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Title: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on October 22, 2014, 11:20:14 AM
Picked up this river cruiser from Scott Kornowski out in Havasu a month or so ago...I was going to keep it a secret but I just can't !!!! It's a 72 Kachina bottom that he blueprinted, then glassed a new Crusader deck on it, (Scott owns the mold for Crusader) along with capping it.  It has 4 new mahogany stringers, new transom, custom aluminum tanks with fill necks in the boat, new intake/ ride and shoe set by MPD, along with a few other bells and whistles... Going to put my 468 roller motor in it and see how she does.. That's all gelcoat btw
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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: jyeager on October 22, 2014, 11:52:17 AM
That thing looks amazing!!!! Congrats!


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: 5150whiteboy on October 22, 2014, 12:53:03 PM
Very nice float... good luck with getting her ready for next season.

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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: capogniracing on October 22, 2014, 02:02:22 PM
Nice! Keep progress pics posted up, gonna be a killer boat.


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: WhyNot76 on October 22, 2014, 05:07:55 PM
Damn!! Great lookin boat!!👍👍


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: rush1 on October 22, 2014, 07:34:53 PM
Wow is all I can say

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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: Just Electric on October 22, 2014, 08:44:14 PM
Scott is da man. Trying to see if I can get him to lay me up a crusader come the new year. Congrats on the float he does top notch work and is anal to detail


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: crewchief22 on October 22, 2014, 09:42:47 PM
Very Cool. 

Good luck with the build.
Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: More2LifeThanMPG on October 22, 2014, 10:10:46 PM
If you don't mind me asking... What does a hull like such run?


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on October 23, 2014, 09:14:15 AM
If you don't mind me asking... What does a hull like such run?

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I think he's wanting somewhere around 8k for something like this.

I did some trading, along with cash for mine. That's why I'm saying "somewhere around $8k".
Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: K-034 on October 23, 2014, 07:39:02 PM
Scott is one of the best in the business, you scored on that, congrats


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on October 24, 2014, 02:42:55 PM
Thanks everyone for the kind words!

Scott is a super cool guy and I'm beyond pumped to have ended up with this boat. I was at his shop with a friend of mine last year and saw this boat while he was still working on it. I fell in love with it then. Can't believe it's actually MINE now.

I will definitely try and keep progress pics flowing for you guys  :beer:
Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on October 24, 2014, 06:25:24 PM
I wanted to use my pearl white cocktail seats from my old Bahner. Had to French the sides for the gas fill necks though. I'm pretty happy with the way they came out.


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: hallett1974 on October 25, 2014, 08:25:09 AM
That's going to be one badass  boat.

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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: tgossett22 on October 25, 2014, 11:24:27 AM
Thanks everyone for the kind words!

Scott is a super cool guy and I'm beyond pumped to have ended up with this boat. I was at his shop with a friend of mine last year and saw this boat while he was still working on it. I fell in love with it then. Can't believe it's actually MINE now.

I will definitely try and keep progress pics flowing for you guys  :beer:
What's a gel job like that run?

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Title: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on October 25, 2014, 11:57:54 AM
What's a gel job like that run?

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that I'm not sure about.. Call Scott Kornowski 928 )486-6549


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: 82daytona on October 25, 2014, 02:07:13 PM

What's a gel job like that run?

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he's anything buy cheap. So if you have to ask.... Well you know the rest


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: tgossett22 on October 25, 2014, 08:34:22 PM
he's anything buy cheap. So if you have to ask.... Well you know the rest


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Ha... yeah I won't wanna know

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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: 82daytona on October 26, 2014, 07:16:48 AM

Ha... yeah I won't wanna know

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I'd assume at least 7-8k


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on January 11, 2015, 05:49:23 PM
Got some work done on the trailer today... Boat comes off the trailer next weekend so I can replace all the bunks, and paint the trailer.


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: Just Electric on January 11, 2015, 07:35:51 PM
Scott is a anal maticulous dude that does insane work hoping to have him lay me up a lite weight crusader soon. You can't go wrong with Scotts work bud congrats on the new float 👍


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on January 13, 2015, 12:16:20 PM
Thanks Justin!
I'm really happy with it. I'm finding new little tricks that Scott did to the thing all the time. He does some pretty badass work.

Can't wait to get the thing done and in the water.
Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on January 18, 2015, 11:50:15 AM
Pulled the boat off the trailer to overhaul the trailer.
Can't have this glittery bastard sitting on some janky lookin trailer!



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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on March 23, 2015, 04:16:12 PM
I've been so swamped with work and painting lately it's hard to have time to work on my own stuff. Finally ALMOST finished the trailer... but it's done enough to get the boat back on it. Pretty happy with the way it came out. New bunks, new fender pads (still need to finish one), welded the trailer jack mount to the side, rolled the whole trailer with POR-15 gloss black then 2 part POR-15 clear coat, then pinstriped it with fire engine red and metallic silver (not done with that either).
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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: angermgmt on March 23, 2015, 04:31:31 PM
Looks great. The trailer is one project I have not had time to tackle yet.


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: Beaveretriever on March 23, 2015, 09:05:49 PM
Looks great buddy. Can't wait for it to be on the water
Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: willowvalley on August 10, 2015, 03:15:45 PM
Clean trailer


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on January 27, 2016, 02:01:31 PM
  Sorry for being lame and lagging so hard on the thread... I've been posting my update pics on instagram/Facebook but kinda forget to post on here. Let me see if I can get you guys updated a little. 
The build has been coming along fairly slow but steady. I'm trying not to tap into my 9-5 paycheck and build this whole thing with money I make pinstriping/painting/selling parts/ and hooking.. So far that is working pretty well, minus the fact that the build is taking much longer this way..

The interior is pretty much done. I used 3M industrial velco instead of glue just incase I ever decide I don't want carpet anymore.
All the gauges are Mooneyes. I will only be running mech. oil pressure, water temp, and a tach on the dash. The gauges fit in the silver lines almost like it was meant to be like that. The push button start, gas pedal, shifter, diverter, and header water valve will all run off the stringer.

I painted the pump silver metal flake and think it came out pretty bitchen. Lots and lots of sanding to prep this thing for paint. I hope it lasts!

Originally I was going to just stick the dual carb 468 that was in my old boat in this one...Well that has changed and now that 468 has 3" Crower stack injection on it!
Scored a really badass timing chain cover that Mike Kuhl built. It cost me a pretty penny but man is it COOL!!

As of right now I am finishing up with a couple odds and ends before dropping the engine in. I also have Mooneyes building me a spun aluminum surge tank so I will be able to still run my saddle tanks.

Once the engine is in then the boat will be going to B1 Racing to get double drilled, and a ride plate installed. The intake has already been machined for a ride and shoe and currently has a straight cut shoe in it so at least that part is done.

Here's some photos for you guys that haven't seen already.

Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on January 27, 2016, 02:03:11 PM
 :beer:
Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: jyeager on January 27, 2016, 02:36:12 PM
Bad ass bud👍🏻 that injection is going to look killer!!!!!


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: hallett1974 on January 27, 2016, 02:40:58 PM
Looks great
Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: folsom619 on January 27, 2016, 03:39:37 PM
Good pics, that's looking killer.


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: eastcoastboys on January 28, 2016, 09:37:55 AM
👍


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: NEVER WRIEDT on January 28, 2016, 09:51:21 AM
WOW! Real nice! :beer:
Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: Steve-O on January 28, 2016, 01:33:31 PM
You are going to have a real showpiece on your hands when it's finished up. Very cool color scheme.


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: holorinhal on January 30, 2016, 07:48:05 PM
Dam Cory, that thing is Beautiful! Looks like it is coming together nicely.
when do you think it will hit the water?
Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on February 01, 2016, 09:38:17 AM
Dam Cory, that thing is Beautiful! Looks like it is coming together nicely.
when do you think it will hit the water?

Thanks Hal, I really appreciate it.

I'm really hoping to have it done for this summer.
Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: capogniracing on February 01, 2016, 01:44:36 PM
😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 I can't wait to you get it done!


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: Derrick on February 01, 2016, 09:49:57 PM
Aaaaaaammmmmmaaaaazing boat man. She is a beauty. So if he owns the crusader mold does he have the crusader tunnel mold?


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on February 02, 2016, 09:18:11 AM
Aaaaaaammmmmmaaaaazing boat man. She is a beauty. So if he owns the crusader mold does he have the crusader tunnel mold?


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Thank you Derrick
Yeah, Scott has the complete Crusader tunnel mold.
I've seen a couple of them done and they look killer
Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: Derrick on February 02, 2016, 09:54:57 AM
It's a bad ass hull for sure.


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on February 05, 2016, 03:31:29 PM
I had a crack in my Dooley oil pan that I needed to fix. While the pan was off I decided to strip the black paint and repaint metallic silver then clear the piss out of it with high temp clear.. I think it looks much better now


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on February 05, 2016, 11:30:35 PM
If you worked on this thing as much as you chase fish, it would be done!! lol

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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: jyeager on February 06, 2016, 06:54:05 AM

If you worked on this thing as much as you chase fish, it would be done!! lol

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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: riptide84 on February 07, 2016, 10:15:32 AM
Hahaha
If I had the money to just have somebody else build it for me, then it would probably be done too...



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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: Bunger on February 07, 2016, 11:34:21 AM
You drill holes for the trolling motor yet? Haha


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Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: TrollerDave on May 20, 2016, 11:09:22 PM
So is that Instagram post photoshop? Or do you got something to share?  ;D

Looking forward to seeing it complete. Clean, retro look. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Title: Re: 18' Kornowski Kustom -- gonna be a long winter
Post by: carrera202 on May 21, 2016, 07:28:53 AM

So is that Instagram post photoshop? Or do you got something to share?  ;D

Looking forward to seeing it complete. Clean, retro look. :thumbup: :thumbup:
yes that's a great question I saw that too


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