WELCOME TO RIVER DAVES PLACE

Allow myself to introduce.......... myself. (new-to-us boat)

FlyByWire

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So I've lurked around this place for a long, long time. Never registered or participated because I didn't own a boat. I equated it to wearing Harley Davidson shirts without owing a Harley. ;)

Grew up going to the river with my Mom, mostly Laughlin, on our Sea Doo's... until we "upgraded" to a 21 footer and boated Mohave. It was just me and her growing up for the most part, and I still hang on to those memories. That was damn near 20 years ago, and I've got a family of my own now. I've wanted to make those same memories with MY kids for a long time... but something always came up and the boat had to wait.

We've bothered Shockwave Bob for years now, but were never able to pull the trigger.. weather it be used or a new build. We did know that whatever we were going to buy, would be a Shockwave, based on Bob's candor and the way he runs his show (he flat out told us to go look at all the other builders before we decided, and we liked that). Went to the 2015 boat show, and fell in love with the Tremor on the floor. eff it, lets build one.... then we found out we were pregnant again.. :rolleyes

Fast forward, I see the same Tremor pop up for sale... and saw the price creep down to where we were budgeted... and well... took it off Sbarry's (SUPER cool dude!!) hands... :D:D

Absolutely stoked about it. Looking forward to getting it on the water, and finding our niche and our "spot"..



The rug rats, with the baby ALREADY standing on my interior!!! :eek:eek



 

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Good choice! Bobs runs a legit business and produces a great product!:thumbsup
 

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Congratulations on your new boat. The Tremor is a great size boat for the local lakes. It is bigger than most in its size range and performs really well.
 

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Very cool story! That's what boating's all about. Memories!

Thanks again for such an easy deal. Very nice meeting you!

Here's to many years and tons of memories with your family! Cheers! [emoji482]
 

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Congratulations and welcome to the asylum! Here's to many great seasons making memories with the family!

Can't go wrong with a Shockwave.

-Zack
 

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Awesome, congrats! Will be a great family boat, enjoy!
 

FlyByWire

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Congratulations and welcome to the asylum! Here's to many great seasons making memories with the family!

Can't go wrong with a Shockwave.

-Zack
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Thanks guys!
 

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Great story and congrats on the buy. Scott and Bob are both real cool guys. Welcome to the Shockwave family. :thumbsup
 

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Congrats man, you children will remember your boat for their entire lives. You have also planted the boating seed that will become the next generation of RDP members in 20 years!
 

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Congrats and welcome to the fold. The tremor is a very nice family sport boat, I'm sure that you will make many good memories wit it.:thumbsup
 

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OK why all the welcome with no pics of the other wife/girl friend ?
 

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Great choice! Brand quality, service, performance, comfort, etc.

I had one for years. Great boat. Plus they eat rough water and still are one of the faster 25' foot sport boats.

Gratzie!
 

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I feel like I'm driving home from the hospital after having a baby, but I don't have the baby. Lol.

I sat in it and made vroom vroom and lopey idle sounds though.
 

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Congrats!! Great find! I have such fond memories growing up with my parents and trips to the river and lake Powell! It's awesome that you are able to do that with your kids now too!
 

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Congrats on your new boat and welcome to RDP. I wish you and your family many years of happy boating like you remember from your youth.
 

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Didn't want to start a new thread for my lame ass, but I took some pics I think came out pretty OK. Took the boat out for the first time today, absolutely awesome experience.

Launched at Windsor (the left side.. Lol) and wanted to run up to Pirates. Was worried about the mouth of the river, but ended up taking the dredged route (depth gauge showed 2 feet at some points! [emoji15])

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So awesome! Already miss that boat. LOL

Looks like perfect weather and calm waters [emoji1360]

(Pink Taco inspired photos [emoji41])
 

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Didn't want to start a new thread for my lame ass, but I took some pics I think came out pretty OK. Took the boat out for the first time today, absolutely awesome experience.

Launched at Windsor (the left side.. Lol) and wanted to run up to Pirates. Was worried about the mouth of the river, but ended up taking the dredged route (depth gauge showed 2 feet at some points! [emoji15])

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Very nice. I'll be on the water this weekend. I'll say hi if I see you.


So awesome! Already miss that boat. LOL

Looks like perfect weather and calm waters [emoji1360]

(Pink Taco inspired photos [emoji41])

You can go for a ride in mine when you're in town.
 

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Nice ride - congrats!

See you guys on the water. Will be out there this Saturday.

SJP
 

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Congrats...cool story and your kids will love it just like you did as a kid.

Love the sitting in it and making vroom vroom sounds...:D
 

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Didn't want to start a new thread for my lame ass, but I took some pics I think came out pretty OK. Took the boat out for the first time today, absolutely awesome experience.

Launched at Windsor (the left side.. Lol) and wanted to run up to Pirates. Was worried about the mouth of the river, but ended up taking the dredged route (depth gauge showed 2 feet at some points! [emoji15])

Bet ya a hundred bucks you and the family were smiling all day:thumbsup Congrats!
Perfect day of the week to get a nice feel for the boat too.:thumbsup
 

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Congrats and Welcome. :)

Love the shockwave. Enjoy yourself!
 
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