A day on the water with Bob Saccenti
 

Today I had the privilege of Running all the new 2006 42 Chief in the ocean off Miami Beach..

With Mr. Saccenti on the sticks and the wheel in my hands we traveled across 4 ft swells at close to 100 MPH.

I never would have imagined to have run such a magnificent boat with The World Champion Mr Saccenti himself, all while traveling at speeds greater then when Bob and BK won championships in the 41 Apache "War Path".


I don't know where to begin on describing the 42 Chief. As an owner of numerous "go fasts" including Cigarette's, Donzi's, Scarabs, and even an Apache, I have never experienced a ride like I did today on the 42 Chief.

Scott Grady, Bob Saccenti, and the rest of the Chief crew really exceeded my expectations. The 42 Chief dominated the sea, Handled like I never felt before. The 950 Chief Engines with Dry #6's ran like a top, and had the smoothest idle I have ever seen on big block blown motors. The 42 planed easily without the use of tabs or rocking the hull. The mid-range acceleration was breathtaking.

We were in thee Intra-costal when The Chief popped the steering wheel off the dash and handed the wheel to me and told me to drive. As I attached the wheel to the port side helm on the 42 I took a deep breath and realized I was in for a ride.

The only thing that was better than the performance and ride of the 42 was the looks and styling. The interior was insane. A plush full v-berth made of what appeared to be a suede like leather in a beautiful Saddle/beige and white. Corion counter tops and plenty of storage throughout.

The $50,000 paint job by Mitcher T was worth every penny. Heads were turning on the Waters of Miami today!!

This boat looked and rode better than any performance boat I've ever been on. There is no doubt that the 42 Chief will be out in front for a long time to come.

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Awsome! :D

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Cool! Any pics?

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Went 98 the other day :cool:

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pics man we need pics

AWESOMEEEEEEEEE :evilb:

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I can only say one thing...:drool:

A day for you to remember for sure!!

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Sweet....... :drink: :drink: :drink: :drink:

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This is all I have.

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another

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last one

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Here are a few I took on Friday. Awesome boat guys! Congratulations!

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Very nice boat. I think we are all jealous we didn't get to ride in that boat :D

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Awesome experience, Good Luck chief!

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wow!

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Looks Great!
Best of Luck!

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I love it when a plan comes together!

Congratulations to you and to Bob!

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Sweet!! How did you pull that off? Did you buy the Cheif? :cool:

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Looking good boys, best of luck, Steve.

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I havn't considered another boat since the accident at the NYC Poker Run. Yesterday was my first time back behind the wheel, and Bob got me back in the seat again...

So as for buying the boat, we'll see....

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niiiice boat...why only 950s? :D

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come on fred!!!! you know you want to bring the first 42 to NY!!!!

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Was just with Bob at the show...always the gentleman... :drink: Ed

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Yea Baby!!! Its about time to kick some butt!!! :evilb:

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We'll see.....

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That would be nice. I have been hearing a lot of good things about this project. A very special piece.....


Bring it home baby!!!!

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I couldn't get over the ride. The boat jumped on plane. And it was the most solid ride at those speeds I've ever felt

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top end?

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I took a lot of pictures saturday. I just got back in the shop and will post some later after I get them downloaded off of my camera.

Roger

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We were doing about a 100MPH and I don't think Bob openend it up all the way. PLease keep in mind we were in at least 4 foot seas and it didn't effect the boat at all.

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Here are some more pics

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I have been down here boating all week and have not seen 4 foot seas yet.




Rick OSG

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WOW, what a brilliant paint job, look at the contrast against the water...beautiful boat

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We spoke with Bob at TNT , that boat is sweet. It is constructed like a brick s**t house. It will last forever. There isn't many boats that can keep up with her in big seas!

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You are correct. When we went out the cut we saw that the ocean was on the calm side. So we headed the Chief straight to the Gulf Stream where it was more in its element.

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Come on Fred....I'm the only big Apache out here as far as I know... :D

Bring me a brother !

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I was down there most of the day saturday. Here`s a picture of the ''Chief'' at work.

Roger

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A shot of the ''First Mohican'' on the lift.

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A few more...

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Lightin` the fires!

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Just add fuel...