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This may come as a shock to those reading it, but I'm new to the sport. I have 20 yrs boating experience on the Great Lakes and Gulf of Mexico and am comfortable in big water. I own a few boats, but have fairly limited high performance experience.
I'm taking a tres Martin course next week and plan on driving way within my abilities with the intention of building up seat time from there. My objective is not to race, but rather use the boat to get places I couldn't otherwise get to in a timely manner. I have this vision of riding from Muskegon (where I have a cottage) to Chicago, Milwaukee, or New Buffalo. For me, it's all about safety. A bigger boat to me means more control. The mystic hull, from my research, is the most advanced hull on the market and has a coorespondingly stable ride and disposition on the water. Running the motors balls out is not something I want to do, so finding something that is comfortable cruising at the speeds I want to cruise at is important. It's preferable for me to have something built for tolerances beyond what I need, I equate that to control (bmw m, Mercedes amg, etc. etc.). And finally, having lower hours, knowing that I won't be beating on it, is important too. Throw in a great interior, electronics and a couple of nice bikini lounges in the back for the wife / friends etc., and I thought it was the right choice. Risk properly managed equals reward. Ry |
Oh and Tom what's the name of your shop, when I get back from Florida I'd like to take you out to lunch...
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Very cool boat!!! Best of luck with her. Maybe I will see you in Milwaukee some time.
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I'd like that. I qualified for the USA triathlon nationals in Milwaukee in early august so I'll be running across then water/weather permitting. I'll be at boyne thunder too if ur going.
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Look forward to seeing you out on the big lake. Congrats, beautiful boat.
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Originally Posted by rleestma
(Post 4057710)
This may come as a shock to those reading it, but I'm new to the sport. I have 20 yrs boating experience on the Great Lakes and Gulf of Mexico and am comfortable in big water. I own a few boats, but have fairly limited high performance experience.
I'm taking a tres Martin course next week and plan on driving way within my abilities with the intention of building up seat time from there. My objective is not to race, but rather use the boat to get places I couldn't otherwise get to in a timely manner. I have this vision of riding from Muskegon (where I have a cottage) to Chicago, Milwaukee, or New Buffalo. For me, it's all about safety. A bigger boat to me means more control. The mystic hull, from my research, is the most advanced hull on the market and has a coorespondingly stable ride and disposition on the water. Running the motors balls out is not something I want to do, so finding something that is comfortable cruising at the speeds I want to cruise at is important. It's preferable for me to have something built for tolerances beyond what I need, I equate that to control (bmw m, Mercedes amg, etc. etc.). And finally, having lower hours, knowing that I won't be beating on it, is important too. Throw in a great interior, electronics and a couple of nice bikini lounges in the back for the wife / friends etc., and I thought it was the right choice. Risk properly managed equals reward. Ry |
After watching the vid I am in love . Congrats on a spectacular cat !!
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Originally Posted by rleestma
(Post 4057719)
I'd like that. I qualified for the USA triathlon nationals in Milwaukee in early august so I'll be running across then water/weather permitting. I'll be at boyne thunder too if ur going.
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Nice!!!! :)
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Originally Posted by flight club
(Post 4057753)
great way to think, my first boat I ever drove or owned was a 419 formula with triple 502's, just remember when docking SLOW LIKE A PRO. LOL
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