first impressions of the new vantage

Discussion in 'Big Boat Bragging Spot' started by nate., Aug 24, 2010.

  1. Aug 24, 2010 #1
    nate.

    nate. I Love BEER!

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    57.9 first try at goin fast. Had me, my wife, 3 batteries, 15 gallons of gas, troller on the bow, all gear and a full cooler. Cruised at 44 @ 4300 rpm quartering 15 mph whitecap nastys. Not a drop of water over the side. Ran from AMI half way to Egmont at 35-40 or so in nasty chop with good rollers thrown in. The boat never got us wet and never pounded. I'm impressed.

    Money well spent.
     
    nate., Aug 24, 2010
    nate., Aug 24, 2010
  3. Aug 24, 2010 #2
    fourby4chevy@yahoo

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    sounds like she's a keeper!! ;) lol
     
    fourby4chevy@yahoo, Aug 24, 2010
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  5. Aug 24, 2010 #3
    nate.

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    nate., Aug 24, 2010
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  6. Aug 25, 2010 #4
    backwaterbandits

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    Beautiful! Congrats.
     
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  7. Aug 25, 2010 #5
    gheenoeguy

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    So So SWEET,Congrats!
     
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  8. Aug 25, 2010 #6
    iMacattack

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    Looks Tippy... ;)
     
    iMacattack, Aug 25, 2010
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  9. Aug 25, 2010 #7
    Un-shore

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    Cruise at 44! WOT...? Now I know what those notches in the seats are for! ;D

    Nice boat!
     
    Un-shore, Aug 25, 2010
    Un-shore, Aug 25, 2010
  10. Aug 25, 2010 #8
    TomFL

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    I figure they're either for mounting seat pedestals or there's a composting toilet beneath the deck.

    -T
     
    TomFL, Aug 25, 2010
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  11. Aug 25, 2010 #9
    skinny_water

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    Latches, lol
     
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  12. Aug 25, 2010 #10
    mark_gardner

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    57.9 mph  :eek:??? is that all she's got ?  ::) ;D just messin' with ya  :D thats definitely a respectable speed on anything . congrats and enjoy your new ride  :cool:
     
    mark_gardner, Aug 25, 2010
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  13. Aug 25, 2010 #11
    Gramps

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    That is one hell of a rig Nate! Congratulations!


    Oh and Capt. Jan; that is just wrong. ;D
     
    Gramps, Aug 25, 2010
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  14. Aug 25, 2010 #12
    Un-shore

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    I like how somebody tied it off to the marker pole, like it's going somewhere!
     
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  15. Aug 25, 2010 #13
    FSUfisher

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    I would think 44 was fast. 57.9, that's just crazy. Thought it was a typo until I saw the motor. Makes me wonder how fast it'll go lightened up and in optimal conditions. [smiley=1-biggrin.gif]

    Best thing about those E-tecs is no break in I bet...
     
    FSUfisher, Aug 25, 2010
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  16. Aug 25, 2010 #14
    nate.

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    I'm runnin a used stock 22 raker now. I'm sure I could get close to 65 empty with one person and a heavily worked prop but who drives like that? I will do some playin with props. My goal is to be able to run 55 with 2 people loaded to fish. Also cant run the jackplate all the way up now. She slips too much.
     
    nate., Aug 25, 2010
    nate., Aug 25, 2010
  17. Aug 26, 2010 #15
    HialeahAngler

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    yeah but can it run WOT over 7 footers and pole in 3" like an Egret??? lmao!

    that sure is a pretty boat man. I'm a little jealous but happy for you.
     
    HialeahAngler, Aug 26, 2010
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  18. Aug 26, 2010 #16
    nate.

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    egret = bay boat
     
    nate., Aug 26, 2010
    nate., Aug 26, 2010
  19. Aug 26, 2010 #17
    iMacattack

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    seriously Nate, this isn't FS... don't bring that rubbish here.
     
    iMacattack, Aug 26, 2010
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  20. Aug 26, 2010 #18
    nate.

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    ok. sorry.

    egret = flats boat bay boat hybrid imho.
    vantage = flats boat poling skiff hybrid imho.

    the egret is a time tested well made boat that is highly regarded. it has higher freeboard and a 23" transom.
     
    nate., Aug 26, 2010
    nate., Aug 26, 2010
  21. Aug 26, 2010 #19
    iMacattack

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    "opinion" noted. The Vantage is not a micro but I let it fly. Please respect this forum and it's members. We do not wish this place to degrade to "my ... is bigger/better/better than your ..." like on FS.
     
    iMacattack, Aug 26, 2010
    iMacattack, Aug 26, 2010
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