Thanks for all the great congrats and comments.
BIGQ-- not sure about these same type graphics on a Cougar- but you could be right. I'm never seen them. I started with an original idea on paper, one I had never seen, then continued to fine tune it until it reached what I BELIEVE is its top potential. That is what you see above--regardless of who else copies it (or makes one similar) I'm OK because I know this was an original design by myself with the help of the Edukator.
Also, my plans. At my age (soon to be 25) insurance with a single engine cat and over 500 hp is rediculous IMO but necessary. I can't justify spending that money (yet) for insurance. The plan is to boat with this until money is no issue and then upgrade..probably to a twin engine cat. At that point, I'll pour on the power and the insurance premium.
Charley--I agree with you...lay off the huge options and the price is Reasonable.
INSMAN- I agree the Ultra is a great boat and I enjoyed talking with John tons of times, but surprisingly...for everything I want this turned out to be the best deal. "You never know until you ask."
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Roln 20s,
Congrats! The graphics look killer. I have never seen graphics like that on a Cougar or any other boat for that matter.
Edukator helped me out as well. Thanks again Edukator.
Patrick, good luck with the new boat, maybe I will catch up with you at the show later this month.