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spute
04-06-2004, 11:56 AM
Give me the good, the bad, and the ugly on Laser Visions...

Havasu_Dreamin
04-06-2004, 11:57 AM
Built by the same people that build Essex, just not as many bells and whistles come standard.

dicudmore
04-06-2004, 12:03 PM
you will find some Laser owners on these boards.
Good luck to you w/ur boat search.
The vision is 21'-22' right?

CARGUY
04-06-2004, 12:07 PM
They used to be pretty restrictive on gel-coat design. They had about 5 basic patterns that were standard and anything else was an upgrade.
I looked at Laser 3 years ago and by the time you add everything that is standard on other boats the price became pretty equal. I am sure quality is equal to an Essex.
Good luck!!!

syke-o
04-06-2004, 12:08 PM
I bought a used 22' 2001 recently and have had no probs thus far. It seems to be a decently built boat, and gives you alot of boat for the money. I have the 350 mag and it sees low 60's. I personally like the built in swim platform on the back, good for sittin and chillin in the channel....
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/197boat6-med.bmp

GBLASER
04-06-2004, 12:09 PM
I have #8 and I love it. No problems at all.
A must is the aqua step. After a long ski or swim it is almost impossible for the girls to get in...Go directly to Aqua performance in Corona. they will build one that is a little bigger and bends up a little to tuck up against the step. The one from Laser is just straight and very narrow. I have a jet 454 HO with about 375 to 385 HP. Not a rocket but on a good day 57mph.

spute
04-06-2004, 12:18 PM
i bought a 22' with a blue/grey gel coat. i love it. it seems to be a pretty well built boat. it has the 350 mag, thru transom exhst, the owner added the imco exhst limiter (?) that really quiets the sound, upgraded carpet, interior lights.
i love that swim step too!

syke-o
04-06-2004, 12:20 PM
got any pics??

spute
04-06-2004, 12:23 PM
this isnt the exact one but it is just like it....

Waldo
04-06-2004, 12:32 PM
Spute, check your pm's!!! I sent you one earlier regarding your sub ?. I didn't have time to email from home.
Your boat rocks dude. Not a single nick in the gel, good colors, many upgrades, and lots of fun for the future - good buy in my book! Plus, your wakeboard locker is big enough for Bruv is he is misbehaving.:D
Did you get anywhere for our 4/15 trip???

Waldo
04-06-2004, 12:35 PM
Nevermind, I just checked my PM's. I'm a retard:rolleyes:

spute
04-06-2004, 12:35 PM
waldo-I replied to you message... i haven't got anywhere yet. i keep forgetting to bring the info with me to work... i will do my own homework today!
do you need the insurance guy #?

Waldo
04-06-2004, 12:52 PM
The 454 is a jet.

Havasu_Dreamin
04-06-2004, 01:00 PM
Originally posted by RiverDave
There's one guy in here with a small block that runs mid 60's and one guy with a 454 that runs 57??
RD
Me thinks they are going off of their speedos which are probably not GPS in the Lasers and as such are notoriously wrong.

Salty Cracker
04-06-2004, 01:13 PM
what Waldo said, the 454 is a jet.
My laser was great 350mag and hit 62gps, I never had one problem with the boat.
Good luck!!

syke-o
04-06-2004, 01:36 PM
a couple issues ago in ***boat they had a 22' with a 350 mag that was gps'd at 63....:D

Ziggy
04-06-2004, 01:37 PM
Originally posted by syke-o
I personally like the built in swim platform on the back, good for sittin and chillin in the channel....
Just don't become one of the CO statistics there, eh buddy!? ;)
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Nearly considered the Laser when shopping, but as someone said, if you get all the stuff you want it prices out what you can get others for.....and the big reason we didn't was there was no wakeboard/ski locker since they use belly tanks....otherwise I thought the boat was very nice.

syke-o
04-06-2004, 01:41 PM
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ziggy
[B]Just don't become one of the CO statistics there, eh buddy!? ;)
ha ha... thanks, i will take that into consideration:)

spute
04-06-2004, 02:05 PM
Syko- do you have the issue of hot boat? are there any pics of the boat?

syke-o
04-06-2004, 02:24 PM
January 2004 issue. Page 75 is the start of the write up and yes there are pics...:)

GBLASER
04-06-2004, 02:44 PM
Yep it is a jet.... It really is alot of boat for a jet, but I boat in Blythe ,so when my friends bob and weave down the river trying to miss the sand bars, I pass them up because "NOW CLASS" we all know that the shortest distance between 2 points is a straight line.

LASERRAY
04-06-2004, 04:45 PM
I have an '04 22' Vision and like it alot in the limited time that I have been able to use it. I got mine for 50 large out the door with a 496 MAG. I opted for a conservative gelcoat and most all of the upgrades except for the HO, which I should have just done anyway but couldn't squeeze any more $$$ out of my monthly payment. It still moves- out , and handles very well. Laser was easy to deal with as well.
Being Built in September/October 2003
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3381giral_17-med.JPG
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http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3381giral1-med.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3381Im000293-med.jpg
One More...............
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3381Im000295-med.jpg [IMG]

FRENCHIE
04-06-2004, 05:14 PM
yea dont buy one!!!:yuk:

Kilrtoy
04-06-2004, 05:18 PM
Wow Ray That is alot of money for 22'
Also whatever you do don't buy a LASER and try to go to the ESSEX regatta. They don't like that too much......

LASERRAY
04-06-2004, 05:28 PM
Originally posted by Kilrtoy
Wow Ray That is alot of money for 22'
Also whatever you do don't buy a LASER and try to go to the ESSEX regatta. They don't like that too much...... Lol! :D

LASERRAY
04-06-2004, 05:56 PM
Originally posted by FRENCHIE
yea dont buy one!!!:yuk: WOW! You put alot of thought into that one. Do you have a reason for your dislike of Laser, or are you just tongue tied?
And, opinions are fine, but bashing someone's boat is a sure sign of an asshole. Does that sound fair?:wink: :cool:

Kilrtoy
04-06-2004, 07:46 PM
Im not bashing your boat, But Im bashing your AVATAR:D

LASERRAY
04-06-2004, 09:42 PM
Originally posted by Kilrtoy
Im not bashing your boat, But Im bashing your AVATAR:D Well, I wasn't talking to you, Kiljoy. :D

Kilrtoy
04-06-2004, 10:01 PM
I know, But why, but why you gotta get the little guy stoned.

LASERRAY
04-06-2004, 10:07 PM
Originally posted by Kilrtoy
I know, But why, but why you gotta get the little guy stoned. He's had a hard day, and glaucoma. It's not a pretty sight.;)