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jayebirdwell
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Joined: Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:25 am Posts: 18
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 My New WC Custom Boats Build
Here is my new boat from Pete Willett at WC Custom Boats. All I can say is "WOW". This boat so far has exceeded all of my expectations. This is my 1st boat of this type but wanted a dual purpose rig with tons of storage and a high comfort level when fishing, hunting or just cruising the back waters. For anybody in doubt about which builder to go with do not hesitate to give Pete a call. Extremely easy to work with and willing to work with you to get the exact boat you are looking for. While I knew what I wanted the end result to be Pete was the one that came up with the best ideas on this boat. I recommend him 100%. On to the boat. (By the way I am using Pete's pics and he may have to chime in on any specs of interest that I leave out.
*WC Custom 2060 (actual length 21.3' when you add in the pointed bow) *Beam Width at widest point: 84" *3/16" bottom 1/8" side *Taper Chine *Full Flotation *15" catwalks with 50" wide full floor *6' front deck with 1 storage box and gun storage box. (Front storage box has a 4,500 lb. winch *mounted on a spud pole. *Removable rear deck *Total of 4 boxes in the catwalks. I have one 90" rod locker, a 60" box, a mechanical Box, and a small driver's box. The mechanical box holds the on-board battery charger, power assist pump, and trolling motor/winch battery. *Hunt Deck *Console steering up against the catwalks. *Since I wanted a complete package Pete also installed a Lowrance HDS 9" touchscreen with the Structure Scan , in the console and a Minn Kota Terrova with IPilot on the front deck. *Pete also made me a custom sliding trolling motor mount so I could slide the motor back completely inside the boat when needed. *Minn Kota 3 bank battery on-board battery charger. *Camo Hydro Turf on all flat surfaces. *2 12 gallon fuel tanks *Gator Glide on bottom
Motors: 2015 models Dual 35 GatorTails with reverse and 3 blade props. Hydro steering with the power assist (I think that's what its called) This boat steers easier that any boat I have owned in the past. I can run the wheel with 1 finger and still over steer if I am not careful. It honestly feels like there is nothing connected to the steering.
Trailer: Aluminum tandem axle with spare tire and swing away tounge.
I am currently running in the middle pin and my top speed is 29.5 mph @ 4300 rpms with me (280 lbs) 1 other person (260) lbs., ice chest with drinks and full gas tanks. I have 7 hours on it already and since this is my first non outboard boat, I think I will be able to get a little more out of it with a little more time behind the wheel.
This boat is built like a tank and handles very well. Smooth as my last boat and much more comfortable. Does not slide very much at all except for the 1 time I forget to throttle down in a sharp turn but like I said I need more time behind the wheel.
Once again, my thanks to Pete and his crew for a job well done.
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:38 pm |
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jayebirdwell
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Joined: Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:25 am Posts: 18
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 Re: My New WC Custom Boats Build
Some additional pics
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:41 pm |
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doubleBanded
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Joined: Sun Feb 03, 2013 1:26 pm Posts: 3084 Location: Down South
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Badass rig!
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:43 pm |
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Ben_ huntin
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Joined: Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:12 pm Posts: 120 Location: Mississippi
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Nice rig!!!
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:44 pm |
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jayebirdwell
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Joined: Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:25 am Posts: 18
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And some more
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:44 pm |
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jayebirdwell
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Joined: Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:25 am Posts: 18
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 Re: My New WC Custom Boats Build
This last pic is after I had the camoclad put on after I brought it home.
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Not a good pic but the best I got with my phone.
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:46 pm |
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jayebirdwell
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Sorry, forgot a pic of the whole rig.
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 1:53 pm |
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btmannin
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Joined: Tue Jan 15, 2013 5:25 pm Posts: 1723 Location: Oxford/Jackson ms
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Now THAT is a fuckin duck boat.. Congrats man, I'm jealous
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 2:07 pm |
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txmudcutter
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Joined: Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:08 am Posts: 2307 Location: Nederland, TX (SETX)
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Really nice looking rig man
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 2:09 pm |
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dixieducker
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Joined: Sun Sep 01, 2013 9:40 pm Posts: 888 Location: mobile alabama
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JESUS!! Im jealous. Fine Rig. What do you do for a living, I need to change jobs. lol
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 2:20 pm |
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zborden25
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Joined: Fri Dec 27, 2013 10:46 pm Posts: 183 Location: st bernard louisiana
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HORY SHIT  that's awesome! badass lookin boat
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 3:16 pm |
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Puddler45
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Joined: Thu May 03, 2012 9:07 am Posts: 1199 Location: Wisconsin's waters and woods
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yup....Nothing short of badass! nice fuckin rig man
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 3:20 pm |
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schmitt
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Joined: Fri Jun 25, 2010 3:33 pm Posts: 1177 Location: WI
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Great looking rig
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 3:36 pm |
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Podcast
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Now em's some dollas! Nice!
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 4:19 pm |
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Full Throttle
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Joined: Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:09 pm Posts: 1268 Location: North Texas
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 My New WC Custom Boats Build
Looks great. Can't go wrong going with a WC. They make sure you get exactly what you want. Try running the top pin. Mine has also picked up some speed since putting a bit of wear on my 3 blade prop. Congrats on one fine rig!
At some point post up some pics at rest in the water and a side view of the wrap in full color.
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 4:57 pm |
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North LA Hunter
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Joined: Mon Aug 02, 2010 8:39 pm Posts: 6976 Location: West Monroe, LA
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Congrats on the boat! Sure is a nice rig! Pete is an awesome guy to deal with.
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:02 pm |
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calphil
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Joined: Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:49 pm Posts: 1715 Location: Kingwood,TX
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Very nice .. Pete won't do you wrong
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:17 pm |
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dfou
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Joined: Sun Dec 12, 2010 12:38 am Posts: 3986 Location: Pville, La
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One of the nicer dual rigs I've seen
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 5:24 pm |
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Frog
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Joined: Mon Jun 13, 2011 8:49 am Posts: 3260
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Awesome mud yacht! Congrats
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:15 pm |
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jayebirdwell
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Joined: Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:25 am Posts: 18
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 Re: My New WC Custom Boats Build
Thanks guys for all the positive comments. Even though I did not post questions when figuring out exactly what I wanted, a lot of the decisions were made based on information by spending many hours reading posts on this site.
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Tue Aug 05, 2014 9:13 pm |
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Joe Guide
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Joined: Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:58 pm Posts: 159 Location: Coastal North Carolina
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Well designed and thought out rig you got there. That should last you a life time.
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