TOPIC: It came from outer space...

I know this is a little newer than what we usually discuss, but I just had to post about it. This is probably the closest thing to an Eshelman Rocket that I'll ever have!

Found this odd PWC the other day and just had to have it. Never seen another one and never heard of the manufacturer. Measures around 10 feet long and made in 1989 by the "E.P.P.S. Manufacturing Co., Smyrna, TN", and looks like something off Star Wars.

The lady owner said the motor ran great and pushed it down the lake decently fast, but I still question that with the 15 horses. She said it always got lots of interest on the lake and most people had never seen one before. I did get lots of looks on the way home with lots of people coming up asking questions about it while at the car wash and while stopped to fill up with gas. I can't wait to take it out on the lake!

Anybody seen another one like this anywhere or heard of the manufacturer? I can't seem to find the first thing about them on the internet.

LUKE I AM YOUR FAUTHER ...Thats pretty cool there Bud ..I have no Idea what it is thow ..Wheres Yoda when you need him ..?
Larry

From the US Coast Guard MIC page:

MIC: EPP Status: Out of Business
Company: ENGINEERED PREC(SEE BELOW) Company Official: JAMES C EPPS
Parent Company:
Parent MIC:
Address: PO BOX 941
City: SMYRNA
State: TN
Zip: 37167
Country:
Phone: 6154592884
Fax:
In Business: Tuesday, February 14, 1989
Out of Business: Tuesday, September 20, 1994
Date Modified: Tuesday, September 20, 1994
Type: Outboards, Open Motorboats, Jon Boats


Additional Address:
Comments: FULL COMPANY NAME=ENGINEERED PRECISION PRODUCT SPECIALTIESINC. OOB PER MSO PADUCAH 09/06/94

...FIN.:; That is Way Cool . CONGRATS. You have my vote of the day.. Another East Tn gem . That would be great for shallow water fishing. . I use to use our double kayak & solo canoe with great success, but tight on my back ... This would let one stand up & side cast . Good outboard can also move to a rowboat, etc... tHOSE JET SKIS ARE TOUGH to BEND OVER INTO THE well..

My outboard buddy in East Knoxville offered me his 50's 14 ft Chris Craft KIT boat... Has two tone paint over the years, but appears to be a un -sold dealer warehouse surplus.. Almost no water time.. !

bobo wrote:

LUKE I AM YOUR FAUTHER ...Thats pretty cool there Bud ..I have no Idea what it is thow ..Wheres Yoda when you need him ..?
Larry

Made my day.

thompsonboat wrote:

From the US Coast Guard MIC page:

MIC: EPP Status: Out of Business
Company: ENGINEERED PREC(SEE BELOW) Company Official: JAMES C EPPS
Parent Company:
Parent MIC:
Address: PO BOX 941
City: SMYRNA
State: TN
Zip: 37167
Country:
Phone: 6154592884
Fax:
In Business: Tuesday, February 14, 1989
Out of Business: Tuesday, September 20, 1994
Date Modified: Tuesday, September 20, 1994
Type: Outboards, Open Motorboats, Jon Boats


Additional Address:
Comments: FULL COMPANY NAME=ENGINEERED PRECISION PRODUCT SPECIALTIESINC. OOB PER MSO PADUCAH 09/06/94

Wow, excellent information!

Thank you, will have to print this out.

Split wrote:

...FIN.:; That is Way Cool . CONGRATS. You have my vote of the day.. Another East Tn gem . That would be great for shallow water fishing. . I use to use our double kayak & solo canoe with great success, but tight on my back ... This would let one stand up & side cast . Good outboard can also move to a rowboat, etc... tHOSE JET SKIS ARE TOUGH to BEND OVER INTO THE well..

My outboard buddy in East Knoxville offered me his 50's 14 ft Chris Craft KIT boat... Has two tone paint over the years, but appears to be a un -sold dealer warehouse surplus.. Almost no water time.. !

Thanks Split! Cant wait to get it out on the lake...curious to know how it will ride in wake.

CC kit sounds awesome...great find! Please keep us informed, I'd love to see pics.