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johnlomant 01-18-2008 08:20 AM

Has anyone driven a Thor?
 
I am very close to buying a Thor and trading in the heat, but I need some more info on the boat. If anyone has driven one I am tring to find out the rough water ability of this boat how it handles and what real speed can be had with the 525. Thanks John Lomant.

TSPM 01-18-2008 09:13 AM


Originally Posted by johnlomant (Post 2411176)
I am very close to buying a Thor and trading in the heat, but I need some more info on the boat. If anyone has driven one I am tring to find out the rough water ability of this boat how it handles and what real speed can be had with the 525. Thanks John Lomant.

I have...they run great...very impressed with the overall performance......stay away from the older GEN 1&2 boats as the the GEN 3 (see boat below) runs much better (no porpoising) and faster by 5 MPH. With 5 big guys in the boat we ran 89 MPH on GPS speedo...the boat with the correct labbed prop can run 92 with 2 people and fuel. We can take your trade if you like on the boat below ?

http://www.offshoreonlyclassifieds.c...o20385-en.html

bobl 01-21-2008 10:44 AM

John, I just got back from Havasu with a Lightning deck boat. You're welcome to come down and take it for a test drive. Same hull as the Thor with deck boat top. I'm just outside of Austin.

Bob




Originally Posted by johnlomant (Post 2411176)
I am very close to buying a Thor and trading in the heat, but I need some more info on the boat. If anyone has driven one I am tring to find out the rough water ability of this boat how it handles and what real speed can be had with the 525. Thanks John Lomant.


TX_Instigator 01-21-2008 11:31 AM


Originally Posted by johnlomant (Post 2411176)
I am very close to buying a Thor and trading in the heat, but I need some more info on the boat. If anyone has driven one I am tring to find out the rough water ability of this boat how it handles and what real speed can be had with the 525. Thanks John Lomant.

John,

I have driven the Lighting and can say it handles the rough water really great. I was on Lake Havasu test driving one and went across a wake made by a 35' cruzer (?) and didn't even have to slow down. If you can, Take Bob up on his offer and head down to Traves and take a ride on the Lighting. It is a great ride.

If you don't mind me asking, what Lake do you boat on in the Dallas area? I live on Texoma and have a Rage right now.

johnlomant 01-21-2008 03:49 PM

sorry guys im in dallas georgia not texas. There are two dallas's out there

bobl 01-21-2008 05:56 PM


Originally Posted by johnlomant (Post 2415106)
sorry guys im in dallas georgia not texas. There are two dallas's out there

I think we've had this discussion before...LOL

OCM 01-30-2008 04:57 PM

Great running boat! We have two instock,07 walk through openbow,and a 2008 with merc racing 525.
TIM
oregoncustommarine.com

bobl 01-31-2008 09:36 AM


Originally Posted by OCM (Post 2426570)
Great running boat! We have two instock,07 walk through openbow,and a 2008 with merc racing 525.
TIM
oregoncustommarine.com

You have an open bow Thor?

OCM 01-31-2008 11:56 AM

Yes, It a 2007 496ho,walk through open bow.
oregoncustommarine.com
ocm
TIM

bobl 01-31-2008 03:33 PM


Originally Posted by OCM (Post 2427667)
Yes, It a 2007 496ho,walk through open bow.
oregoncustommarine.com
ocm
TIM

Cool, I didn't realize they had made one. I know they are working on the tooling to offer it as an option. Just like my open bow Flame.

OCM 01-31-2008 06:27 PM

This is a really cool boat,and a very good buy. The new boat they are tooling up is going to be very very nice.
With Nordic going wood free,lots of new boats,and more bling. 2008 will be a great year!
TIM
OCM


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