Congrats Bob, she's beautiful. What did she run balls out? I'm sure you tred :)

Sounds like the old girl has a new home? Good for you. Can't have you running around with 2 fifties now can we. :)

Hey Sean,

First time out, 75 MPH with full fuel and 6 people. I am ok with that. It's a boat intended for long range cruising ( 400 + mile range) but can still do the poker run scene. We were never first to get there anyway. ( unless I take one of my shortcuts - LOL ):D

Just a hint on what's happening. Trading "old" for new 38' something to be built. Don't want two - 50's to look after but a 50' diesel and a 38' gasser to rip around in makes sense ......I think?:D

Bob

Oh now I get it, you're opening a dealership........................................ .

Bob- you're my hero!!! Seriously- congrats on the new boat, she's a beauty for sure!!!

Bob,
congrats on the new boat, love the color of her, and our next boat will be a diesel powered boat also!
Dean

Do I smell something of the "FELINE PERSUASION" in the future Bob?

Bob:

Thanks again for a great day on the water. There are only a few people as generous and handsome as you, my friend.

Donna has over 1200 pic's of the new Predator running. You should be the one to post them from that disk with the 90 she thought came out the best.

Best wishes for many hours / years of fun, safe boating in the oil burner.

Tom C

Thanks. On my wish list yet is to boat down your west coast. I will be in touch with you left coasters about that. Next summer I want to run from San Fran down to LA and then do a poker run with you guys. This summer is fully committed. Something to look forward to for sure.:D
Bob

No Cat in the future Sean. As much as I would love to run one I've long said I would just end up killing myself. Not much point in that. :D
Bob

Thanks Tom.
I have been way too busy to post pics and if you or Donna have time please feel free to do so. Really appreciate you guys coming along and putting so much work into it. I am fortunate to have so many great friends like you and others here in FL.
I'm now out of time and need to get out on the water and do more testing. Catch up with you all later and again, thank you.:D
Bob

Bob congratulations, the boat is a beauty, you made the right choice in colors. Can't wait to see it this summer.

Kudos to Nor Tech, if I am not mistaken that boat must have been built in about 10 months or less, pretty remarkable.

Bob congratulations again on your new boat she is so very beautiful. I loved the look on Raymond's face when you used the bow thruster to get us out of the dock at the lunch stop.

And thanks again for such a great weekend. I won't forget the day Bobthebuilder ran a 100ft of Nor-Techs in a poker run lol.

7 1/2 months!

Bob
Beautiful hardware!! The new 50v looks great. I hope to get out with the FMO gang a few more times before I am moved to the east coast.
Cant wait to see predator in person!!
Bob glad you were able to get some running shots of them together.
Dennis

Wow excellent job in such a short time, do I recall correctly was that an in house paint job, simply beautiful. I am glad blue seems to be making a comeback

Thanks, Donna. Yes, Nor Tech painted the boat. Graphic design was done by Harold at Grafik Works in Ft. Lauderdale. The amazing thing is, even tho I was prepared to drive over to FLL and sit down with Herold we did it all by phone and e mail. He was done in just a few days. Thank you Paul @ Nor Tech and Harold @ Grafik Worx. Well done.:D
Bob

Hey Dennis, nice to hear from you. Things are moving slowly with the incorporation of FMO but we are definitely moving forward. I got busy, the accountants were busy with tax time but that is behind us now. Look forward to your running with us.:D

The running shots of the 2 boats together will not get posted until I get back up north and into the PRA office to select. They also shot almost 9 minutes of video from the helicopter so will be buying that as well and will eventually post. Donna C. has pics of new P.... running and should be available tomorrow. :D
Bob

Even the Dolphins were checking out the new Team PREDATOR! :D

Got a ride in the new boat today. WOW- what a great ride... the feeling when those turbos kick in is incredible.

Thanks, Bob! I'm sure you are gonna be very happy with your new baby.

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Congrats Bob!!! Very nice ride!!:cool-smiley-027:

Jay great pics..Like always. By chance do you have any standing on the deck showing more of the cockpit seats looking towards the sunpad. Love that red accent stripe and details, really sets it off...Thanks Jeff

Here are a couple that may be of interest, Jeff...

GEEEZZZ, TS almost had a baby!!!!!!!!:party-smiley-004:

Beautiful boat Bob. Btw which boat ended the run with more fuel in it?:D

awesome machine.

Ha, take a guess !! The needle finally just moved off the full mark after going past the 300 mile mark last night. A nice change.:D
Bob

Thanks for the pics Jay. Great stuff like always. See you again soon. :D
Bob

Thats one of them there defective Gages:D

My buddy bought a 26 concept with an Optimax, and when the gage didnt move off full after 2 trips, he called luis and told him he was bringing the boat in since the gage was broken, luis told him its fine, take a few more trips, and it should move, it did:D My old Eggbeater loves the fuel, but now that i got it to spin up past 5000, its all worth it:D

Congrats Bob.

So Bob, what material did you end up with in the cabin. I'm guessing that ostrich skin doesn't come in blue?

No blue in the cabin. Have enough blue going on outside. Interior is completely different. It's a little more ..... seductive ?? LOL Jay took some pics after we got back in last night. I expect he will post when he gets some time.:D
Bob

Sean, I'm bettin they coulda got it in blue if Bob asked for it. :cool-smiley-011:

Here are a few shots from the belly of the beast... just what you would expect from Nor-Tech.

That's beautiful :cool: The slide show on the TV looks good too :D

That is too funny Jay. Somehow I think that pic of Amber doing the headstand is going to follow me around for a long time. Your lucky I do not know how to use photoshop ! LOL:D
Bob

Frik'n sharp 2 say the least!!!!

Ah, finally some running shots off the Naples beach. Courtesy of Donna Cullen in other PREDATOR. Thanks, Donna.:D
Bob

sweet ride!!!!

JAY

Unreal photography of an unreal boat.

Your pics are always fantastic.

Any pics of Bob's guests on the run?

Awesome Bob, just awesome. I love the running shots, it gives us a chance to see the bow thrusters.
I can't wait to see that thing at Boyne Thunder, should be a great year to see some hot new boats.
How was the cruise speed compared to the old 50?

looks just amazing! so which one shoots the better rooster tail?

Better tail ( rooster LOL ) on old PRED. :D
Bob