Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

I sure hope they're not dikken you around?

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Must be corected after this kilo run I said If I had a dollar for every promise they made Ron Id be driving an Outerlimits mabe a new design Fountain ??

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Might want to bring the legendary OSO bat with you... Good luck FT, I sincerely hope you *don't* need it!

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Well, today is Monday,, I sincerely hope Ron is headed to Florida today.. :)

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Very sad what I'm reading about Pantera.

My guess from what I have read is he "WILL NOT" get his boat.

Hope I am wrong, but I think you would be a fool to order a new Pantera at this point.

Jo should be taking care of customers instead of honeymooning!

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

08-02-2004, 06:32 PM #148
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Ron, I'm betting you'll get your ride soon.
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Pantera led me to believe this at Milwaukee. I'll still bet as above. Time will tell soon.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey, Ron whats the status of the boat can't wait to see it. Do u think Pantera will come thru this week? I hope so for your sake, you must be ready to hang yourself! Pantera owes u several trips from ct to florida for your wait at the very least. Let us know what the deal is.


Cig-Bullet

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Good luck Ron. I've got my fingers crossed that there is a motor in your boat when you get there. Secondly I'm also hoping like hell that someone up here in CT can get it running right and you aren't going to have to buy a new one...

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Reading these posts over the last couple of months makes me sick to my stomach... What an absolute shame.. :(

I guess if Pantera had asked me to font them the money to build my boat, I would have went elsewhere from the start. Plain and simple you get paid when I get my product and it is inspected and to our contractual agreement.. Seems they are taking deposits and payments to finish boats already in production, having trouble getting drives and motors because they are in so much debt..

A lot of poeple have been saying the people at Pantera don't deserve to have a life other than boat building with people waiting almost two years to be delivered. I know in good conscience I would not be out racing and spending other people's money, I would be busting my a$$ to make things right..

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey Guys:

I'm going to leave for the factory on Wednesday. Should be there Thursday or Friday latest. Will keep everyone up to date.

Ron

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Does anyone know how Ron is making out ??:)

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Ron Is Doing Just Fine , This Morning He Was In Jacksonville Heading South,
Should Be Heading Back Up North W/ His Completed Boat Sometime On Monday.
As A Matter Of Fact I Will Tell Him That You Asked For Him, Thanks, Pepe.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Pepe,,, Great news,,, This has been a long time comming for Ron, hope he is a happy camper. :)

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey Chris288:

As Pepe indicated I left Jacksonville yesterday at 10 am and drove to Bonita Springs and arrived at 3:15pm. Picked up some crap at my house and then met B-Stubb and his lovely wife Amy and his beautiful daughter Abigail for a needed brew and some pizza. They are really great people and I'm very fortunate to have met them. Thanks to OSO, I would never have met them. Brian is such a great guy and I can't wait to boat with him and his family during the winter months in the Florida Gulf. If I ever have any mechanical trouble with my engine...I know Brian will be there for me.

My cousin, Frank, and I are bunking at Pier 66 in Lauderdale and will be hanging out for a day or so. Maybe more depending on the weather. We're planning on stopping at the factory sometime today and hopefully picking up Full Throttle and trailering her to CT on Saturday.

Will Keep everyone posted on my progress.

Ron

P.S. Thanks Brian...You and Amy are just tops in my book!!

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

This sounds great.. please keep us up to date.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Ron,, good to hear,, you deserve it... :)

P.S. I see you are in Milford,, Less than an hour from me,, Maybe we can meet up one day on the sound after you get her all dialed in, i'd like to check her out.. :)

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Lets hope that Ron is tired from using the boat all weekend and hasn't had a chance to give the good news !!

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey Ron, Whats the Word????????????????????

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Ron is on the way home as of last night,yes w/ his finnished boat! later, pepe.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Ron Congrats!!!!!!!!!

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

:) :) :)

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Very good guys
Congrats Ron!

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Excellent! :d

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

08-02-2004, 06:32 PM #148
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Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Give her full throttle Ron

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

That sure is nice too hear. Have just been lurking and want to make sure it has a good ending.

PS I will be on vacation next week in Clinton, Ct if you are looking for someone to head out on the sound for a quick a ride one day or night.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

WOW, it's about time.

Wonder if his runs?

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Guys it runs, but needs a prop!!!!!


Cig-Bullet

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Ron, I'm waiting to hear from you...

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

CIG - Looks like you guys made it back in one piece! Sounds like maybe you'll keep a snorkel and mask on board for your next sea trial :p

Oh yeah.....CONGRATULATIONS RON!!!!!! :drink: IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey Guys:

I'm Home and so is Full Throttle!!! :D :D :D

Right now I'm really tired...my cousin Frank and I were up Monday at 9am, left the factory after the boat was shrink wrapped at 10pm and arrived in CT 2am today!! As we speak, Full Throttle is getting a complete washdown, cleaning and waxing.

To all of my OSO friends....MANY, MANY Thanks for your support and words.

To Pepe, Linda, JO and Barbie....it was a rough road for us all and a lot was said...some good..some bad..we laughed and we cried..but, as you know, I wish nothing but the best of success for you. With the completion of WildThing's boat, American Express and Full Throttle, and the soon completion of Scott's, DomZ's & Sonny's boats, you will profit by some of the best representatives for your company, the owners. Crap does happen and people do make mistakes and accidents do occur and no one is perfect. Talking things out and settling them amicably is always the best for all. Although I felt all kinds of emotions during my first custom boat building experience, I learned to deal with them because I believe in Faith and GOD. I truly believe that there is no one in this Forum that has ever wished any bad for you or your business. How could we...you build one damn good boat!!

Well, eventhough the wait for me was long, it's over...THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!

May GOD Bless you and your family and may all your troubles get resolved soon.

Ron Lombard

P.S. I'm willing to give rides to those in the tri-state area for.....
GAS MONEY!! :D

Now......LET'S GO BOATING!!!

YEE-HAA!!

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Great News RON!!!!

After a good rest, enjoy your new ride...and we want pictures!!!!!!

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Good for you Ron, I'm glad you finally got your boat.

Best Wishes

Boss272

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey Guys:

I took Full Throttle out for the first time yesterday. I had a full tank of gas, 3 people and some gear. Ran around 5000 rpm with a 24 and got 66. I need to play around a bit with trim and tabs. Anyone know how I can get a bit more? If I lost weight it should pick up speed. I'm thinking I should try a labbed 24. I'm really happy with the ride. Had the wife take the helm and she had a smile from ear to ear. I guess when she's on board I won't be driving much :D

The boat really likes to eat up the chop....perfect. Not too good for boating today, going to spend some time and work on her. The Airdock boat lift really works well, and everyone in the marina that saw me applauded and gave me the thumbs up!!

I'm going to hit the water tomorrow and take a nice spin on the sound. If anyone in my area wants to get together, let me know. I may head to the Norwalk area.

Thanks again for all your support. Will post some pics soon.

Ron

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Ron, congrats!!!
Come down to the manhasset bay poker run.
I'm glad the lift works well.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Ron Congrats!!! Take her out and enjoy that baby. Have a safe weekend.

Angel

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Sounds like there should be 5 or 6 more there if it's true that the 525 puts out as much as the 575sc. My boat ran a 28 labbed bravo 1 and probably was 1 degree over pitched. Ran 72 consistantly with a similar load.

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Ron...I think I could free up some time...when are you heading out??

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey Von:

Do you think I should try a 26? Or a 24 labbed?

Ron

Re: Hey Full Throttle 525
 

Hey Indy:

I'm going to try and get down to Norwalk by 11:30 am. Give me a call 203-640-4009 and maybe we could meet you. I'd like to try and hit that seafood place in Norwalk harbour for lunch.

Ron