Best rough water boat ever built?????
09-01-2008, 09:15 AM
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the avanti doesn't just handle the big water it does it with good rigid performance my first time in one i was suprised how old this rig was and this guy is beating the snot out of it in 6 footers and there was no cracking around the wind screen area and in the normal areas that most do. I wouldn't take it away from cig never rode in one and apach. is a hell of a boat if you can find one. hey paradox did you sell the infinity
09-01-2008, 11:48 AM
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the avanti doesn't just handle the big water it does it with good rigid performance my first time in one i was suprised how old this rig was and this guy is beating the snot out of it in 6 footers and there was no cracking around the wind screen area and in the normal areas that most do. I wouldn't take it away from cig never rode in one and apach. is a hell of a boat if you can find one. hey paradox did you sell the infinity
The Avanti is a new hull with new motors. It got finished in May. 08. There is an 04 (?) Avanti in Ft Myers somewhere. It's red, good price. I got this 33' Avanti for the ride due to my back, and for being unique. Not many around but actually built really well. My back can't really handle rough landings. and I am pleased.
I did got screwed some $'s by the builder (The prev. owner of Avanti boats) but what the heII.. Ces't la vie..
It's not a Cig. OL, Nortech.. or an Apache, but not 1/2 Mill either.
Just love the 525's and the ITS/Sport Master drives.
Working to hit 90 and I think she has it in her.
So.. What is the best rough water boat for the best $ ???
09-01-2008, 06:53 PM
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Too true BLee, my freind, but none of them had 1050's and 6's either. No bravo boat should even be on this list NK
09-01-2008, 07:08 PM
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Well, I've been out in 8-10's on Lake Michigan in December on a certain Saber and had a BLAST!!! Snowmobile helmet not withstanding!! So that gets my vote!!
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09-02-2008, 12:27 AM
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Well the best boats in rough water per foot is an easy pick. I also bet my life on it many times. Most races today are calm and inshore roundy rounds where you don't even need a GPS. Correct me if I am wrong please. You just need not get dizzy. Turns are good if you can turn hard just this side of a hook.
It is a Skater by a long shot.
I have seen plenty of rough water in one and seen them also go passed me when bigger. I have been in Skaters, thrown out of Skaters. gunnel rides in Skaters and been 6' feet under water in one for 150 feet until it broke the surface. I have also been airborne like a plane 20 feet in the air, looked straight toward the sky from them at 90*, turned them on a dime, and also most hit a helicopter with one. I just can't remember if R.L. was in the chopper. Hello R.L.
I really don't think many here have really pushed a boat in rough water. I only regret I have no videos from inside boat to share.
I also know I should never have looked at this site as race boats make my blood boil. There is nothing like offshore racing. I joined a while back but have stayed off here until the accident I witnessed last week. I was searching for info on the tragedy which has happen to often before.
It is just an addiction worse than drugs. I have moved to play with cars but there is no equal. The rougher the race the better. I'd rather be in a 6' race at 70-80 mph than a calm flat race at 140.
So if it's not a Skater it's just, well.....
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It is a Skater by a long shot.
I have seen plenty of rough water in one and seen them also go passed me when bigger. I have been in Skaters, thrown out of Skaters. gunnel rides in Skaters and been 6' feet under water in one for 150 feet until it broke the surface. I have also been airborne like a plane 20 feet in the air, looked straight toward the sky from them at 90*, turned them on a dime, and also most hit a helicopter with one. I just can't remember if R.L. was in the chopper. Hello R.L.I really don't think many here have really pushed a boat in rough water. I only regret I have no videos from inside boat to share.
I also know I should never have looked at this site as race boats make my blood boil. There is nothing like offshore racing. I joined a while back but have stayed off here until the accident I witnessed last week. I was searching for info on the tragedy which has happen to often before.
It is just an addiction worse than drugs. I have moved to play with cars but there is no equal. The rougher the race the better. I'd rather be in a 6' race at 70-80 mph than a calm flat race at 140.
So if it's not a Skater it's just, well.....
flame suit on
09-02-2008, 09:20 PM
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It is a Skater by a long shot. I have seen plenty of rough water in one and seen them also go passed me when bigger. I have been in Skaters, thrown out of Skaters. gunnel rides in Skaters and been 6' feet under water in one for 150 feet until it broke the surface. I have also been airborne like a plane 20 feet in the air, looked straight toward the sky from them at 90*, turned them on a dime, and also most hit a helicopter with one. I just can't remember if R.L. was in the chopper. Hello R.L.
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I have seen plenty of rough water in one and seen them also go passed me when bigger. I have been in Skaters, thrown out of Skaters. gunnel rides in Skaters and been 6' feet under water in one for 150 feet until it broke the surface. I have also been airborne like a plane 20 feet in the air, looked straight toward the sky from them at 90*, turned them on a dime, and also most hit a helicopter with one. I just can't remember if R.L. was in the chopper. Hello R.L.:
09-03-2008, 09:47 AM
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