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    I Can't Believe We Did It

    Well, my wife and I have made a HUGE decision. We bought our 05 22v last Aug. We immediately fell in love with the boat and everything that comes along with it. It has brought much joy to our lives.

    As some of you know by my super long "alternator", "second battery install", etc. posts, I was planning to add a bigger alternator, second battery, and bigger stereo system. The, I got an uexpected bonus check which was going to allow me to get ballast and perfect pass this spring.

    While I was planning the installs I previously mentioned, I have spent significant amounts of time talking with our local dealership. All along I have said that I would, if the right opportunity presented itself, sell the boat and get into a newer boat that has all the features that I was planning to install. The boat, price, and timing would have to be right. Well...that is exactly what happened.

    My dealership put an offer on the table for a new boat that I couldn't pass up...that is IF the right buyer came along for my boat. Then, within 2 days, that buyer showed up. He offered to pay what I needed out of it to get me into the new boat, which was a fair value.

    Today, my order was placed for the 2007 22ve. My wife and I are super excited about it. I never planned on this happening...it just did. From the first phone call from the dealership to today was only about 1.5 weeks total.

    Don't get me wrong. I loved my 05 22v. I just made the decision to take the cash I was going to put into it and put it into a down payment on the new boat (factory installs, warranty, custom colors, etc). I had no problems whatsoever sticking with the 05 if the sale fell through.

    Here is what my wife and I decided on:
    -07 22ve
    -MP 340 HP
    -Razorback colors (Red,Black,White)
    -Speedset
    -EDIB
    -E-tower
    -Factory Ballast
    -Docking Lights
    -Bimini (black)
    -Teak Platform
    -Trailer with disc brakes
    -Cover

    You may see that I left "stereo" off the list. Since I already owned the wetsounds pro80s, 3 amps, and the sub, I decided to save money on the price by only having the basic system installed from the factory (Clarion CDM4, and Kicker KS deck speakers). I will install the rest of the equipment when the boat comes in.

    I have attached a picture of the boat off Tige's website and a picture from build a boat.

    I want to give a HUGE thanks to SPHARIS and anyone else that took time to help explain every little detail about adding a second battery, isolators, alternators, etc. I really, really appreciate it. I know that I asked a ton of questions.
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    Last edited by Jeff T; 03-15-2007, 03:09 AM.

    #2
    Congrats on the new purchase. I've only got a few hours on mine but from what I've experienced so far your going to love the boat.

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      #3
      Congrats on your purchase! Did you by any chance get the bow filler if not you might want to look into it, I got it and the kids love it
      4-7-09 And still employeed for yet another week (subject to change at any moment)have we hit bottom yet?

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        #4
        Originally posted by juniors View Post
        Congrats on your purchase! Did you by any chance get the bow filler if not you might want to look into it, I got it and the kids love it
        I left that one up to the wife. She decided against it (we don't have kids right now).

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          #5
          Without it how do you plan on ever having kids?
          "a what? i can['t] say/spell/pronounce that word..." - wannabewakeboarder
          "the plural of boo is booze."

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            #6
            BTW, nice looking boat. Glad it worked out quickly for you.
            "a what? i can['t] say/spell/pronounce that word..." - wannabewakeboarder
            "the plural of boo is booze."

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              #7
              Any of that bonus left? Send it my way. Nice choice of colors - great list of options.

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                #8
                Congratulations....You'll love the Ve'. Just took mine out last week to stretch its legs.

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                  #9
                  Wat to go Jeff T
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                    #10
                    Congrats, its a great experience ordering a new boat!

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                      #11
                      Nice job! Hope you enjoy the boat!!
                      Reality is only an illusion that occurs due to a lack of alcohol.

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                        #12
                        What is EDIB?

                        Congrats, that is some pretty quick turn around from the 22v to the 22ve! I thought my wife and I got new boat-itis quick but you take the cake on that one.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by mtnsmith View Post
                          What is EDIB?

                          Congrats, that is some pretty quick turn around from the 22v to the 22ve! I thought my wife and I got new boat-itis quick but you take the cake on that one.
                          Its a dual battery setup with a Perko switch.

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by mtnsmith View Post
                            What is EDIB?

                            Congrats, that is some pretty quick turn around from the 22v to the 22ve! I thought my wife and I got new boat-itis quick but you take the cake on that one.
                            Duel batteries I think, but dont know what "EDIB" stands for
                            Mikes Liquid Audio: Knowledge Experience Customer Service you can trust-KICKER WetSounds ACME props FlyHigh Custom Ballast Clarion LiquidLumens LEDs Roswell Wave Deflector And More

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                              #15
                              I don't really know what EDIB stands for either, but I know it is the dual battery setup.

                              Thanks everyone. We are excited about it.

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