What's E502 up to?

[PUMP 'HER']

Hmmmmm, I wonder what this means. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dunno.gif

http://home.earthlink.net/~mdfenster/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/signature.gif

[kevnmcd]

I just noticed this.....does this mean he sold the Essex? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[dicudmore]

I'm just waiting for the pic of the new Bullet http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrinbounce2.gif

[Essex502]

The Sterling is sold.

[dicudmore]

congrats Mike http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

Got open seats for you 2 if ya need 'em http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dunno.gif

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (dicudmore @ Mar. 24 2005, 2:38 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">congrats Mike Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

Got open seats for you 2 if ya need 'em Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/dunno.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Thanks Dan! Whatever http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif we do it won't be ready until July.

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ Mar. 24 2005, 2:04 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The Sterling is sold.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
So are you saying that you have cash in hand? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/aktion033.gif

[roln 20s]

Rumor on the street is that We (meaning us LVHB people) should know details as of Tomorrow (friday) about Mr and Mrs E502s next BOAT----again, these are just Rumors http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Roln 20s

[titties and beer]

CONGRATS MIKE/LISA,remember nothing less then 28'+ http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kevnmcd @ Mar. 24 2005, 4:38 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ Mar. 24 2005, 2:04 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The Sterling is sold.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
So are you saying that you have cash in hand? Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/aktion033.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Cashier's check in the bank waiting to clear.

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (titties and beer @ Mar. 24 2005, 7:52 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">CONGRATS MIKE/LISA,remember nothing less then 28'+ http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Wouldn't have it any other way! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[dicudmore]

welcome to the 28' + club Mike and Lisa http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrinbounce2.gif

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (dicudmore @ Mar. 25 2005, 08:44 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">welcome to the 28' + club Mike and Lisa Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrinbounce2.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
It ain't done yet! We'll know tonight.

[ex cracker]

What isn't done yet?

[PUMP 'HER']

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ Mar. 25 2005, 08:49 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">We'll know tonight.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Well?

[Essex502]

Deal is done. Won't have the boat until July but the deal is done.

[H20Advantage]

Congrats Mike

Now you will have to start your boat build thread and let us watch it progress. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

[PUMP 'HER']

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ Mar. 26 2005, 1:22 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Deal is done.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Howard Bullet right?

[roln 20s]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ Mar. 26 2005, 1:22 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Deal is done. Won't have the boat until Â*July but the deal is done.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Congrats Mike and Lisa--can't wait to see the build and the final product. Hopefully you got Gene to start making me one too...I'm good for the $$$$$$ http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Whatever_anim.gif

Roln 20s

[Essex502]

Yep it's a Bullet.

Patrick - Gene's still waiting for your deposit! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I told him "It's in the Mail!"

The boat won't be going in the mold until May as there are two boats ahead of ours. So we have a bit of time to wait till the pictures start flowing. The good thing is I have to pass Howard every day in my commute.

[jrgaudettes]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ Mar. 28 2005, 08:14 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Yep it's a Bullet.

Patrick - Gene's still waiting for your deposit! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I told him "It's in the Mail!"

The boat won't be going in the mold until May as there are two boats ahead of ours. So we have a bit of time to wait till the pictures start flowing. The good thing is I have to pass Howard every day in my commute.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ Mar. 28 2005, 08:14 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Yep it's a Bullet.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
28 Bullet....right? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (jrgaudettes @ Mar. 28 2005, 08:19 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ Mar. 28 2005, 08:14 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Yep it's a Bullet.

Patrick - Gene's still waiting for your deposit! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif I told him "It's in the Mail!"

The boat won't be going in the mold until May as there are two boats ahead of ours. So we have a bit of time to wait till the pictures start flowing. The good thing is I have to pass Howard every day in my commute.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif

[roln 20s]

Mike-

Harddeck or Cuddy/Bowrider?
HP525?

Give us some specs...providing very little detail doesn't give me the fun, full visual.

Oh, since you told him the check's in the mail--is mine the one in front of you? That would be super http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Roln 20s

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (kevnmcd @ Mar. 28 2005, 08:22 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ Mar. 28 2005, 08:14 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Yep it's a Bullet.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
28 Bullet....right? Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
28 it is.

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (roln 20s @ Mar. 28 2005, 10:58 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Mike-

Harddeck or Cuddy/Bowrider?
HP525?

Give us some specs...providing very little detail doesn't give me the fun, full visual.

Oh, since you told him the check's in the mail--is mine the one in front of you? Â*That would be super http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Roln 20s[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Right now it is spec'd as a 28 hard deck but I'm still contemplating that choice.

The HP525 should fit right nicely under the hatch. Full hydaulic and HP900 tabs will round out the ride. The gel scheme and colors have yet to be decided except there won't be any orange in it.

[roln 20s]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ Mar. 28 2005, 1:09 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (roln 20s @ Mar. 28 2005, 10:58 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Mike-

Harddeck or Cuddy/Bowrider?
HP525?

Give us some specs...providing very little detail doesn't give me the fun, full visual.

Oh, since you told him the check's in the mail--is mine the one in front of you? Â*That would be super http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Roln 20s[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Right now it is spec'd as a 28 hard deck but I'm still contemplating that choice.

The HP525 should fit right nicely under the hatch. Full hydaulic and HP900 tabs will round out the ride. The gel scheme and colors have yet to be decided except there won't be any orange in it.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Good choices Mike--if the Harddeck is spec'd currently--that means you somehow won that battle--I know Lisa wanted the open/cuddy. Good job and again, can't wait to see it.

Roln 20s

[dicudmore]

congrats guys....can't wait to see it http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrinbounce2.gif

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (roln 20s @ Mar. 28 2005, 1:22 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ Mar. 28 2005, 1:09 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Mike-

Harddeck or Cuddy/Bowrider?
HP525?

Give us some specs...providing very little detail doesn't give me the fun, full visual.

Oh, since you told him the check's in the mail--is mine the one in front of you? Â*That would be super http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Roln 20s<span id='postcolor'>
Right now it is spec'd as a 28 hard deck but I'm still contemplating that choice.

The HP525 should fit right nicely under the hatch. Full hydaulic and HP900 tabs will round out the ride. The gel scheme and colors have yet to be decided except there won't be any orange in it.[/quote]
Good choices Mike--if the Harddeck is spec'd currently--that means you somehow won that battle--I know Lisa wanted the open/cuddy. Â*Good job and again, can't wait to see it.

Roln 20s[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Actually, Gene talked Lisa into it. But...I'm still thinking about it too. 3 mile per hour is what Gene thinks it is worth and it felt awfully comfortable sitting up there in the "Color Blind" boat on Friday night.

[roln 20s]

Billy's Boat is sweet--if I truely liked his gel, I'd buy it. 3 miles per hour--so you go 81mph with the cuddy/open and 84 mph without. Either way, its fast, stable, and a great ride. You can't go wrong. I would tell you to get the harddeck so that you can overnight in it---but why would you do that when you have a house http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[RodnJen]

Congrats! Not that you asked but --- It's much easier to drop an anchor out of an open-bow than it is with a closed deck. I know you spend lots of time in Steamboat, with a beautiful boat like that you may want to anchor rather than beach. Not to mention all the "new friends" you'll make with a ride like that.

[just another payment]

congrats on selling the old boat and ordering the new one,
where did you sell your boat??(Boat Trader, Boat Exchange?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif?)
and if you don't mind me asking what did you get for it and how long was it listed??
I am kicking around the idea of selling and was just curious

[Dr. Marg]

Finally, a Bullet Buddy!!!!

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (just another payment @ Mar. 28 2005, 5:08 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">congrats on selling the old boat and ordering the new one,
where did you sell your boat??(Boat Trader, Boat Exchange?http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/confused.gif?)
and if you don't mind me asking what did you get for it and how long was it listed??
I am kicking around the idea of selling and was just curious[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I accepted a little less than what I originally asked for it but a little more than the NADA guide said it was worth. The new buyer still got a hell of a deal as the boat has exceptionally low hours. I listed it in both the BoatTraderOnline and Boat Trader printed edition. Got 4 calls on it from the online listing. I originally listed, I think, in January knowing it wasn't the best time to do so. I think if I'd have been more patient I would have gotten what I wanted but the itch to order the next one was too great. The buyer and I negotiated for about 3 weeks. Once he saw it the negotiations ended and he met my lowered price. The buyer wouldn't have had any chance to see the printed edition of Boat Trader as he was out of state.

List now and as the warmer days get here you'll be rewarded with a sale.

[Music to my Ears]

Congratulations Mike and Lisa. You couldn't pick a better builder? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

If it's anything like hoe your Essex turned out, I'm sure it will be very sweet. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

[BADAXE]

Congrats!

Nice choice. You'll have to come up to mead and go for a run with us. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/party.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/aktion033.gif

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (roln 20s @ Mar. 28 2005, 2:58 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Billy's Boat is sweet--if I truely liked his gel, I'd buy it. Â*3 miles per hour--so you go 81mph with the cuddy/open and 84 mph without. Â*Either way, its fast, stable, and a great ride. You can't go wrong. Â*I would tell you to get the harddeck so that you can overnight in it---but why would you do that when you have a house http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
That's exactly what I said to Lisa - so we can camp in it. Her response was something like: "Camp? Yeah, right!" (wasn't it E502.5?)

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RodnJen @ Mar. 28 2005, 5:04 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Congrats! Â*Not that you asked but --- It's much easier to drop an anchor out of an open-bow than it is with a closed deck. Â*I know you spend lots of time in Steamboat, with a beautiful boat like that you may want to anchor rather than beach. Â*Not to mention all the "new friends" you'll make with a ride like that.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Yeah, that's one of the thoughts I am contemplating. I still think more time than not we'll be on the beach! Plus with all the friends that we know/have most have boats of their own. Rarely do we have even another couple with us - let alone more than that.

What I particularly like about the open bow is a place to relax in a quiet cove when we're off by our selves. Nice and spacious. Must be another foot or two longer than the Sterlings bow area.

I have until about the end of April to decide.

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (BADAXE @ Mar. 29 2005, 2:49 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Congrats!

Nice choice. You'll have to come up to mead and go for a run with us. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/party.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/aktion033.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Thanks! That was part of my desire to go bigger. We were very happy with the Sterling but not being able to take it (reasonably) to Mead and Powell keeps us away from some awesome lakes. With the bigger boat we will be more comfortable in rougher water thus encouraging us to take more trips away from "home" waters.

[E502.5]

I "camp" in the air conditioned house with the pillow top bed and lazyboys in front of the big screen! Im too old and like my creature comforts. And Like Rol'20 said, why camp when ya gotta house! Im blonde but not that blonde! And 'supposedly' the deal was if I went with the hard deck I could up-size the rocks in my ears! Â*hmm Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif

[roln 20s]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (E502.5 @ Mar. 30 2005, 07:21 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I "camp" in the air conditioned house with the pillow top bed and lazyboys in front of the big screen! Im too old and like my creature comforts. And Like Rol'20 said, why camp when ya gotta house! Im blonde but not that blonde! And 'supposedly' the deal was if I went with the hard deck I could up-size the rocks in my ears! Â*hmm Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
That sounds like a fair trade to me...I bet if you let Mike get a whipplesupercharger down the road...those rocks will have to grow some more http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

Good choice in boats Lisa- I know you two will be super happy. I can't wait to see it.

Patrick

[Havasu Home]

Lisa I think you should still get the open bow and have Mike upsize the rocks on your ears. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jump.gif The closed bow is nice but you like the space on the open bow and with the open bow there is no crawling over the deck to get in when you are beached in Steamboat.

[E502.5]

I'm still leaning towards the open bow. I'm willing to give up the bigger 'rocks' in exchange for that. Besides that... there are other "benies" in an open bow that we both enjoy! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[roln 20s]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (E502.5 @ Mar. 30 2005, 08:13 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'm still leaning towards the open bow. I'm willing to give up the bigger 'rocks' in exchange for that. Besides that... there are other "benies" in an open bow that we both enjoy! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
After reading the last line of that statement...I'm saying go with the openbow http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/grinser010.gif

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Home @ Mar. 30 2005, 07:28 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Lisa I think you should still get the open bow and have Mike upsize the rocks on your ears. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jump.gif The closed bow is nice but you like the space on the open bow and with the open bow there is no crawling over the deck to get in when you are beached in Steamboat.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Who says you have to crawl over the deck to get out? Everyone out the back!

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (E502.5 @ Mar. 30 2005, 08:13 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I'm still leaning towards the open bow. I'm willing to give up the bigger 'rocks' in exchange for that. Besides that... there are other "benies" in an open bow that we both enjoy! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Closed deck as a nice private retreat! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[E502.5]

http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif AND HOTTER THAN Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/devil.gif. Side's, no one's complained yet... (or we haven't gotten caught... yet) http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cool.gif

[roln 20s]

This is hilarious--both have valid points--but I think Lisa has the edge. Now I know why you are always the first in steamboat http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Essex502]

I ain't complainin' ! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/devil.gif

[E502.5]

And If you think about it - I think its really MIKE that has (gets) the 'edge'...

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (roln 20s @ Mar. 30 2005, 11:03 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">This is hilarious--both have valid points--but I think Lisa has the edge. Â*Now I know why you are always the first in steamboat Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Being first ALWAYS has it advantages! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Havasu Home]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (E502.5 @ Mar. 30 2005, 11:29 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">And If you think about it - I think its really MIKE that has (gets) the 'edge'...[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/aktion033.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jump.gif

[roln 20s]

Any Bullet updates? How's the gel ideas coming? Harddeck or Cuddy..the battle still lingers http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I got to drive Wes and Jennifer's 25 Bullet Harddeck this past weekend in Havasu (HP525, actual hotboat test boat that ran 85+ and the LA Boat Show boat). Let me tell you, the 525 was sweet in this thing. John from Howard drove it with them the next day. When comparing notes-- we both thought it was awesome. One thing for you two to consider--the difference in driving Tom's boat and Wes's boat was definately noticable to me. Sure, more power in Wes's, but I'm referring to the light/bow feeling. The harddeck really did feel a lot lighter underneath you, as compared to Tom's. I would still take the harddeck all day long-- but this is just something I never really thought of. You should definately drive both http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif I've only ridden in a 28 Harddeck (not a cuddy/open)- one had 900+hp Turbo and the other was Gary's new orange one--not very good to comparison sake http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrinbounce2.gif

Enjoy and keep us up to date.

Thanks,
Patrick

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (roln 20s @ April 04 2005, 1:19 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Any Bullet updates? Â*How's the gel ideas coming? Â*Harddeck or Cuddy..the battle still lingers http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

I got to drive Wes and Jennifer's 25 Bullet Harddeck this past weekend in Havasu (HP525, actual hotboat test boat that ran 85+ and the LA Boat Show boat). Â*Let me tell you, the 525 was sweet in this thing. Â*John from Howard drove it with them the next day. Â*When comparing notes-- we both thought it was awesome. Â*One thing for you two to consider--the difference in driving Tom's boat and Wes's boat was definately noticable to me. Â*Sure, more power in Wes's, but I'm referring to the light/bow feeling. Â*The harddeck really did feel a lot lighter underneath you, as compared to Tom's. Â*I would still take the harddeck all day long-- but this is just something I never really thought of. Â*You should definately drive both http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif Â*I've only ridden in a 28 Harddeck (not a cuddy/open)- one had 900+hp Turbo and the other was Gary's new orange one--not very good to comparison sake http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrinbounce2.gif

Enjoy and keep us up to date.

Thanks,
Patrick[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Well....we're leaning back to the open bow. After this past weekend I have to rethink it a bit.

Lisa had only ONE job this weekend 'cause she stayed home - look through all my old Hot Boat, Powerboat and Family & Performance Boats magazines and find the gel schemes she liked....I come home and what do you think...she went through about may...be a dozen of them. Thursday night, Friday night, all day Saturday, Saturday night and 1/2 day Sunday and MAAAAYYYYBBBBEEE 12 magazines! Geez, at this rate we'll never get it designed!

Seriously, we are narrowing what we like...not there yet. We have until the end of the month - give or take a few - to decide both issues.

Did Wes tell you the noise reading he got on Friday at the Marina? I was impressed with the Gibson mufflers. Big sucka's though.

[E502.5]

1. I didn't consider it a "job"; 2. the Dog's away, the cat's gonna play, well shopping really, it was too nice out (even staying home)... to sit inside staring and other peeps' boat colors; 3. In looking at those oh .. '12 mags'... its all the same... I want it to be original and unique to us. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[Essex502]

Ideas. That's what the "JOB" was...getting ideas. How do you know a scheme is unique unless you view a lot of other boats. "JOB" could have been done in 15 minutes.... http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[Havasu Dreamin]

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Whao, are sure you want us all to know about your longevity/stamina? LMAO Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Wow1.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif Â*HD = Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/asshole2.gif

[E502.5]

I've got an idea .... http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif . Â*No really... besides 'that', i've got ideas... now we gotta go to the man and lay out the plan... trust me http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif. our last boat weren't no chop liver http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

and in reply to a "15 minute job".. HD ... it ain't a job, its a PLEASURE... EVERY TIME!

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (E502.5 @ April 05 2005, 09:48 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">and in reply to a "15 minute job".. HD ... it ain't a job, its a PLEASURE... EVERY TIME![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (E502.5 @ April 05 2005, 09:48 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">I've got an idea .... http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif . Â*No really... besides 'that', i've got ideas... now we gotta go to the man and lay out the plan... trust me http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif. our last boat weren't no chop liver http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

and in reply to a "15 minute job".. HD ... it ain't a job, its a PLEASURE... EVERY TIME![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Your a lucky man, E502! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bowdown.gif

[Essex502]

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I've got an idea ..... Â*No really... besides 'that', i've got ideas... now we gotta go to the man and lay out the plan... trust me http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif. our last boat weren't no chop liver
and in reply to a "15 minute job".. HD ... it ain't a job, its a PLEASURE... EVERY TIME!
<span id='postcolor'>
Your a lucky man, E502! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bowdown.gif
[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
You bet yo' ass there Sheriff! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Rivercrazy2]

Just my humble opinion but if your gonna get such a nice high performance boat, closed bow! The benefits outweight the inconveniences.

[Essex502]

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What do you think some of the benefits are? Besides the awesome "look" of the hard deck!

[RodnJen]

That's my question, what are the "percieved" benefits? Unless you are WOT all the time, I don't see it. But then again, I ride a Harley with saddelbags and own two four-door vehicles, what do I know. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/duel.gif

[THOR]

Damn! I would have gotten 2 mph if I would have chosen the closed bow. I made a big mistake.

[OutCole'd]

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What were you thinking??? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[OutCole'd]

Congrats Mike & Lisa. Great choice obviously. Have to love them Bullets.

[Rivercrazy2]

* Better looks (like you said)
* Stronger hull
* 2-5mph better top end (depending on the hull)
* Safer for passengers
* Privacy when you want it
* A place to get out of the sun
* Waterproof storage in bad weather
* More storage
* Less windy boat
* Better for nasty rough conditions especially in big lakes and offshore
* The ability to overnight (once you do it you will be hooked!http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
* Intimate activities!
* Less seating capacity!
* More room for stereo, DVD ("")units, etc
* More fun to drive looking over a beautiful closed bow (especially on a Howard)
* Easy anchoring (assuming your not in the river current). Â*Just drop the anchor off the stern.
* The interior stays substantially cleaner especially during towing. Â*I was shocked how clean the interior stays in my boat versus my former open bow.


etc, etc.....

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Rivercrazy2 @ April 08 2005, 09:14 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">* Stronger hull[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Why would open vs. closed have any impact on that? Unless I'm mistaken Howard, like all top shelf builders, has two molds for the deck. One for a closed bow and one for an open bow. This results in the deck being strong regardless of which one you use. An open bow created by cutting out an opening in a closed deck hull and just adding some supports will not be as strong as one made from an open bow specific mold. That's they way it has been exaplined to me from some knowledgeable peeps in the industry.

[Rivercrazy2]

I also assume that any open bow is tooled as a properly designed openn bow and not a cutout. But still, I believe a closed bow is stronger and more rigid than an open bow due to the nature of the strength added with the closed bow section.

I compare it to a convertible sports car. They are always heavier and flex more. No matter how well engineered the frame is.

I could be wrong, but that is my reasoning. And any open bow I've ridden in is not as rigid as a closed bow.

[Essex502]

Structurally speaking (from a mechanical engineering background) the theoretical additional strength is in the crossectional shape of the closed versus open bow. But, since we won't be taking the boat into extreme conditions (one hopes!http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif it may be a moot point.

I am pretty strongly leaning towards the open bow...so far...3 weeks more to decide...

[dicudmore]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ April 08 2005, 10:36 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Rivercrazy2 @ April 08 2005, 09:14 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">* Stronger hull[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Why would open vs. closed have any impact on that? Unless I'm mistaken Howard, like all top shelf builders, has two molds for the deck. One for a closed bow and one for an open bow. This results in the deck being strong regardless of which one you use. An open bow created by cutting out an opening in a closed deck hull and just adding some supports will not be as strong as one made from an open bow specific mold. That's they way it has been exaplined to me from some knowledgeable peeps in the industry.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I know SOME builders have seperate molds.
But I see lots of pics on the boards of new boats being built then "cut-out" for the open bow

[Essex502]

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* Better looks (like you said)[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

Definite plus!

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* Stronger hull[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

Not sure exactly how much nor would it make a difference in where we boat.

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* 2-5mph better top end (depending on the hull)[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

Always like the extra top end!

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* Safer for passengers[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

I'm not sure how this applies as 80% of the time there's only the two of us.

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* Privacy when you want it
* A place to get out of the sun
* Waterproof storage in bad weather[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

Still have this with the cuddy and the doors closed.

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* More storage[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

Good point since with the belly tank there's less storage areas than the Sterlink had.

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* Less windy boat[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

Not sure of this with the addition of the wind deflectors (ordered) and the cuddy doors should prevent most flow thru wind.

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* Better for nasty rough conditions especially in big lakes and offshore[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

True. But...this boat will never be an ocean going one. But we would have the water breaking over the bow into the boat as we had at Mead once.

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* The ability to overnight (once you do it you will be hooked!http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

Getting the Mrs. to agree with this....Slim's on vacation. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

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* Intimate activities![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

Having no cabin never stopped us in the past! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

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* Less seating capacity![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

We only had more than 4 on the Sterling on one occasion. Usually everyone we're with has boats or people pair up on other boats.

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* More room for stereo, DVD units, etc[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

I'll put mo' money in the motor than stereo...I'll just listen to the fella' in the next boat's stereo![/quote]

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* More fun to drive looking over a beautiful closed bow (especially on a Howard)[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

Here's one of my favorite reasons for the hard deck!

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* Easy anchoring (assuming your not in the river current). Â*Just drop the anchor off the stern.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

That's definitely an option so's walking up that haard deck and dropping there, too.

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* The interior stays substantially cleaner especially during towing. Â*I was shocked how clean the interior stays in my boat versus my former open bow.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

Definitely a plus to have less areas to keep clean. Cleaning the vinyl with a nail brush and GoJo once a year is a bitch with a 21' boat...I can only imagine with another 7 feet.

Positives to Open Bow:

* Nice place to relax and stretch out in a quiet, private cove and enjoy the sun. Better than laying on the hatch.

* Easy access to exit when beached.

* Can be used in a pinch to carry additional passengers.

* Docking at the gas dock to pickup or drop off the driver of the tow vehicle at day's end or beginning.

* Easier guidance into a slip with someone up front.


My personal favorite use of the open bow is the space to relax and stretch out. I've taken a few naps up front in a few coves.

Comments? Things I've left out one way or another?

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (dicudmore @ April 08 2005, 11:17 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ April 08 2005, 10:36 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">* Stronger hull<span id='postcolor'>
Why would open vs. closed have any impact on that? Unless I'm mistaken Howard, like all top shelf builders, has two molds for the deck. One for a closed bow and one for an open bow. This results in the deck being strong regardless of which one you use. An open bow created by cutting out an opening in a closed deck hull and just adding some supports will not be as strong as one made from an open bow specific mold. That's they way it has been exaplined to me from some knowledgeable peeps in the industry.[/quote]
I know SOME builders have seperate molds.
But I see lots of pics on the boards of new boats being built then "cut-out" for the open bow[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I know when we looked at the Magics a coupla' years ago (29'http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif they cutout the open bow.

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 08 2005, 11:34 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Comments? Things I've left out one way or another?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Yeah, <span style='color:yellow'><span style='font-size:12pt;line-height:100%'>GET IT BUILT ALREADY!</span></span> Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jump.gif

[Rivercrazy2]

Sounds like, for your intended usage, the open bow better suits your current needs. But you never know if those needs may change a little over the years.

Never thought I'd take my boat in the salt but its some of the best boating I've experienced. Its a total blast.....

Never thought I'd overnight much either. But its soooo nice to stay on the water at night. The privacy in some of the coves and the star light nights are really good for the soul. And not needing to launch / retreive/ launch / retreive for a weekend is a lot less stressful.

I was also concerned about docking with the closed bow. But, I've found that its really easy. I end up backing into most slips and getting used to driving into docking positions is pretty easy.

The only downside to anchoring a closed bow is in river current. PITA sometimes....

Your gonna love the belly gas tank. No worries about keeping each side tank even. And a center tank keeps the CG low. You will feel the difference....

Real hotboats are closed bows! J/K http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jump.gif

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ April 08 2005, 11:49 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 08 2005, 11:34 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Comments? Things I've left out one way or another?[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Yeah, <span style='color:yellow'><span style='font-size:12pt;line-height:100%'>GET IT BUILT ALREADY!</span></span> Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jump.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Can't go into the mold until the mold is open! Only one mold and each boat stays in it 2 weeks....damn...I can't wait!

[RodnJen]

Excellent lists gentlemen, everyone should put so much thought into their purchases. Can't wait for the pics! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

[THOR]

Damn, now I found out that my hull is weak and it is slow all because of an open bow that is unsafe to my passengers.

THOR <--- burning his boat

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RodnJen @ April 08 2005, 7:42 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Excellent lists gentlemen, everyone should put so much thought into their purchases. Â*Can't wait for the pics! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Pics won't happen until it goes into the mold sometime around May 1 or so.

[OutCole'd]

So Mike, are you going to change your name to Howard525??

[Havasu Dreamin]

Mike, having watched the same closed boaw boat on both Saturday and Sunday this past weekend, go with the open bow. It just seemed to me that they had to go through alot just to get in and out of the boat, which they did quite often, in the channel. But, that's just my opinion.

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (OutCole'd @ April 11 2005, 07:39 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">So Mike, are you going to change your name to Howard525??[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Haven't concluded the thought process on changing my account name...."Essex502" is spread all over the Internet on various site so I may just stay with it.

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ April 11 2005, 08:04 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Mike, having watched the same closed boaw boat on both Saturday and Sunday this past weekend, go with the open bow. It just seemed to me that they had to go through alot just to get in and out of the boat, which they did quite often, in the channel. But, that's just my opinion.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
We're 99% certain to go with the open bow. 3 MPH or so can be had later in a variety of methods! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[E502.5]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 11 2005, 08:29 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">So Mike, are you going to change your name to Howard525??<span id='postcolor'>
Haven't concluded the thought process on changing my account name...."Essex502" is spread all over the Internet on various site so I may just stay with it.[/quote]
Like that's a "good thing" http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

Besides all that, I'll still be the better half, whether E502 or H525(.5) http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[Essex502]

When are you going to learn how to quote? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Rivercrazy2]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (THOR @ April 09 2005, 08:07 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Damn, now I found out that my hull is weak and it is slow all because of an open bow that is unsafe to my passengers.

THOR <--- burning his boat[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Yea but you overcome all that with the 36" prop your swingin! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jump.gif

[E502.5]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 11 2005, 10:24 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">When are you going to learn how to quote? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
TA-DAH!

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (E502.5 @ April 11 2005, 10:47 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 11 2005, 10:24 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">When are you going to learn how to quote? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif
TA-DAH![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Much mo' betta! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[THOR]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Rivercrazy2 @ April 11 2005, 10:31 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (THOR @ April 09 2005, 08:07 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Damn, now I found out that my hull is weak and it is slow all because of an open bow that is unsafe to my passengers.

THOR <--- burning his boat[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Yea but you overcome all that with the 36" prop your swingin! Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jump.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I saved the prop when I burned the boat. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/duel.gif

[beer hunter]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (THOR @ April 09 2005, 08:07 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Damn, now I found out that my hull is weak and it is slow all because of an open bow that is unsafe to my passengers.

THOR <--- burning his boat[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Slow is a relative term http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Beer < --- Wishing my boat was only as slow as yours --- > Hunter

[dicudmore]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (THOR @ April 11 2005, 12:31 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Damn, now I found out that my hull is weak and it is slow all because of an open bow that is unsafe to my passengers.

THOR <--- burning his boat<span id='postcolor'>
Yea but you overcome all that with the 36" prop your swingin! Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jump.gif
I saved the prop when I burned the boat. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/duel.gif[/quote]
think I can demo that prop Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Thanx.gif

[THOR]

Let me know when you want to Dan. I had some cup taken out, labbed and bumped to a 26.5P. It is yours since I wont be out that much this summer.

[E502.5]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (dicudmore @ April 11 2005, 1:25 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Damn, now I found out that my hull is weak and it is slow all because of an open bow that is unsafe to my passengers.

THOR <--- burning his boat<span id='postcolor'>
Yea but you overcome all that with the 36" prop your swingin! Â* http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jump.gif
I saved the prop when I burned the boat. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/duel.gif
think I can demo that prop Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Thanx.gif[/quote]

OK, I'm kind of a newbie at these posts... but isn't this what they call Hi-Jacking the thread? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[Essex502]

Gotta' love her! Just learning to quote and to the point! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Havasu Dreamin]

Little over a week until May 1! If it aint in the mold on May 1 demand that Gene buys Lisa some new diamond earrings! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

[beer hunter]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ April 21 2005, 3:39 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Little over a week until May 1! If it aint in the mold on May 1 demand that Gene buys Lisa some new diamond earrings! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rolleyes.gif

[E502.5]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ April 21 2005, 3:39 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Little over a week until May 1! If it aint in the mold on May 1 demand that Gene buys Lisa some new diamond earrings! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bowdown.gif I like the way you think Scott!

[beer hunter]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (E502.5 @ April 22 2005, 06:58 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ April 21 2005, 3:39 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Little over a week until May 1! If it aint in the mold on May 1 demand that Gene buys Lisa some new diamond earrings! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bowdown.gif I like the way you think Scott![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
You're getting the hang of this "quoting" thing now http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Good luck on the diamond thing though! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/Whatever_anim.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[Essex502]

The diamond option is out as the open bow option was selected instead! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif May 1 wasn't a fixed date. "first of May" was the commitment. First day? First weekday? First week? We'll see.

[beer hunter]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 22 2005, 08:02 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The diamond option is out as the open bow option was selected instead! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif May 1 wasn't a fixed date. "first of May" was the commitment. First day? First weekday? First week? We'll see.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Maybe the first one into the mold "in May" http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[E502.5]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 22 2005, 08:02 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The diamond option is out as the open bow option was selected instead! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif May 1 wasn't a fixed date. "first of May" was the commitment. First day? First weekday? First week? We'll see.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
"out" but not down! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif I will keep fightin http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif . Â*If you don't ask, you don't get! Isn't that right.... my honey-bunches of love! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smlove2.gif

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (E502.5 @ April 22 2005, 08:24 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 22 2005, 08:02 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The diamond option is out as the open bow option was selected instead! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif May 1 wasn't a fixed date. "first of May" was the commitment. First day? First weekday? First week? We'll see.[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
"out" but not down! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif I will keep fightin http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumbs-up.gif . Â*If you don't ask, you don't get! Isn't that right.... my honey-bunches of love! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smlove2.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Exactly true...opportunity doesn't knock unless you give a "rap"! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smlove2.gif

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (E502.5 @ April 22 2005, 06:58 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ April 21 2005, 3:39 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Little over a week until May 1! If it aint in the mold on May 1 demand that Gene buys Lisa some new diamond earrings! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bowdown.gif I like the way you think Scott![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I'm trying to help you out Lisa! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

[Essex502]

She rarely wears all the diamonds I've bought her already! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

[E502.5]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 22 2005, 08:53 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">She rarely wears all the diamonds I've bought her already! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I just wanna be like you hunnie! <span style='color:YELLOW'>BIGGER</span> BOAT... <span style='color:RED'>BIGGER</span> DIAMONDS... Isn't that the man-logic? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif (how'd I do?)

[kevnmcd]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (E502.5 @ April 22 2005, 09:24 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 22 2005, 08:53 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">She rarely wears all the diamonds I've bought her already! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
I just wanna be like you hunnie! <span style='color:YELLOW'>BIGGER</span> BOAT... <span style='color:RED'>BIGGER</span> DIAMONDS... Isn't that the man-logic? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif (how'd I do?)[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Look at Lisa go....different colors, bold, italics, etc. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/aktion033.gif

Your catching on quick! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[E502.5]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote </td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">She rarely wears all the diamonds I've bought her already! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif

I just wanna be like you hunnie! <span style='color:YELLOW'>BIGGER</span> BOAT... <span style='color:RED'>BIGGER</span> DIAMONDS... Isn't that the man-logic? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif (how'd I do?)
Look at Lisa go....different colors, bold, italics, etc. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/aktion033.gif

Your catching on quick! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>

I have a great teacher! Im still having issues (I think its a blond thing) with pulling in two quotes from 2 different peeps... but I'm working on it... Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif Â*hmm... i think i just GOT it... or something close enough! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/aktion033.gif Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jump.gif

[Essex502]

Pretty good....those years of customer support have been put to good use teaching my honey! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/inlove.gif

[E502.5]

Yippe http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/aktion033.gif Â*look what i figured out how to do! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/jump.gif

[Essex502]

There you go! Great avatar!

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 22 2005, 10:24 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">There you go! Great avatar![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
DAMN! What's the avatar? I've got the avatars turned off from work. Not that I post while at work mind you. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ April 22 2005, 10:27 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 22 2005, 10:24 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">There you go! Great avatar![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
DAMN! What's the avatar? I've got the avatars turned off from work. Not that I post while at work mind you. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Dude - don't you work from home on Friday's? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

It's one big-a$$ diamond!

[E502.5]

and I figured out ... who I am now too! Ok, I'm good to go... So now I'll go back to my real job. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (E502.5 @ April 22 2005, 10:33 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">and I figured out ... who I am now too! Ok, I'm good to go... So now I'll go back to my real job. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
yeah...what a concept....work! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 22 2005, 10:29 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Dude - don't you work from home on Friday's? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

It's one big-a$$ diamond![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Had to come into the office today. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smashfreak.gif

[Essex502]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Havasu Dreamin @ April 22 2005, 11:03 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 22 2005, 10:29 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Dude - don't you work from home on Friday's? http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

It's one big-a$$ diamond![/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Had to come into the office today. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smashfreak.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
That sux! http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/angry.gif

[Havasu Dreamin]

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Essex502 @ April 22 2005, 11:20 am)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Had to come into the office today. Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smashfreak.gif[/quote]
That sux! Â*http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/angry.gif[/QUOTE]<span id='postcolor'>
Tell me about it. Ready to bitchslap some people already! Eff'n end users! But then agian, their continued lack of skills and common sense keeps me employed. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/thumb.gif

[Essex502]

It's always one of three possible things:

Software bug

Software doesn't do that - enhancement request

User error - http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/up_yours.gif

98+% = number three, user error!