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Bup, that 28 saber is a brand new boat with twin outboards.
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Maybe Fountain will show us their 'new' 29. It's still promoted on the homepage of their website for release at Fort Lauderdale. They've had a few more months to build it now!
RR |
Originally Posted by BUP
(Post 4400285)
The list is the shortest I have ever seen for sterndrive power sportboats. I know a 28 Saber should be there but I think its the same 28 from 2 years ago. Hustler with 4 and one Checkmate, Cig whatever they bring with sterndrives. Have not seen what MTI or Skater is bringing. I do not remember the whole list but its not that many at all. Maybe some one else can fill the rest of the sportboats in.
For me, really can not get to excited about it when Yamaha Jet drive boats & Wellcraft Scarabs jet drive boats have more on display than all sterndrive sportboats combined. Hard to display a large showing of a shrinking market |
Originally Posted by BUP
(Post 4400285)
The list is the shortest I have ever seen for sterndrive power sportboats. I know a 28 Saber should be there but I think its the same 28 from 2 years ago. Hustler with 4 and one Checkmate, Cig whatever they bring with sterndrives. Have not seen what MTI or Skater is bringing. I do not remember the whole list but its not that many at all. Maybe some one else can fill the rest of the sportboats in.
For me, really can not get to excited about it when Yamaha Jet drive boats & Wellcraft Scarabs jet drive boats have more on display than all sterndrive sportboats combined. |
^^^ correct about that and from REC holdings.
And thanks for the new Saber 28 info. Forget they have one with OB's. A friend of mine in another state has a customer with I/O Pontoon. That customer wants to put a Viper V 10 engine package in it. He also owns a Dodge Viper. IMO he needs to buy a go fast sterndrive boat. |
Originally Posted by BUP
(Post 4400414)
^^^ correct about that and from REC holdings.
And thanks for the new Saber 28 info. Forget they have one with OB's. A friend of mine in another state has a customer with I/O Pontoon. That customer wants to put a Viper V 10 engine package in it. He also owns a Dodge Viper. IMO he needs to buy a go fast sterndrive boat. What if he has his pontoon for the enjoyment and pleasure of taking out many friends when boating? |
Originally Posted by rak rua
(Post 4396683)
Interesting story but it's still too dear. There's another one in Phuket that's 10' longer (maybe that includes the platform) and 1990 build for only 2.7 million. You could spend a million on it and still be miles ahead! This one has been on the market for ages too.
http://www.leemarine.com/boats/listi...ck-Motor-Yacht (Doubt this one will be at Miami) RR |
My point was many guys still like toys that go fast and some still have money to throw around no matter what. He can keep his pontoon boat and buy a go fast as well or least if I had the cash thats what I would do.
98% of the pontoon boats made and family rec boats can not handle a heavier engine package nor the torque nor the horsepower upgrades for a swap over. Most will not handle very well at high speeds. It is wise in 98 % of the pontoon market to leave it completely stock unless you want an ill handling unreliable project on your hands. just saying. |
Originally Posted by BUP
(Post 4400430)
My point was many guys still like toys that go fast and some still have money to throw around no matter what. He can keep his pontoon boat and buy a go fast as well or least if I had the cash thats what I would do.
98% of the pontoon boats made and family rec boats can not handle a heavier engine package nor the torque nor the horsepower upgrades for a swap over. Most will not handle very well at high speeds. It is wise in 98 % of the pontoon market to leave it completely stock unless you want an ill handling unreliable project on your hands. just saying. I get your point but some don't want two boats, some rather just get it done the best they can with one. I get what you would do or what I would do but we can't speak for what others do and why they do it. |
Originally Posted by BUP
(Post 4400414)
A friend of mine in another state has a customer with I/O Pontoon. That customer wants to put a Viper V 10 engine package in it. He also owns a Dodge Viper. IMO he needs to buy a go fast sterndrive boat.
It would be nice if Baja set up a display with Baja, Fountain, Donzi & Pro-Line all represented. |
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