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Freak
08-01-2002, 09:12 AM
I'm taking a serious look at this boat to purchase. I/O 500hp. Any one rode in one? If so hows the ride in the chop? THX
Skaterfast
08-02-2002, 08:42 PM
***boat said it was a unanimous test team favorite.Last time ***boat tested it they put more gas in it and brought it back late.
beached1
08-03-2002, 08:53 PM
I've never ridden in any of their I/O's but have in a few of their 20' OBs. The smoothest boat I've ever ridden in. Espcially in chop. If or when I get sick of jets, Stoker will be my first choice.
Stoked
08-04-2002, 05:19 PM
[ August 04, 2002, 07:04 PM: Message edited by: Stoked ]
Stoked
08-04-2002, 05:58 PM
Freak:
I'm taking a serious look at this boat to purchase. I/O 500hp. Any one rode in one? If so hows the ride in the chop? THX(Quote) This is my first post, decided to speak up. I picked up my 224 HP500 EFI from Al a few months ago after going for test rides in all the competition. I couldn,t be happier: 100mph gps, turns on a dime. rigging is flawless! rides like a dream This is my second boat from Al Stoker. At John's Custom Marine it is a pleasure to do business, their boats perform ,No B.S. Give Al a call @ (714) 827-7920 I am sure he will take you for a test ride. Tell him Steve sent ya.
Freak
08-05-2002, 10:38 AM
Sweet ride steve. Sounds like you got the exact boat I want. Any pics for us?
Freak
08-05-2002, 10:42 AM
Steve you talked me into it. I'm going in for financing. I need to know a close figure. If you don't mind, how much did your boat cost?
THOR
08-05-2002, 11:38 AM
Stoked,
How my free-board does that boat have?
Stable in rough water?
I love the looks but it seems like it sits a little low in the water. Is this true?
Stoked
08-07-2002, 07:19 PM
The Stoker 224 cost me 70K and change, however the boat and trailer have the best of everything. I was included in every decion throughout the project. I will post some pics hopefully the week, I lent them out and you know how that goes. Hot Boat Mag did a tunnel boat shootout back in May and Al took my boat. My family and myself got to tag along and it was the experiance of a lifetime, the crew a HB made us comfortable from the getgo, they are a terific group of "down to earth people". I can't wait to see the boat in the mag! The Stoker 224 is a bit pricey but how many boats @ 22' with stock power can be used as a great family boat and run through weekend chop at 80 with 20 mph to spare? Sorry for the long post. Steve