Rollbar Nation

So after much deliberation with my wife as to what would be the best boat for us and our boys we decided on...gasp...a rollbar...picked it up this afternoon and I have to say it's a truly impressive piece. Well thought out from bow to stern.

No matter what anyone says, they sure are nice inside. So many awesome comfort features. Very impressive!!

It's 2017, so we are supposed to not question the gender identities of our friends. Even the Pope says so... in that spirit, I support my friends choice of boats.. [emoji51]

Love it Lynch!! They are bad ass party wagons and family boats for sure! The only thing I really don't like about the new ones is the shade keeps getting smaller and smaller. That little black thing supposed to be some kind of cruel joke? LOL

RD

RiverDave said:

Love it Lynch!! They are bad ass party wagons and family boats for sure! The only thing I really don't like about the new ones is the shade keeps getting smaller and smaller. That little black thing supposed to be some kind of cruel joke? LOL

RD

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That's folded up for towing...here it is open.

Very cool - you are going to love it and the family will as well. The G series are awesome family boats. Takes a bit to get everything down right and dialed wake wise - congrats :thumbsup

Sweet! awesome boat :thumbsup:thumbsup

Dang, ya that is a bad ass boat! Congratulations

Congrats, good looking boat!

Congrats John, boat looks awesome. They truly are very nice inside. :thumbsup

Beautiful!

Nice! Power?

Is that the exhaust that looks like a shiny FMF 2 stroke pipe out the back?

Did you trade in your Man card for it

What a fag. Might as well sell the schiada now too.

River Lynchmob said:

So after much deliberation with my wife as to what would be the best boat for us and our boys we decided on...gasp...a rollbar...picked it up this afternoon and I have to say it's a truly impressive piece. Well thought out from bow to stern.

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You suck! Oddly enough there is a boat just like that tied up just below Badenochs this morning!

Runs2rch said:

Nice! Power?

Is that the exhaust that looks like a shiny FMF 2 stroke pipe out the back?

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PCM DI 5.3. Yes to the exhaust

These boats are definitely innovative when it comes to interior design and storage. Looks like this model came with the Coors Light option. BTW, rollers aren't needed when surfing on the river...

Lynch, when I read the post I had to sit down in shock congrats on the new boat.

Looks good! Family will have a blast on it.

Exhaust is a FAE. (fresh air exhaust) exits below waterline even on plane. Looks a little funky especially on boats with single outlet but it's nice not to smell exhaust fumes while surfing or idling downwind.

-Zack

How do they ride compared to the older wake and or ski boats? Do they still beat the crap out of you?

Better but nothing like a performance boat. I would not like it as a full time river lake boat.

Is this the equivalent of a dude selling a sick ass bro dozer, or Camero, and getting a dodge caravan?

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How do they ride compared to the older wake and or ski boats? Do they still beat the crap out of you?

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100 times better than the old ones but like Sam said it's not a performance boat.

Very nice, John. Now you have your daily driver.

Nice boat but what's top end?

Time to make some "Great Family Memories in that "New Ride"... BTW, that's Lake Mochoppy on a good day...

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Rookie....

FROGMAN524 said:

Nice boat but what's top end?

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41

squirtnmyload said:

Rookie....

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I like the low quality. [emoji1531]

River Lynchmob said:

41

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But I'm guessing it's 41 with one person, or with full ballast, fuel, passengers and gear.

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I like the low quality. [emoji1531]

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Quantity over quality

You can do 40-41 with a full load of people. You can also run a different prop to get a little more mph. But most people want the "hole shot" to be able to lift a rider out of the water easier.

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It's 2017, so we are supposed to not question the gender identities of our friends. Even the Pope says so... in that spirit, I support my friends choice of boats.. [emoji51]

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I dunno about you but I have been questioning Lynch's gender identity for about 8 years or so now.

Boat looks absolutely awesome! I dig it! hopefully I get the Calabria out soon! cant wait! good choice on the boat! :thumbsup

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Nice boat but what's top end?

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Of the stereo? Lol.

We made the switch over last year and love it....well the kids love it I'm still getting used to going 30mph everywhere and my ego still get bruised getting passed by pontoons but the boat is so practical, has tons of room and storage, and I'm kinda getting used to the v-drive thing. Best part is the whole family is skiing, surfing, tubing, etc.... everyday we are out there. So much more family interaction. The reality is I was the only one having fun in the boat over 65mph.

Congrats again,

Chris

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Rookie....

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Lmao, the mirror [emoji3]

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But I'm guessing it's 41 with one person, or with full ballast, fuel, passengers and gear.

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41 this morning with only me and 3/4 tank of fuel no ballast

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41 this morning with only me and 3/4 tank of fuel no ballast

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Yep - and if you hit another wake board wake grab your kidneys. Those inconsiderate SOBs.

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Yep - and if you hit another wake board wake grab your kidneys. Those inconsiderate SOBs.

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I got that yesterday...i hung that prick the bird...lol

Another one bites the dust, another one bites the dust, another on GONE and another one GONE another one bites the DUST...
Welcome to the DARK SIDE! !!!

SWEET F-ING RIDE!!!!

Congrats!!!!

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We made the switch over last year and love it....well the kids love it I'm still getting used to going 30mph everywhere and my ego still get bruised getting passed by pontoons but the boat is so practical, has tons of room and storage, and I'm kinda getting used to the v-drive thing. Best part is the whole family is skiing, surfing, tubing, etc.... everyday we are out there. So much more family interaction. The reality is I was the only one having fun in the boat over 65mph.

Congrats again,

Chris

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lol that's a funny way to put it. I'm sure it's true in my case as well though. I'm the only one having fun over 65 😂

Maybe you were hasty in your decision..........http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?170705-quot-What-RDP-member-owns-this-boat-quot

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Maybe you were hasty in your decision..........http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?170705-quot-What-RDP-member-owns-this-boat-quot

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I saw that...wont fit on canyon though

Congrats John.

Your family will make a ton of memories with that boat, and that is what the whole boating deal becomes about when kids come along.
We have looked at newer boats, but our Ski Sanger DLX is still in excellent shape and only has 330 hours on it. At one point Cindy and I were considering selling it and buying a more go-fast type boat, but now the grandkids are reaching the age where I think we will keep it.
Oldest is 9, she is going on training skis this summer, and is already knee boarding, etc.
Won't be long and we will be pulling wakeboards again, and I will agonize about buying a tower, all over again.
The new boats like yours are incredible, a friend has a Sanger 215, I think, and another a Malibu Vdrive. Wakeboard and surf machines, options are like a luxury car.
They ride better than my boat no doubt and the room in them is amazing. Storage unreal.
There are trade offs tho, I console myself with the fact that my direct drive and 4 blade pulling prop will do about 46, and will outhandle and out turn both of those boats.

You still have your hot rod for those times when you feel the need, and I hope you keep it. I wanna bum a ride one of these days.

If you ever make it down this way you will your e ticket ride!

Nice boat RL! Kicking around getting one or a pontoon.

We looked at them at the LA boat show. Incredible boats inside and out. We had a 2000 Sport Nautique that was a great boat except in chop. Loved everything about it except docking and putting on a trailer in the wind or current. It was more of a get close and pull it on by hand rather than driving it on.
PS. There is no better option in my opinion if you have kids. I couldn't even count the hours pulling tubes with kids flying everywhere. (no ballast included)

I was up at Powell and couldn't believe how big some of them are now. I bet one I saw had 5-6' of freeboard. On Powell I'm sure they can't get to big.