Originally Posted by DRIVEN1

The boat runs 90, big enough cockpit to keep the wife happy and it can have a bimini top. It only has 40 hours on it and still has factory warrenty until June 06. I can extend the factory warranty for a price. I have always bought new but the boat looks so nice. It is kept in a climate controlled garage and covered. I figure if I can save over $125,000 on it for 40 hours I am going to bite. He is willing to take my boat in on trade(less than I wanted for it but I will save $15,000 in taxes and his boat is priced right) He also will deliver the boat for free since he has to pick mine up. I have a Fountain 38 LX with trip 225 optimaxs now. I am wondering if the boat is too big? That is why he is selling it but he boats on lakes. I do my boating in Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. It weighs the sames as my boat and is a beam that is 1'5" less than mine but 9' longer. I was wondering if anyone on here owns one that could tell me what they like about and don't like about it. This is the boat. Thanks Mike
http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-9255.html

Originally Posted by DRIVEN1

Let me know what you find out. I would rather not drop $6000 and not have the boat pick up anymore speed. I saw 90 yesteray on Lake Michigan in my boat (sounds weird to say that), well almost my boat. I am thinking down here in salt water I will pick up 1 or 2 mph.Your boat looks nice. Do you have any pictures of it from the side? Mike

Originally Posted by insptech

I wish it was mine, unfortunately I am just rope monkey/riding mechanic on that ride. I'll look for some pics, but since my buddy had the arch taken off I don't think many pics have been taken. It's got the flag graphics in blue with silver accents. I'll get all the numbers for you and let you know what happens with the new Herrings. Art Lilly does all the work on this boat and is working on the dial in-it will be spot on. Well, until he goes to 600's next year :D :D

Originally Posted by jryan26

That boat is awesome. I didn't read every post, but do you worry about bravos when you are pushing that much weight?

Originally Posted by 10x

Congrats on the new boat, Mike. :evilb: I know you're gonna love it. I wanted to drive up on monday atleast to get to meet you, but I had a 3 oclock appointment at a bodyshop that I could'nt blow off. And I knew once we started talkin boats, I'd be late for sure. :(

If there's anything I can help you with, just give me a call.

Frank

Originally Posted by Downtown42

Great news. :D Enjoy your new ride. I was also out Monday for the first splash this season. Boat ran perfect.

Originally Posted by Magic Medicine

Congrats on the purchase! :drink:

Originally Posted by DRIVEN1

Sounds good, let me know what you find out. Is this the boat that was all white about 2 years ago that Art was selling? Mike