History and info. on lightning boats?

[famaffair]

I know some of you are asking, Where in the world have I been. Yes it has been a long time. Doing some research on new boats. I've been seeing a lot of lightning boat advertising and wondering their history and reputation. Can anyone provide some info?
Your input would be much appreciated, also I look foward to getting back on the water and meeting some of you next season :cool: :cool: .

[SHOTKALLIN]

you have to have an extra HOT WIFE to buy one of those. Beaverretreaver has set the standard. :D

[Jyruiz]

I know some of you are asking, Where in the world have I been. Yes it has been a long time. Doing some research on new boats. I've been seeing a lot of lightning boat advertising and wondering their history and reputation. Can anyone provide some info?
Your input would be much appreciated, also I look foward to getting back on the water and meeting some of you next season :cool: :cool: .
Glad you are back and glad you are looking at boats, it can only mean things are going good. I don't know much about them, but every one I have seen has looked real good.

[famaffair]

Glad you are back and glad you are looking at boats, it can only mean things are going good. I don't know much about them, but every one I have seen has looked real good.
thnx for the input jay, How did you enjoy your boat this summer?

[Jyruiz]

thnx for the input Juan, How did you enjoy your boat this summer?
I corrected the name on your quote. :)
The boat was/is great, we were nice and confi in the Havasu chop and the wife and kids really enjoyed it. I added some stuff to the boat windflaps, new deck, iPod interface, better subwoofer grills and a drive shower, send me your e-mail addy and I will send you the pics of the stuff I did.

[dicudmore]

they have done some pretty boats lately :cool:
I'll make you a killer deal on my Ultra if you want a cat...

[famaffair]

i've seen some awesome paint, but it seems every boat builder is a former worker or partner from some other place.

[dicudmore]

i've seen some awesome paint, but it seems every boat builder is a former worker or partner from some other place.
Jerry and Jason VanBeek are the owners of Lightning...
What type of boat are you looking at next??

[Phat Matt]

they have done some pretty boats lately :cool:
I'll make you a killer deal on my Ultra if you want a cat...
What do you want now?

[dicudmore]

What do you want now?
cold, hard cash :D

[socalmofo]

I have a Lightning and I am very happy.

[famaffair]

I have a Lightning and I am very happy.
Which one do you have? Any pics?

[Kilrtoy]

What do you want now?
I think the smell of two stroke oil is now in his blood....

[socalmofo]

I have a 24XS with a 496 Mag with the Platinum Pkg.
Been Great so Far! Also runs very smooth in medium water.

[riverlover]

We have a 2004 21XS....502 with a legend jet (we run the lower river)...we love the boat ..great service when we bought it ...great deal on it... painted my design almost identically..and lots fo extra touches...not so great afterwards ...had issues with the service dept. once the warranty was up on installed items ( 1 year) didn't seem to want to even deal with me... craftsmanship on the boat is fine though...broke steering cable and they wouldn't back it up..wanted like $500 bucks and 3 weeks to fix it ..plus the guy was an ass...went to Jim Wilkes and did it for less than half and in 3 days...http://***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=18354&stc=1
the girls out for a cruise ...super handling boat wifey loves it...

[famaffair]

thanks for the info. guys, I did a google search and could not not find a website. Who knows the address?

[Jyruiz]

thanks for the info. guys, I did a google search and could not not find a website. Who knows the address?
You don't want a deckboat anymore.

[THOR]

I have a 24XS with a 496 Mag with the Platinum Pkg.
Been Great so Far! Also runs very smooth in medium water.
What is the platinum package?

[socalmofo]

www.LightningCustomBoats.com

[famaffair]

You don't want a deckboat anymore.
With the time and money spent I'm gonna go most economical. I would love to have a deck boat, but the time I'll be on the water does not justify 80 grand. So all I want is to be on the water in a nice and safe boat.

[shippingguy]

What is the platinum package?
The gauges(Livorsi) are platinum(silver) instead of white and you get he offshore platinum(silver) steering wheel.

[famaffair]

www.LightningCustomBoats.com
thnx, their website must be down, i con't access
Jay, I just sent you an e-mail to your yahoo address

[Jyruiz]

thnx, their website must be down, i con't access
Jay, I just sent you an e-mail to your yahoo address
Got it, and e-mailed you back.

[socalmofo]

The gauges(Livorsi) are platinum(silver) instead of white and you get he offshore platinum(silver) steering wheel.
You also get the offshore controls and there is some other stuff but I can't remember right this second.

[famaffair]

any more info out there?

[Jyruiz]

What size boat are you looking to get and what is your budget? There is a nice Tremor (http://www2.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127462) in the spam section with only 50 hours.

[Lightning 23]

Newbe here i got my 23xs in May of this year from Open Trottle Marine in AZ and love it. Great boat for the value and fit my buget it was a new 2005 and i still got to pick the engine so i went with the 496 Mag and glad i did.

[famaffair]

Newbe here i got my 23xs in May of this year from Open Trottle Marine in AZ and love it. Great boat for the value and fit my buget it was a new 2005 and i still got to pick the engine so i went with the 496 Mag and glad i did.
thnx, any pics of yours? How does the 23 handle? By the way, I don't boat on Sat. when the lake is full. So intrested in mod. to light chop details.

[beaverretriever]

This is my 06 23XS. We are happy with ours. We will be getting somthing bigger in the next 2-3 yrs though. We had a wakeboard boat before, so this thing handles chop like a dream compared to the old one.
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7771/cimg1579640x480zo8.jpg

[Jyruiz]

This is my 06 23XS. We are happy with ours. We will be getting somthing bigger in the next 2-3 yrs though. We had a wakeboard boat before, so this thing handles chop like a dream compared to the old one.
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/7771/cimg1579640x480zo8.jpg
For some reason, your boat does not look as good as when your wife is in the picture. :D

[beaverretriever]

For some reason, your boat does not look as good as when your wife is in the picture. :D
I agree... :p :rollside: :)

[Kilrtoy]

I agree... :p :rollside: :)
So post some pics please :rollside:

[It's Only Money]

Wasn't Lightening originally a low end line for Ultra and then sold off to the current owners? I believe they are in Sylmar.

[THOR]

I ran with a Lightning 24xs on the way back from havasu springs but it just couldnt keep up. :cool:

[famaffair]

I ran with a Lightning 24xs on the way back from havasu springs but it just couldnt keep up. :cool:
What were you running?

[THOR]

What were you running?
Ultra 247, HO w/ a labbed 27

[socalmofo]

I ran with a Lightning 24xs on the way back from havasu springs but it just couldnt keep up. :cool:
Same motors, same prop?
Could it have been a mag vs. a HO or is the ultra just superior?

[THOR]

Same motors, same prop?
Could it have been a mag vs. a HO or is the ultra just superior?
I would like to say that my boat was superior...... :cool: :rolleyes:

[Kilrtoy]

For some reason, your boat does not look as good as when your wife is in the picture. :D
This outta help
http://www.malibustrings.com/competition/2006/pictures/daly2.jpg
http://www.malibustrings.com/competition/2006/pictures/daly7.jpg

[famaffair]

Thanks for all the info,

[dicudmore]

This outta help
http://www.malibustrings.com/competition/2006/pictures/daly2.jpg
http://www.malibustrings.com/competition/2006/pictures/daly7.jpg
glad to see this thread is getting back on track :D

[Jyruiz]

This outta help
http://www.malibustrings.com/competition/2006/pictures/daly2.jpg
http://www.malibustrings.com/competition/2006/pictures/daly7.jpg
I don't see a boat anywhere, but that lady is a real looker. :)

[SHOTKALLIN]

I want a lightning after that

[beaverretriever]

I want a lightning after that
I cant wait to see what kind of girl I will get when I buy a DCB...
Disclaimer: Im just kidding wife. :)