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skatermike24
10-16-2005, 04:38 PM
Does anyone know the history of Action Marine that was located in Miami. I know they made a 18'. I think they also made a 25' any info would be great, thanks
mr fun
10-16-2005, 07:20 PM
to get the straight scoop i'd suggest PM' ing action 17, his dad had a big hand in the whole deal. and after it's all said, i love um. fun out
daytrader
10-16-2005, 09:55 PM
Id like to know what sizes they made under 18 ft. and how they handle compared to a vector. I pm,d 1 bad action a few weeks ago but didnt get a reply, maybe he didnt get the pm. Thankx, Gary
BLUEWINGS
10-16-2005, 11:30 PM
Id like to know what sizes they made under 18 ft. and how they handle compared to a vector. I pm,d 1 bad action a few weeks ago but didnt get a reply, maybe he didnt get the pm. Thankx, Gary

They also made a 16'. A short lived co. called 'RAT' splashed a mold off of it, also a decent hull, but rare more than likely.
skatermike24
10-17-2005, 07:45 AM
Thanks just wanted alittle info on the boats they built.
1BadAction
10-17-2005, 07:56 AM
Id like to know what sizes they made under 18 ft. and how they handle compared to a vector. I pm,d 1 bad action a few weeks ago but didnt get a reply, maybe he didnt get the pm. Thankx, Gary

:confused::confused: never got one...

anyhow there was a 16, 17, and 18 action... I think there was also a 19 or 20 that also had a stretched cockpit. different years had different bottoms, some better than others, (the ones that weren't so great were like vectors) The Early 16 Actions are (disputedly) the fastest ones out there. I am biased, but there is a 16 for sale on here right now that ran 122 mph with a diamond 260. :eek:
1BadAction
10-17-2005, 08:05 AM
might I add, I'm far far far from knowing all that much about actions, but I know mine handles and is built 100% better than my vectors. I will never buy another vector as long as there are actions out there. :cool:
daytrader
10-17-2005, 09:22 AM
1 bad, I posted a while back asking about action boats and someone said u da man to ask. Thankx for your info, appreciate it. Gary, also is it fairly easy to find a used action hull in Florida?
1BadAction
10-17-2005, 09:37 AM
yea they are fairly easy to find... keep a look out on the east coast. heres the one for ya, imo http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92886&highlight=worlds+fastest+action
skatermike24
10-17-2005, 10:09 AM
Were they located in Miami????
1BadAction
10-17-2005, 10:13 AM
yeah, in the miami area, now actually "davie" fl... they still build boats. phone# is 954-321-9440
skatermike24
10-17-2005, 10:38 AM
Thanks for all your help
action17
10-18-2005, 09:27 PM
Mike,

Give me a call I could help you out or at least do my best. it is sometimes difficult to reach Action Marine at times. 321-302-8623 take care Bobby
Bruster
10-18-2005, 09:51 PM
yeah, in the miami area, now actually "davie" fl... they still build boats. phone# is 954-321-9440

Pretty sure the Action Marine you are speaking of is not the same Action Marine that built your boat.

If we could get Gary MacNorius to jump in here, he could fill in all of the details from first hand experiance with the "original" Action Marine. ;)
1BadAction
10-18-2005, 10:00 PM
Im sure they are, I talked to Barney on the phone 3 months ago getting USCG information on my hull. They still sell 18s that have an improved bottom and a a few other changes as well.
Bruster
10-18-2005, 10:20 PM
Are you talking about this?

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71628&highlight=lightning+action
1BadAction
10-18-2005, 10:23 PM
no im not talking about that 3rd hand splashed abortion. Im talking about the real Action Marine, in S florida.
FLMIRAGE
10-19-2005, 07:51 AM
no im not talking about that 3rd hand splashed abortion. Im talking about the real Action Marine, in S florida.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who cares its a hobby and when it comes down to it,no performance boat holds its value.Any new built "action" will be better than any old one,just because of updated materials used.
Skatermike,good luck!! :)

mike
action20
10-20-2005, 08:53 AM
I had an action 19 and a vector. Handling isn't even comparable. I LOVED that action. it would always come off the pad gracefully, take big water great and seemed to be more solid than my vector. however i'm not comparing apple to apples. The action was 900 lbs 19ft, the vector was 625 lbs. 17 ft. I have driven smaller actions and they are a lot more flighty in the nose than the vector. But FUN !!

I loved them both but ....................i say ACTION all the way !!!!!

FYI:

My action was an 1984 and was built in Hollywood FL. not Miami :D
1BadAction
10-20-2005, 08:57 AM
My action was an 1984 and was built in Hollywood FL. not Miami :D

yea, thats where mine was built, I think when people say Miami they mean the general Miami area...
2us70
10-20-2005, 09:18 AM
Action Marine started about 1970. I worked part time for Barney from 71 to about 78. They built many different boats over the years. I owned a 13' E Production race boat and a 15' hull that we put a custom wood deck and center console on for fishing. There were Actions from 13' to over 20' including race boats, high performance pleasure boats and fishing boats.