Stimulating the Economy

[jt185]

I pulled the trigger this morning. Goodbye 79 Starcraft. Hello 2010 GT 185XL. Black with 4.3 Mercruiser. I'm pretty pumped and also in shock at how much money I just committed to spend. Oh well. I'm stimulating the economy.

 

[insanity]

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Nice when will it come in?

 

[jt185]

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Dealer said most likely after the 1st of the year. Plenty in time for spring. I'm really pumped, so is my 15 yr old son. Wife? Maybe not so pumped. She'll like it when she gets in it though. Mostly, she thinks I spend too much money. She's right as usual.

 

[jt185]

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I'll take a bunch of pictures and post them when it comes in.

 

[lucky7]

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what colors?

 

[jt185]

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what colors?

I got the black one. I saw the 2010's have a little more color (black) filled in on the swoop-spear on the side. Although I think all of the other Black GT's look great too. You have a GT?

 

[Beeg31]

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We have a 2006 185 GX but with Volvo Penta 4.3. It's been great and I don't think you'll be disappointed. Must be a little trying to buy something this big, but have to wait so long to use it. Definitely post up some pics when it arrives.

 

[jt185]

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We have a 2006 185 GX but with Volvo Penta 4.3. It's been great and I don't think you'll be disappointed. Must be a little trying to buy something this big, but have to wait so long to use it. Definitely post up some pics when it arrives.

Great looking boat Beeg! Looks like a beautiful, scenic setting for a lake too. Not quite as exotic in Iowa. Yeah this has been a test of my patience. I'm not doing well as I try not to think about it constantly. Maybe when the ground is covered with snow and the lakes are frozen over I'll be ok. I will take pics at the marina when it arrives!

 

[specialk]

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Congrats on the new GT 185. I have one with a 4.3 Volvo. I doubt you will be disappointed. I love mine so far. If you want to see some nice pics to hold you over through the long winter you can view my gallary of pics here: http://www.glastronowners.com/e107_plugins/sgallery/gallery.php?ulist.0.1

 

[jt185]

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Congrats on the new GT 185. I have one with a 4.3 Volvo. I doubt you will be disappointed. I love mine so far. If you want to see some nice pics to hold you over through the long winter you can view my gallary of pics here: http://www.glastronowners.com/e107_plugins/sgallery/gallery.php?ulist.0.1

Ah, I've checked out your photos! Your boat looks fantastic. Part of the reason I bought one. I have a different screen name on that site. For whatever reason I couldn't arrange the same name for both sites. I'm jt185 on glastronowners.com. Yesterday I stopped in the marina where i bought my boat. It's been ordered. I cant wait to see it. They can't give me a delivery date. Oh well, winter is soon here so I guess it doesn't matter for now.

 

[Knightgang]

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Good luck with the new boat. Lots of pics when it arrives...Let us know how it rides...

 

[jt185]

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Good luck with the new boat. Lots of pics when it arrives...Let us know how it rides...

I'm going to take a buch of pics as soon as it arrives. Full review when I get it on the water. I'll probably have a !@#$load of questions too.

 

[redbxstr]

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I am doing my part to stimulate the economy too !
I just picked up a Brand New 2009 Glastron GT-225, Red, with Volvo Penta
5.0 GL engine, and aluminum trailer. Pretty much loaded, with the XL Package, Convenience Package, Bow, Cockpit, and Mooring Covers.

You might think I am nuts, but I traded in my 2007 Glastron GS-259, since the ongoing maintenance costs, and slip fees were tremendous, and I needed to save some money. Downsizing is good sometimes, plus now I can trailer to where ever I desire.

With a 21 pitch prop and all other things being equal, what top speed do you think I could achieve?

Hooray, Spring could not come sooner.

 

[jt185]

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I am doing my part to stimulate the economy too !
I just picked up a Brand New 2009 Glastron GT-225, Red, with Volvo Penta
5.0 GL engine, and aluminum trailer. Pretty much loaded, with the XL Package, Convenience Package, Bow, Cockpit, and Mooring Covers.

You might think I am nuts, but I traded in my 2007 Glastron GS-259, since the ongoing maintenance costs, and slip fees were tremendous, and I needed to save some money. Downsizing is good sometimes, plus now I can trailer to where ever I desire.

With a 21 pitch prop and all other things being equal, what top speed do you think I could achieve?

Hooray, Spring could not come sooner.

I don't know what your top speed will be, but congratulation on the new boat! You're downsizing to a boat 2 levels above the one I just ordered. Must be nice. I'm looking forward to exploring new lakes too. Trailer boats are great! Have fun and post some pictures of the new vessel. I'm still trying not to think about mine. Waiting patiently.

 

[jt185]

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It's arrived at the dealership. Still under wraps. Will post pics when it's unveiled. Not in a hurry now. Weather sucks and not looking forward to the payments

 

[jt185]

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I still am not sure who owns Glastron now. What's the latest?

 

[jt185]

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Congrats on the new GT 185. I have one with a 4.3 Volvo. I doubt you will be disappointed. I love mine so far. If you want to see some nice pics to hold you over through the long winter you can view my gallary of pics here: http://www.glastronowners.com/e107_plugins/sgallery/gallery.php?ulist.0.1

BTW, glastronowners.com is back online after having been hacked.