28 Savage
 

I was wondering the approximate price and weight of a 28 Savage with twin 6.2's in it. I'll be in Fla. this weekend but, unfortuatly on the wrong coast. Anyone on the gulf side with a 28 I could see?

The boat is not currently offered with a twin engine setup, but anything is possible, hence being a custom boat company. Only 2 28s have ever been built with twin I/O setups. One of them is for sale in the OSO classifeds.

The 28 weighs roughly 5000 lbs. rigged with a single setup engine like the 525EFI/XR combo. This is an AWESOME performer that will run a solid 75mph.

Are you going to the Destin Poker Run? I'll be there and we can chat. I am a Factory Rep. for Active Thunder.

Brian Tillett
ActiveThunderAVH(a)aol.com

Drop me an email, and I'll get you my cell phone number.

No, just going down to a friends house near Ft. Myers, gonna take a quick run to Key West for the day.

Let me see what I can come up with. I just helped sell this boat to the Chicagoland area a few weeks ago:

http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o17114-en.html

Let me see if I can track down the new owner so you can take a look.

The former owner is in Indianapolis, and is 'boatfreak' here on OSO. I am sure he will share his take on the boat and the whole AT experience with you. (He moved up to a 37AT.)

BTW, my family now lives in McHenry and Geneva, IL. I know your patch well.

McHenry's only a stones throw away from me. Let me know what you come up with. There are a few AT's up here on the Chain, mostly older ones, one in particular,a 32 is very fast.

Years ago, the 25V and 32V were under two different names, Cannon Powerboats and Thunder Boats. These boats were built in Illinois until 1994. Many of these boats are still in the upper midwest; a testament to their longevity.

This was before Pat Haughey acquired the molds and deemed the boats "Active Thunder." The 25 & 32 Active Thunders were built in Illinois from 1994-1997. As the 37 came out in 1998; the 25 and 32 molds were brought to Pompano Beach, FL where Active Thunder resides today.

I owned the 'other' Savage 28' with twins for a few years until imminent job loss forced its sale. It went to a young guy out of Ocala, FL, who sold it to buy a 35 Cig. I don't know of its whereabouts now.
The 28's Pat builds now are a modified (shortened) version of his original 32. The boat I owned was from a different mold but and slightly different, but still boasted the incredible freeboard that no other boat in this class and size can touch. Keep in mind that most other mfg's 28's and 29's include molded-in swim platform length. AT is a true 28.
I'm old fashioned about the term 'offshore boat'; IMHO, offshore means just that, and I'm not going offshore in a single engine boat. I reserve singles for inland lakes and rivers. (although even my fishing boats have kickers)
If you build one of these, and you DO decide on twins, I'm not so sure the 6.2 is such a great idea. This stroker engine has been giving Merc a lot of headaches. It is being pushed to (and way past) its limit by owners since it replaced the venerable 7.4's, and it's not holding up well.
If I were to build a 28, I would stick with the tried and true 350MagMPI with Whipples (wait until the warranty runs out to do the chargers), or I would have Lingenfelter or Pfaff build me some QUALITY normally aspirated fuel-injected stokers with the internals that will stand up to the task of the marine environment (they both are the best in the biz at that).
Jim

This one? :cool-smiley-011:

I spoke with Jafo (and met with a few other AT28 owners) before getting my hands on the "other" twin 350 Mag MPI about 2 years ago.

My wife, myself, my daughter Monique, and my son Buzzy (Ohhh.....MoBuzz.....now I get it) have had a great time doing the Catalina thing, along with trips to Mead, Havasu, etc.

By the way Jafo, the full camper canvas has served us very well!

Hello to all! I'm out of the lurker closet!

MoBuzz

AT 28 twins
 

Mobuzz, what props you turning? what speed & rpm's? How many hrs on your boat?
I am hoping I can keep New Moon, things are looking better.

mobuzz- I'm glad the boat went to a good home; sure sounds like your having some fun with it! It sure is a great boat.
We only had the chance to use that camper twice, but it sure fit the bill when we did use it. The custom canvas shop (in Muskegon, MI) did an exquisite job designing and fabricating it.
Jim

I'd love to see a 28, if I could find one somewhere in my area. I'm also considering a 31 Sonic, which seems to have similar lines. What do you think, how do they compare?

I'm not sure just where you are in the state but my old 28 went to Elburn if that helps any.

Elburn's alot closer then Florida, any idea if he's an oso member?

LImnatr, I looked @ a new 31ss before I found my AT 28twin....& I sure am glad I waited. Now,... most boaters with little(or average) knowledge think Sonics & AT's are "one in the same", but we who own them know differently. Sonic does make an attractive sport boat; but lets face it, It is not Active Thunder. AT's are made to order, solid, lightweight, custom high performance machines. Just look at the wiring behind the helm of any AT built in the last 10 years...you will be impressed.
Now for the 31ss....with 496 HO's spinning 24B1 props the boat I tested went 68mph. A30' boat w/850hp should, imo, run well into the 70's, if not 80mph. It all depends what you want.
BTW...my 28 came from your area(I think)....Are you near se Iowa? Check out my ad in the classies & if you get over this way, let me know.

LIMNATER check your PMs:cool-smiley-011:

08 AT28 twin
 

While to answer your original ? would require Pat & Co.s input, I would speculate the costto be $135-$140k, w/ goodies.
The boat weighs 5500lbs, w/350magMPI's & Bravos.

Jafo & mobuzz both posting? Damn... Good to see you guys & hope all is well.

I had a great time with my 28 AT & wasn't really looking to sell. It was a great boat & I would definitely consider another AT in the future.

Look at that, all 3 owners of the "other" 28 twin have posted! Great to hear that y'all enjoyed that boat, I am happy w/ New Moon as well. Don't hear much from previous owners though....John?.......Dale?.....Anyone?....

Actually, there were 4 owners. Absent is Randy Wild (OSO name: Wild). He was the original owner. I'm quite sure he was just as happy as the rest of us though.