Originally Posted by Snakebite A-82

Its unfortunate that some people had to be cut, but as you all agree, thats the sign of the times and you just have to grin and bear it. Anyone who has extended time in the High Performance boating Industry can surely remember the 1989 recession.... boating of all kinds was in the toilet. I myself had to put away my tool box and take a job as a parts driver and laborer for a Plumbing company. It wasn't until 1993 that I got back in to Boat building. All I can say that things do turn around and I've been employed in the High Performance field since then. This includes 12 years at Outerlimits, and an additional 3 and counting at Nor-Tech. I left alot of good friends behind when I left OL, and I hope they aren't to adversly affected by the current state of affairs. I 'm sure that Mike will do the right thing for the "key" people. As for me...its just another day in Paradice in south West Florida. Happy boating!

Originally Posted by fountain40icbm

Fiore owns OL. The rumor of Russell in a Skater well theres more truth to that.

Originally Posted by Pro1

So let me understand this. Bob Russell has no interest or ownership in OL? He has a brand new OL cat for sale. Did he ever use the OL cat? Now he has a Skater Cat? What is the story?

Originally Posted by Pro1

Is that Goldigger with a different paint job?

Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation

You might be on to something there Columbo!

OL is a very pricey boat and if your clientele are disappointed with your product they won't buy another. Never hear of a Skater/ MTI buyer trading over to OL but plenty the other way around.

OL should leave the cats up to MTI/ Skater/ Nortech and stick with building very fast/ cool V bottoms. I think they got caught up in the cat craze and spent a lot of time/money on a mold that will not equal riches.

Originally Posted by Whipple Charged

The boat was basically ready for engines for almost a year. First time out, they had a problem. The engine builder felt that the PSI is so good, it doesn't need an intercooler, and well, it does need an intercooler! I think it's all close to being completed.

Originally Posted by ssm-v1

Hi Im Jason formely from OL. I heard about the thread from friends and started to wath it grow. I have been a member for a very long time and I have very little post.As most of you know I would rather reply on phone or pm then thru posting. But its finally got my attention that someone thinks I need rehab! Krystal Towing Iam not sure where your going with your bold statement Im not sure you even really now me. Since it looks like your new on here (june 08) The marine industry is small there for everyone knows everybody so Im sure some got a chuckle out of your statement. God gave everyone two ears and one mouth for a reason.
As for me everyone I started my own business with some strong clientel "Pybrun. Factory Billet, A Haynesworth just to name a few. I supply the same service at P.R. as I did for OL. Just on all brands. We also specialize in drives, upholstry and paint. And yes Stevie does work for me.

As far as golddigger its at OL for rigging Bill was hoping to run it at Destin but running out of time.
Bob still owns the Ol cat he is running the boat with Hartman at poker runs that why its at LCM he should also be at Destin. The skater is a trade he took in on a coach he had(easier to sell a boat than a coach) and his cat is not a repainted digger believe me.
Hope this all helps a little
And like to wish good luck to all at Ol and the other manufactures. As a wise man once said "we build something that nobody really needs" specially in this economy
Hope to see you all in Destin
Jason

Originally Posted by Whipple Charged

Are you serious? Should Skater leave the V-bottoms to Outerlimits, Fountain.....?? What kind of statement is that? The OL Cat was designed by both OL and Michael Peters, one of the worlds leading Cat designers. Remember that Tencara that went, um like 212mph? Ya, he designed the hull. The guy knows his stuff and they've come up with an incredible boat.

They're also others who have left other camps, My Way, wasn't that previously a Skater? I think you'll see another soon. Not to mention ones from the past.

The OL Cat runs pretty incredible, ask Zach Taylor or My Way how they run and feel. Others are being built, and I'm sure they'll be incredible boats. The next one will be out of this world.

Thanks

Originally Posted by fountain40icbm

I cant wait to see Mikes cat or who ever owns it when its done. That thing will be bad ass!!!