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Old 08-14-2007 | 10:40 PM
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There is an thunder 25 with O/B's (livorsi's old boat) and there once was a 32 rigged for outboards, People up north *****ed about the set up so much that it was converted to bravo's without ever running it or mounting outboards to the bracket. Cut the deck off a 28' and make it a center console that what people want with 2 verado's or yamahas.
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Old 08-15-2007 | 12:17 AM
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Full tanks back? Wouldn't they be moved forward to shift the weight? 320 gal is 2080lbs- would think you could count on the tanks to be at least 1/4 full most of the time. Tanks in the gunnels? Wouldn't it be better to have them lower- low COG would make it more stable?

3 rows of electric seating? 2 rows of bolsters and a bench in the back or 3 rows? Here is the BT I was talking about (KW Poker Run 11/02)- homo seats for the captain & co-captain, center cabin entry with bolster on port side, bolster behind that one and one behind captain and bench in the back. 5 bolsters and a bench- room for all the chickys!!!

My channel is 2.5 deep but is only for 1-2 miles...
Mark, when you figure out how to use your blunt tip scissors to cut fiberglass mat, stop eating the Elmers glue, and actually try to stick stuff together; and figure out that you can't actually use your bathtub to lay up a boat, MAYBE we'll let you make suggestions on how to build an Active Thunder. Also, you can't use a turkey baster and Saran wrap for vacuum bagging.



There are INFINITE OPTIONS when it comes to moving things around. You don't just change the center of gravity. You have to distribute the weight. Multiple tank options and the ability to transfer fuel like in they did in the golden days of offshore are answers to these configuration issues.
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Old 08-15-2007 | 12:19 AM
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BTW, the 25' V and 32' V and 32' Cat molds have all been sold.

Who knows where the market is going, but there is the potential for anything.
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Old 08-15-2007 | 04:22 AM
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I would be intersted in a 33 with outboards!!!!
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Old 08-15-2007 | 08:29 AM
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IS the 25 with twins still for sale? How did that boat run compared to the same powered i/o
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Old 08-15-2007 | 08:34 AM
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I think a 37 w/ a covergirl type cabin(or no cabin), multiple fuel tanks for balance, and 525s would be sweet for a show boat!
A simple no frills go fast, w/ less weight and less to break.
Show'em AT can build'em mean and lean too!
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Old 08-15-2007 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by marylandmark
I wish you would have told me the bath tub thing a while back!

I had the hull laid almost perfect and then the frickin jets came blowing holes in the whole project.

ps- anyone know how to get playdoh out of a jacuzzi pump?
You have to lay the thing up completely, THEN turn the jets on to get it to release from the mold!
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Old 08-15-2007 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 32 Active Thunder
I would be intersted in a 33 with outboards!!!!
It''s not a problem.

The 32 I built back in about 2000 had a pair of Merc 250s and ran 68ish.

THe 33 gains 12% just from hull effeciency and now you have 300+ hp engines available with a lot more torque. Add a very nice sized cockpit gain and still a great cabin and you have a winner despite what anybody says about I/Os being the only way to go.

Plus you make the noise police happier!
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Old 08-15-2007 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by ActiveThunder
It''s not a problem.

The 32 I built back in about 2000 had a pair of Merc 250s and ran 68ish.

THe 33 gains 12% just from hull effeciency and now you have 300+ hp engines available with a lot more torque. Add a very nice sized cockpit gain and still a great cabin and you have a winner despite what anybody says about I/Os being the only way to go.

Plus you make the noise police happier!
Sounds like 80 MPH on the 33 with twin Stroker 3.2 300's!!!
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Old 08-15-2007 | 10:27 AM
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You know what, the more I think about it....a new 33 A/T with and extended cockpit and a couple of the new Yamaha
350 V-8's would be a pretty cool south FL style boat!! Make it a mid cabin with an open bow and Pat, you would have one versatile people hauler/party barge!!!! I would imagine building the bowrider would not be that difficult........
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