cougarman

Nice to see a project Hired out actually moving along fast and well done !

P.S. How sewed the interior for the dash ?
Are the Seats going to be redone also ?
Thanks

Cougarman

Nykamp

Looking good Tom, First class remodel, like all of Mark's work. You'll love those motor, they sure are working well in WARHAWK.

MegaByte*3

The whole cockpit, bolsters and dash have been redone. I had the upholstery done at a local shop who did work on my previous Fountain. He has also done work for McManus in the past. In my opinion, he did a great job.

The project has moved along quickly because McManus had the time in his schedule and has kept it moving. I am local to his shop so I was available every day to review questions, listen to Mark's guidance, and make the decisions.

As I near the completion of this project I cannot imagine having undertaken it without Mark McManus' help and guidance. I applaud those of you who are/were able to complete such an undertaking on your own. It has been great fun and I look forward to being able to do another one in the future.

Tom

thisistank

WOW! What a cool project!

One question...what' the reason for the 'life line'/grab rails to be on the starboard side of the boat instead of the middle like normal??

jmeng

From what I remember from the articles about the boat back in the day, Fred K wanted everything to be asymetrical.

LEOPAJM

I've seen that on other McManus boats as well .... Team Prime had it .... I believe War Dancer had it ....

baja27

nice work !!

MegaByte*3

I believe you got the asymetrical theory correct. It is my understanding that it was McManus' design. There are a few others with the same deck rail on the starboard side. Whether it was Mark's idea or Fred's, it creates a good deal of visual appeal.

T

thisistank

What's the point of putting it on the side like that is my question?

cougarman

Only thing I can think of, is most people dock on the starboard side. Gives ya something to grab hold of.

And just running one side still gives that unique character.

I like the looks of it running down the center of the deck on my cougar, but I'm going to miss the functionality that I had on my previous boat.

Jon