Got A new 2005 22i

[bronco991]

Just bought a new 2005 22i from the boat show in Chantilly...Anyone go to Lake Anna? Heres the pics...we ordered this exact one...This was Bob O'Neill's...he is the Sales Manager for the East Coast for Tige I think...Heres the link 2005 22i (http://public.fotki.com/bronco991/my_new_baby__my_boat/)

[raythompson]

Originally posted by bronco991
Just bought a new 2005 22i
Gadzooks, that looks almost like my 22V that I just recently ordered. Same color scheme, different graphics, except for that huge lump in the middle of the floor.;)
My boat is to be delivered this week. Pictures of my boat being constructions can be found here (http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=928), and here (http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=936), and here (http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=945).

I hope you enjoy your boat. And you seem to have good taste in the color scheme.

[bronco991]

Yea I can't wait...They say 1st week of may...hopefully sooner

[bronco991]

And its a done deal..We just officially ordered the boat yesterday....The 22i drives so smooth...We got the same one as the pictures above....North Atlantic Marine Group is a great dealership and we were lucky enough to get the boat at cost because my dad just bought a marina and we deal with them...Its supposed to be delivered the 2nd week of april or around there...How can i get pictures of it at the factory??!?!?!?! lol

[poohpotta]

Sweet ride bronco991, are you going to cruise it down the Potomac?

[raythompson]

Originally posted by bronco991
How can i get pictures of it at the factory??!?!?!?! lol
Well, in my case Mark Gibbs took the pictures. But we had to bribe him with some homemade chocolate cookies at the boat show plus an additional shipment of cookies upon completion of the boat.

I think it would great if Tige took pictures of the assembly of all boats and send them to the people ordering the boats. Or better yet, print the pictures and provided them with the boat papers and documents. It would be an interesting sales gimmick.

[bronco991]

Wanna send him some cookies for me? hahah Just Kidding...:D

[grumpy]

Bronco - I got the 21i from NAMG. Stuart hooked me up. Same color as yours. I am sure they will share truck space on delivery. My boat will be in lake of the woods. But I am sure I will run in Lake anna because that is where the warranty work can be done.

[bronco991]

Yea, At Duke's Creek marina? My dad just bought that marina so we got the boat at cost. Our boat is scheduled to come in around the 15th

[bronco991]

Originally posted by poohpotta
Sweet ride bronco991, are you going to cruise it down the Potomac?

We are thinking of taking it down the potomac for the 4th of July

[poohpotta]

Nice! I always wanted to take my boat down the Potomac. I use to live in Reston.

[bronco991]

Thats cool...Waters dirty but its fun for cruising lol

[David Baker]

just curious...what is "cost" for this boat?

[bronco991]

I think it was around 41 with trailer. trailer was like 3g i think

[FKM]

Originally posted by bronco991
Just bought a new 2005 22i from the boat show in Chantilly...Anyone go to Lake Anna? Heres the pics...we ordered this exact one...This was Bob O'Neill's...he is the Sales Manager for the East Coast for Tige I think...Heres the link 2005 22i (http://public.fotki.com/bronco991/my_new_baby__my_boat/)

Haha i heard about that from bob... He said you wanted to buy that exact boat there, and he refused because it was his personal boat! Pacific blue w/ west coast is a great combo, our 24v looks just like that. It looks a lot better with the blue tower inserts though, the non-colored ones look kinda plain.

Congrats, 22i is a nice all-around boat.

[bronco991]

Originally posted by FKM
Haha i heard about that from bob... He said you wanted to buy that exact boat there, and he refused because it was his personal boat! Pacific blue w/ west coast is a great combo, our 24v looks just like that. It looks a lot better with the blue tower inserts though, the non-colored ones look kinda plain.

Congrats, 22i is a nice all-around boat.

Well we didn't ask him about buying his, figuiring he didn't wanna sell it...Haha..Too bad you didnt tell me about the tower inserts earlier lol..I think it will look sweet haha

[raythompson]

Originally posted by bronco991
Too bad you didnt tell me about the tower inserts earlier lol..I think it will look sweet haha
The white supports look good. That is what I got on my boat, white tower with white inserts. The top part of the boat is white so it all fits together. I think with a white top boat the colored inserts in the tower look odd.

But what do I know? To each his own. What looks good to me looks odd to others. It is good that Tige offers choices in colors.

[bronco991]

Yea..Im happy with whatever we have...We got a great sound system which I really wanted lol...

[bronco991]

Arghhh..We just talked to our dealer on Friday and he said that the boat wasn't leaving the Factory untill Wed. He said he wasn't sure if it would get here Sat. or Sunday..Anyone know how long it would take from Texas to Va.? They have to do some tests and what not I guess and if it comes sunday he wasn't sure if he could have it ready by sunday afternoon...We need it because my dad leaves for China Monday for 2 weeks and I wanna take it out lol....Im very happy with Tige though...I did not expect the boat to come this fast...but they got my hopes up hahha.

[raythompson]

My boat took two+ days from Texas to East Tennessee. There was also at least a one week delay after the boat was completed until they could get the boat on a truck.

My local dealer took several days to prepare the boat. They had to unwrap the boat, check the engine, transmission, and prop alignment. Install the prop, install the tower, install the bimini top, install the batteries, lake test, and then do a final cleaning on the boat. The trailer arrived before the boat and needed the additional brakes added and the backup lights installed. This did not delay the delivery of the boat.

I suspect the dealer could have done all of this in less than three days. But I needed to pick a delivery day when the weather was reasonable and could take time off from work. The dealer went with me to the lake to make sure that I was happy with everything and that it all worked.

[bronco991]

My dealer said he could do all of that in a day...So lets just hope it comes Sat. :)

[raythompson]

Originally posted by bronco991
My dealer said he could do all of that in a day...So lets just hope it comes Sat. :)
Great. Hope it works out and your dealer gets it all done and that Saturday is good weather for you. I could have taken delivery on mine a few days early but the weather was not good enough.

[bronco991]

haha Screw the weather..if its ready, we are taking it lol

[raythompson]

Originally posted by bronco991
haha Screw the weather..if its ready, we are taking it lol
You are:

1. Younger than I am.:(
2. Crazier than I am.:eek:
3. More impatient than I am.:rolleyes:
4. Tougher than I am.:mad:
5. Much more of a water sports enthuasist than I am.;)

Or perhaps all of the above with a dash of just plain crazy thrown in. Enjoy your boat when you get it.

[bronco991]

I am impatient but it looks liek the weather is going to be nice...I just don't want to have to wait another 2 weeks to get my baby lol

[Laketrash]

Just tell dad China will have to wait. Priorities man, priorities!!!:cool:

[bronco991]

I wish I could lol...

[Laketrash]

We just had our "easter@Hyco" this weekend and I'm now totally ready for summer. I even got sunburned. Hope you get it soon, this weekend is suppose to be another good one, just a little cooler.

[bronco991]

Yea, I can't wait to get onto the lake...Im gonna pretty much be living there over the summer even though we just have a dock lol

[bronco991]

So my dad just called the dealer today and he said the boat wont be ready till wed...Looks like Ill have to wait another 2 weeks until my dad gets back from China..Its gonna be hard i hope i can make it. :(

[grumpy]

Hey Bronco - I just called them today and they told me that the boats did not leave the factory last wed. and they won;t be here until the 26th.
It is going to be 80 degrees tomorrow. This waiting sucks.

[bronco991]

O, Wow not till the 26th..I thought they were coming in this wed..guess not lol...Well im taking delivery Next Sunday Anyways

[bronco991]

hey grumpy, have you called them since? When are you scheduled to take delivery on your boat? Im pretty sure we are picking it up next sunday

[grumpy]

I am hoping to take delivery on tuesday the 26th.

[bronco991]

has our boats came in yet?

[grumpy]

they came in yesterday(tuesday) - They told me they would take until this weekend to put the trailers together and prep. I am taking delivery this sat. now.

[bronco991]

Ooo...Wow...Im pretty sure my dad told him to have it ready by sunday...If you ever talk to Stewart before sat. tell him Marshall Cannon's boat is supposed to be ready on sunday..Thanks..

[grumpy]

Bronco,
I look forward to meeting you and your father. I plan on doing all my warranty work at your marina.

I am going to talk to stewart today. I will mention you and remind him you will see him on sunday.

[bronco991]

Thank you so much, I look foward to meeting you too...Our marina will not let you down...We will give you great service...Will you be riding on Lake Anna?

[grumpy]

My lake house is at Lake of the Woods. However, they have a strict speed limit of 36 mph. I live in Fairfax so I plan on taking my boat in the potomac for the next two weeks and then putting down at the lake. I am sure I will make it over to lake anna to cruise around several times over the summer. When ever I need work done I will be over there.
You guys sell pontoon boats right? I need a 25' "cocktail cruiser"

[bronco991]

Yes we sell pontoon boats, We sell Avalon and Playbuoy...the avalon's are very nice. I must say the captains chairs are one of the most comftorble chairs I have ever sat in. Come on out to the marina sometime and look at them...Unfortunately the boat is 24' not 25'...Let me know when you would like to come out...

[bronco991]

How many hrs. should I put on my boat before I start boarding behind it?

[smendez]

Bronco:

I'm under the impression that you can board right away.

The engine in your boat most likely has ben run at the factory and dealer already, and most manufacturers no longer have a formal break in period.

The only claim that I still hear (occassionally), is that you should not drive at a constant speed for extended periods of time during the first few hours. I don't believe that boarding qualifies for this, since your rider will tire out or fall before you can do any harm to the engine.

Have fun with your boat, do the regular maintenance and you'll be ready to upgrade long before it lets you down.

Saulo

[bronco991]

Thanks, I wasn't sure...We definately will be doing all the maintnence, seeing as the marina we bought is a certified tige service dealer..so everyone who lives near or is on Lake Anna come to Dukes Creek Marina to get your service done :D


Grumpy- Your not going to pick up your boat today since its raining, are you?

[grumpy]

I did not pick my boat up today. The next nice day this week I will get it.

[bronco991]

So if its nice tommorow...could we see you out there?

[bronco991]

Arghhhhh my dad called stewart today and he said that the boat is in MD, and he won't have the paperwork for it until monday...Arghhh and im going away next weekend, 2 more weeks!

[bronco991]

Hey did you get your boat yet? I think my dad might pick it up over the weekend when I'm gone...

Also just to let you know..We are having an inwater boat show at Dukes Creek Marina on Sat. the 14th ...I will let you know, Im just not sure which day it is...Come out and get that pontoon boat you want...;)...you better get it soon, so you dont miss the summer w/o it...Whats your email?

[bronco991]

Its Finally here...My dad picked it up over the weekend when i was away

http://img241.echo.cx/img241/5681/boattt2ja.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

[rushin]

It's about time. Looks great, congrats!!! I have the same color combo with the 04 graphics, I would like to update to those.