Need some honest answers
 

Looking at an AT but I am scared to death because I think every new boat that I watched being built is up for sale now!

What is the real scoop on AT, I found one that is in my price range, but with 5 or 6 of the 2002-2003 boats for sale I can't believe that all those people ordered new boats and then just didn't like them!

Help me out here, what is really going on?

We have number 4 (2003) and are very happy. As for the other new 37s...........

Number 1 - AVAILABLE, owner will probably always have an east coast demo for sale.

Number 2 - SOLD, wanted more room, bought a bigger boat.

Number 3 - AVAILABLE, owner wants cruiser

Number 4 - SOLD, same as no. 3, cruiser

Number 5 - not for sale, ours and we love it.

Number 6 - I believe the owner is happily boating in Florida

Number 7 - not for sale, great lakes area

Number 8 - not for sale, west coast demo boat

Don't know about the rest, but any of these still for sale will make someone an awesome boat. We are very happy with ours. As for the not so old 2002 for sale (SOLD), their stepping up to a new Active Thunder.

Bottom line is - Don't worry about it :)

Mike, I know exactly what you mean, why? But check this out.
Sonic 31 twin 496HO 7000lbs top speed 76.5
AT 37 AVH twinn 496HO 9500lbs top speed mid to upper 70s.
How can that be? Harry Schoell DDC! Very efficient design and I believe the AT has a 25 deg deadrise.

We are not unhappy with our AT. It is an awesome boat. It gets a lot of attention wherever it goes. We are selling ours because of family issues....meaning two small children. We used to have a 290 PQ but it was a little cramped with the kids. We thought the 37 would have plenty of room for the four of us. Well, I found out with two little kids it's not length you need, it's beam. They like to run around a lot.

The ride this boat provides is second to none and we rode in them all. efficiency of the hull is also incredible. This 37 foot boat with 500EFI's does not use any more fuel than my 290 but it will cruise at 45-50 mph at 3000 rpm. Want to run 55-60, just bump it up to 3500. 70 mph comes in around 4,000 rpm. Sorry to ramble

Bottom line if it were just the wife and I, we would not be selling the boat. It is everything we ever wanted in an offshore boat.

"As for the not so old 2002 for sale, their stepping up to a new Active Thunder"

Todd, that boat is gone as well. To another A/T owner who moved up from a 32.

Number 9 - previous 32 owner and happy.

Number 10 - As you said, owner's 2nd 37 AVH built with Teague Custom Marine 720s. Guess which boat is going to the Powerboat test this time........

Number 11 - http://www.activethunderboats.com/AllPro.htm

Frank is available to give demos through the weekend as well as after the show. Boat ran yesterday with Lab 32 bravos 88 mph. Loaded, everything but a genny.

The new one looks awesome. The Powerboat test should be interesting this year.

WOW!! Pat that looks incredible.

Jeff and Kevin thanks for your time today! Very informative.

I just bought the 2002 37 AVH demo and put my 500HP,s in the boat and with 30 props straight out of the box first time out the boat ran 85.6. We moved up from a 32V and there was no choice to what boat we wanted. Dont be scared,to buy an AT, go look at all the other makes there are twice as many for sale. We were very happy with our 32, but I made the mistake of going for a test ride at the factory, and I was done in for, I had to have a 37AVH. The boat is stable, fast,great for the weekend getaways, and where ever you go you are just about the only one. Every poker run I always had people around the boat asking questions.

You wont go wrong!!!

excursion

James, You put it back together that quick? Damn fine job! How many RPMs at that speed? I told ya so...... Pat.

I'll attest to the speed - the SOB rubbed my face in it!!:D :D

And somehow the boat "entranced" my wife to the point that she crawled in the v-berth and tried out the "ankle rests". (Sorry, the rest of the story is classified).

I'd give them a SERIOUS look if I was in the market. I've been to the factory, I've looked at Excursion's boats - the only thing missing now is a demo ride. And I'm an impulse buyer - so I won't ride until I can pay.

Thanks Pat, for your quick response on the motor mounts. I am turning the 30,s right at 5400 rpm's and some times on the motor that I put the larger cam into it will hit the rev limiter, so when I change the other cam, I will have the props kicked up some and hopefully pick up a few more MPH!!
It even runs better in chop than smooth water.

If anyone ever needs to be convienced, come on and go for a ride and then be prepared to place an order for one.

Excursion

Cignificant

What ever you do, don't go for that ride until you have the money! I have made that mistake! My Cafe IS a great boat but the 37 is a whole new era. I need to sell my boat and get a 37! It is the best offshore boat built today.

Mongo

We love our AT and it's the shorty 25ft'r. Someday I'll save up the money and get me one of those 37 AVH's!!!

Saw the 37 that National has at The Nauti Goose Saloon. Nice boat!!

i had a 25 loved it , just bought a 32 it is a awsome boat been in alot of boats none compare to the thunders, looks , ride , speed , quality.

32 thunder rick

Thanks, VB for your time. Hope you find your new boat soon. JAIME

I love my 32' A/T and it has a very nice solid ride. I feel very secure---it's a fun little hog! :)