U coat the boat - you get to float!

[Mike Phillips]

U coat the boat - you get to float!

 

[RTexasF]

Your rig?

 

[Mike Phillips]

Your rig?

This belongs to my son-in-law. He built it from a scrap 1966 John Allmand 23' Formula Center Console. I think he paid $400.00 for what was left of the hull sitting in a field.

We coated it with 3D Ceramic Coating back in August of 2020. Stacy and I went out with Royce and Coral yesterday to the Stuart Sandbar. Awesome weather, water is warm.

I have a few more pictures I'll share when I get off work today.

 

[RTexasF]

I could tell it had been redone, the pilothouse is a bit unusual for a non commercial setup. I look forward to the pictures.

 

[Mike Phillips]

The custom built Pilot House is what really gets a lot of attention by other knowledgeable boaters. I'll see if I can find the link to the TV show that showcased this boat.

 

[RTexasF]

I think it was Project Dreamboat on Florida Sportsman...I saw it there I believe.

 

[Mike Phillips]

I think it was Project Dreamboat on Florida Sportsman...I saw it there I believe.

Yup, here's the YouTube version of that TV show.

The segment with Royce and his custom built boat starts at the 6:40 minute mark.

Here's screenshot from start of episode...

Here's screenshot showing before condition when he bought the hull.

Build cost

Royce

 

[JohnU]

Royce has “glass” talent for sure!

 

[Mike Phillips]

Royce has “glass” talent for sure!

Super talented young man. He has another episode for a flats boat he built. Same concept - bought a used boat and completely customized it.

Royce and I machine sanded his boat, then buffed it out using all 3D products including the 3D Ceramic Coating. While on the boat and later when we washed the boat I paid attention to how the coating was holding up and she still has great gloss, shine and water beading.

That said... stay tuned for a future episode involving Royce's custom built 1966 John Allmand 23' Formula.

 

[JohnU]

Was the transom extension scratch built? I was hoping they showed a picture or two of that.

 

[Mike Phillips]

Was the transom extension scratch built? I was hoping they showed a picture or two of that.

I'll ask Royce. I know the boat started out as in inboard and for a host of great reason, especially reliability - Royce added the transom so he could run an outboard.

He routinely takes this boat to the Bahamas, (with a single engine), with no fear and no problems. He's also a Certified Yamaha Technician.