Originally Posted by Crazy Dayz Skater (Post 4437938)

I got good news Rik called me today. He said he should have my gearing by Friday and back togethers next week. Thanks everyone for all the help!

Originally Posted by kreed (Post 4438062)

Hahaha.....did either of you address the big fat elephant in the room?????These beware threads always end quietly once the manufacturer FINALLY calls.... great news...good luck!

Originally Posted by kreed (Post 4438121)

." I just wanted to warn others about these drives and customer service issues. I don't want to see anyone else losing their hard earned money or maybe even people getting hurt or killed over these drives, he needs to step up to the plate and stand behind his product like a business owner should do."

REALLY????? Sounds like "beware" to me.

Originally Posted by Nate5.0 (Post 4438153)

it sounds like someone had some issues and voiced it.

God forbid we only praise here and never talk about anything bad. Again, he never said "beware"...but keep on living in that sunshine world of yours hoss.

Originally Posted by kreed (Post 4438162)

I think you and I have a misunderstanding.....I am TOTALLY ok with his thread. I wasnt taking Arensons side what so ever....I was just upset that after all that complaining on OSO, he never told us what Rik said about not returning his phone calls! Im sure this thread was discussed over the phone! NO???Thats all I was saying....hence the "elephant" in the room....

Originally Posted by kreed (Post 4438164)

Sunshine world of MINE?????.....Im from CT brother....dont you live in the Sunshine state?????Haha....its all good.

Originally Posted by DirtyMoney (Post 4438415)

Post an update in red in the original post!

Originally Posted by brentadkins (Post 4438420)

Hate to sidetrack this thread, but I finally saw Dirty Money up close last weekend, and damn that is a good lookin boat. Color scheme, interior, whole package is unreal.

Originally Posted by iliveonanisland (Post 4438355)

Brah u cant be that obtuse... he wasnt referring to living in the sunshine, he was referring to your utopian world kinda outlook on things, as in the land of milk and honey, where everyone gets the reacharound they have coming lol

Try reading a tad slower so your comprehension rate, can keep up with your eyeballs...rm

Originally Posted by brentadkins (Post 4438420)

Hate to sidetrack this thread, but I finally saw Dirty Money up close last weekend, and damn that is a good lookin boat. Color scheme, interior, whole package is unreal.

Originally Posted by Crazy Dayz Skater (Post 4437046)

Powered by 1150 HP- No I do not have an unlimited cash flow but I to am more than capable and UPC certified to drive cats/power boats. I have driven for many years with no accidents. I have competed for more than 15 years at many powerboat/charity events and poker runs. I have been class winner in many of LOTO Shootouts competitions. I am also current recorded holder for more than one cat class in LOTO Shootout. I to have ran along side many of the Big Boys but none of that matters. Facts are I had no problems with Rik in the beginning either I know things don't always work the way they should, and was willing to over look some of this smaller stuff. My point here is I was told I would have them back within a few weeks. Now here it is 4 months later and still nothing and every time I try to reach him for answers Rik does not answer or return my calls. Which he should it is only good business and if he had I would not be on here questing others. Let me repeat I did not come on here to bash Arneson. I am just stating issues I am having in order to see if it is just my drives/service issues or if other peeps are having same issue. Also at no time did I mention anyone's name, but I admit I did not word thread correctly. What I mean is I have spoken to many on the powerboat industries leading professionals and drivers. These professionals who are associated with the same boat or similar type as mine. All these professionals have stated that others with the same/similar boat as mine are have the same problem with their Arneson drives. Again I don’t want to bash Arneson, I just want my phone calls returned and my drives repaired and returned as promised that’s all.

Originally Posted by tmmii (Post 4560105)

I understand this boat had issues and never ran the speed anyone expected out of it.

I was told the engine builder claimed (by one of his customers) that the hull
had issues and the sponsons were out of whack and not straight.

Any truth to that?

Originally Posted by frogger1403 (Post 4436960)

I deal with Rik@Arneson for years.

No problems with his product
No problems with his promises.

Originally Posted by kreed (Post 4438162)

I think you and I have a misunderstanding.....I am TOTALLY ok with his thread. I wasnt taking Arensons side what so ever....I was just upset that after all that complaining on OSO, he never told us what Rik said about not returning his phone calls! Im sure this thread was discussed over the phone! NO???Thats all I was saying....hence the "elephant" in the room....

Originally Posted by turbos230 (Post 4559977)

The arnesons are only rated to 850 hp says rick when I talked to him- maybe you put too much power to it, if it has a bravo gimbal beware.I am interested in these drives but now maybe some used 1600s