38? The Best Ride In The Rough
11-22-2007 | 08:23 PM
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Speaking of the "scientist" Reggie, here's Fountain's compendium of revolutionary advancements to the state-of-the-art in marine desigh, courtesy of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office...
http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-P...erboats%22&OS=
One patent. For a muffler.
Enjoy the reading!
http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-P...erboats%22&OS=
One patent. For a muffler.
Enjoy the reading!
11-22-2007 | 09:22 PM
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11-23-2007 | 07:56 AM
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Actually the Avanti is very similar to the AT's. At least up to the years AT put a step in the hull.
If you look at the Avanti deck and hull almost identical to the AT. Some interior and winshield areas are slightly different.
AT's have hatch in the middle, Avantis on sides.
Even the instrument panel mold is the same.
I don't know who cloned who, but I like AT's and Avantis, so no matter. (and Hustlers, Cigs. Nortechs, Formulas. and a few others. lol) THis Avanti is pretty well shot to hell, due to a car/boat accident a few weeks ago. Just before KW. I have yet to finalize ins. issues, then who knows what my options will be, so I'm glued to this thread to see the comments about the rides.
If you look at the Avanti deck and hull almost identical to the AT. Some interior and winshield areas are slightly different.
AT's have hatch in the middle, Avantis on sides.
Even the instrument panel mold is the same.
I don't know who cloned who, but I like AT's and Avantis, so no matter. (and Hustlers, Cigs. Nortechs, Formulas. and a few others. lol) THis Avanti is pretty well shot to hell, due to a car/boat accident a few weeks ago. Just before KW. I have yet to finalize ins. issues, then who knows what my options will be, so I'm glued to this thread to see the comments about the rides.
Ohh ya When the 388 Hustler raced F2 it was unbeatable.Rough or calm there still some of the fastest vees out there
11-23-2007 | 08:58 AM
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From: Elkton, MD
11-23-2007 | 09:00 AM
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Most definitely a "purpose built" boat!
11-23-2007 | 09:39 AM
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11-23-2007 | 10:52 AM
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11-23-2007 | 11:01 AM
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From: Lake George
11-23-2007 | 12:20 PM
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Watching the vid, the boat seemed to like to drop its bow when flying. Is there a ballast tank forward?
