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Not trying to cause trouble, but something seems to be going on. Pat is not answering the question about the relationship (AT and Cheif) and I have heard nothing about the Chief 42' after it was launched. Is the new 42 running well?

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there will be more to come, sometimes silence is golden.

with all due .

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You know, it takes a little imagination... but I can see the resemblance too. :evilb: :cool:

That's high on my "I wish" list.

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one more

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Whats that boat in the back? :evilb: :evilb: :p

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that would be this bad lil b$#@h

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I will be down to bolt my sh1t on the back tommorow after my trip into Brooklyn :(

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no limits will have the pleasure of being one of the first to ride in a new chief tomorrow

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Very cool lookin' boat---I likey. :D

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thanx.

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First of all, great looking boat!! Congrats!!

But I'm really confused about what is the difference between a Chief and an Active Thunder. Is Chief buying 37' hulls from AT and finishing them? Is AT not building boats anymore?

I'm really not trying to stir anything up, it's just confusing when someone who has in their signature that they are a Active Thunder dealer doesn't seem to know whats up!!

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the 37 ran 88 and change today w/ 32 labed 4 bladers. wel'll see what more we can squeez out with a little more room and a swap to 5 bld max's

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Back at the time of the Miami boat show, Chief had pretty much bought into the AT factory and everything was then going to be named Chief. Pat was still involved and had been instemental in some very cool changes to the 42 Chief cabin. I am not aware of any changes. But, there is no reason I should be aware of any changes. I am simply friends with a few people involved. I am not asking them. I'll wait till they make something different known.

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Interesting that none of the Chief principals have commented on this question. Is it such a secret as to the relationship between AT and Chief? I too found it interesting that dealers are unaware of what is going on.

At this point one might want to buy a new boat with AT name-plates rather than Chief, as they atleast have some history in the market.

I only wish that there were a 37' AT in the Chicago area so that I could see one up close (and go for a ride!).

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i will repeat myself,


sometimes silence is Golden. their are people who love to stir things up. and those like myself who just love power boating. somethings are just not for the entire world to know about, not because of any negative reasons but for privacy. which everyone is entitled to.

one thing is for sure i would be very thorough before making comments which could be deemed inflammatory or negative.

i myself however take them in stride , pos or neg , for either way, i will, learn and grow.

and if your ever in newyork on long island, i'd be happy to take you out and go for a blast

monsta

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awesome boat, congrats........LT

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Well, I got my ride but - too much sea grass in strainers, not enough time on my part to continue. I thank both George and Bo for the first ride and look forward to the complete test tomarrow Monday. From what I did experience the boat is a Rocket and as solid a hull through wakes as I have ever been on. I was very impressed. I love the cabin as I have said before, the head is the most usable head I have seen is this kind of boat. Look forward the call guys.....

Boomer, my wife is from the Chicago area. A flight to Mac Athur Airport puts you about 15 minutes from me and another 15 gets us to Bo's. I think the round trip flight costs about 180 bucks. You can stay over at my place if you like and I'll drive you. Dinner should be on George and Bo though! :evilb: PM me if you like...

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Sorry... I was just asking a question. I thought that was what OSO was all about (getting information).

I stated 2x that I like the boat, so I was NOT trying to me inflammatory or negative. However, I would look for another dealer than you to purchase a boat as this IS my choice.

Best of luck and this is my last comment on this thread.

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monstaaa, i don't think that asking a question is deemed negative or inflammatory, positive or negative it is simply asking a question if you don't have the answer fine, but i am a powerboat guy who may buy a new boat in the next year or so and would like to know the answer. What is the relationship between chief and at. If you know it let us know but don't make it anything more than it is.

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Originally Posted by Boomer 880
Interesting that none of the Chief principals have commented on this question. Is it such a secret as to the relationship between AT and Chief? I too found it interesting that dealers are unaware of what is going on.

At this point one might want to buy a new boat with AT name-plates rather than Chief, as they at least have some history in the market.

I only wish that there were a 37' AT in the Chicago area so that I could see one up close (and go for a ride!).


WTF? seems like a simple question, if they are in the middle of renegotiations great we will wait. but with a coment like silence is golden????????? this is a important question, iam going to look at a 2003 37 at this weekend. is it supported by at, chief or no one? there are new at's and chiefs who supports them?
no need to answer silence is golden.

great looking boats by the way

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Everyone knows AT and Cheif are in this for the long run and will stand behind their products, BUT things seem to be purposely kept quiet, that is weird, if not, downright suspicious. Are they, or are they not, one? :(

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there are questions for which i myself do not have the answer, so instead of repeating what other's may think they know, i am silent. i am a dealer not an owner of the company or their of. so rather than put my foot in my mouth i choose to be silent.
that is, for this question of, what is the relation between the two.

i was never involved with AT
i am involved with chief

i guess you can say they share the same womb.

keep in mind, we are not in the business of being shady or dishonest.

the point of this thread was to bring some light to a product that i feel is truly kick butt, that's all.
not to answer questions for which i have no answer.
but as stated earlier pat is a great guy that builds a great boat. and stands behind them.

if i were to go on the at site and say , i would by a chief over an at, i feel that may not sit well with some other members. thats all.
and i did quote boomer 88, not all of the other posts.

this is just to share with you guys.

any thing that i can shed light on , will definitely come to pass. products either way are still supported.

enjoy your holiday

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oh, and one more thing, if needed i can be contacted @ 516 799 6029.i can talk easier than i can type. my index finger is killing me.

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[/QUOTE].....this is a important question, i am going to look at a 2003 37 at this weekend. is it supported by at, chief or no one? there are new at's and chiefs who supports them?
no need to answer silence is golden.

great looking boats by the way[/QUOTE]


Call me if you need assistance or have questions on the 37 you are looking at. You have factory support.

Quit worrying about this question. I am in charge of rigging and cabin/ cockpit fitting along with Bobby.

Also, my other company, INXS Motorsports is doing all of the paint work in house with design work being handled by Chris Dilling at GrafikEFX. We also are happy to do paint and design work for any of the members here.

The 42 is in final stages of completion It will be on the Key West Poker Run in November. They got ahead of themselves with the release. It's an exciting boat so it was easy to do.

As you may know the 28, 33, 37 are my designs and molds and the 42 is Bobby's design, owned by Chief.

Chief came into play for marketing. That's Scott's end of things.

Any other specific questions to end the specualtion?

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this is why i have kept my mouth shut. i dont nor do i intend to over step my bounderies. as forementioned, either way the customer has help if needed.

thank you active thunder.

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You''re welcome, Bo. Did you run her today?

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He better not have, I got no call!! :D :rolleyes:

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actually i did not, i forgot about my sister in laws going away party. got there late, drank til late, the rest is history as was most of today.

sorry big steve, there was no way i was functioning t oday.

i will touch base with gm tomorrow to finish up and find the best wheels. the set i have from lab have worked well so far, so we'll see.

stay tuned

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looks great.....

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thanx, appreciate the input. :D

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so the only cheif powerboat is the 42 and the 28,33,and 37 are thunders? is this correct?

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i thought i saw a 37 with the cheif logo on it a while back on the cheif powerboats website.

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chief offers a 28, 33, 37, and 42. the 42 is designed by bobby and the others are pat's .

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Restless,

Send us a PM with a number or call us and we will call you back tomorrow to go over the boats.

We appreciate the interest!

Thanks, Pat and Bobby

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pat, sorry i missed you today, what a day, will call tomorrow. how ever if you get a moment try an shout me.






case i get wrapped up, bobbbbbbbbbbbbbbbyyyy

ty
bo

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Hey guys .... someone :rolleyes: (you know what happened the last time) :rolleyes: asked me this morning if the new 42 Chief made it to Smoke this year , and if not , had it made it's "debut" anywhere else on the curcuit yet ??? I told him that I had not heard anything lately , but I would ask the question on here and get back to him .

Thanks !

JM

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to the best of my knowledge , no. but i will make a call to find out more info.