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07-27-2015, 04:23 PM #46
John,
Wow, thank you for sharing that story and taking the time to not only own and take care of an awesome boat - but pass it on to a new, deserving owner as well. Your story reminded me of how I came to own my present boat.
About 20 years ago, I was getting my 1986 Checkmate inspected by the Coast Guard and the inspector couldn't get over how perfect everything was. "There's only one other person I know who's as picky as you are" he said. "What's he own?" was my reply. "He's got a 22 Progression." I told him to call his buddy and tell him that if he ever wanted to sell it, I'd like to be first in line. Well, a few weeks later, the phone rang. I drove 4 hours to test drive and strike a deal for it. And yes, it was in almost perfect condition.
Now here's the neat part. I talked the previous owner - who upgraded to an identically colored 24' Progression into coming (a 5 1/2 hour drive) up here for a Poker Run that I helped organize. He's come every single year with his wife since then. She still marvels at the shape of their "old" boat. Yes, it still pretty much looks like the day it rolled out of the factory - like your Tuff.
Keep up the good work!
Tom1992 Progression 22
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07-27-2015, 08:28 PM #47Junior Member
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Can't wait to see that out
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07-27-2015, 08:34 PM #48
motors motors motors Im so tossed one part says think out of the box go white, but than theres the dark side just pulling back in
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07-27-2015, 11:54 PM #49
How much of the Merc set up is still on it?
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07-28-2015, 05:03 AM #50
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07-28-2015, 06:22 AM #51Regards,
Charlie North
If it ain't broke, modify it.
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07-28-2015, 08:10 AM #52Scream And Fly VIP
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Congrats on the new boat.. It is simply beautiful.. Best of luck with it..
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07-28-2015, 10:32 AM #54
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07-28-2015, 01:02 PM #55
Hi Tom,
Thank you for your kind words and very cool story. Your Progression 22 looks like a "super" ride. Isn't it fun how things come about in this great fraternity of high performance enthusiasts? By the way, although we reside in Florida now, I was raised in Rochester. I have fond memories of my childhood in Rochester. I got my boating fetish spending our summers on the St. Lawrence River in Alexandria Bay. Again Tom, thanks for your kind words and enjoy your Progression!
Kindest regards,
John
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07-28-2015, 07:26 PM #56
Wow, small world! How cool that you grew up in my home town! I still live in the lakeside community of Charlotte - less than 400' from Lake Ontario. That's where my Progression spends most of it's time and where my ashes will end up someday. That's also about the same time my Progression will end up for sale because somebody will have to pry it out of my hands.
If I'm ever down in Florida, can I look you up and maybe drop by to visit your awesome boat cave?
Tom1992 Progression 22
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07-29-2015, 08:04 AM #57Screaming And Flying!
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This is all very easy ...........
Step 1 - Complete fabrication of full cover to protect McKnight's baby properly
Step 2 - Empty gas tank and weigh boat and trailer on digital scale mentioned earlier
Step 3 - Remove boat and weigh just the Phoenix steel trailer. Now you know the true and accurate boat weight you will be pushing
Step 4 - Put $10k in a brown paper bag and buy "Trimmed Out15's" mint 300X 15" off his 100mph boat
Step 5 - Plug and play said motor and go boating next weekend with Smartcraft protection
Now that you have the boat in the drink, you can get used to it and how it behaves with a motor that you are familiar with. The seat time for the remainder of this season will help you determine what will be needed for the "new age" BRP re-rig project which of course is a must do. You'll hire Racer as a consultant and have all Winter to do the needed research, and sort out the White Knight for next season.
Step 6 - Sell 300X SS for $10k
Step 7 - Become BRP poster child when the white 300 pushes the 2015 Tuff 21 to 100mph with transom mounted water inlet, gets great mpg, and has 7 years of warranty
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07-29-2015, 08:19 AM #58
Get a yamaha SHO and a 90 shot....
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07-29-2015, 09:09 AM #59
Hi Tom,
Sounds like you have great set up being just 400' feet from the lake. Lake Ontario can get a little choppy and I bet that your Progression is the right rig to handle it. If you are ever down my way, I would love to meet you, a friend from my hometown of Rochester. It would be my pleasure to show you the "boat Cave". You are welcome anytime.
My very best to you,
John
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