Commando u2 FINALLY DONE!!!!

Commando u2 FINALLY DONE!!!! 10 years 1 month ago #123099

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Hi everyone,how is everything going.been so long since I post something here.just a little up to date my glasspar delmar is still not finish and my commando u2 is going to be back in the water again soon I hope.last time I stand her up against the wall for 2 yrs now I lower her down and my god so much dust all over her.

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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123106

cosmic12 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 484 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 1	Ok, I need to know a bit more about this Commado U2. Who made that? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123133

commando Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 271 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 2	This is all I know,anyway I'm redoing my dash board hopefully I get it done soon before Canada day,maybe a new paint job we wait and see how much time i have. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123175

Dr.Go! Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1719 Karma: 19 Thank you received: 125	Cosmic12 - looks like one of these boats just got posted to the Glassifieds on here. Might be far away, but such a very cool and rare looking boat! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123177

bilnan1 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 900 Karma: 63 Thank you received: 14	NOTE Finless, Bill Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123189

Dr.Go! Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1719 Karma: 19 Thank you received: 125	Great Eyes Bill! I just put on my glasses. I sure have lots to learn about details. Those fins are quite cool...I did not look close enough to notice the other had none. Why are there SO MANY cool boats out there...the more you see, the more "infected by the bug" I get. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123193

curse Offline Contributing Member Posts: 445 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 2	Wow, I really like that Commando! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123200

commando Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 271 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 2	Wait until she is all rig up.I get thumbs up even driving down the road.I try to sale her couple times but I always turn down the offer.to hard to let her go. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123202

bilnan1 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 900 Karma: 63 Thank you received: 14	here is a pic of mine,on trailer I like it, on water it is not what I expected,I ll run my Allison, just my thought Bill Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123203

commando Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 271 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 2	Never ran mine full speed yet I just want to go for a nice slow speed around to see the city from the water where I live on canada day. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123204

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Love the hardware around the fins...looks like a rocket sled for Buck Rogers. There sure were a lot of different looks and under-hull configurations through the years. Bill, I can see where the high speed river running Allison would be "light years" ahead on the overall performance/fun curve. However, these Commando boats have some of the most interesting lines I have seen. You can't "see" the Allison's because they are gone in a "Flash"! I don't think the words "Allison" and "slow" are allowed to be used in the same sentence. I never had or drove one, but I have seen many transom shots

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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123254

cosmic12 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 484 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 1	As said above the one in the Glassifieds has been on here for awhile and it is lacking all the cool stuff and way to far away. I would love to have one fast or not they look like 100 mph sitting still and would leave everyone wondering what planet it came from Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123261

commando Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 271 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 2	Got some help flipping her over today to put on a new paint job on her. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123262

curse Offline Contributing Member Posts: 445 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 2	oooh, shiny Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123267

commando Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 271 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 2	Manage to dig all of this out of the corner in the garage where it been sitting for awhile now.this is what I'm putting on the u2.I thought I had a merc 700 but it said 600 on it oh well slow is good. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123389

commando Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 271 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 2	Got my top size painted today couple days more I can paint the black on and put it on a trailer then hopefully I can install the motor and all the hardware back on her. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123411

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4902 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123450

commando Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 271 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 2	Got some black on her and almost finish installing the hardware and I get a new trailer tomorrow. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123451

cosmic12 Offline Contributing Member Posts: 484 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 1	WOW! That is a work of art! Beautiful! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123478

commando Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 271 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 2	Got myself a brand new trailer,everyday is getting closer to being done. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123479

Dr.Go! Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1719 Karma: 19 Thank you received: 125	I second that! What a show stopper. Hats off to the original designers and builders as well as "the Saver" of this boat!! Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123484

Dr_Frankenmerc Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1433 Karma: 185 Thank you received: 44	Very nicely done! Keep those pictures coming!!! doc Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123492

commando Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 271 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 2	Come up with a name for my boat honestly what do you all think before I put it on the boat. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 1 month ago #123500

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4902 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Great work! Yeah the name works I think. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 4 weeks ago #123518

Dr.Go! Offline Contributing Member Posts: 1719 Karma: 19 Thank you received: 125	Clever name and logo. I like it. Maybe if I had a fast looking boat like that, I could get closer to catching a little time. That boat does look like the speedo should start at 100mph before it even gets launched off the trailer. Love the hardware that all looks fast like Rockets. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 4 weeks ago #123544

commando Topic Author Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 271 Karma: 18 Thank you received: 2	Made some smoke today,nice to hear that engine sound again. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 10 years 4 weeks ago #123557

gene gene Offline Contributing Member Posts: 325 Karma: 8 Thank you received: 0	Very cool looking boat!!!! Hope you get the fuel leak fixed, probably just a stuck float needle valve. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:Commando u2 -----FINALLY DONE ! 10 years 3 weeks ago #123598

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The good news is I got it done on time and the bad news is I can't take it out tomorrow.I took it in to a mechanical to look at it and cost me $60 just to hear him tell me what I tell him what is wrong with the carburetor he said it will cost me $900 to fix it plus parts and this is the 2nd motor he ever fix that is this old.just when I heard that I took my boat back and I'm out of his shop.so hard to find someone that can work on this kind of motor around here.and another problem I found out is the trigger botton to start the motor doesn't work when you push it but after a few time it just work when it want to.basically I'm done with it and back in storage again until I find someone to fix it.Time to gave my glasspar delmar some tlc

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Re:Commando u2 FINALLY DONE!!!! 10 years 3 weeks ago #123658

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4902 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	She came out awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry to hear about the motor. Maybe Dr. Frankenmerc can talk you through the issue? Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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