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Old 09-09-2010 | 10:29 AM
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A few questions about A/T
 How old is the company
 How many boats are produced per year
 Where did they get there start
 Stability of the company – going to stay in business? (warranty)
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Old 09-09-2010 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Sig 229
A few questions about A/T
 How old is the company
 How many boats are produced per year
 Where did they get there start
 Stability of the company – going to stay in business? (warranty)
1) Pat has owned the company since 1994 I believe
2) 10-12 Boats per year- All custome made. No production boats
3) Chicago area, moved to Pompano in the mid to late 1990s
4) Strong overall stability of the ownership and comitment to custom high pro boat building
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Old 09-09-2010 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Sig 229
A few questions about A/T
 How old is the company
 How many boats are produced per year
 Where did they get there start
 Stability of the company – going to stay in business? (warranty)
I build a good boat. It won't fall apart with your wife and kids aboard 5 miles off shore. The balance of your questions are moot if you are buying preowned.

Tell us what boat you found and we will be glad to advise you if you should buy it.

Thanks for looking our way!

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Old 09-09-2010 | 06:36 PM
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It's a pretty impressive way that you run that company of yours Pat. Rare indeed.

I might be looking at a job down in Pompano this year, early next year, I'll have to make sure to see your operation.
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Old 09-09-2010 | 07:53 PM
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Just drink the cool aid and you won't be disappointed
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Old 09-16-2010 | 07:40 PM
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Been a happy AT owner for over 11 years. Nuff said.
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Old 09-17-2010 | 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by camptappakeg69
Just drink the cool aid and you won't be disappointed
Better yet, fly to Pampano and go on one of Pat's many infamous test rides.
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Old 09-17-2010 | 07:01 AM
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For what its worth in my opinion,the small custom builders like A/T and others that sell direct for the most part are the only ones that have a chance.The larger companies lack the ability to run with a small overhead.
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Old 09-22-2010 | 11:18 PM
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Definitely need to take one of the test rides with Pat! He'll do his best to make sure that you won't meet any sharks that day (Am I remembering that quote right Pat!) Guess I was one of those nervous housewives that didn't want to get tossed riding in some other boat! AT was the best! Gotta get the old man back into a boat. He's driving me crazy!
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Old 09-23-2010 | 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Macklin
Better yet, fly to Pampano and go on one of Pat's many infamous test rides.
Wife and I second the test ride, she still has a smile from that day.
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