Watch the Birth of a 2010 Tige 22Ve courtesy of Forte's Inboard and Tige Sales Team

[Guma]

The day finally arrived that we got to actually place our order for a 2010 Tige 22Ve with Forte's Inboard over in Largo, FL. My wife and I are actually deployed contractors over in Iraq so everything is being done via emails. Tony Forte is my sales rep over at Forte's and has been great to work with. Dom and that whole team have been great to deal with so far and I look forward to a long standing relationship with them for years to come.

Also thanks to Mark Gibbs and Tony Fussell, both in the Sales Dept for Tige. A few months ago, Mark flew me from Dallas to Abilene to tour the factory. Once there Tony gave me the tour and went out afterwards for a few drinks and some grub. I also got to meet Mark at the Tampa Boat show right before I left for Iraq. Good time at the Tige booth! Via Tony at Tige and Tony at Forte's we will get pictures as our boat makes her way down the assembly line.

So what did we end up deciding on...
Tige 22Ve with the following options:
Flex Paint Scheme
Custom Deck Color
Transom Grab Handle
Fiberglass Swim Platform
EIDB System (Dual Batteries)
Vision Air Driver's Seat
Surf Ballast System (1600lbs)
Salt Water Steering
Salt Water Flush Kit
Tige Alpha Z Tower
Swivel WakeSurf/Wakeboard Racks (2)
Bimini Top and Boot (Black)
Bimini Extension
Wet Sounds Tower of Power
Transom Remote
Underwater Transom Light (1)
Black Rub Rail

Boatmate Trailer - Spare Tire and Galvanized - Paint Over

Pics courtesy of www.tige.com Build Your Boat
Exterior Pic


Interior Pic (minus the Custom Deck color - Red)


Courtesy of wallacmc we got to see pics of an RZ2 with the same color scheme and really fell in love with it after I saw the pictures of the real thing. We had picked these colors a few months back (http://tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11044) but were a little hesitant with the deck color at first.

They should get our order in on Friday when they receive the deposit for the order. From there we will get a spray date from the factory. I will keep you guys posted and add pics when I get them.

Thanks again to everyone on here, at Tige, and Forte's Inboards for really making this an easy decision and a whole hellavu a lot of fun so far! Can't wait for the day to say we are true Tige Owners

[Guma]

Place holder for Factory Pics

[chpthril]

Congrats!

[wallacmc]

I thought it was very cool that Tige sent us pictures of the boat while it was progress. I love the color scheme!, obviously. What I was really happy about with the 2010s was that they created a freeride graphic scheme for the ve's. I love the look of that boat that the deck accent you picked as well. What a welcome home present from the big 'ole sandbox!

[91Terminator]

Guma Thank you for the props^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

The entire staff and I at Forte's Inboard Connection greatly appreciate your business, and I know that I speak for everyone that works there when I say We at Forte's are all about long standing customer relationships and we strive to run the entire business around extraordinary customer service and satisfaction that is some what hard to find in america today.

Forte's and I hope you enjoy your Tige' as much as we do ours.....and Welcome to the Tige and Forte's Family!


Thank You,
Tony Forte
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Everyone Please check this out and give me your input anything you guys think will make it better........ www.fortesonline.com
Thanks,
Tony Forte

[Original Wing Nut]

Tony,

For more comments you may want to start a new thread just for reviews of your site. I am not a web site pro, but for my opinion, I think the site is great. I found myself spending about 15 minutes navigating around and watch different clips. If I were shopping in your area I would definately be contacting you guys. Maybe from previous knowledge of your service, Doms willingness to always try to help on here, or now a good website to distract me from working. Good Job Guys, I will get back to work now.

[91Terminator]

Tony,

For more comments you may want to start a new thread just for reviews of your site. I am not a web site pro, but for my opinion, I think the site is great. I found myself spending about 15 minutes navigating around and watch different clips. If I were shopping in your area I would definately be contacting you guys. Maybe from previous knowledge of your service, Doms willingness to always try to help on here, or now a good website to distract me from working. Good Job Guys, I will get back to work now.

Thanks will do.

[Guma]

Word is the boat may spray by the end of the week....

[gibbsmc]

Guma,

The real word is your boat sprays tomorrow morning. Now that is service!! Hope all is doing well and I will get some pics out to you soon!

[Guma]

That is awesome, thanks for the update Mark!

[helmut]

Forte's rock. I own an MC found them at our lake demoing Tige products have been a customer ever since. The MC dealer is about 10 mins from my house and Fortes 20 mins maybe more depending on traffic. Really the most honest guys I have run into. Good choice of dealer. Thats going to be a sweet boat as well!!!!

[Guma]

Here are the first set of pics from the factory... To say we are excited is a complete understatement!

[SPBFAN]

This is great keep posting pics from the factory

[Guma]

Sure enough, post them up as soon as I get them from Mark and the crew.

[Guma]

More pics courtesy of my new BESTEST friend, Mark G!

Grab handle, rudder, exhaust, swim platform mounts, TAPS system




He's adding the "Columbian" options not listed in any brochure...


Shark-Eye Nav lights


One more, just cause I can...