Project: Adaptation | Waves And Wheels' Custom Doug Wright 42 Carbon

For most people, getting in and out of a high-performance catamaran is a snap. But Dave Burgess, a longtime powerboat owner from Michigan who years ago broke his back in a snowmobile accident, is not most people. His physical limitations had long ruled him out of owning even the most-custom “standard” go-fast cat-at least until he reached out to Justin Wagner, the creative genius behind Waves and Wheels in Osage Beach, Mo. Working closely with Burgess, Wagner and his creative team built a new 42-foot Doug Wright cat that is on the cutting edge of cockpit-access adaptation for physically challenged owners. For Wagner, who enjoys speed on the water as much as Burgess, the project was a labor of love that improved a friendship that started years ago. For Burgess, the twin Mercury Racing 500R-powered beauty, which was painted by Graphix1 Paint, is the catamaran of his dreams.
This video is possible because the Burgess family was open to it and because several companies with close ties to the family agreed to support it. Special thanks to the following businesses:
American Custom Marine: www.americancustommarine.com
CTS Custom Trailers: ctscustomtrailers.net
Maryland Offshore Performance Marine Center: www.mdoffshore.com
Sunsation Powerboats: www.sunsationboats.com
Teague Custom Marine: teaguecustommarine.com
UNRIEHL Performance: www.unriehlsunsation.com
WIA Marine Insurance: wiamarineinsurance.com
Produced by:
Scrapyard Media: www.scrapyardmedia.com
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00:00 Intro
00:41 Dave's need for speed | Sunsation 40CCX
01:53 Waves and Wheels | Doug Wright Powerboats Dealer
03:00 Choosing Doug Wright Powerboats
05:00 Graphix1 Paint at Waves & Wheels
06:47 Dave's Process
08:58 Waves and Wheels Interior Shop
10:10 Doug Wright 42 Carbon Delivery Day
11:05 First launch and start up
11:46 Dave's first time on the boat
13:11 Running the Doug Wright 42 Carbon
15:58 How was the first run?
17:30 Don't give up, never give up
18:26 Credits

[@americancustommarine]

Awesome video, we are proud to call Dave a friend and local icon to the performance boat industry.

[@kaisersosay4238]

I've worked for Dave multiple times. I can honestly say he's an amazing man and a complete gentleman. He treats everybody with respect.

[@BryanGreenleaf-yd7rp]

These boats are incredible works of art. The skill and time it takes to make a unique state-of-the-art machine like this is astounding. yall killed it with this project. what a great outcome. it's heart-warming to see what people can do for each other when we focus on giving our best to another person.

[@tomkennedy8238]

Wow incredible work Justin and team !

[@w.j.andystoneham6306]

Justin & crew are ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!!! WOW !!!!!!!!👊🏽

[@gideonscustoms857]

Absolutely amazing video. Looking forward to having one of these boats one day. The grind continues

[@FAKE-NAME]

Now they know how to do the setup for disabled people i really hope the word spreads and they sell a bunch of these and get some very deserving people out on the water. Im glad this is now a possibility for people way to go 👏 👏.

[@alexhazell4644]

BEST VIDEO I HAVE SEEN ON THE CHANNEL YET! Dave is one hell of an inspiration !!!

[@maclovin61]

Glad I came across this video. Great story,great boat and great people.

[@normankaster917]

Super nice build, for a super awesome guy... Congrats Dave 👍👍 I can't wait to see her in person.

[@user-hg9go5gx1s]

Great work Justin, next step, make the slider board a permanent fixture to actuate up and flat then back down to the side of the boat to act as a bumper if needed.

[@patrickwagner6828]

It's nice to see what has been created there.

[@lotozark]

Unbelievable. Such a great story about being resilient and overcoming things. Very inspirational. I know if I ever want to build a boat who I'm gonna call. Hope to see that awesome machine on the LOTO one day.

[@robmorgan1562]

This is one of the coolest boat projects i have ever seen - what a team - Justin keep those good vibes going - the real deal - 🤙🏽⭕️🏁

[@AV-fh8rd]

I saw this running on the Glaize Arm about a week ago - great looking setup!

[@ricksestini7849]

Awesome

[@nicholasopie9366]

That is awesome

[@riverdragonmarineservice441]

Been awhile since I've seen Dave, good to see he's keeping on with it all.

[@MarkWork-fd5tt]

AMAZING FABULOUS STORY

[@trump647]

Amazing you're awesome man

[@fredpettijohn6865]

What an inspiration for all paraplegic people with determination Dave, with all your other jobs you need to take your philosophy on the road to the VA and handicap centric hospitals. You are a great example.

[@captlucky2320]

Gotta be honest surprised yall put that trailer in the water

[@alexmenzies559]

Sunsation nation 💪

[@gregoryfranks7347]

this gentleman is a role model our kids should look up to not some asshole who throws a balls. this man seems to refuse the concept of i cant do it. i dont know anything about him except what ive seen in this video. i also watched the video about his mega wicked skater. the side entry now makes more sense. if i could be a little more like like man i know id be better off for sure. what a champion with a boat built by champions and niether of them are and havent accepted anything but exactly what they wanted. Sir, please enjoy this outstanding boat. if more people said i dont accept not being able to do something this would be such a better place. what a hero in a sick boat!!!! mega mega mega! cheers congrats to you both.

[@brandonthorbahn2405]

I too have been cursed with the need for speed. The only thing I’ve found that helps is to go fast!

[@gator-ii7sw]

lucky he can afford that bad boy

[@BryanGreenleaf-yd7rp]

Hello Dave - I'd love to learn from you sir. You offered to show someone interested in learning. and I'd be honored to talk with you.