Harlon Parchment
Elizabeth City,
North Carolina
SUPER-G
Dear Barefoot Central,
I must mention once more how helpful and entertaining your website is.
If you will allow, I would like to submit my barefoot boat to be added
to your "Barefoot Rigs" section. It is a 16' 1963 Glasspar "Super G"
that I have been working on for the last 20 years. I have just finished
making it more "family friendly" by adding 3 more seats and adding a
belt guard to the engine. The custom engine is a Ford 429 mated to a
Paragon V Drive. After selling my 1989 Mastercraft Barefoot 190, I have
been planning to modify the Super G to accommodate a barefoot boom. The
biggest challenge I faced was the low gunwales and lack of height
support/adjustment. This was solved by my custom stainless steel
transmission mounted ski pylon. I used a cable support with a chain to
allow a wide range of adjustment by selecting a different link. I am
most proud of the rope attachment which I crafted out of a S/S 1 7/8"
hitch ball.
Anyway, I would be honored to see my
creation posted on your sight. And thanks again for the high quality
products and service.
Please let me know what you think of my
request.
Regards,
Harlon
Harlon:
I have to applaud your efforts. As they say, "Where there's a
will, there's a way!" Looks like you are very talented with a
welder and metal lathe. What's the top speed on this rocket ship?
A nice teak platform on the back would look very nice.
Thanks for sharing the Super G with us. I'd like to see a picture
of you skiing on the boom with the Super G behind you.
Chuck Gleason
BarefootCentral.com
Chuck,
Thank
you so much for posting my photos on your site. I will definitely
send you more pic's of it in action. As
far as speed, it would run about 80 mph before adding the
extra weight. Now, 68-70 mph. BTW,
no lathe. All forming was done free-hand using a hand grinder
clamped in a vise. Let me know if you need something welded or
crafted. We have plenty of room on
the river if you find yourself in the area.
Regards,
Harlon
 
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