Then and now! — A handful of people requested throwback photos and showing the build process of our boats, so here are some photos of Hull #2 being built in 2008 and what she looks like today. A few random facts for those who want to know: . A CNC machine was used to create the original framing and we removed it during the build process. . The bottoms and timbers are fir and the tunnel and side panels were built using okoume. . The bare hull by itself measures 33' 7". . Approximately 1300lbs of resin and glass were used to build the boat. . Ready to fish when completed, the boat weighed close to 9,000lbs. . Billy Wells was the first owner, who many of you know today as the Co-Founder of mexican_gulf_fishing, and we are honored to share they continue to use Freeman's today. . Hull #2 was recently purchased by Salt Fever Guide Service and they are working with PreferredMarine to completely restore the boat. . As capt_boomer put it, the restoration focus is less "Pimp my Ride" and more "C...