anybody been out in a 38 PP yet ?????
 

;) ;)

Have not riden but did visit the factory last week. The PowerPlay company certainly puts value and quality into their boats. If you are looking for a new boat, I would suggest a definite interest in taking a good hard look into a PowerPlay. I dont think anyone could go wrong.

the fit and finish is spectacular, it has to be since the performance is extremely poor (cobra 725's = 94mph) compared to other boats of this size - appears they took a short-cut on the bottom design. ask "DefynGravity" how long he has waited (over a year)for his, most people wouldn't accept this style of business...rumor has it, they are in "desperate" mode due to financial problems.

Yes,

Been on it three times, driven it. Going on it again this weekend.

OSO

DEFYnGRAVITY'S boat is slated to hit the water on June the 1st.
His will be the first one other than the one with the Cobra's in it.
His boat will run extremely better than the first one becaues of the different engine choice. I think everyone will be happy with
the MPH # that Robbie posts when it hits the water. :cool:

94 mph is poor performance :confused: This size boat and power is out of my league, but it seems good to me. I think I could do just fine with a 94mph 38' boat :D

I was on the boat at the Miami show. I was really impressed with it. Lots of room and freeboard. I liked the looks also. I agree with Indy, it's out of my league, but 94 in a 38 foot boat is fast in my book!

i was on the one at the show as well, and yes, the boat has a really nice finish, the best i have ever seen (except for some cheap accessories), but if it takes over a year to build, and the company is NOT financially secure, the customer(s) can get burned and it's only a matter of time. and, for some of you, 94 mph may be a good speed, but NOT with 1500 hp!!! the same power in a Cig TS ran 106, the Outerlimits is low 100's as well, i am saying it's just slow for the amount of hp in the rear!!!

TooOld - the rigging was clean, but there wasn't any of the really nice accessories, hardware or fittings. the cabin suffered from the cheapest of cheap...headliner, lights, switches and more. it just wasn't a high end finish (like the big boys offer) for the money...i think the sales guy told me around $275k for a 500 efi setup (and it was finished like a 1980's style boat.

The answers to the questions that you all have been waiting for:

I normally would not release information until a project was completed, however, due to the bad information and the bad press that the New 38 Powerplay has been getting on this bulleting board I felt it time to step in.

The demo boat does not have 750 Cobra motors, it has 675-700 HP Cobras. The demo boat was built as a baseline and in my opinion was overbuilt. In comparison to other boats in its class it is a full 38 foot with an 8 foot 6 inch beam and is very deep. This boat weighs in heavier than other boats in its class, however, lamination schedules have been adjusted as production has continued.

The boat show demo boat is equipped with Latham shifts and throttles, Latham steering plates with built in drive coolers, Latham billet trim tabs, Gaffrig monster guages with bezzles, Garmin GPS mounted in drivers console, Azimuth Electric Compass, Corian counter tops, one piece fiberglass cabin inner-liner, galley with sink and fresh water, Norcold fridge, electric head, EAO switches, Military spec trim and tab buttons to name a few.

As far as the financial situation of the company you should read between the lines of some peoples posts and you will be able to see the politics. I don't feel that other companies should be threatened by a new product as one custom builder can not supply all the demand for all the boats.

For over twenty years Powerplay has built numerous World and National Championship boats with too many titles to mention.

I invite all Offshoreonly members on a personal tour of our factory and demonstration in Ft. Lauderdale. You can then determine for yourself if the information that you are getting on this board is fact or fiction.

For those of you that made positive remarks about our past and present products I thank you for your support.

Dan Weinstein

Hello there Dan.... and welcome to "the board";)

Mr. Weinstein

I own a 38 ft Larry Smith Scarab (Kaama, ever heard of it?), and therefore have no bias in stating that, to many people, the reputation of Powerplay is without question.

Obviously the display boat is the first, and some people do not understand that often it is development, not design, that results in a superior product.

Thanks for posting on this board, and I am sure that a majority of board members share my hope that you continue to post as time permits.

Bulldog AKA Ronnie

I saw the work being done on the mold back in the Fall. If they apply the same exacting standards and perfectionist touch to the rest of the boat, put my name on the list of potential buyers.

I have visited the Powerplay factory also. The workmanship is top notch and hull is straight as an arrow. The Powerplay has always been on the top of my dream boat list for a v hull. The classic lines are only powerplay and I hope they don't change them. Some things you never get tired of looking at and should stay the same, kinda like the porche 911. I do believe Powerplay could be further ahead in production and sales if managed and marketed right, because they sure have an awsome boat! It is an honor to have the owner of Powerplay finally make a post. Welcome Dan!

Hi Dan, Welcome! It is great to see you here. Your updates of the boat's testing will be read by all 4000+ members. The time you and I ran your 33' with (3) Mod VP's still is one of my best runs. I am sure the 38' will be a throughbred.
Greetings from Butler NJ.
Philip

HOW DO YA LIKE THAT!
Screamin!
You heard it from the horses mouth! So when are you going to take Mr. Weinstein up on his offer of a plant tour? I would love to be there! Danny that was BEAUTIFUL! Should have been done months ago! :D

Hey Dan,

I did'nt know you could type !


Hey screamon, chew on that !

P.S. Defy'n Gravity Purchased before there were even molds built. How's that for confidence!:p

SOMEBODY BETTER GO AND POP SOME MORE CORN

Hey Bosco!
Screamin is just like his buddy Air Speed!
They Both:
WRITE CHECKS WITH THERE MOUTH THAT THERE ASS CAN'T CASH! :cool:

PP Race,

Sharp lookin' boat! Paint job looks awesome too!

Thanks...
Its for sale..
Trading up to a 38 Powerplay.

Hey Screamindeamon, or should I call you Sybil. You do realize that everyone on this board knows your full of &$#%. Just how many names have you logged onto this board with ?

Do tell ! I can think of around six.

Troutly, get some more POPCORN this is about to get real interesting. By the way I cant have salt or butter on mine.:mad:

Screamin-

Forgot to attach my picture in my last post!!

Bosco
Way funny:D :D :D . I guess you the cat's outta the bag!!!!!!!!!!!

Bosco
Well I see Dan put his cigar down long enough
to do a little typeing, glad he finally got on
board. Why don't you dig up some shots of
Dan and Garys old race boat and post them,
a great looking PP
Loy

Can we get that on VIDEO ...?:eek:

Big Dan why the hell did it take you so long to post ??Just joking! Glad to see you.

Best Regards
:)

Danny boy!!!!!

How the hell are you? It's about time you did some typing!!!Glad to see you joined the club!!! Talk soon...


PS SOMEBODY MUST BE SWEATING HEAVILY OUT THERE...STAY TUNED PEOPLE THIS IS GOING TO BE REAL GOOD;) ;)


WHERE ARE YOU SCREAMIN???? XOXOXOXOXOX'S;)



;)ZZIE

Well everyone, the cat is out of the bag. After much diligence and research we have come to the following truth and conclusions. All the banter and bad mouthing of POWERPLAY, which seemed to go on endlessly by the same 6-7 people has turned out to be only one.
They are ENDLESS SUMMER, OOPSEADAZEY, SUPERCHARGER, SCREAMINDEAMON, WHATDOIN, THUNDEROUSEDAZE, AIRSPEED, AND AIRSPEED ENGINEERING.
All of the constant slander pertaining to POWERPLAY was one guy trying to convince all of you that Dan Weinstein and Powerplay were something they are not. As it turn's out, that person was not voicing any facts or real opinions. Simply put he was trying his best to put down POWERPLAY for his own personal gain.
I suppose this person with his multi-personalities enjoyed conversing with himself, maybe no one else would listen !!!
Unfortunately some of you may have slipped into believing this persons B.S. and were swayed towards his product.
You will now know what type of operation he is running.
These are all facts, not fiction. All of these characters were created by this person, using this board to slander, and sway opinion with lies and deceit.
We have in our possession irrefutable proof that all of this came from one source. Mr. Steve Wilson of Active Thunder Boats in Pompano Beach, FL.:o
Offshore only is supposed to be for all of our enjoyment and to be informative for all who participate. NOT for any one individual to manipulate and slander others for personal gain. All of the rhetoric of calls not returned, non completion, suppliers problems, slow boats and going out of business was drummed up by this person for his own gain.
We at POWERPLAY fully support OFFSHORE ONLY and all there efforts to bring you the Hi-Performance boater the best site on the web :mad:

Yep.....Troutly make me some popcorn to {Lottsa salt & Butter,Thank You} The AT boys are going to go nuts over this!!!!!:eek: :eek: :eek:

Oh boy, pass the beer nuts please! :eek:

Man, oh, man...Troutly, pass me some popcorn...this is gettin good.

See...my post about all the AT guys(ActiveThunderOnly.com), was really just one guy!!!????:confused: :confused: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :D :D :D

Great work Bosco...I was never swayed!!

And thanks to Dan for coming on the board to say hello. Powerplay has always been one of my favorite boats. I love the lines!

Sean

This is going to be very interesting!:D
MD

OH YEA! I love seeing SCUMBAGS like this get hung out to dry!:D We all need to keep this thread alive and on the first page so everyone knows the truth about all the negative threads pertianing to Powerplay. Hey Bosco! BUMP! The first
one is on me!:D

I dont know about you guys.....but I have always felt that Powerplay boats speak for themselves.....whoever this guy is and whatever his agenda was can hardly change the fact that Powerplay builds Awesome powerboats........period.

Man oh man.....

You would have to think that the owner of the company HAD to know about this. They were probably lauging about it together as it went on. This ******* use to work for Powerplay many moons ago.


Oh MR. WILLLSON...


;)zzie

most solid ride in the world
 

I am the most pregidous (sorry on the spelling) boat guy in the world and i got the opp. to ride in this boat. Its fishish is flawless and fit is perfect. And the ride. all i have to say is breathtaking you can take your hands off the wheel at 80 in 4 foot waves. That is a very impressive thing.

Tague Estes

I have been to the Powerplay plant 4 times over the years and they (Dan and John) are the greatest! They always make time to show you around the plant and show you how well their boats are made. Look at the hullsides of a Powerplay and honestly try to find a boat that is as straight, not many out there. Their quality is top-knotch and they have many World and National titles to back this up. One of these days I will buy a Powerplay! I want a 33' sportdeck, just love that boat! By the way, the 33' Powerplay (X- Muscle) was out at the AHBA Poker Run and stomped on all the other V-bottoms...even alot of cats! Good luck to Powerplay!!
Gerard

:eek: :eek: bump:p somebodies in BIG trouble:p