So let’s say you want to buy a boat before summer

throttle · Feb 7, 2021

Imagine this parked at Shagrues tho, [emoji471]

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attitude · Feb 7, 2021

throttle said:
Imagine this parked at Shagrues tho, [emoji471]

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RD would probably come in under budget too!

C-Ya · Feb 7, 2021

Dave...... This has a side door on each side. Great layout. Just take a look! And comes with a 425hp outboard.

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riverroyal · Feb 7, 2021

Fulldeck said:
This is available,as close to new as possible , 2018 with Merc 600 and 38.4 hrs View attachment 970133

Dream boat

Singleton · Feb 7, 2021

Nanu/Nanu said:
Have @ONE-A-DAY talk to them for you I hear he's a big deal and might get you moved up in that line.

Well tell your friend good luck with the search.

only @ Eliminator. His 25 build spot might still be available

Singleton · Feb 7, 2021

@RiverDave - are you looking for 1) easy beach on/off access or 2) easy in and out of water.

CC sucks at 1, but doable at 2 - As @Tank stated, must CC’s require you to stand and drive
Deck boat works for 1 and 2
Toon works for 1 and 2

Better decide quick, another spring and summer of C19 BS will keep used boat prices higher.

C-Ya · Feb 7, 2021

It’s funny how boating priorities change.....

I am in the process of ordering a new boat. Here are my must have items:

Seakeeper 3 gyro
Zipwake Automated Trim System
Joystick Control
Jetthruster System (Bow n stern thruster on steroids)
Side Door
Fold down gunwale for more hang out space
Auto Pilot
Air Conditioning
Generator
400 mile range ( adding aux tank at build)

Dave.... The boat below is the boat you, Stacy, Val, and I are going to take to the Bahamas. I hope you like it. We love it so much, we are negotiating the build now. Sorry to hijack your thread, but after a few drinks, I figured a would show a peak at my new ride. What do you think?

You may as well see the inside too! (Edited in 2nd video)

chvynhra · Feb 7, 2021

Nordic deck (26 or 29) with twin 300 whackers. Add an Eliminator style hard top for the ultimate west coast CC.

farmo83 · Feb 7, 2021

Perhaps divide and conquer.

An old ski boat for kids. Supra, mastercraft, tiger, correct craft, etc.

And

A nice cruiser with balls.

BIGRED9158 · Feb 7, 2021

What about that new single out board cat from Elimnator I think it’s a 25 it ran 90 with the 400

BIGRED9158 · Feb 7, 2021

RiverDave said:
You would love to spend 50.. you will goto a hundred for something that works.. and while ya don’t want too 150 isn’t out of the range if it’s a great deal or something that is out of the ordinary bad ass. (Big motor conquest? Twin rig toon?)

One gimpy foot, 3 kids under 10.. need to be able to get on and off of it. Need to be able to sit down while driving.. and the kicker ya want to take it to LOTO and Texas during the summer to hit some
Different lakes.

What’s out there? What would you get and why?

Asking for a friend..

what about the 30 foot magic at horizon lots of room

FROGMAN524 · Feb 7, 2021

Fulldeck said:
This is available,as close to new as possible , 2018 with Merc 600 and 38.4 hrs View attachment 970133

What lake is that?

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MeCasa16 · Feb 7, 2021

http://instagr.am/p/CK6ra6chcqe/
This ICB looks sweet...

707dog · Feb 7, 2021

lmao i keep seeing peeps post he should get a 30+ boat with a side door, RD take no offense to this but fellas RD isn't exactly a little dude and has bummed ass foot print makers I'm sure him crawling out of a hatch door multiple times a day is not the business all tho would be interesting after a few road sodas...lol

haven't seen it mentioned yet but is Rd looking for something that can be towed behind the new RV?

Fulldeck · Feb 7, 2021

FROGMAN524 said:
What lake is that?

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Shuswap Lake in British Columbia

mjc · Feb 7, 2021

RiverDave said:
Kinda daydreaming here on a Saturday..

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This is one of my favorite CC's ever made!! Love the layout, the party section in the front, air-conditioned cabin.. The new ones are even nicer!

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These become a pain to get use on a trailer all the time and get in and out of storage.

HCP3 · Feb 7, 2021

707dog said:
lmao i keep seeing peeps post he should get a 30+ boat with a side door, RD take no offense to this but fellas RD isn't exactly a little dude and has bummed ass foot print makers I'm sure him crawling out of a hatch door multiple times a day is not the business all tho would be interesting after a few road sodas...lol

haven't seen it mentioned yet but is Rd looking for something that can be towed behind the new RV?

Well said.

CJ_Donahue · Feb 7, 2021

I still think Covid-19 pricing is insane but if I had the money I would already own this. O had the pleasure of parking next to it all summer and it is even better looking in person. Colors are amazing.

(Sold) 2007 Conquest Top Cat 2 Mercury Racing 525. Nice Colors!!

2007 Conquest 28 Top Cat 2 Equipped W A Mercury Racing 525, Mercury Racing XR Drive, Drive Shower, 24P SS 4 Blade Prop, Dual Hydraulic Steering, Dual Batteries W Perko Switch, Livorsi Gauges, GPS Speedo, Humminbird Depth Gauge, Tilt Helm, Livorsi Controls, Stereo System W 2 Subs, Huge Hard Pole...

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Makes my 250S Cole look small.

Nanu/Nanu · Feb 7, 2021

@RiverDave new screen name should be Goldilocks.

TPC · Feb 7, 2021

Yachts by Bob said:
Send me an email [email protected] id be happy to quote you.

Am I over / under?: 240K?
Twin 400's a must. If for anything, bragging rites.

HCP3 · Feb 7, 2021

CJ_Donahue said:
I still think Covid-19 pricing is insane but if I had the money I would already own this. O had the pleasure of parking next to it all summer and it is even better looking in person. Colors are amazing.
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(Sold) 2007 Conquest Top Cat 2 Mercury Racing 525. Nice Colors!!

2007 Conquest 28 Top Cat 2 Equipped W A Mercury Racing 525, Mercury Racing XR Drive, Drive Shower, 24P SS 4 Blade Prop, Dual Hydraulic Steering, Dual Batteries W Perko Switch, Livorsi Gauges, GPS Speedo, Humminbird Depth Gauge, Tilt Helm, Livorsi Controls, Stereo System W 2 Subs, Huge Hard Pole...

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Makes my 250S Cole look small.

Holy crap that is a tight fit.

AJ Hoffman · Feb 7, 2021

Sounds like you need to talk to eliminator have them build you a 25 speedster with twin 450’s with a custom RD walk off platform/ hatch between motors. Be everything you want, fast bad ass mofo on the water, ski all day with fam, walk on off the boat. Big enough for Havasu/ small/fast enough give you that adrenaline you are seeking. I mean if I had your budget.......

throttle · Feb 7, 2021

CJ_Donahue said:
I still think Covid-19 pricing is insane but if I had the money I would already own this. O had the pleasure of parking next to it all summer and it is even better looking in person. Colors are amazing.
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(Sold) 2007 Conquest Top Cat 2 Mercury Racing 525. Nice Colors!!

2007 Conquest 28 Top Cat 2 Equipped W A Mercury Racing 525, Mercury Racing XR Drive, Drive Shower, 24P SS 4 Blade Prop, Dual Hydraulic Steering, Dual Batteries W Perko Switch, Livorsi Gauges, GPS Speedo, Humminbird Depth Gauge, Tilt Helm, Livorsi Controls, Stereo System W 2 Subs, Huge Hard Pole...

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Makes my 250S Cole look small.

I agree, that’s the one I mentioned previously too. RD doesn’t like yellow tho. But this boat would fit his needs very well.

I can’t wait to see his next move. He is in a great position, with the exception of covid pricing.

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steamin rice · Feb 7, 2021

CJ_Donahue said:
I still think Covid-19 pricing is insane but if I had the money I would already own this. O had the pleasure of parking next to it all summer and it is even better looking in person. Colors are amazing.

(Sold) 2007 Conquest Top Cat 2 Mercury Racing 525. Nice Colors!!

2007 Conquest 28 Top Cat 2 Equipped W A Mercury Racing 525, Mercury Racing XR Drive, Drive Shower, 24P SS 4 Blade Prop, Dual Hydraulic Steering, Dual Batteries W Perko Switch, Livorsi Gauges, GPS Speedo, Humminbird Depth Gauge, Tilt Helm, Livorsi Controls, Stereo System W 2 Subs, Huge Hard Pole...

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I agree - this one seems like a great fit for Rd's parameters. I know people love their pontoons, but no way would I pick a pontoon over a deck boat. Also with this Conquest, resale will be easy if/when RD gets bored and wants t move on to something else

guest hs · Feb 7, 2021

Buy a 29 Xflight

stingray11 · Feb 7, 2021

After watching that video the boat show is anybody making inboard boats anymore, outboards are taken over.

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YoPengo · Feb 7, 2021

Get a center console with a side entry. Something with twin outboards. that should do everything you want and still be trailerable.

02HoWaRd26 · Feb 7, 2021

We met a couple in the gorge last year, with a 290 or something like that but 29’ Hallet walk through open bow. Had the deck boat style rear walk off and a 496ho. One of the most versatile boats I’ve ever seen.

02HoWaRd26 · Feb 7, 2021

Singleton said:
only @ Eliminator. His 25 build spot might still be available

If there was one

boatnam2 · Feb 7, 2021

throttle said:
Imagine this parked at Shagrues tho, [emoji471]

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Seen 2 guys sitting in one of these yesterday in Huntington harbor, SAB!

Havasu Surfer · Feb 7, 2021

DCB 29’ Deckboat if you can find one.

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Tooned Up · Feb 8, 2021

parker guy said:
Dave, my suggestion is to make sure your kids really want to learn Wake boarding, water skiing etc...I sold a Conquest and purchased a Malibu wake setter. 2 years later after the kids realized wake boarding is hard work vs tubing. I then purchased a different boat. If it was me purchase a Conquest topcat 2

I did this EXACT same thing, only difference was it only took me 8 months to realize the Malibu wasn’t for me. Now I have 28’ rear lounger toon and it’s my wife’s favorite boat of the 6 we have had in 25 years.

RiverDave · Feb 8, 2021

C-Ya said:
It’s funny how boating priorities change.....

I am in the process of ordering a new boat. Here are my must have items:

Seakeeper 3 gyro
Zipwake Automated Trim System
Joystick Control
Jetthruster System (Bow n stern thruster on steroids)
Side Door
Fold down gunwale for more hang out space
Auto Pilot
Air Conditioning
Generator
400 mile range ( adding aux tank at build)

Dave.... The boat below is the boat you, Stacy, Val, and I are going to take to the Bahamas. I hope you like it. We love it so much, we are negotiating the build now. Sorry to hijack your thread, but after a few drinks, I figured a would show a peak at my new ride. What do you think?

You may as well see the inside too! (Edited in 2nd video)

That thing is bad ass!! Just watched the videos. Curious as to what something like that goes for? 800?

Riley1 · Feb 8, 2021

RiverDave said:
You would love to spend 50.. you will goto a hundred for something that works.. and while ya don’t want too 150 isn’t out of the range if it’s a great deal or something that is out of the ordinary bad ass. (Big motor conquest? Twin rig toon?)

One gimpy foot, 3 kids under 10.. need to be able to get on and off of it. Need to be able to sit down while driving.. and the kicker ya want to take it to LOTO and Texas during the summer to hit some
Different lakes.

What’s out there? What would you get and why?

Asking for a friend..

I honestly think a 34 Partycat would be perfect for you.
plenty of room for whoever you take with you. Uninstructed driving view. Double seat helm so someone else could drive if you had a few, but your still there to make corrections if needed. Big enough for anything Havasu will throw at it.you can now pull it with your dually you didn’t have a year ago.

attitude · Feb 8, 2021

If you were looking at the 34 Advantage why not the 34 Nordic deck?

RiverDave · Feb 8, 2021

attitude said:
If you were looking at the 34 Advantage why not the 34 Nordic deck?

Dont think I could afford one with any real
Power.. Delivery dates would also be a problem.

Singleton · Feb 8, 2021

RiverDave said:
Dont think I could afford one with any real
Power.. Delivery dates would also be a problem.

no need for a boat if your going to RV all the national parks this summer

RiverDave · Feb 8, 2021

Singleton said:
no need for a boat if your going to RV all the national parks this summer

there is some truth to that!

wouldn’t suck to take a boat with me though.. ?? Gotta admit I don’t think my motorhome would tow some of the stuff I’ve been looking at. Lol.

Cole Trickle · Feb 8, 2021

E-ticket.....

Yachts by Bob · Feb 8, 2021

Well it seems like price point has been thrown out the window. we've got one of these coming in hot, just saying.... LOL

69hondo · Feb 8, 2021

RiverDave · Feb 8, 2021

Not super friendly for storage.. Slow as shit.. but DDDAAAAMMMMNNNN

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