I'll definitely miss seeing that boat on G-Bay when it sells (unless somebody from around here picks it up!)

Like the ad says, probably the most photographed boat in poker run history, I can probably make a mini-album of the ones I've taken over the years!

All the best with the new Nortech (can't wait to see it!) :drink:

Your too kind, Tom. As I have said before the success of that event was due to the support of everyone at Ft Myers Offshore , OSO and the community. People like you and Donna who contributed your time as well as your resourses. I have received many favourable comments on your picture DVD and thought you should know that. Thank you again,:D
Bob

Hello Terry,

Nor Tech has a 50 to do ahead of me yet so I have held off ordering the new boat for 30 days or so while we measure the interest in PREDATOR. At some point I will let them go ahead tho as I do not want to be without a boat for too long if it sells. I have a Formula 292 that I can use for a backup till new one is ready but it's just not the same.
The Yanmars are 485 HP each. Arneson drives. 400 gal tank will give me close to a 700 mile range. I want to get the latest in navigation equipment as that side of the sport really interests me. The Garmin 6010C on PREDATOR is great and easy to use but I want to see what else is out there. It is a lot of fun putting something like this together and Nor Tech is great to work with. Not many builders want to let you customize much.:D
Bob

You will probably see me going by on the way to Beckwith Island ( my favorite anchorage - well after Keewaydin I guess ! ) in about 3 weeks. Looking forward to the fresh water again. I will continue to use it until sold but will be careful not to run the hours up on fresh engines.:D Say hello if you can.
Bob


Don't know how I would feel if someone local buys it. I'm thinking it should go to California cause I have so many incredible memories on that boat I think it will tear me apart to see it again. Probably best to just keep looking forward. :D

Tell ya what Bob, just trade me for my cat and you can go for a Predator ride anytime ya want :) Heck, I'll even let ya keep one of Ron's 850's to drop in the cat. I would only need 2 in the floating condo anyways.

Hmmmmmm.... gonna think about that, Sean. That's my first real offer. LOL
Hope to see you on the water soon.:D Are you planning on doing the run next weekend ? I may show up in the Formula.
Bob

Sorry Bob I tried to convince my wife we did not need the house, and Predator would be very comfortable to live on, I told her to think of all the money we would save on lawn and pool and yard service, but she told me after a month she would probably drown me, also I dont know how I feel about her being more attracted to the boat than me??

Also I had one question and let me preface this I think Predator is one of the most amazing boats I have ever seen and Nortech is an outstanding boat builder plus they are local for me. I was just wondering since you are going to trip diesels did you look at the Hustler 50 I have heard they have them running in the mid to high 80's and I know some owners who like them quite a bit?

Seems some women are just too practical...... and then there are some that ........ Guess I better not go there !! LOL
So let's see - you buy my boat, after awhile she ends up drowning you. Then can I make a move on her? So then I got your money, your wife after a respectable period of mourning.... say a week and I have the boat back as well !
He, he. This is getting stupid. Better stop now before I lose respect if not too late.:) :).
All in fun,
Bob

By way of Blackberry.

Will give you the short version for now since I am travelling again today and just have my Blackberry:

In my opinion while I believe the Hustler to be a great boat, the Nor Tech is far superior.I had a close look at the Hustler diesel at the Miami Boat Show last year.I have also spoken to a friend that bought the show boat.He spoke quite highly of it BTW. The Hustler is almost 10 MPH faster but NT is closing the gap some. I find that a cruise speed in the low 70's works just fine for me. At that speed I can be in Key West in just under 1.5 hrs.
Nor Tech has 9 ft beam and creature comforts are of a much higher quality. There will always be some that will not agree but that is my opinion.
Having owned 2 previous NT there is a relationship and brand loyalty as well. :)
Bob