tunnel%20kit/20160406_205004_zpstydgdjlk.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Seebold%20tunnel%20kit/20160406_205014_zpscgoge46b.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Seebold%20tunnel%20kit/20160406_205027_zpsqxj8894x.jpg

[cybercrxt]

50" Seebold plug, and top deck sheeting next to the Amps 38" Original Seebold.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Seebold%20tunnel%20kit/20160331_183431_zpsmwgst275.jpg

[cybercrxt]

GSX310 nitro center hull build:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/1-GSX310%20build/20160306_150701_zpspha51dnl.jpg

And one of the first cowlings for the GSX310 out of the new mold!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/1-GSX310%20build/20160310_185000_zpstqugsmww.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/1-GSX310%20build/cowl1_zpsexni7sid.jpg

[Shooter]

Beautiful work...as usual!!!!! :thumbup1:

[Brushless55]

Made these two Starcraft CPS-20 flying wedges. Purple one is for my girlfriend, Blue one is mine. Rigging these to run this summer. Made the hulls, outboard cowls, and all the decals. Can't wait:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160416_175312_zpspltvlfaj.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160416_175322_zpsrsct5ebl.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160415_071030_zpsxh1vqoeo.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160416_175328_zpsv4uyi32h.jpg

Wow Mike, amazing !!
you have skills man !! :rockon2:

[cybercrxt]

Thanks Guys, I am really trying to learn a lot with composites so I can offer some ML Sport Hydros in fiberglass this year! It's gonna be fun! Mike

[electric]

Thanks Guys, I am really trying to learn a lot with composites so I can offer some ML Sport Hydros in fiberglass this year! It's gonna be fun! Mike

You just answered my question! I was going to ask if it was going to be possible to get a fiberglass version of your hydro's some day. Still racing your purple GP335 I bought from you years ago(the one you still have in your pictures) in P sport Hydro. Won First Place with it in a race in San Angelo, TX just three or so weeks ago. That boat is completely dialed in. Just charge it up and race. No work needed. My GP400 suffered in an accident on the same race day, but is going through a major strip down and repaint and refresh as we speak. I found some really cool looking metallic paint and just tested it with a black base and a red flake and can't wait to get it painted. Should be back in the water and racing again in a couple of weeks. Nice looking boats in this thread!!!

[jhl1963]

[QUOTE=cybercrxt;661058]Made these two Starcraft CPS-20 flying wedges. Purple one is for my girlfriend, Blue one is mine. Rigging these to run this summer. Made the hulls, outboard cowls, and all the decals. Can't wait:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps%20Starcraft/20160416_175312_zpspltvlfaj.jpg


Beautiful! Wonder if I can get away with the purple one for Mother's Day gift for the wife :)

[electric]

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[Brushless55]

Thanks Guys, I am really trying to learn a lot with composites so I can offer some ML Sport Hydros in fiberglass this year! It's gonna be fun! Mike

Can we get the big metal flake like your Wedges ?
sign me up for YELLOW !! :w00t:

[cybercrxt]

Yeah, i hope to offer flake options for the sport hydros when the molds are done! Just finished up this Blue/Silver flake Baja for a customer this weekend, with Merc outboard cowling. Should be a happy customer when he receives it this week! And got the first Evinrude F1 cowling for the 50" size Seebold Tunnel kit out of the mold. Check them out! Mike

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160423_100604_zpsjz4zxwev.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160423_100614_zpshg8wzrhr.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160423_100627_zpszfm04sra.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160424_214040_zpsad0d7qoo.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160424_213924_zpsbcxj4irg.jpg

[cybercrxt]

Here is the big Evinrude F1 cowl for the 50" Seebold. This is over an MHZ gas size outboard! Mike

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160423_180002_zpscw7dqpqw.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160423_180046_zpsx02ibwad.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160423_180130_zps6ks2dbhb.jpg

[Tamelesstgr]

Skeeter 175 and Suzuki 140hp outboard cover I made a few months ago. Stainless custom rails, carpet, and I designed and cut all the decals:

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160303_074713_zpsmpxsxm2t.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160303_074725_zpsr5gz1mu5.jpg

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e324/spoonefcrx/Amps-International%20Hobbies/20160303_074707_zpstjbj9lht.jpg

This is truly an awesome feat, love the design.