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Re: RIP Gladiator
Originally Posted by SuperTramp
How many boats a year do they build ?
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Re: RIP Gladiator
Originally Posted by BLee
The Gladiator is apparently near the end of the road at Cigarette. Too labor intensive was the one of the reasons mentioned.
Kinda sad to me. Next to the Maximus, that's probably my fav in the lineup. :( Thoughts? |
Re: RIP Gladiator
How about an 07 Glad with Merc 700,s?? :D
P.S. maybe this post is a little premature?? :D:D |
Re: RIP Gladiator
Maybe this will firm up resale for the glads.
Never seem to hold as well as the guns. |
Re: RIP Gladiator
i think it sucks.. gladiator is a great looking rig.... :mad: :mad: :mad:
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Re: RIP Gladiator
Originally Posted by pm203
How about an 07 Glad with Merc 700,s?? :D
P.S. maybe this post is a little premature?? :D:D I asked about that at the show. :evilb: THAT would be a fun boat. |
Re: RIP Gladiator
I don't understand how it can be more labor intensive? It's a pretty simple design with no cabin to install or wire? The dash has no elaborate molding like the new stand up boats? Do they have to cut down the hull from a regular TG mold? Even with that how long could that take?
If anything I would think they are less labor intensive but commands a smaller price and thereby lower profit margin. I've always liked to boats but they needed a bit more freeboard for the rear passengers to make me want to own own one. I still would for the right price however. |
Re: RIP Gladiator
Originally Posted by Von Bongo
I don't understand how it can be more labor intensive? It's a pretty simple design with no cabin to install or wire? The dash has no elaborate molding like the new stand up boats? Do they have to cut down the hull from a regular TG mold? Even with that how long could that take?
If anything I would think they are less labor intensive but commands a smaller price and thereby lower profit margin. I've always liked to boats but they needed a bit more freeboard for the rear passengers to make me want to own own one. I still would for the right price however. |
Re: RIP Gladiator
Originally Posted by mavrick10
I know when my boat was being built, all i heard was how much time they had in sanding on the deck and on the sides to get that sleek look. I think this is where the boat becomes a lot more labor intensive.
Why not go to a conventional hull and deck joint and rub rail? Can't make that much difference in the look can it? Oh, well they have ther reasons. It was a nice model. |
Re: RIP Gladiator
Bongo, what are the winter mods going to be on the TG? I love your boat but can't sell the old lady on the rear bolster or the 90mph paint. BTW, those are two of the main reasons I like the damn thing so much. I gotta have something just a little different than everyone else. Love the old block lettering on the deck and sides too! :D
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