My New 2013 South Bay 524 E

[Cycleman07]

What do you guys think of my new 2013 South Bay 524 E (entertainer) with Mercury 150 4stroke? Come on Summer!

 

[The Rooster]

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Beautiful, "Cycleman". It still amazes me how much bling you can get on newer barges. Teak floors, granite countertops, entertainment centers. Where will you be splashing her, and whats her name?

 

[Cycleman07]

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Thanks man. It is our dream boat for sure. We were going to wait a couple of years to upgrade from our Old G3 but fell in love and pulled the trigger. We are in the Tulsa Ok area, so Grand Lake, Keystone and Skiatook lake will be her stomping grounds. As for the name we are huge fans of Duck Dynasty so her name is "Happy, Happy, Happy"

 

[MH Hawker]

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Beautiful boat. You may want to shark hide the toons and alum now before it starts to dull down.

 

[Cycleman07]

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Thanks! We are pumped. Already ordered the Shark Hide!

 

[OK Toon]

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Cycleman - really nice boat. We live in BA and have a place on Eufaula. So if you ever decide to take it down to that lake, let us know and we'll try to get together on the water.

From the pictures, was this purchased from 150 Boat Sales?

 

[Cycleman07]

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"OK Toon" Thanks! That sounds like a plan! We actually purchased it from North Texas Marine in Gainesville, Tx. Brian Wallace over there did an incredible job answering questions etc. He even delivered the boat to me. I highly recommend them.

 

[craigmack]

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Sweet! Great engine choice It's really quiet

 

[Cycleman07]

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"craigmack" how would you know?... lol.... The Dealer talked me into the 150 and said i wouldnt regret it. From my sea trial i think he is right!

 

[lakegeorge]

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Nice boat, congrats. We have the Berkshire 230 with the 150hp Merc. and it's a great boat, both by Forest river.

 

[The Rooster]

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Sweet! Great engine choice It's really quiet

Mine's quiet too !!! When it's OFF !!! :lol:

 

[Cycleman07]

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"lakegeorge" I think the value and construction quality of the Forest River Marine line is top notch.

 

[Cycleman07]

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"The Rooster" My dad has a Triton Bass Boat with a 200 HP Opti Max...Great motor.

 

[Old Screwball]

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THAT is a gorgeous 'toon'. Relegates my 18' Party Barge to the category of bath-tub toy. Right after we bought ours, a neighbor 2 slips down bought a similar boat with the bar, cook center, and entertainment. Calls his boat the Floating Party, and it definitely is!!! Float her in good health and ENJOY!

 

[Cycleman07]

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THAT is a gorgeous 'toon'. Relegates my 18' Party Barge to the category of bath-tub toy. Right after we bought ours, a neighbor 2 slips down bought a similar boat with the bar, cook center, and entertainment. Calls his boat the Floating Party, and it definitely is!!! Float her in good health and ENJOY!

OS, yours is definitely not a bathtub toy. She is a great looking boat and I am sure has made and will make a lot of memories. Thank you for the compliment. We are pretty proud to call her ours.

 

[Cycleman07]

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Ok, The maiden voyage is tomorrow! I opened up the Biminis today to get the wrinkles out

 

[dls322]

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That's an impressive vessel. Best of luck with her!!

 

[The Rooster]

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Ok, The maiden voyage is tomorrow! I opened up the Biminis today to get the wrinkles out

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Damn that's a nice looking rig. Have fun on the shakedown cruise tomorrow. Down here during the summer, those double biminis are a God send. It stops 8-10 people from cramming to the back of the boat to find shade !!!

 

[Cycleman07]

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Damn that's a nice looking rig. Have fun on the shakedown cruise tomorrow. Down here during the summer, those double biminis are a God send. It stops 8-10 people from cramming to the back of the boat to find shade !!!

Thanks! Agreed. 105 degree days require all the shade possible.

 

[Capt Sully]

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Cycleman
Great Pontoon you have, and the Bar sure looks inviting. Enjoy :dance: