Paragon Replica

Frankenotter wrote: Gary S wrote: I'd disconnect my Mazda pickup while taking pictures too- Lmao. Quinner, why did you ever get rid of that thing. It was beautiful.

The replacement isn't bad either...

Frankenotter wrote: Gary S wrote: I'd disconnect my Mazda pickup while taking pictures too- Lmao. Quinner, why did you ever get rid of that thing. It was beautiful.

I don't know, I am not a big fan of the Mazda pick-up...

The work on the Paragon Replica is VERY cool.

Quinner, did you ever spill any beer on that Teak flooring?

Isn't pulling a Paragon with a B2000 kind of like living in a refrigerator box and wearing a Rolex?

Chris, no question on the weight. I'm not good about emptying out my boat and keeping fuel low, but when I remember to do so it's a very noticeable difference.

Your Paragon was beautiful! And Steve's custom '96 is one of a kind, a great example of what some creativity and hard work can do.

Thanks again guys for all the compliments.

Regarding the question about how the mahogany is held down, it was all done with stainless torx (tamper-pruf) bolts with a round head. The wood was counter-sunk so the bolt could be installed and hidden with a wood plug on top.   The bolts go through the wood and fiberglass and have large flat washers inside to distribute the load so the lock washers and nuts won't pull through. Lots of stainless bolts, washers, and nuts were used.

As far as the wake goes with the extra weight of the wood, I can comment more on that when we get the boat back in the water at the end of the month.

Awesome job! I think I like the SN windshield better than the Paragon's. Let me know when you can start converting my SN over, lol.

Quinner, are you certain your red one was the only one produced?

I thought there were 40 built. As to the break down of green vs red, idk but I've seen a red personally and when you google CC Paragon, there's quite a few reds pop up. I think the red is sharp.

But this replica looks awesome.

HW is correct, the Red (Wineberry) was built for and per Ken Meloon's personal specs, a one of a kind in several ways. The color, bling on the motor and a few other details were unique to that Paragon only. Numbers I have always heard were 10 green + 1 red.

Brand new never titled boat was purchased with a few hours on it for about twice what a 93' well equipped Ski Nautique would have cost.

Paragon Orlando Sentinel

What does Art say?

Orlando76 wrote: I might be getting numbers mixed with the Silver Nautique.

I believe there were 82 Silvers.

I read the article. Surprised to read the Paragons were painted, not gelled. It reads like CC craftsman did the wood work, where the legend around here is that the wood work was farmed out to another contractor, supposedly in NY, IIRC.

Hey Todd, (Orlando76) Thanks for the link! Blue sounds awesome!

Chris, what's the story on the acquisition and sale?? Nice pics!

Cool project, nice job!

81nautique wrote: I've been wondering when someone was going to do this.   Looks like some fine work and agree I like the stock windshield.   Great job, is it a coincidence you posted this while Pete is up north with No Internet.

WOW! I completely missed the entire thread. Alan, yes, in 14 I was up north without any internet. I probably wouldn't have ever seen it without Ken suggesting to google Paragon in the other "classic" CC thread! I concur, that it sure looks like some great work and lots of it! I wonder where it is now and how it's holding up.

Yes. I would also like to see how it is holding up?

I sent Steve a PM. Hopefully he'll get it and fill us in on what's up with the Paragon.

Gary,
Yes, it's on the chilly side up here. The temp has come up from the overnight of -16 and is now -11.The wood stove is going and keeping the house at a very nice 76!!