Gimp's 37" Fighter Cat Daytona

[Alfa Spirit]

Nice looking cat

[Alfa Spirit]

And two cats

[keithbradley]

Nice looking cat

Do you have a Smiths cat or just looking at them Alpha? I had one and it didn't handle well (by far the worst handling cat I've had). I understand there are two different versions of that cat though, one has three steps and the other has two. Mine had three...maybe the other one is better, I don't know.

[Checkmateguy01]

Hey Gimp, quick question...how do you get the cooling line on the thru-hull fitting in the transom?? I was getting ready to drill out the holes for the steering and the water inlet (and side exit port) but the more i look at it and feel around it seems like a nightmare. But, i love the cleaner look with out the line coming thru the top deck and i have a thru-hull fitting for the transom, just wondered what the trick is, or if actually pretty easy?

[Mattwarner]

Check out my tip in the "boat building tips" section as I found a really easy way!

[Gimp]

Hey Gimp, quick question...how do you get the cooling line on the thru-hull fitting in the transom?? I was getting ready to drill out the holes for the steering and the water inlet (and side exit port) but the more i look at it and feel around it seems like a nightmare. But, i love the cleaner look with out the line coming thru the top deck and i have a thru-hull fitting for the transom, just wondered what the trick is, or if actually pretty easy?

I used a pair of medical locking pliar looking things with a little soap on the end. Took a little while but I got it. Annoying to do but I too like the clean look.

I ended up wet sanding, polish, glaze/seal, and wax this weekend. Boat looks incredible to me. I'll get some pictures when she's in the water.

[srislash]

Can't wait to see her go

[Gimp]

Went to the pond today. No action shots because I was alone. I only went through 3 sets of packs, only 35* today!

[HYDROJERRY]

looks frickin sweet bro,, you need to get low to the ground and take some close ups to make it look like the real thing sitting there, but the boat looks alsume bro..

[Gimp]

Thanks Jerry!

My local lake has a dock, next time I'm there I will be sure to get lower pictures. I would have gotten pretty muddy at the pond lol

[JPriami]

Looks good!

[Checkmateguy01]

I drilled out for the port last night and screwed it in, try as i might i couldn't get a tube over the nipple. I know what kinda tool you are talking about, i don't have one myself, i tried some regular pliers but didn't get far, and my hands are to fat to fit in there too LOL. So, instead i'm gonna use a thru-hull trim ring and just stuff the tube thru, be a little easier.

[srislash]

That boat looks awesome in the water.

[Mattwarner]

I drilled out for the port last night and screwed it in, try as i might i couldn't get a tube over the nipple. I know what kinda tool you are talking about, i don't have one myself, i tried some regular pliers but didn't get far, and my hands are to fat to fit in there too LOL. So, instead i'm gonna use a thru-hull trim ring and just stuff the tube thru, be a little easier.

Checkmate, did you read my post on how to do this the easy way? TRUST ME it makes this a 30 second job, after i tried for 40 mins with a pair of pliers.

[Checkmateguy01]

Checkmate, did you read my post on how to do this the easy way? TRUST ME it makes this a 30 second job, after i tried for 40 mins with a pair of pliers.

Yeah i did look at the thread, good idea!! I may try it, i already have the thru-hull rings for putting cooling tube thru tho.