You all have a point. I can clarify that there is no lack of "passion" for our boats. The problem is that these boats are constantly evolving, and you tend to have a desire for the latest and greatest. The differences from one boat to the other may be subtle, but they are the little things that make a difference, and usually end up with a few more mph, or a better all around product.

These boats are fun at every speed, especially the higher ones. I don't feel that the passion is lost for the boat, but the passion for the next one seems stronger.

I still have a tremendous amount of respect for our 1998 37 Outerlimits, but unfortunately, like women, I have a hard time falling in love with one for too long.

There's an old saying,,, " If your not happy w/ what you have, your not going to be happy with what you get.. "

Must be nice to be able to throw that kind of money out the window. The depreciation value alone is more than I could ever afford in a boat.

I think Animal has a point. We are talking about two different types of boats and people.

Some people have a passion for 63 427 Corvette's and others have a passion for the latest and greatest in Ferrari's. Both are great performing cars. A true auto enthusiast cherishes the 63 Vette for it's classic lines and performance. At the other end of the spectrum is the guy that owns a new Enzo. Again classic lines and even more stellar performance. Like the classic vette owner, he loves his Enzo... but you bet your azz he'll trade it in a heartbeat for the next generation! Not so with the Vette owner, there will only be one 63 Vette.

The last 41 I know of was 1993, 47 I know of was 1992. After that it was a retro or a Commanche.

The last 36 was 2003 and 28 I think was last year (2002) as far as I can recall.

McMannus made a couple of 42 and 50 after that but I cannot remember the dates.

Stinson, am I close ?

Also Bobby made a 43 Renegade at 188th, around 2000 then New Tech made 3 I think. I also was corrected, Geronimo and Ghost Runner were done in 1994. Of course Ghost Runner was the later version.

THE LAST 41 WAS GHOST RUNNER WAS,1995 GERONIMO WAS A 1994 TATONKA WAS A1994-----OH AND MY COMANCHE WAS A 1994 AFTER 95 McMANUS MOVED TO FT MYERS

Mike (Slingshot) Not correct Ghost Runner and Geronimo both were 94's with the same Hull ID number (Mistake later corrected when Sweers sold the boat ). Your boat was made alongside the others. Ghost Runner was called Takeover then. You can look them up on the docs website. There were a total of 75 made the last two Geronimo and Takeover.

Just a quick correction.

grady...what is the docs website?

Go to Noaa.com they have a link there for Name querries

Animalhouse, you're probably a very good example of Fiore's customer base, he's done an incredible job of developing it and I believe it is the envy of the industry. He's obviously doing something right in addition to just building the no holds barred fastest of the fast.

Sgrady, I am also looking forward to meeting you, I'm truly disappointed that the COPS run is on the Fourth, thats an " untouchable" family weekend. I'm also concerned that being the week before Smoke, many people will have to choose between them ( back to backs are tuff ) not even considering the typical mechanical issues that can't get fixed in a short week.

Boatme, TALK TO JACK !!( see above ) When should I start checking my mailbox for the Smoke DVD ? Any footage of the old yellow turd ? hmm..HMMMM!!

Jim Deitz

I LOVE Lake Michigan, some of the best Offshore conditions anywhere and NO SALT ! We step off the boat and go straight to the bar GUILT FREE !!