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Stock#
2010 DCB F32
Twin ILMOR 725′s with INDY Drives, Extreme Trailer, Loaded with all the bells & whistles. . . Low hours!
$249,000
619.442.0300 or 619.985.6567 / Dave Hemmingson or Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
Dave’s Custom Boats would like to invite all DCB Owners to our Annual DCB Regatta at Lake Havasu.
September 27th thru September 29th – The Nautical Inn Resort
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Hope to see you there!!!
We would like to announce our upcoming participation in the 6th Annual Texas Outlaw Challenge Poker Run in Kemah, Texas on June 20 -23rd , along with Win Farnsworth in his Silver M41. This along with Desert Storm this past month, will kick off an exciting season of High Performance Boating for DCB. Stay tuned for more upcoming DCB events!
Stock# RAP11350
1350 Mercury, M 8 drive, still new only 12 hrs. Carbon /Kevlar schedule, awesome handling and fast 140 mph boat. Absolutely silk smooth around the docks and runs on 91 octane. - Too many great options to list. Call for more details.
$250,000
619.442.0300 / Dave Hemmingson or Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
Desert Storm 2013 turned out to be a fantastic event for the entire DCB crew. The Havasu boat show, Street Fair and turnout all topped the charts for this yearly event that rolls through Lake Havasu.
We can’t thank everyone enough for the continued support of DCB products. . . Here’s some images from the weekend, Enjoy!
Stock#MOK1400
2010 DCB M31
Twin MERC 700′s with NXT Drives, Lugo Trailer, Loaded with all the bells & whistles. . . Low hours!
$379,000
619.442.0300 or 619.985.6567 / Dave Hemmingson or Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
Stock#KOH1400
2006 DCB F32 well equipped with all the goodies. . . Call for more details.
$190,000
619.442.0300 / Dave Hemmingson or Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
When I (Tony Chiaramonte) settled into Win Farnsworth’s awesome Freightliner for the 2,800-mile jaunt to Miami a week before the start of the Miami International Boat Show, 
I knew what I was getting into. This wasn’t my first time hauling a boat cross country from California to Florida, but I can honestly say I don’t know if any trip can ever top this latest one.
Why? Because when I started working at DCB in May of 1993, I was a 23-year-old dreaming about 20-footers. Never in a million years would I have guessed I would be towing a 41-foot DCB on a tilt trailer, but there it was—the all-new M41 Widebody. It was such a gratifying feeling to see the boat back there. That’s what kept me motivated during the not-so-memorable stretches of Interstate 10. 
Well that and getting the boat in the water so we could show it off in Miami.
I managed to get myself in a couple of tight squeezes along the way—many hotel parking lots were never intended to host a rig like it. But all went smoothly en route to TNT Custom Marine in North Miami. John Tomlinson and the TNT crew took great care of us right away. 
After prepping the boat for its East Coast debut at the in-water portion of the boat show, my focus shifted to demo rides for the five-day event.
A part of me missed being inside the convention center showing off the boats under the lights and alongside our counterparts in this business. We probably could have done a more formal debut of the M41 inside, but having the chance to partner with Mercury Racing 
and showcase the capabilities of the company’s amazing turbocharged 1350 engines was unbeatable. It also was cool for potential customers, media and enthusiasts to see how the cat sits in the water and be able to get in and feel the boat in its natural environment.
The only downfall to being outside in the water was that we had a couple of poor weather days. It rained all day Friday and Sunday was pretty windy so most of the demo rides we gave were on the first day—Thursday—and on Saturday and Monday. It was definitely cool to run the M41 in 3- to 4-footers on Biscayne Bay with the scenic Miami skyline as the backdrop.
That brings me to my next part of the trip, the Florida Powerboat Club’s Miami Boat Show Poker Run. We—Winn, his wife, Melissa, his friend, Chris Kissinger, Dave Hemmingson and me—had a blast doing the poker run. It helped that I found I wasn’t going to have to haul the boat back to the West Coast. Chris, who works with Win, took on that lofty task of driving home after one of the coolest poker runs I’ve ever experienced.
First of all, boating in Florida is amazing. If you can afford to live on the water, you can literally boat 365 days a year. There are so many cool things to see and do—and all I really experienced was Miami and the upper Florida Keys. I can only imagine what the rest of the state offers.
But what truly made the run great was the organization and professionalism of the Florida Powerboat Club.
The club’s president, Stu Jones, is a class act, as is his entire staff. The Miami Boat Show run brings out all the major players and DCB was right there with them. What I liked best was that everyone was there to enjoy themselves. It’s not about racing or anything else; it’s about having a good time on the water.
Also, I was pleasantly surprised when we were awarded Best Catamaran at the awards banquet. That made the whole trip. We were hoping to win the Best Rigging award, but considering the mix of boats from the new 50-foot Statement to the new MTI catamarans, 
we were flattered to receive the Best Catamaran plaque.
Judging by the award and the comments I heard throughout the show and the poker run, I think we earned a lot of respect from the East Coast world, which is what we were trying to do by taking the boat out there. Now the M41 is back at the shop getting a little service done. It’s next stop is much closer—Lake Havasu. Thank goodness. – Tony C.
LakeRacer and Teague Custom Marine present this years Desert Storm! Come checkout all the great events with Charity Rides, Open House, Street Party, the infamous Poker Run, and Shootout!
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Stock#
2009 DCB F32 mid cabin open bow, Twin Teague 800s, Imco scx drives, loaded only 85hrs, Nice Stereo, Extreme trailer, Mint condition meticulous owner. Call for more details.
$224,950
619.442.0300 / Dave Hemmingson or Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
As promised, many of DCB’s ongoing projects will be spotlighted—from start to finish—in this column. So without further ado, check out a couple of the finished cockpit shots on the stellar blue and gray M31 Widebody.
In a span of a few months, the boat has been capped, received its final gelcoat touches and been rigged with twin Mercury Racing HP700SCi engines. With the plush gray and black interior complete, the boat is being delivered to Lake Havasu City, Ariz., where it will frequent the Colorado River hot spot.
The orange, gray and black M31—ordered with a pair of turbocharged 1,350-hp engines from Mercury—is coming along nicely. In fact, the boat (shown here. . .
after it was capped and sent to the interior shop for patterning) is in the process of being rigged. The windshield, rubrail and interior will be installed at the same time. Once complete, the stunning boat will be headed to Oklahoma.
Production also started on a new M35 Widebody, which will receive twin Mercury 1100s. Since the New Year, we’ve taped and sprayed the gelcoat 
on the 35-footer and we’ve applied the final layers of the carbon-fiber/Kevlar lamination to the hull before putting the vacuum-bag infusion process to work.
As usual, the process is going smooth and we can’t wait to show you the polished version of the deep blue graphics. As you can see, the hull was pulled from the mold recently and the boat is ready to be color-sanded and capped.
Check back soon for another edition of InsideOut. And look for our recap from the Miami Boat Show Poker Run in the all-new M41 Widebody.
We are making headway on our road trip to Miami this year. . . We are very excited to be showing the ALL NEW M41 in the water where this boat definitely shows best. If in the Miami area, come check us out and see this beauty for yourself! We will be located at the Sea Isle Marina Slip# 415 and also showing in Mercury’s Slip#211.
Here’s some quick info on the boat show. . .
Stock#
2013 Eliminator 27 Speedster
Teague 800 with IMCO SCX Drive, Low hours and excellent condition!
$189,000
619.442.0300 or 619.985.6567 / Dave Hemmingson or Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
Stock# LON21335
2008 Beautiful F32, Absolutely loaded!! Every option in this boat, Speedos in seatbacks, Passenger side speedo, Desert Storm shootout winner, Carbon Kevlar Lay-up, Big stereo, Triple Odyssey Batteries, On-board charger, Fresh Big Teague 1335 power, low hours on motors and Number 6 drives, CNC propellors, Extremely fast and stable, Loaded extreme trailer with 20 in. KMC’s, Boat is immaculate and meticulously maintained!!, Turn- key and ready to go.
$325,000
619.442.0300 / Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
Written by: Jason Johnson – Speed on the Water
After a full year of building the highly anticipated M41 Widebody, Dave’s Custom Boats (DCB) dipped the boat in the water for the first time on Friday afternoon at San Diego’s J Street Marina. Company founder Dave Hemmingson e-mailed a handful of images this evening after a few hours of running the 41-foot catamaran in the bay and out in the Pacific Ocean. Needless to say, he was ecstatic.
After a day of testing the new M41 Widebody, the energy level at Dave’s Custom Boats is out of this world. Calling the M41 Widebody an “absolute home run,” Hemmingson said the boat, which is powered by twin Mercury Racing 1350 engines, reached a top speed of 170 mph around 6,200 rpm during the first day of testing. He added that the catamaran “has lots left in her” since they didn’t want to push the boat too hard its first time out.
DCB’s Tony Chiaramonte said he’s never been in a boat that was so amazing right off the trailer.
“Seriously this boat is rock-solid at any speed—it’s so nice,” Chiaramonte said. “We ran it up to 170.4 mph with a pair of Mercury Racing 17”x41” propellers turning in. We tried a couple of props, but we were really out there to get a feeling for what the boat can do. There were some 3- to 4-footers and good crosswind in the ocean today, and it handled all of it perfectly.”
Chiaramonte said DCB will be taking the boat to Arizona’s Lake Havasu in the next couple of weeks to dial it in more and turn it over to its proud owner, Win Farnsworth.
For this, the second edition of DCB’s new “InsideOut” column, let us first wish everyone Happy Holidays. We’ve had a busy few weeks since Thanksgiving, including applying the tooling gelcoat to the new M29 Widebody.
After finishing the tooling, waxing it and applying the tooling gelcoat, it’s time to complete the deck mold for the 29-foot catamaran. The lamination process takes about a week to complete as three ounces of fiberglass mat are applied each day, followed by an infusion of another 15 ounces. With the mold caging complete, the deck mold should be popped this week. The gelcoat application will start for hull No. 1 soon after that. It won’t be long until the twin Mercury Racing OptiMax 300XS-powered M29 will be on the water. The second model will feature twin Mercury 565 engines.
Things are moving along nicely for the M41 Widebody as well. Just last week, Lugo Manufacturing stopped by to test fit the tilt trailer. 
Watching the beautiful 41-footer go up on its side was a little unnerving especially since it was the first DCB to be on a tilt trailer, but it had to be done to make sure the bunks and everything else were 100 percent. The trailer is back at Lugo for a couple of tweaks and from there it will be torn down, sandblasted and painted silver and charcoal to match the boat.
The rigging is nearly complete for the M41 Widebody; in fact, as soon as the tailpipes and a couple of minor accessories arrive, we should be all set. Ideally the boat will be water-test ready before the end of the year. Soon enough it’ll be time to haul the boat to Florida for the Miami International Boat Show in February. Expectations are high for the 41-footer and there’s no doubt it’s up to the challenge. Even such things as the convenient switch buttons for the gull-wing-style engine hatches are trick in the M41.
And here’s a quick update on the two M31 Widebody models that are moving through the shop. The vibrant blue and gray 31-footer is on its way to be rigged with a pair of Mercury HP700SCi engines.
The interior and windshield for the boat will be completed at the same time.
The hull for the other M31, which will be powered by twin turbocharged Mercury 1350 engines, was recently popped from the mold.
Since then, it has been flipped over for blueprinting, the process that includes making sure there aren’t any inconsistencies on the running surface.
With a stronger emphasis on the DCB website, one of the things we’ll be doing is posting updates on the happenings from inside and out of the shop. So, for the very first post in the “InsideOut” column, it’s fitting to begin with the stunning M41 Widebody.
You’ve probably seen the photos of the 41-foot catamaran coming together from the tooling to the molds to the pre-rigging phase, now here’s a look at we’ve been up to with the showpiece. The photo below
shows the fully capped boat ready for its turbocharged Mercury Racing 1350 engines. And the remaining photos provide snippets of the engines, drives, hardware and interior on the boat, which features Class-A Surfacing technology.
DCB’s next new model—the M29 Widebody—is coming along nicely as the plug is currently being set up for production on the fourth boat in the popular M Series. Although it’s still a work in progress, the photos included give you a closer look at the tooling progress.
We’ve also got two M31 Widebody models in the works, one with a pair of Mercury Racing HP700SCi engines and another with twin Mercury 1350s. We recently finished the capping on the colorful blue boat with the 700s to create a seamless appearance.
It takes roughly a full week to cap and blend the gelcoat colors on our 31-footer, although the complete color-sanding process and transom finish work adds a few weeks on top of that.
The M31 with the 1350s is now in the spray booth getting its radical orange, black and silver graphics. The photos of this boat show the boat being taped off for the gelcoat application as well as the silver gelcoat being sprayed and the double carbon-fiber/Kevlar layer being laid down. In one of the images, you can see the rendering of what the boat is going to look like once it’s finished.
For the fourth year in a row, Dave’s Custom Boats owners and company representatives will join the fun at the Monster Bash Poker Run in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., for a few days after Halloween (Nov. 1-3).
Presented by LakeRacer and Teague Custom Marine, the Monster Bash Poker Run seems to get better each year and we’re expecting nothing less from Thursday night’s open house reception, Friday’s fun run and welcome party, and Saturday’s five-stop poker run, which is followed by the always-entertaining costume cocktail party.
Taking place at the Nautical Beachfront Resort, the event supports the Lake Havasu Food Bank, with a percentage of the poker run jackpot being donated along with participant nonperishable food donations.
Attending the Monster Bash Poker Run for the first time is Steve Ossakow, who lives in Canton, Ohio but keeps his M35 with twin Mercury Racing 1350 engines in Havasu at the Island Storage & Marine and Islander RV Resort. Ossakow said he’s excited to make the trip out to Havasu in what should be a beautiful time of year.
“I can’t wait to use my boat again,” said Ossakow, who traded in his F32 with twin Mercury HP700SCi engines for the M35 (the silver and blue one featured at the Miami International Boat Show). “We had engine problems our last time out, but they’ve since been sent back to Mercury Racing and rebuilt just in time for the poker run. I have to thank my dealer, Dave Hardgrove of North Coast Performance Marine , for all of his help, as well as the folks at the Islander. They offer great service and take good care of my boat.”
In 2009, Lake Racer’s Jim Nichols started the Monster Bash Poker Run to encourage boaters who may feel like the Desert Storm Poker Run no longer accommodates their boat. The event is limited to boats 35 feet and under with special invitation to larger boats who provide support for Lake Racer events. We hope to see you there.
Between clientele who have been to every one and those attending their first gathering of Dave’s Custom Boats owners, the consensus was the same for the ninth annual DCB Regatta in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., at the end of September. Another winner.
DCB owners Rob Blair and Dave Hemmingson welcomed more than 50 enthusiastic customers to the Nautical Beachfront Resort for the Friday night kick-off party following a day of registration and fun outings to places such as Pirate Cove Resort and Havasu Springs Resort.
On Saturday, the helicopter photo shoot, lunch stop, raft-ups and other activities kept boaters busy from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then, embracing the all-sports tailgate theme, quite a few regatta participants went all-out at the banquet sporting their favorite team jerseys or, if you’re Brandon Allen, your favorite team from a movie—the Average Joe’s from “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.”
Allen, who lives in San Diego and owns Lime Time, a 2002 F34 catamaran with twin Mercury Racing HP525EFI engines, took home the male best dressed prize—April Lamb won the female contest for her Minnesota Vikings pride. Although he didn’t bring his boat this year, Allen had a great time running in his friend Ken Leipper’s Mach 26.
“This year’s regatta was a blast,” said Allen, who has attended every regatta. “I think moving the event date back like DCB did a couple of years ago has made it more enjoyable since it’s not incredibly hot. Adding the party themes has made it fun as well. The DCB club is like a family so it’s like a big reunion each year.”
Owners of Stacked Deck One-Six—an F32 with a pair of 1,200-hp engines from Teague Custom Marine —the Teague family kept it simple by sporting their Team AMSOIL offshore race team jerseys during the banquet. Engine builder and industry icon Bob Teague throttles the Team AMSOIL Skater. His wife, Andrea, and kids, Cherilyn and John, make quite the team in the office and on the water. Regular regatta attendees, the Teagues enjoyed themselves as usual.
Cherilyn Teague was impressed with the variety of boats—old and new—covering the entire DCB lineup. She said the prizes also stood out. From the 47-inch TV and Macbook laptop to the iPads and product from regatta sponsors, the giveaways were more impressive than ever.
Arguably one of the most stunning DCB models of the event was the deep-blue M31 Widebody with twin turbocharged Mercury Racing 1100 engines owned by Brad Macaulay of Kelowna, British Columbia. Macaulay made the 3,600-mile roundtrip from Canada for his first DCB Regatta.
“The event was great—it was definitely worth the drive,” said Macaulay, who owned three boats from Howard Custom Boats before getting the M31 this year. “I had a ton of fun with all the folks from DCB and the other DCB owners. I’ve got to give a special thanks to Rob Blair, Tony Chiaramonte and Paul Miller, and Dave and the entire crew of course, for showing me such a good time.”
For the valued DCB customers who would like to purchase aerials or other photos of their boat and crew from the event, check out: Todd Taylor Images - Guest code: DCB 2012 Regatta or #16100
To check out many more images from the event, enjoy the 2012 DCB Regatta photo gallery here. Owners are welcome to send in some of their favorites, too, and we’ll add them to the gallery! family@dcbperformanceboats.com.
Stock# DON2700
2011 DCB M31 Powered by Twin Merc 700′s and M-8 drives, Custom Gel work with matching painted engine blocks and motor cover, Vacuum bagged with Carbon Kevlar, Carbon Fiber Stiffening and Penske composite lay-up, Issotta wheel with tilt helm, full hydraulic to helm, matching gel graphics on side pods, FG seat backs, transom and more. Under bow love seats, custom matching snap carpet, big stereo with IPod connecter, triple batts with 40 amp charger, Tri-axle Extreme loaded trailer with 18′ Addicts, Bimini and cockpit covers - Too many great options to list. Call for more details.
$379,000
619.442.0300 / Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
Stock# ELL2260
2001 DCB Mach 22 Mid cabin-bow rider powered by Twin Mercury 2.5′s with short shafts, full hydraulic t helm steering, Big stereo – immaculate condition with low hours. Extreme tandem trailer and full boat cover.
$47,000
619.442.0300 / Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
Stock# MCD2700
2007 38 Fountain Lightening Poker Run Edition, Triple step hull, Purchased new in 2011. Powered by twin staggered Mercury Racing HP700sci’s, NXT dry sump number #6 drives,Ventilation tubes, Herring lab finished props, 380 K-planes, Sea strainers, Billet bumper holders and battery boxes, High speed water pick ups, Low profile windshield, New style Poker Run interior and 28k custom factory graphics paint upgrade, 5 seat power bolsters option including Rear bolster option, Custom foot rests, Billet handles, 5 seat head set Intercom systems, Livorsi monster gauges, Mercury Racing System view, Billet shifters and throttles, Custom painted dash, Depth finder, Digital compass, High end (35k) Focal stereo system with 4 remotes – Ipod dock, 18 speakers, 2 subs, 4 amps, Shore power, Vacu-flush head (never used) 2 fresh water sinks, Swim ladder, 50 hours on boat and motors, 2011 Myco aluminum triple axle trailer included. Fresh water operated only. Meticulously maintained, always stored inside.
$210,000
619.442.0300 / Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
September 28th – 30th, 2012 / Mark your calendars NOW!!!
Put on your game face and favorite sports gear. The best weekend in Havasu is almost here. The officials have deliberated, you may disagree, no matter the team or sport, a great time it will be! Bring your family and friends for grub and good fun. Remember your sunscreen to ward off the sun. Show your team spirit while donning your gear. We’ll have a great time while “tipping some beer”!
3:00pm – 9:00pm @ The Nautical Infinity Pool and Bar for our Registration & Pizza Party
9:30am – 5:00pm All Day “Regatta Boating Activities”
6:30pm – ??? Banquet and Raffle at the Nautical Inn Convention Center
Bloody Mary’s with DCB new & old friends
Here are some photos from our 2011 Regatta…. Enjoy.
We just finished the final touches on this incredible m31 Friday evening. . . Water tested, polished up, and ready for delivery!
When the images popped into my inbox on Sunday evening, I was quite surprised to see the new M41 Widebody catamaran from Dave’s Custom Boats (DCB) in one piece and ready to move onto the next phase of construction.
Dave’s Custom Boats’ all-new M41 Widebody is ready to be rigged with twin turbocharged Mercury Racing 1350 engines.But I was even more surprised when DCB’s Dave Hemmingson told me that the 41-foot catamaran weighed just 3,900 pounds between the bare hull, inner liner and fuel tanks. Hemmingson said the full epoxy/carbon boat weighs about the same as one of the El Cajon, Calif., company’s M35 Widebody models, adding that the 41-footer is “ridiculously strong.”
“This boat is amazing—the Class-A Surfacing is incredible,” Hemmingson said. “I mean every square inch of this boat is flawless. You can see reflections in the surface that you can’t imagine. It’s like I can’t believe a boat can be this straight.”
Hemmingson didn’t put a timetable on when the boat, which will be powered with Mercury Racing 1350s, will be finished, saying only that the goal is to get the boat perfect. He informed me that the second M41 Widebody will be going into the molds this week, and that the company is beginning construction of the M285 Widebody as well.
Article by: Jason Johnson @ Speed on the Water
Stock# NOE21000
2008 F32 powered by Twin TCM 1000, vacuum bagged construction, penskie composite, blue printed bottom, carbon fiber/kevlar cschedule, unique custom gel coat design, half cap wi/ SS rub rail. SS tlt helm, locking billet glove boxes, buoy storage, under bow love seats, poker run interior, custom DCB snap carpet, custom draining ice chests, digital depth gauge, new 30 amp charger, billet nav lights, 5 person intercom, GPS passenger speedo w/ tatle tale, awesome stereo with billet cover. Cockpit and full boat cover. Less thatn 15 hours since rebuild on engines including blowers and transmission and refresh on #6 drives. (all invoices, parts list and test records available)
$280,000
619.442.0300 / Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
Stock#
1070 HP Young Performance Quad Whipple EFI Engines, Coil on Plug ignition, Merc. ECM, 23 hours, IMCO SCX Drives with SSM 6 shafts, IMCO Extension Boxes, SCX Tie Bar, IMCO Hyd Steering, Mercury Racing 40 pitch 1200hp Props, Billet Speaker Covers, Passenger GPS speedometer, Compass, Stereo with amp. Mp3 plug, New interior, cockpit carpet, Headset communications, LED lighting in cockpit and engine compartment, Full Cover, Cockpit Cover, Extreme Tri Axle Trailer with Drive guard, new EOH brakes, tires, LED lighting.
$115,000
619.442.0300 / Dave Hemmingson or Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
It was a great sight to see the M41 top mold being exposed for the first time today. All of us here at DCB are beyond excited about the M41 project and continue to run wide open to get it complete. As you can see in the pics below, the CNC machined intake scoops for the new 41 fit perfectly as DH fits and inspects.
We have been working around the clock day in and day out on the first M41. . . Below are some update photos in the process. 100% Full epoxy, 100% carbon fiber boat with Carbon / Kevlar included in the running surface areas. This boat is going to be absolutely amazing. . . Stay tuned for more info coming soon!
Desert Storm 2012 was a success for us here at DCB. Here are some photos from the weekend and we always look forward to the next!!! Enjoy!
Stock# HAW2985
2009 F-32 powered by TCM 985 with #6 Drives, Isotta wheel with tilt helm, Custom gel design graphics thoughout hull, vacuum bagged with carbon kevlar and Penske composite materials, capped front and rear, matching snap carpet, Billet bouy storage, under bow love seats, Billet sand shower, premium batts, and 40 amp batt charger, Mercury race view, big stereo with Ipod connector, hardwired remote and Innercom with 6 headsets. Custom ice chest with matching Fg lids, Aqua step, Cockpit cover, bimini, and a loaded Extreme tri-axle trailer - 150 easy hours on well maintained boat.
$295,000
619.442.0300 / Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
Article By: RiverDave Part 1 of 2
It’s sort of taboo in this day and age to talk about “1st to Card Stop One” because as we all know a poker run is certainly not a race. As a matter of fact in this years Desert Storm at least one “team” is going to quietly get disqualified for treating it as such. As poker runs evolve more and more are incorporating a “Shoot Out” to detract from the friendly and sometimes not so friendly competition of first to the card stop.
Overall the new formats will increase safety of the events, as well in theory provide a better show for the spectators as Huge horsepower rigs, both piston and turbine driven, unleash all they have in a mile long course. In a controlled environment and a shorter 1 mile course it should be easier for the spectators to get a better view of the action as well.
RDP has never been known to be politically correct though, and while the events are evolving this years Desert Storm and the chatter leading up to it had that same competitive vibe with respect to the infamous “Wozencraft Insurance Card Stop 1.” In short it’s not my job to create the news, or judge it, or alter it, I’ve always viewed my position to attend the event, and more or less tell it like it is..
As the boats left the dock there was a lot of excitement in the air at the Nautical , especially in the turtle bar where I had perched myself. As I sat at the bar drinking an Iced Tea (surprisingly enough) in pleasant company, with one of my board members “Hammer” and Dave Hards from Imco, the text messages start rolling in from the usual suspects. A lot of higher profile boaters that were either not running this year, or unable to attend. To save you the suspense the texts all read the same “Text me who is 1st to the card stop as soon as you know.”
In years past there is always confusion, controversy, and even sometimes arguments of who is actually first. The idea being that it isn’t a race, there is no finish line so how do you call it? Especially sometimes when it’s close? This year I had three sets of eyes on cardstop one ready to report who was 1st. Devin Wozencraft, my wife Stacy Johnson, and Jason from Ultra Boats AZ.
From the videos I’ve seen from on the internet there was quite a bit of jockeying going on down the lake, some pulling ahead, some falling behind. Ultimately two of my three sets of eyes would give the nod to Tony C. in the green twin 1350 M-31 as entering the card stop area first and fastest. One of my set of eyes was leaning towards CRC. RDP “officially” gave the nod to DCB based on the 2 out of 3 vote.
It should be noted “Fastest Boat” during the Poker run would definitely be Gary Smith in Predator, he pulled hard on everyone during the fastest sections of the course, but ultimately had an ignition shut down on one of his motors three times during the run which ultimately ended up hurting a motor. In the life of the fast lane though it doesn’t matter what happened up the lake (which had to be in the 190′s?), it matters who finishes. On the technicality Gary was in fact first to the card stop to pick up his cards as the Green DCB overshot it, CRC did not stop for their cards.
I ran into Dave Hemmingston at “The Turtle” after the poker run, and he was amped to say the least. To say this has been a long time coming is an understatement. I asked Dave what they had changed from last year on the 1350 green boat to pull out being number one this year. He mentioned they switched from Merc 39′s to 41′s and they had “Hot Rodded” the drives a bit, which puts this Green Machine in the mid 180′s still bouncing on the Rev Limiters.
As an honorable mention in group “B” (which I’m sure that is the wrong terminology for the actual Desert Storm groups) Tony Lombardi in his blue Teague Powered / Barrett Custom Marine “dialed in” DCB F32 was first to the card stop as well in his group!
Next up, the Shoot Out!
Photos courtesy of Naples Image
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Stock# STV21350
2011 M35 powered by Merc 1350 and M-8 Drives, Latham shifter with full hydraulic to SS tilt helm, Issotta wheel, vacuum bagged-high perform lamination schedule with Carbon Kevlar and Penske composite, Full color/full cap, hull liner upgrade, Poker run upgraded interior to Alcantara fabric w/ diamond pattern stitching, Custom carpet, fiberglass buoy storage, High end stereo system with JL separates upgrade, Cabin fans and under bow love seats, 2- Mercury race views, 10″ GPS tracking system, 4-premiium batts and 40 amp onboard charger, Double gauge package, “Show” accent and underwater lights, Loaded Extreme tri-axle trailer with 20″ Black Custom Wheels. Best of the Best – Loaded and then some with low hours!
$525,000
619.442.0300 / Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
This Boat has been SOLD!!!! Stock# WAT2700
2010 M-35 powered by Merc twin 700′s with NXT Drives , C and C props, full hydraulic to tilt helm, Matching gel graphics on FG seatbacks, side pods, transom and hatch, Full HP lamination schedule including Carbon Kevlar, half cap w/ SS rub rail, color coordinated matching snap in carpet, Poker run interior, Billet Sand shower, Aqua step, Premium dual batts, 40 amp charger, Great Stereo with IPOD connector, Intercom for 2, Hardwired remote, Satellite receiver, Cockpit and flannel soft cover, Extreme loaded tri-axle trailer – KMC Backseats wheels with 2 matching spares, Dual drive guard, and Center ladder. Immaculate condition with low hours.
This Boat has been SOLD!!!! $395,000
619.442.0300 / Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
It was pretty amazing to see this massive boat mold show up. . . not to mention watch it safely touch ground!
Stock# TCM21100
2007 F32 powered by TCM 1200′s, #6 drives, IMCO tilt helm, (4) GPS speedos, custom carpet kit, poker run interior, capped front and back with SS rub rail, custom billet hatch ram, epoxy hatch with graphics, cockpit cover, FG seat backs, “loaded” Extreme trailer w/ 20″ wheel package – low hours – full motor warranty.
$359,995
619.442.0300 / Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
Stock# APO21200
2007 DCB F32 powered with TCM 1200′s with #6 drives, recently freshened, only 20 hours on motors. Loaded package with all the bells and whistles including top of the line Extreme tri-axle trailer with 20″ wheels. Call for more information.
$257,500
619.442.0300 / Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
This Boat has been SOLD!!!! Stock# DON21100
2008 DCB FSeries F32 powered by twin 1100′s, with IMCO SCX drives and quad ram steering, full hydraulic to helm, SS tilt wheel, big stereo and intercom system, poker run interior, high performance lamination schedule – too many options to list.
This Boat has been SOLD!!!! $219,000
619.442.0300 / Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
Stock# GOO1600
2008 DCB 28 Extreme powered by a single Mercury 600.Mid-cabin bow rider, full hydraulic to helm, stereo, vacuum bagged construction, dual batts and 20 amp charger, capped front and back with SS rub rail, epoxy hatch, hidden bimini and storage cover, love seats, 2-48 draining ice chests/matching FG lids, aqua step, billet trim tabs, and tri-axle Extreme Trailer.
$99,000
619.442.0300 / Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
Stock# COL2800
2007 F32 powered by Twin TCM 800 w/ IMCO SC drives, standoff boxes, quad ram full hydraulic steering to helm, three batts, 20 amp charger, depth gauge, blue water, big stereo, intercom for 5, cockpit cover and bimini, Extreme trailer w/ 20″ KMC wheel package. Ready for your river or lakes.
$225,000
619.442.0300 / Tony Chiaramonte – tony@dcbracing.com
Sneak Peek of the crew at DCB getting ready for the 2012 Miami Boat Show. . . Enjoy!
