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Old 09-14-2006 | 07:35 AM
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Default First test ride tomorrow (272 SR1); final tips?

I've seen a few in person so far but I'm finally taking a ride on one tomorrow (gotta fly all day today to get there). After all this looking, this will be my first ride/drive in an offshore.
Thanks for the help so far,
Michael

PS: Just when I thought I was done looking I came across a 311 for $24k. I need to stick to my "small block" guns though...
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Old 09-14-2006 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by handfulz28
I need to stick to my "small block" guns though...
You'll be sorry .
Just wait till "The sickness" hits you
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Old 09-14-2006 | 08:44 AM
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argh!!! Don't tell anyone, but I keep looking at Outlaw..if he still has it. I wish it had a darn swim platform of some sort.
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Old 09-14-2006 | 09:11 AM
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Outlaw has a very nice boat. For the money, a swim platform is small dollars relatively speaking.
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Old 09-14-2006 | 09:32 AM
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Didn't he remove the slient thunder box/swim platform. He may still have it....
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Old 09-14-2006 | 09:39 AM
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I got his numbers, will call from the airport....I'm off...
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Old 09-14-2006 | 10:28 AM
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Treads ,
FOs platform is gone. I recently tried to buy it from him because it was the higher style like yours.
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Old 09-14-2006 | 12:51 PM
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I should make a mold of mine and start producing aftermarket platforms. Seems as though there are quite a few opportunities here.

But to address handfulz issue, if you really like a boat and can get a great (if not tremendous) deal, then the cost of some type of platform (tube, plank or otherwise) is a minimal expense in the overlkal picture. Just my .02

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Old 09-14-2006 | 02:40 PM
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I did see a platform for a Top Gun in the swap section $900 then repaint, for around $1500 your all set If it would fit?
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Old 09-14-2006 | 03:25 PM
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If it is any help I know where there is a brand new in the box formula silent thunder platform for 90 311 Mark Vincent has a thread couple weeks ago about interior storage has it in his storage good luck with boat purchase
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