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Unbelievable - Last Virage just pulled from molds

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Unbelievable - Last Virage just pulled from molds

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I got an e-mail from Aaron Wachholz who my brother Jeff is partnering with to build race boats in Minnesota. Howard Pipkorn mentioned to them that there was a hull and deck sitting in storage - the very last hull and deck to be pulled from the molds - and that he may like to sell it. So, he had them set the deck on the hull and take some pictures of it. Still deciding on whether it will be sold to the public, etc. But, this is obviously a rare and sentimental piece. Definitely historic. Again, this hull and deck have been sitting in storage for nearly 20 years. Still looks pretty dang good in the pics.

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Re: Unbelievable - Last Virage just pulled from molds

Post: # 11435Post transomstand »

I'm just sitting here with my mouth open.

That needs to go in a museum.
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Re: Unbelievable - Last Virage just pulled from molds

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I LIKEY A LOT............................... :up: :up: :o :shock: :up: :clap: :majesty: :up:
tooooo many words to explain the feeling right now , I need some personal time :oops:

I wonder if this is an infamous stage IV
rumor has it there was a mold made but no boat was ever produced from it
could this be one ???????????
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Re: Unbelievable - Last Virage just pulled from molds

Post: # 11438Post VultureNo2 »

That is sweeeeeeet. Where are the molds? I'ld like either the boat or the molds. :D :up:
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Re: Unbelievable - Last Virage just pulled from molds

Post: # 11439Post Scaryfast »

The hull will probably be available. I haven't heard a number, but thinking in the $3500 range for hull and deck. Mold location is unknown. I initially had said this boat was pulled from the molds. Aaron called me to let me know that they didn't actually pull the boat from the molds...this just happened to be the last boat pulled from the molds.
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Re: Unbelievable - Last Virage just pulled from molds

Post: # 11443Post silkeysak »

I have a feeling that before all is said and done, it's gonna be more than $3500 dollars. What a find!
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Post: # 11448Post 77viper »

That is so cool, at $3500 sure don't think it would last long enough for me to get to the bank.
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Post: # 11462Post Hippie459MN »

WOW! I am speechless.... What a find for sure. Some reason I could see Howard having a few secrets hiding around his shop and this is a fine example of one of them. I bet this could get more than $3500 easy.
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Re: Unbelievable - Last Virage just pulled from molds

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:o thats beautiful.......I'd like to have that.
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I know where the Stage IV plug is... :mrgreen:
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