It sure was a nice day in Fort Lauderdale
 

Jay and I took the new 33 out for it's shakedown at 6:30 this morning.

Steve and Mikey were on hand to assist us with a prop-swap and a few minor adjustments at the ramp.

Sea conditions, thanks to all of the fishing/cruiser boats, were just enough to let us know it was going to be proving time. At 55 we were eating the water up like chop on a lake. 65 required small throttling. Quick, snappy responses. 75 was airing out nicely with no quircks. That was enough for today. In a bad mix of water it ran straight. It ran in circles. It runs exactly like it's big brother! Which, of course, is exactly like nothing else.

We hooked up with Kristen and Steve, stopped at Crown for ice and beer to fill that brand new AT cooler and headed to Jay and Suzanne's house to hit the water.

Off to the ocean and Pier 66 for lunch! Between the 2 of us barking orders at this poor guy in his new boat, all turned out well. He's ready for Richmond!!! We're arm wrestling to see who's driving.

See you guys there Friday. Save us a spot at the bar and the beers are on us!

First picture of the 33 in the water....

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Looks AWSOME Pat!! :D

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Pat am i going to need 200 gals. of race fuel in mine to keep up with the 33' next weekend? :D
The A/T looks great and look forward in seeing it fri.make sure you get there before noon on fri. so i'll be able SEE it.
Coolers will be pool side.

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Very nice, excellent stance in the water, cool paint job. Have fun next weekend. :cool: Jeff

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it looks great in the water.

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I'm sure you pushed the sticks to the top. :p Even though you may need some prop testing and possible spacers, what did it do? :rolleyes: Come on, tell us more please.

Do you have any cockpit pictures?

Looks great!!!!

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looks GREAT!!!!!!!! sounds like you built another one ( HELL OF A BOAT )

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Boat looks outstanding. Congratulations.

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Screw those SuperYachts, we need more of those tied at Pier 66. :D

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Since I've become familiar with AT by hanging out with all the Richmmond boys I'm going to make a point to come meet you Pat. My wife and I have already decided we will run our current boat until we can afford a 37.....but maybe a quick tour of the new 33 might make that day come a little sooner!!!

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Absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait to drive it. :p

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Awesome looking boat!! :D

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Pat, Diane and Jay,

Thanks for a great day in Lauderdale. Weather was perfect to go along with the perfect boat you built for us.

Words can't describe the ride and throttle response of this Hot Rod.

For those of you in VA, we'll see you Friday. Pictures do not do this paint job justice. You really need to see it with your own eyes. My jaw was dragging on the floor all day Saturday at the shop.

Hmmm....3 drivers, 1 new 33 AT Evolution. Good thing Ilike to share.

Steve

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Great Looking boat! I just love the lines of the ATs. Nothing elso like it.

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Looks great...good luck with your boat. :drink:

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Steve did you get it home yet? looks great in the water.

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Deck

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Swoon :crazy:

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Steve~ Sweet ride, where are you going to be using it - up here in the north east or will it stay in the mid-atlantic region?

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Between NH, MA and RI for the most part. Should be on Winni 7-22. What do you own, where are you located on the lake?

I'll be docked on Mark Island between Mark and Bear. Can't miss it.

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Would like to hear how it handles in the rough stuff compaered to the 32!

Awesome boat! Congrats on her!! :D

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How about a top speed # as well.

Great boat and I like the paint scheme!

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Pat's first post says it all. It felt no different to me than the 37. :D :D :D

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Thanks on the paint Boomer. Top speed numbers will come when I break the 525's in a little more. There's no doubt we top 90mph.

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Don't blame you at all for wanting to get the motors broken in first, before pushing it.

What is the meaning behind REMEDY? (it could mean several things).

Second request... any cockpit pictures? I am interested to see the room in the cockpit, as it compares to the 37.

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Some people have discipline, unlike others. :D Merc is OK with running it up for a few seconds, they just say don't leave it wide open. Your engines had an hour of dyno time on them before they left the factory, at least that is what they told me on mine.

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Cool - we are just outside of Center Harbor on Black Cat Isl., I will be up that weekend (as I am with most), have to see if I can find you, would love to see that up close. I know that area well, is it the house with the Fountain at the dock, (across from the church on Bear)?

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Congrats! That boat is georgous and has a very very mean and sexy stance in the water. Really hot rig... :cool:

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You found it. Name on the fountain is "Makes My Day".

What boat do you have, we'll keep an eye out.

Steve

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The cockpit is identicle in size to the 37. The engine compartment gave up the room, although there's still plenty of space in there. No good pics of it at the moment.

Pushing the sticks all the way forward for a few seconds is part of breaking the motors in, but obviously not long enough to give top speed runs.

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Looks very nice. Good job again Pat.

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Will Active Thunder be placing pics of the 33 on the website?

Pete

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No, Active Thunder won't. I will in my spare time which I have so much of :eek: !!!

Look for these in the next few weeks. It just requires 2 pots of coffee and patience to upload.

Thanks for wanting to see more!!

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a little more

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and a little bit more.....

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luxury

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power

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a little more teaser

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please note at this point the cabin has changed colors in the past month through some mis-guided wife that knows more than me.

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view from the rear