First Boat Question - Bullet vs AT/Pantera 28
01-28-2009 | 03:25 PM
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rlj676,
I have a 99 AT28 w/twin 350magMPI's-B1's,400hrs....MANY options. In fact, some of the most custom features make it a very rare boat. e-mail me @ [email protected] & I'll send u pics. I am struggling financially(homebuilder&GC-NO WORKY!) If we can agree on pricing, you might be a VERY lucky guy!
I have a 99 AT28 w/twin 350magMPI's-B1's,400hrs....MANY options. In fact, some of the most custom features make it a very rare boat. e-mail me @ [email protected] & I'll send u pics. I am struggling financially(homebuilder&GC-NO WORKY!) If we can agree on pricing, you might be a VERY lucky guy!
01-28-2009 | 03:50 PM
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Technically, its the measured height of the gunwale (top/side of the boat) to the water line.
However, most people associate it with the cockpit depth measured from the top of the gunwale, (top/side of the boat) down to the cockpit floor.
When people say a boat has a low freeboard, you will often feel "on" the boat.
When people say a boat has a high/deep/tall freeboard, you will often feel "in" the boat; lending to a more secure ride/feel.
However, most people associate it with the cockpit depth measured from the top of the gunwale, (top/side of the boat) down to the cockpit floor.
When people say a boat has a low freeboard, you will often feel "on" the boat.
When people say a boat has a high/deep/tall freeboard, you will often feel "in" the boat; lending to a more secure ride/feel.
01-28-2009 | 06:14 PM
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rlj676,
I have a 99 AT28 w/twin 350magMPI's-B1's,400hrs....MANY options. In fact, some of the most custom features make it a very rare boat. e-mail me @ [email protected] & I'll send u pics. I am struggling financially(homebuilder&GC-NO WORKY!) If we can agree on pricing, you might be a VERY lucky guy!
I have a 99 AT28 w/twin 350magMPI's-B1's,400hrs....MANY options. In fact, some of the most custom features make it a very rare boat. e-mail me @ [email protected] & I'll send u pics. I am struggling financially(homebuilder&GC-NO WORKY!) If we can agree on pricing, you might be a VERY lucky guy!
Thanks. Sorry to hear work is slow, hope it picks up.
01-28-2009 | 06:17 PM
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O and few more things I had a ZT280 and Nordic Heat 28'. The 28AT and the 28 Sunny are hands down a better rough water boat, been in both boats! Sydwayz is a good source for info on the AT's. Call the Sunny factory and talk to Chris tell him I sent ya, there customer service is second to none! I am sure they could set you up with a ride!
I haven't ruled out the Sunny's, I would be up for one if the deal was right. Size wise, like total passenger space, how does the 28 AT compare to the 32 Sunny?
I've also been looking at 32 Hustlers as they seem like a good option as well. What does everyone think of them? Seems like a later 90's one could be had for a decent deal and still be insurable and hopefully "turnkey".
01-28-2009 | 06:22 PM
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01-28-2009 | 06:23 PM
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01-28-2009 | 06:25 PM
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01-28-2009 | 06:47 PM
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I'm not sure why, but I learned that for some reason Insurance companies don't like "Cigarette". Most wouldn't even concider it and finally found insurance with progressive. Paying through the A$$, but it's insured and will shop again in the spring.
01-28-2009 | 06:57 PM
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I am finding it is the 20 year mark that is the problem really. The "Cig" name seems to make it more too, but not as much as the age.
Also, he probably started insuring it before it was over 20 years, so now it is grandfathered in.
