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03-07-2013, 08:58 PM

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Don't be jealous!!!!!!

Oh don't worry, Nick would never put a Bimini top on his boat...it may slow him down...any slower and he would be going backwards!

03-08-2013, 05:38 AM

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That gay shade allows me to keep boating, when all the 'fair weather' boaters stay home....

Or when it's 100+ degrees. I don't have the cool side curtains though. This top came with my boat from the previous owner. I've had it up to 55ish without any issues.

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03-08-2013, 09:15 AM

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Or when it's 100+ degrees. I don't have the cool side curtains though. This top came with my boat from the previous owner. I've had it up to 55ish without any issues.

Oh all the things to say about my top, 'COOL' would not be one of them! However, it is nice to drive in the rain, without getting pelted in the face. Mine came with the boat as well, and I have only had it up about 3 - 4 times in the past 7 years. It is just too much a pain to keep on the boat.

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03-08-2013, 10:56 AM

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Or when it's 100+ degrees. I don't have the cool side curtains though. This top came with my boat from the previous owner. I've had it up to 55ish without any issues.

55? You leave your top up when you run wide open???

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03-08-2013, 04:06 PM

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55? You leave your top up when you run wide open???

Ha-ha....Never tried faster than 55, I figure I was already pushing my luck.

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03-08-2013, 10:04 PM

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See there you go again....just when started feeling bad for frying' your tail a little earlier, you want to start up again...

If my memory serves me correctly, AT is the red headed step child of sonic... Or vice versa... Either way, it takes 4385739 HP to make them run decent numbers. Can't wait to spank your a$$ at the Reiter Cup. No backing out this year and it may be a good idea to leave the wife at home...I don't want you scaring her while you squeak out every last MPH out of that pig! I can do this all day boss....

Thats such an amature statement from such a "knowledgeable powerboater". AT's are only similar to a Sonic in the way a Hyundai looks like a Honda, Come on man!
My AT is about 1500 to 2000 pounds lighter that a 26 Sonic. Sonics(most) are the Pigs. Most ATs 98 and up (mine) are composite/fiberglass built, little bit of wood used if any at all.

Here's a quote from the horses mouth, Pat, owner of Active Thunder.
"Our hulls and deck molds are totally different.

However we do have a relationship and the 34 on Sonic's site is my 33 built for the Euro market.

Although I agree somewhat similar deck lines we have a step bottom and no integrated swim platform.

The biggest common denomitor is both boats are painted by my company, INXS Motorsports.

Now which one would you like me to build for you?
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