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Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't buy one till they were Well established and I knew they were sticking around. Plus there's bound to be bugs that need to be worked out. I mean look at Toyota's EPIC wake boats. Very nice Well built boats. But they didn't survive 5 years, now anyone with one can't get rid of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by michael hunter
I like it because it is different, different doesn't always mean better though.....but welded stringers with ZERO wood always sounds good to me! The thing about "Supra being around 5 to 10 years"......they have been bought out a couple times by different mfg's right?
I like the idea, the innovation. I can see a lot of advantages of aluminum to fiberglass, as well as many disadvantages.
I think it's kinda cool, not really my style, but cool.
Are they actually selling these? They've been doing boat shows and trying to raise buzz for at least 5 years now.
Since when is Epic still not making boats? I'm pretty sure they are still in business, and have an electric boat to boot...although pretty dumb that it's a I/O configuration.Quote:
Originally Posted by vvfdfirefighter
The thread for the Pavati boat on the Moomba forum has been getting pretty big. I did a little research on it. It seems like you can get pretty much the whole boat customized, including bow shape and dash configuration, to your liking. Sounds very interesting, especially if the price tag is really around the rumored $65k for the 21ft boat. Not like I'll be buying one anytime soon, but it's competitive especially adding the fact of customization.
I like the idea as well. I've worked on and used aluminum boats for commercial fishing and hunting operations in Alaska. The boats we used were bare bones but very tough, durable, and easy to repair.
I can't say I like the looks of the boat the way it is configured but it does sound like you can shape and configure it to suit your own taste. I don't think a new boat is in my future but if I was younger and looking for a boat that would be a long term keeper, I would absolutely consider an aluminum hull, especially if the price is going to be in the same ball park.
Having said that, one of the most pleasing parts of fiberglass boat ownership is the beauty and eye appeal of the finish. I have never seen an aluminum boat finish that could match a nice gel coat and cant tell from the pictures what the finish is actually like. But they have a very high standard to meet if they want to equal what is available in fiberglass and attract the ski/wake/cruise crowd.
Epic boats have no relation to the former Toyota Epic inboard ski boats.Quote:
Originally Posted by wax
Epic boats (www.epicboats.com) have no relation to the former Toyota Epic boats of the early 2000s. (www.epicmarine.com)Quote:
Originally Posted by wax
Ahhh thanks, I had no idea there was a difference! I always assumed they were one in the same.
aluminum would be way more costly to repair if it got banged up. I really see no advantage, and unless it was made out of a heavy guage of aluminum it could dent pretty easy I think.