Just wanted to introduce Myself

[MR HARLEY]

Hello everyone !!! My name is Craig . Great Board you have here , lots of great topics and threads . My brother and I currently are in the process of getting our
28' Advantage Party Cat . Here is a Pic of the first draft that was sent regarding our paint . They didnt quite exactly Scheme by the way we sent the photo but they are great people down there and Are fixing it now . Any opinions and or ideas are greatly appreciated . Enjoy!! and be Gentle :D
http://www.piranha-fury.com/pfury/uploads/post-1620-1123867936_thumb.jpg

[Mrs.Racer277]

Welcome! Beautiful boat. :D :D

[syke-o]

i like the design overall except for the checkers.. i am not one for checkers, but the design looks good :)

[jdogginla]

Welcome to the Sand Box. :rollside:
I'm sure you'll be hearing from Randy AKA Kachina26.........lol :hammerhea

[barbigrl]

WELCOME!!! Be carefull....it gets a little emotional on here! :D

[azgfboatgirl]

Welcome MR HARLEY :D

[SummitKarl]

boat looks great!!! nice color combo
welcome to the board

[riverbound]

Welcome aboard. Good lookin' boat. What do the ladies that go in it look like??

[voodoomedman]

Welcome. Nice boat. Might want to reconsider Checkers though. If you really like them then that's all that matters but... Those are a trendy thing from about 5 years ago or so.

[riverbound]

WELCOME!!! Be carefull....it gets a little emotional on here! :D
Does it??? ;) ;)

[MR HARLEY]

Thanks Everyone for the warm welcome !!!
~syke-o~
Thanks for the opinion and will be taken into consideration .
~jdogginla~
Why am I gonna hear from Kachina26? Did I copy his boat colors :idea:
~barbigrl~
Thanks for the Notice beforehand ;)

[MR HARLEY]

Welcome. Nice boat. Might want to reconsider Checkers though. If you really like them then that's all that matters but... Those are a trendy thing from about 5 years ago or so.
Its my brothers Gig :frown: But Def. something im gonna talk to him about .

[Throttle]

sure join in any time... welcome...
just keep that pic of the new ride away from commander.

[Powerquestboy]

I agree on the Checkers it really dates the boat not too mention there are 5 million boats in havasu with checkers on them. Otherwise the graphics look great.

[Throttle]

the flames date the boat too. for yesterday, today and tomorrow... I am sure all of us with flames will never be able to sell our boats because like a chevy suburban, there are too many!
ditch the checkers, unless you are really attatched to them. too busy?

[charlyox]

Whatever you do don't go cheap on the motor. Size DOES matter! You will always wish you had more. By the way, welcome aboard.

[Hardly Satisfied]

welcome you will love the boat and if you have kids they will too.will it be ready for the advantage regatta sept 23rd

[Miss Perfect]

Welcome. Sorry, but I don't like the checkers either. The rest of the boat looks great though :D

[voodoomedman]

the flames date the boat too. for yesterday, today and tomorrow... I am sure all of us with flames will never be able to sell our boats because like a chevy suburban, there are too many!
ditch the checkers, unless you are really attatched to them. too busy?
Flames especially tribal ones are the new thing right now and may date the boat but if done right I think they are fine. Like a 56 Chevy with flames on it. My boat has flames but not because I saw everybody elses and like them but because we like flames. The colors make it work and they are not tribal and all over the place. Just clean flames from front to back. If you like it then get it just realize it may hurt resale value.

[Flashover]

Welcome aboard.. Sweet boat loose the checkers flames are good!!! :D :D :D

[MR HARLEY]

Looks as if these Checkers are gonna be 86ed .....Dont want to be old even though I am .... :wink: Plus it was my brothers choice to add them , but that is just a quick decision away...
~Charlyox~
Motor we are going with is the HO 496 .....I did some research on the 525 . Can you give me an opinions why I should spend the extra 15 grand ? (Bragging Rights?? lol )
~Hardley Satisfied ~
The boat is gonna take 3 months to build once we give the final approval on the paint ..So I think the Regatta may be out of the picture right now :frown: but Ill be there in Spirit :boxed:
Wonderful group here Ladies and Gents , thank you !

[MR HARLEY]

This is what I sent to Advantage to go off of ....and My first post shows what they sent to me ,
Sidenote:
I am guilty of takeing a painted scheme and trying make a scheme like it ....
Top Pic is the one I copied ....Please Dis-regard bottom pic ...
http://www.piranha-fury.com/photopost/data/500/1620craig2-med.JPG

[Mr. Pixilated]

Welcome To Water World Talk....

[CandyA$$]

Welcome and have fun

[Caribbean Jet]

Welcome and what a great looking boat.

[AZKC]

I'm ok with the checkers :) Not to many flamed checkered boats out there, now just find some way to get some of the old school metal flake on it and you'll just about have all the fads covered :crossx:
http://www.piranha-fury.com/pfury/uploads/post-1620-1123867936_thumb.jpg

[MR HARLEY]

If anyone would like to get creative , here is a blank canvas of the boat ...
Have a Blast !! I will definetly take the thoughts into consideration .
http://www.piranha-fury.com/pfury/uploads/post-1620-1123521076_thumb.jpg

[riverbound]

If anyone would like to get creative , here is a blank canvas of the boat ...
Have a Blast !! I will definetly take the thoughts into consideration .
http://www.piranha-fury.com/pfury/uploads/post-1620-1123521076_thumb.jpg
Metal flake and wood grain would be the way to go :D

[Perfect Mixer]

It's fun to watch them get built. I stuck with the flames with a tribal look. Who knows how the boat will date, but at least I like it. We'll have some extra space if you want to hop aboard for the regatta. I'm making the reservations tonight.
http://images10.fotki.com/v205/photos/5/517107/2501857/IMG_5766-vi.jpg?500375

[Dusty Times]

Welcome Harley!
I guess you can tell by the checkers on my boat it is five years old then
I didn't think the checkers looked bad as long as they were just an addition to alot of other color

[Kim Hanson]

Welcome Mr Harley and thats a pretty cool boat..........( . )( . )......tits! :D

['78 gt boat]

nice boat, welcome to the board

[MONEYFURNOTHIN]

Go with the 525 if you want to step up the performance. If you dont care pocket the cash. I would take a stab and guess maybe 10mph difference from the 496. Just keep in mind motor's in boats are like tits on woman, we always go to small the first time and end up going back for "one size bigger".

[BLT4SPD]

Nice boat,i am kind of new here too, alot of cool info Beer30 has alot of good input,i put in a link 2500hd and they were all great replys,nice boat too,but i think flames are out,just a thought.

[Kilrtoy]

OK IM HERE NOW.......
LISTEN , sit down ...ok Here i go
a 496 is for little boats, I mean little lighter boats... You have a very large very heavy boat..... The 525 would be the smallest I would go in that boat. Once you fill the tanks , Ice chest gear and people, that 525 is gonna be working hard for you, the 496 would be on kill.........
Its only what 70 bucks a month over the life of the loan, that is what 2 dollars a day.

[MR HARLEY]

Perfect Mixer,
Very Cool of you Sir , I may take you up on that offer . :cool:
DILLIGAF
I own a 2003 Heritage Springer , My Bike is the one on the left . And Yes I do Ride alot .......lol
http://www.piranha-fury.com/photopost/data/500/1620b805.jpg
MONEYFURNOTHIN,
Good stuff on the Motor Info .
Kilrtoy
Talks about going up on the motor size are in the works , Thank you for your advice .
Everyone Again , thank you very MUCH for the Warm Welcome and all the important info on the boat . You ladies and gents are great :wink: