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09-01-2017, 08:18 PM
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Persuader Boats Buys Wahoo Powerboats.
This is kind of a big deal for me, and it took a lot of work to make it happen. I've been putting this together for most of the summer, but I finally signed the papers yesterday.
But here it is,
Coop and Persuader Boats has purchased Wahoo Powerboats.
Wahoo, has been building the boat that used to be called St. Marten, Paradise, Fantasy, Etc. Now I, or rather, my crew, will be building these famous little 13 footers. Along with an 11ft model as well as a 15 footer.
You can get a look at the boats by going to www.wahoopowerboats.com
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09-01-2017, 08:23 PM
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Another view of the 13.
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09-01-2017, 08:53 PM
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Good job Coop! Don't forget to mention they are kind of the successor to the playmate GT
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'08 Pulsare 1850, 2011 ETEC 150HO, 6" CMC JP, 24" Turbo, SeaStar pro, digital gauges.
'92 Pulse 170/'94 Merc 2.0 135
'95 Pulsare 2100BR/'95 Merc Promax 225 EFI/RapidJack HD 10" JP, 23" worked Tempest
'95 Persuader 183/4.3 LX/Alpha/23" Laser II/21" High 5
'92 Pulse 171/'92 XR6 150/XR6 gearcase/6" JP/26" Laser II
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09-01-2017, 10:10 PM
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Best Wishes
Best Wishes Coop on your Business. Sincerely Sammie from Action Marine
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09-01-2017, 11:10 PM
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Way to go! This is good news for Checkmate enthusiasts as well as for yourself.
Good Luck! 
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09-02-2017, 09:40 AM
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While everyone is off barbecuing or boating or whatever this weekend, I have three projects at the shop that need a lot of love. SCT's boat, my 170 mold, and the molds for 13.
I've taken my pain meds, my handful of Advil, called my helpers, gonna grab a McBreakfast and head to the shop.
The molds for 15 are due sometime next week, and the 11 should come right after that.
And, I need to start working on a new website later tonight.
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09-02-2017, 09:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JW
Good job Coop! Don't forget to mention they are kind of the successor to the playmate GT
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It is the child successor to the Classic Playmate GT. It is a couple generations down from the original, but I think they came up with a really good look for the boat.
Here is a picture of the 13, and the 15 together.
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09-02-2017, 02:35 PM
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A 15 footer with 115 horse tohatsu might be fun
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'08 Pulsare 1850, 2011 ETEC 150HO, 6" CMC JP, 24" Turbo, SeaStar pro, digital gauges.
'92 Pulse 170/'94 Merc 2.0 135
'95 Pulsare 2100BR/'95 Merc Promax 225 EFI/RapidJack HD 10" JP, 23" worked Tempest
'95 Persuader 183/4.3 LX/Alpha/23" Laser II/21" High 5
'92 Pulse 171/'92 XR6 150/XR6 gearcase/6" JP/26" Laser II
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09-02-2017, 10:30 PM
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I've got the helper working on the mold already.
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09-02-2017, 10:34 PM
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This bottom can be traced all the way back to the MX-13.
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