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Old 08-23-2012 | 06:52 PM
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love the 37's but that don't look like any 5 footer's we see in the ocean maybe 2 to 3 footer's at best

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Old 08-23-2012 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mikebrls
love the 37's but that don't look like any 5 footer's we see in the ocean maybe 2 to 3 footer's at best

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Waves always look smaller on video and great lakes waves are much sharper and steeper than ocean rollers. Those are 3-5s easy. Based on the air he was getting and the fact he was pulling away from the pack maybe the occasional 5+. I know at 43-44 seconds that was a good one!
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Old 08-23-2012 | 08:26 PM
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At least one of those waves almost knocked everyone down! I've been hit by 5 footers on Lake Michigan that have done just that...I had to pick myself up off the floor and keep driving...
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Old 08-24-2012 | 06:15 AM
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What's really amazing is that this is not a stripped poker runner. With AC/heat, microwave, full size head locker (electric head and sink) galley sink, refrigerator, 3000 watts of stereo, hot water heater it crushes waves by day and very comfortable weekend boat. I have total respect for a Cig Tiger's wave crushing ability but after the party is over I'll take an AT for crashing on any day of the week.
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Old 08-24-2012 | 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by bonesmalon
What's really amazing is that this is not a stripped poker runner. With AC/heat, microwave, full size head locker (electric head and sink) galley sink, refrigerator, 3000 watts of stereo, hot water heater it crushes waves by day and very comfortable weekend boat. I have total respect for a Cig Tiger's wave crushing ability but after the party is over I'll take an AT for crashing on any day of the week.
This is EXACTLY why I am here.
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Old 08-24-2012 | 06:27 AM
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yeah baby!
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Old 08-24-2012 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by onesickpantera
Waves always look smaller on video and great lakes waves are much sharper and steeper than ocean rollers. Those are 3-5s easy. Based on the air he was getting and the fact he was pulling away from the pack maybe the occasional 5+. I know at 43-44 seconds that was a good one!
i guess , I have never been in the great lake's .
when we see 5 ft, wave's in the ocean they are 5 foot tall , that's a little shorter then the average person ,

great boat and video thow
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Old 08-24-2012 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by onesickpantera
The footage from :25 to 1:00 is killer! And I have to say that Jenn is a REAL boating girl.
Mad props for Jenn, "Boating girl." Old hat obviously. The guy behide her wishes he had glasses though. Gotta love those choppy raves. Brings back memories.
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Old 08-24-2012 | 06:20 PM
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I would say 3's, maybe, with the occasional 5. People tend to overestimate big water up here.
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Old 08-24-2012 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mikebrls
love the 37's but that don't look like any 5 footer's we see in the ocean maybe 2 to 3 footer's at best

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I must say I havent seen too many 2-3 foot waves buckle peoples knees in a 37' boat lately. If they were 2-3 I would think he could make max speed.
Our best speeds are obtained in 2 footers in a 28.
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