Holy WOW!!! I was at the docks at the St. Pete Grand Prix this past weekend. Saw the new STATEMENT MARINE 42' sitting at the dock, getting all this attention. I saw it at Poker Runs America the week before, and looked GOOD!!!
So in the middle of the day, I managed to be able to join in on a demo ride in Tampa Bay. Right from the start, I was like...WOW! The US Coast Guard wouldn't let us get up on plane until we got about 200 yds. off the Pier! Anyway, got up on plan quickly with 5 people on board and a full tank of fuel.
As we hit just over 100, I found myself talking casually with Nick Buis, driver, and was amazed at the smooth ride. This is the 1st and only boat with the patented cockpit cushion. Seriously, the entire cockpit was sitting on a suspension! Nothing like I've ever seen or felt before! Not only was the boat riding smooth, but the suspension actually made it that much of a better ride!
So as we started heading closer to its 137 MPH top speed, at about 125, I tell Nick (without headsets) that I am wowed by no chine walking. He had one hand on the wheel and one on the throttles. I had to laugh as he gives me the 'surfs up' signal from his steering hand. Yup...he let go of the steering wheel for about 5-6 seconds as we approached 128 MPH! And the boat did not nudge! I was floored!
Boat turned very nicely, and we headed back to the docks. Yup...with a permanent grin! I'm waiting for my next ride!!
Extremely well built boat, very stable and super modern looking! Great job guys! This is a tech masterpiece. And they said they gotta do a few more tweaks to it! Holy cow...you mean they're gonna make it even better!?!?!? Look out competition!!! I'll be on the STATEMENT!!
While practicing my new video editing skills, I put together this video on YouTube. Just something I messed around with...check it out at this link...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoWkHQLplj8
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Demo ride in the new STATEMENT MARINE 42'
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04-10-2009 01:51 PMHello Michael. First off, welcome aboard! Good to see you hangin' around our 'docks.'
Nice to have another local on the site.
The statement boat is definitely incredible. Looks, style, innovation - It's got it all, and a great team bahind the scenes. Nice video! Thanks.
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I was at the Grand Prix, and saw the boat making a few runs throughout the day. She looks and sounds great!
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04-10-2009 02:07 PMYes, thanks for having me. I plan on doing some good posts and getting the blood flowing again, and hopefully help get us out of this economy, and do some more boating!
Anyway, I too saw the boat and had to see what it was all about. It IS ALL THAT!! Catch you on the next one.
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04-10-2009 02:16 PMthat's what the cockpits of all high end (medium end) should look like - wow
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04-10-2009 03:10 PMvery nice......
statement is on board with us, would like to welcome gene and crew.. boats looks awsome..... real nice numbers.....Hi, Im Dave.. Welcome, glad to have ya.....
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04-10-2009 03:13 PMWere those 1075's???
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04-10-2009 03:21 PMThat is impressive. I really would like to check out the cockpits suspension. If its the real deal it would have me seriously considering another boat.
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04-10-2009 03:40 PM
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Fiddy cent !!
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04-11-2009 07:41 AMNice vid and sweet looking/performing boat. Can't seem to find out a whole lot about it. Weight, beam, etc.? Did the demo boat have a furnished cabin?
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04-11-2009 09:33 AM
I just love the back end styling on it.
Anyone have any pics of the cockpit suspension? I really want to see how that works and how they keep it from banging around into the sides or scraping edges. This has got me baffeled as to how it works.
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04-11-2009 09:56 AMThe websit seems to be up and running but not a lot of content. www.statementmarine.com
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04-11-2009 10:48 PMWhat about the cat?
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04-12-2009 02:07 AMAwesome vid
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04-12-2009 02:29 AMWhat a beautiful boat. The cockpit suspension is an excellent idea. I would also love to see how it works.
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04-12-2009 07:03 AMyes.... Originally Posted by Wrinkleface
Were those 1075's???
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04-12-2009 09:23 AM+1 Originally Posted by youngperformance
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