Grumman-581 wrote:

"Gould 0738" wrote ...
In case anybody gives a Schlitz, this is what Larry's "Sea Ray" is all
about.....
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/8/8/50641088.htm

Hmmm... Similar to my Sugar Sand Mirage, except I have the 175 hp engine...

It's basically a jet ski with extra seats.

Perhaps, but it's easier to drink a beer while driving than it is with a jet
ski... grin

Just barely a boat, and not the least bit typical of the other 99%
of the Sea Ray line. Hey, whatever winds a guy's clock is fine with
me, but it gets a little silly trying to project the characterstics of
this
boat as representative of Sea Ray's customary build technique.

One school of thought is that a manufacturer will show just as much
attention to detail on their lower end models as they do on there upper end
models... Another school of thought is that with decreased price for a
particular market, something has to give... Probably it's a little bit of
both... A manufacturer with integrity will try to make the best boat he can
no matter what the market, but there is only so much he can do and remain
competitive with the other manufacturers out there... These types of boats
are not geared towards the experienced boat owner... They are great for
smooth water running... I went with my boat because the jet drive is safer
for any skier who might get too close to the stern of the boat... The
shallow water capabilities are pretty nice also...

I think the marketing idea behind this boat was probably an
attempt to help some jet skiers "step up" to a traditional boat
. (like most of them would want to......not).

Perhaps some will want to step up... There are others who might want a jet
ski, but they see it as not being practical for 3+ people... They want a
little more carrying capability... Supposedly, the Sugar Sand boat of mine
is also used for fishing since the front cushions can be removed and it
provides a pretty good flat place to stand and cast... There is also enough
flat space up on the bow to mount a trolling motor...

The guys who enjoy this kind of thing in a boat are more
than welcome to do so

It serves a different mission profile than their other boats... I've had
mine out in 3-4 ft seas and although it does handle them at speed, it can be
a very painful experience... I've actually had passengers come away bruised
after a trip offshore in 3-4 ft seas...



Larry for years told us how wonderful his little jetski boat was, and
that the only problem he had with it was with some seats. He claims to
have more than 1000 hours on the engine and boat. Larry tells some wild
tales, and I think his complaints about his jetski boat are just another
example of his out-of-touch personality. Larry always claims to be
boating with bikini-clad and very young girls. Ever seen a photo of
Larry? If he's going out with young girls, they are his toddler
grandchildren.



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