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Originally Posted by ROCKETMAN (Post 4064473)

Man, that boat looks familiar! :D

Still for sale right?

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Originally Posted by ActiveThunder (Post 4064418)

Smartest post on this tread.

We will be side by side in Miami and I would consider it an honor to be able to swap seat time with Mike and critique each other's boats followed by a few beers on the dock.

We aren't selling Ford vs. Chevy. It's a different fit for all these guys.

I will enjoy meeting you.

Pat

If you need any help drinking the beer, I can help a bit with that part,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Originally Posted by Orange quatro (Post 4064426)

Ive been on a 36 outlaw and did 80mph already so I don't know where your getting that 71-72mph from..

From real owners http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/b...w-quality.html

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Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 4064411)

I came across this water repellent bottom on Facebook: :D

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Seems somehow ironically fitting that the "beak" in this photo is provided by a former Fountain owner...lol. As you can see, my boat is just SLIGHTLY faster than Steve's...

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Originally Posted by MILD THUNDER (Post 4064462)

I cant explain the feeling you get sitting in that seat. Its tingly to the genitals. That red carbon fiber vinyl feels great on your bare ass too, just gets a little hot in the sun. Mike kept reaching towards my shaft thinking he was driving his old Fountain, or so he said that's why he was.

The tingling was ALL YOU. Accidently reaching for the throttles on that side was an honest mistake!

To summarize what this thread has taught me;

1. The 36 OL looks like a Baja
2. The AT performs like a Baja
3. Be brand loyal regardless of what the facts are, just cheerlead and bash the other guy.

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Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 4064470)

So, one experience on one poker run, with one boat, with one owner; and a magazine test from 15 years ago on antiquated technology...
...created your opinion of the entire brand; every boat, and every owner?

What if the guy had a hurt motor?
What if he was borrowing his buddy's smaller props because he damaged his the day before?
What if he had his 70 year old Dad on board and didn't want to risk injury?
What if he was out there for a good time and didn't give a rats ass about anyone waiting for him because he knew the free food at the next stop was going to taste like chit?
(I've been in every one of those situations myself on organized runs.)

A 25AT with HP500, 4 big guys, enough luggage for 2 weeks, and enough beer for a month...
...did the Miami to Key West Poker Run a couple years ago, and hung with the second group; no one complained; and everyone had a great time; ESPECIALLY them.

I just wanted to clarify; and please forgive me if I'm wrong.

No, no excuses this was just a slow boat and everybody knows it that knows the boat. Maybe thats the exception to the rule. Its still a nice boat.
But I like the part about 4 guys jammed into a 25ft boat. We've all been there and that was some of the best times boating " we're gonna get chicks", not really. That story coupled with the other thread about eating a crockpot full of chilly and 3 dozen stemmed clams.

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Originally Posted by Panther (Post 4064630)

To summarize what this thread has taught me;

1. The 36 OL looks like a Baja
2. The AT performs like a Baja
3. Be brand loyal regardless of what the facts are, just cheerlead and bash the other guy.

I don't think anybody is offended, at least i hope not. We're just cuttin it up and havin fun. Its a long winter and if we can't boat at least we can talk about it. At the end of the day, I'm still happy to see a fellow boater on the water no matter what kind or size.

Nah, I'm not offended. I found it entertaining.

Oh, I forgot.. I learned one other thing.... My Apacheeee is faster than your OL! ;-)

See ya on the water in a few months!

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Originally Posted by Panther (Post 4064672)

Nah, I'm not offended. I found it entertaining.

Oh, I forgot.. I learned one other thing.... My Apacheeee is faster than your OL! ;-)

See ya on the water in a few months!

You bet. Im looking forward to meeting you. It looks like you have a nice family and thats what its all about. Take care.
Yea your boat is faster this year because I'm opting for a genset and air this summer instead of whipples. P.S. Nice mention about your family in the other article on the front page.