Wanna see a new boat?...
 

Preview of things to come...Interested?

I take it, that is your new ride.............. way to go!!!!!!
What power will it have? What graphics? Ohhhhh, tell me, tell me!!
:D :D
Have you sold the 288?

Hey,, I'll let you know how it looks in person tomorrow... :D :D ...

Rick,

I believe mine is the one on the right in the background of your picture.

Congrats!

Is that Scooter back there??? ;)

Here's another little crumb for ya....;)

Oops! Dropped another.....:D

Moving right along...

Business end...

Rick, sorry I missed the showing at O'Learys. I've had to work late the last couple of nights. I understand you have a three ring binder of pics.

Proud Papa eh? ;) :D

Yep keeping record of the build for the archives, plus it's easier to show than explain.

I really haven't reached the ultra excited phase yet because I've jumped head long into the deck project; have some dry walling going on in the house; proceeding with lining up a lift install and dock repairs; and last but not least, replacement of the fencing surrounding the house. So you see I have plenty to keep me occupied in the meantime...;)

Now I'm off to Bryan's promotion luncheon...

Another...

:D :D :D

Starting to get the picture...:cool:

Rick, When do you expect to take delivery? What graphics did you choose? You are keeping us all in suspenders!!!!!!!! Tee Hee!!!!Have you sold the 288,yet?

Why do sunsations have exactly zero cockpit space? :confused:

Zero huh? I guess I get no seats.....:rolleyes:

Another...

Jay it's looking like sometime in April maybe even mid-month. The graphics will be subtle but not one of the standard or signature options.I'm waiting on a rendition from Mitcher-T to start tweaking it...

Not trying to start anything, but that's all you got.

Try being 6'2" 230 and moving around. Wife is 6'0". Daughter 5'11". Se what I mean. No leg room at all in sunsations.

What is the distance from the rear bench to the back of the bolster? Can a couple stand up behind there?

I agree, For a 32 I would expect a bit more cockpit space. Is the cockpit the same on a 32 as a 28 Sunsation space wise?

But I still want 1 :D

Please may i respond to the cockpit space for the guys and gals who are 6 foot plus. I am 6 foot 5 inches tall and 295 lbs, and also a very happy large man:D :D who is part of Sunsation Powerboats. We have restyled the dash helm in both the faring and the windshield models to give the taller long legged boater the space with recess two tier foot rests for added comfort. The seating behind the McLeods bolsters allows excellent knee and leg room to stretch straight out with the pistol grip handles in front of you. There is room to stand behind the bolster and to hold on to the grips to admire the sleek long deck on both the 32 and the 28.With the way the cockpit layout is designed, the center of gravity is right where it needs to be to deliver optimum performance for the customer.There are other performance offshore competitors with limited room throughout the cockpit and even an average size person has trouble getting behind the wheel,or their knees up against the helm and cannot see the instrumentations on the dash. Please take a look at our boats and see what we have done with the changes for 2004-2005. Thanks !!

I know that you are getting anxious!!! Very glad to see you get into the 32. Keep the pictures coming, as you get them. Are you going up to Sunsation to pick it up or having it delivered. If going up and need a hand driving, let me know, I'd love to see the facilities.

My passengers have always loved to stand behind the seats when running in my 2002 288. Of course if I was of larger than average size as yourself and family it would definitely be a consideration. But for us average Joe's (6'1") it suffices...

thanks Denny and Reckless. I'll look again. :)

p.s. congrats on the new ride. I would love to be able to purchase a new boat and follow it all the way thru its build process.

This one had me rolling on the floor!!!:D

Seriously, in the 288, the McLeod interior does take up a bit more room than the standard interior. Not sure I would have ordered mine with it but I do love them now that I have them.

The biggest thing I had to get over when stepping into a boat of this style was the fact that none of the cockpits are exactly huge. One of the first things I did was sit in the back of my 288 and immediately felt very secure with the layout.

Good !! let the boats dance.:D

Congrats Reckless on the new 2004 32!

I wish we would have been able to move to the 32 however, I am confident we are going to the the BEST summer ever in our new 288!

Dave

Just a little Input on the Cockpit Space here -

We put tremendous time into space consideration in the design phase of both the 32 and 288 and the overpowering concern with moving the cockpit space forward or stretching it would be what you loose in the "Ride". Being a performance manufacturer, ride to us is everything and that means balance of the boat is a serious issue. Having a boat that “fly rights, plains right, turns right" are critical. If you research the fuel efficiency and quickness of our hulls they’re at the top of the list against any other 32 or 28/29 with identical power. With that said, it also gives you great cabin space which many folks surely appreciate. Hope this sheds a little light on the rhymes and reasons and always feel free to call us regarding your Sunsation questions.

DaveSunsation
810-794-4888

Who said cuddy?.....;)

I'm starting to visualize where my munchies will be stored....:eureka:

I'm also starting to imagine a little color...;)

Hey Rick looks like it's moving right along. We add the gps speedometer anything else? Are you coming to the Smith Mountain Lake Poker Run? May 22 follow link for more details. smlba.com

What motors are going in?


I'm getting a ChuBBy here! :crazy:

CAP they're the ole run of the mill 496HO's. Not much more than that is needed down here on the southern ChesBay where things are not conducive most of the time for straight right armed running...

Thanks Mark for a good job on handling my deal. I'm just waiting to see some renderings from the main man Mitcher-T and hearing the hard delivery date and I'm set. The Three-Amigo's (Denny/Dave/Joe) have withstood several salvo's of questions & suggestion's and Dave has been so kind as to shoot all these pics to keep me engaged in the build....

I'd love to come do the boat's first poker run on your home turf (SML), but the wife may nix the quick boat expense after dropping a load for the new deck I'm building; boatlift to be installed; dock upgrades; and new fenceline (not to mention new boat) between now and then. We'll see though. Things can change...;)

BTW, welcome to the board....:D

I like it!!!!

I can't wait to see what Mitcher -T does with that boat. Are getting a full custom 1 of a kind paint scheme?

CAP not necessarily, but it's not a listed optional job. It will be a nice one with the colors and somewhat individual with a nice touch on the fairing.....

10 Days and counting!
 

Hey Rick, your boats almost done. We will pick your 2002 288 up this Monday. How far are you to Lynn Haven Marine? I need to pick up some yard equipment? Chect out my new 32 Mid-Cabin!

Mark I can practically hit them with a rock they're so close. I live just down the canal from their boatel...