Information on 37 excess
 

I'm starting to look around to upgrade and really know nothing about the Activethunder boats. Obviously I'm also looking at other brands in that 38' range to compare to the 37 Excess. Any input is very appreciated.

What kind of info do you want? The cheerleaders will chime in shortly.

Are you looking new or pre-owned? If pre-owned, what is your budget? How fast do you want to go? What kind of water do you boat in? (rough/flat/salt/fresh) Do you want to overnight? Do you have kids? Do you swim off the back of the boat?

Just down the river from you, the 37 is awesome in the great lakes slop, that is why we picked it. Great boat you will love it.

Let me give you the bad news first: Pat builds outstanding boats that don't break, they run like a bat out of hell, they look great, the freeboard comes up to your armpits, the cabins are full featured and gorgeous, the AVH single step hull is fuel efficient, you can get anything you want as long as you pay for it, they handle snotty water like no other boat, the cockpit is spacious, you can get either center or side cabin access, and they are priced right!! Now for the Good news...you can order one today and mabye Pat will pay his old Salesman a commission!! lol With all honesty...if you want to stand out in the crowd and have a truely limited custom built boat, Active Thunder is the way to go!

Am I the only one here that finds that sentence just a little bit funny.:evilb:

Do NOT let Dianne hear you refer to her as OLD!

LOL...I should've stated "ex-sales person"!

Please allow me to put my 02ct. in the pot.. After owning many boats in the 38 foot range. The boats are AWESOME, excellent build quality, rigging is first rate. no wires hanging every down everywhere, fit is nice and interior is well made, also you feel very safe in the boat at high speed. it dont do anything crazy and rides pretty flat.. rough water is where it really shines.. The cabin is a work of art. the head is huge and actually usable.. very nice lighting as well. I have looked over every inch of mine and I can tell you they are no short cuts in the building of these boats. As far as im concerned their is nothing out their in this price range (or even tens of thousands more) just dont be looking to buy mine now because it would take a lot for me to part with it as this point.. I truly love this boat.. It does it all well!!!

Jeff

That 2008 in the classifieds is a steal for 140K and less than 100 hours on the 525's!

I thought the same thing

The burgundy paint gives it a FSU/ Garnet and Gold theme but I suspect Pat could repaint the burgundy part! :D

That boat is the best deal in the classifieds right now for a turn key, Merc powered, a/c genny boat that is 3 years old an has low hours!

Yep!

Go 'Noles!

What the fuk is up with that?!

Why not just give the some beotch away? :angry-smiley-038:

From what I recall that's about what he paid for it :party-smiley-004:

Hey my buddy went through the same thing with selling his 07 TG last year. Boat had 330 +/- hours on it and it was listed with a broker for 179K. All other TG's were 199K+ and were OLDER. Everyone who showed up was balking at the hours, boat was ridiculously clean and free and clear so any good offer would be a go! One dealer (who is no longer a dealer) offered him 125K at a poker run. John laughed at him being that the boat was only 3 years old at the time.

Boat sold for 170K to a guy in the midwest and it left a day later on a trailer. The line of wannabe buyers was ridiculous, everyone had a trade/ a story/ wanted financing/ made low offers with their mouth not a check.

This guy just wants this to be the next AT sold......probably tired of the tire kicking!

Someone needs to lay eyes on the Burgundy/Yellow/Silver 37AT in person to verify it's condition. It's not a cheap boat, but condition can be a whole other ballgame.

Jeff, very nice post. Thank you from the AT team.

Often times our efforts go unnoticed. Nice to see you've gone through the boat and noticed the unnoticeable!

Thanks again, Pat

This was a ride in big water off the coast of Florida in 2007. Ride was awesome, as usual! This was filmed with a small Canon hand held camera.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VplRUGOW8hQ

:D ! See if you can hear my GF from the back seat telling me how to drive, and my response.

That ride should have been a lot smoother even. I was babying one engine that had a bad IAC and I could not throttle back when launching as the engine would die. I had to run somewhat off pace to keep the props hooked up.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o35362-en.html

This isn't your boat? not being a Di*k just asking.

I think that is in the other video from the same day Brian. What a ride! :coolcowboy:

Jeff has bought and sold boats annually since I have been on OSO....to his credit he has held onto this AT the longest I think! :D

The "lot" he refers to is probably about 179k:lolhit:

How are the 37' Excess for headroom and amenities underneath? I'm looking at Donzi's 38zx and Formula's 382 and need a boat that can sleep a family of 4 for a weekend. The V birth sleeps two but does the couch area convert to a bed?

Thanks,
:drink:

The Red Tiger boat has the drop down table with filler cushion. Boat can easily sleep 4 and you got instant hot water for the sinks and shower (keeps the wife happy) as well as tv and dvd for kids. AC and Gen keeps everybody comfy. Has fridge, microwave, coffee maker, kitchen sink, etc..

Has anyone ever measured the headroom height? Living on the west coast I don't get to see many AT excess to view.

with the new deck 05 and newer models..average of 5'4" at bottom of step depending where you mearsure. Side entrance has a larger head for the ladies, center entrance has slightly better access cause its a straight shot in and out at the tallest point, but head is then smaller. Both excellent.

There is only one clear choice between those 3, if I were looking for 33 to 39 range the AT is the only way to go.

Side entrance is better! Reference the Evolution 33 thread! :grinser010: :lolhit:

Thanks, that was good info. I just wish I could see one living on the west coast.

Do they still do that catalina endurance race ? maybe we can haul a coupleof AT's over

Now that would be a good time! ROADTRIP!!!!!!!!:cool-smiley-011: