Design me a boat - MB 23TWB

(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-12-2012, 11:20 AM

I sold my boat last week and I'm trying to figure out what I want next. the MB 23TWB is high on my list, but I can't come up with colors that really work for me. I know I want the classic gel pattern and I want to avoid dark colors since I ride on the river and it would be prone to scratches. Any one want to play with their design a boat and post up some options?

http://www.mbsports.net/design.asp

(polarbill) · (polarbill) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 03-12-2012, 1:45 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter660

I sold my boat last week and I'm trying to figure out what I want next. the MB 23TWB is high on my list, but I can't come up with colors that really work for me. I know I want the classic gel pattern and I want to avoid dark colors since I ride on the river and it would be prone to scratches. Any one want to play with their design a boat and post up some options?

http://www.mbsports.net/design.asp

Simple but classic and nice looking.

(ixfe) · (ixfe) **Join Date: Aug 2008** 03-12-2012, 4:04 PM

This...

Notice the black is only in the areas that won't be affected by debris.

(johnny_defacto)

I like that one Brett.... clean, sharp, classy

(SkySki) · (SkySki) **Join Date: Feb 2010** 03-12-2012, 4:17 PM

Have you thought about the F24 that is coming out soon? If your already at 23TWB prices, you might want to inquire about it.

(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-12-2012, 5:10 PM

I don't think I want a 24' boat.

I guess if the black is above the water line for the most part it wont be so bad. Still not sure if I'm up for the maintenance though.

(TroyD) · (TroyD) **Join Date: Jan 2012** 03-12-2012, 5:47 PM

Get a SAN 230!

(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-12-2012, 5:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TroyD

Get a SAN 230!

No way! The other boat I am considering is the new X30.

(Midnightv10) · (Midnightv10) **Join Date: Feb 2012** 03-12-2012, 6:15 PM

how about this?

I like the blue and orange together..

Go Broncos!

(wakecumberland)

Clean and classy?

(wakecumberland)

I like this too if you want some black

(TroyD) · (TroyD) **Join Date: Jan 2012** 03-13-2012, 8:54 AM

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Originally Posted by hunter660

No way! The other boat I am considering is the new X30.

You should start a MC vs. MB thread.

(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-13-2012, 8:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TroyD

You should start a MC vs. MB thread.

I'm not going to be the cause of WWIII

(chattwake) · (chattwake) **Join Date: Jan 2010** 03-13-2012, 9:00 AM

I know you're dead set on an MB, but have you considered the quality, value, and performance of an MB instead?

(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-13-2012, 9:02 AM

Please don't ruin this thread Chattwake. I can start another thread and you can bash on everything but Axis in it, but PLEASE, leave this one alone.

(jeff_mn) · (jeff_mn) **Join Date: Jul 2009** 03-13-2012, 9:03 AM

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Originally Posted by chattwake

I know you're dead set on an MB, but have you considered the quality, value, and performance of an MB instead?

I chuckled.

You're such a hater.

BUT YOU COULD BUY AN INFERIOR BOAT FOR THE SAME MONEY!!!!!!!

/ axis owners

(chattwake) · (chattwake) **Join Date: Jan 2010** 03-13-2012, 9:07 AM

Hahahaha.

C'mon. It's not like I hate on the MB all the time. I think they make nice stuff.

(chattwake) · (chattwake) **Join Date: Jan 2010** 03-13-2012, 9:10 AM

If it were me, I'd order this and powedercoat the tower white.

(migs)

"I know you're dead set on an MB, but have you considered the quality, value, and performance of an MB instead? "

bahahahahahahahahaha

(Brett_B) · (Brett_B) **Join Date: Sep 2010** 03-13-2012, 9:19 AM

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Originally Posted by chattwake

I know you're dead set on an MB, but have you considered the quality, value, and performance of an MB instead?

Hilarious!

(ixfe) · (ixfe) **Join Date: Aug 2008** 03-13-2012, 9:33 AM

^^^ I used to have an all white MB TWB 21. As Chatt suggested above, I even powdercoated the tower white. It was cool, but after a while I got bored of all white. That's not saying much... I get bored of stuff easily.

But it was sharp and upkeep was a snap. Here's a look since the build tool often doesn't look like real life.

(tuneman) · (tuneman) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 03-13-2012, 9:55 AM

FYI, if you haven't ordered your boat already, you're not going to get a 2012. Production is sold out. So, you may want to contact MB and ask about the 2013 options and colors. There are some nice upgrades coming:-)

(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-13-2012, 9:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tuneman

FYI, if you haven't ordered your boat already, you're not going to get a 2012. Production is sold out. So, you may want to contact MB and ask about the 2013 options and colors. There are some nice upgrades coming:-)

I was wondering about that. I hope of the upgrades is not price. Care to PM me what you know?

(smitty1258) · (smitty1258) **Join Date: Jun 2009** 03-13-2012, 10:04 AM

Tuneman please elaborate with what you know on the changes. Also wht is the lead time right now from mb? If I ordered this week when would delivery be?

(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-13-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by smitty1258

Tuneman please elaborate with what you know on the changes. Also wht is the lead time right now from mb? If I ordered this week when would delivery be?

I was told 5-6 weeks.

(migs)

All grey, black tower.

(tuneman) · (tuneman) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 03-13-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by smitty1258

Tuneman please elaborate with what you know on the changes. Also wht is the lead time right now from mb? If I ordered this week when would delivery be?

Just call MB or a local dealer for details. I don't want to start rumors or say anything I'm not supposed to.

(johnny_defacto)

lol at Chattwake... finally an MB thread gets infected by the MB bug too!!!

(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-13-2012, 7:57 PM

Maybe it's just the fact that boats look better in person than the "build a boat", but I think I've going with this one from the brochure.

(SkySki) · (SkySki) **Join Date: Feb 2010** 03-13-2012, 9:34 PM

If you decide to go with a white as a main color, think about asking for a white rub rail. So glad I did.

(diamonddad) · (diamonddad) **Join Date: Mar 2010** 03-13-2012, 10:15 PM

Mike B will likely do any graphic you want and I am digging this BU pattern so I am wondering if a variation on this would look cool and still remain fairly timeless.

(Michigantim22) · (Michigantim22) **Join Date: Nov 2011** 03-14-2012, 4:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter660

Maybe it's just the fact that boats look better in person than the "build a boat", but I think I've going with this one from the brochure.

Jeff at Aqua Sports Marine in Fenton has one pretty much just like that in his current inventory. The blue flake is really sweet. Pictures do not do it justice.

(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-14-2012, 5:34 PM

Thanks Tim

(Michigantim22) · (Michigantim22) **Join Date: Nov 2011** 03-14-2012, 6:18 PM

Joe,

Check out the Facebook page for Aqua Sports Marine. Jeff had that boat at the Detroit boat show and got some great pictures. Very, very nice color combo. If my boat were sold (2006 Sunsetter LXI), I would be seriously considering the black and blue flake 23 TWB.

Tim

(Michigantim22) · (Michigantim22) **Join Date: Nov 2011** 03-14-2012, 6:19 PM

I meant Jon. Sorry.

(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-14-2012, 6:22 PM

I found their website, but nothing on FB.

(Michigantim22) · (Michigantim22) **Join Date: Nov 2011** 03-14-2012, 6:32 PM

I just googled "Aqua Sports Marine Facebook" and found it right away

(tommyg) · (tommyg) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 03-14-2012, 6:42 PM

yeah, I saw that one on the MB Sports facebook page. Definitely a sharp looking boat!

(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-14-2012, 6:50 PM

That blue looks a different color in every picture. Can you look at the pictures and post one here that you think shows what the color looks like in real life?

(tommyg) · (tommyg) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 03-14-2012, 6:57 PM

better link:

http://www.aquasportsmarine.com/pre_...h=2209290&nv=y

(SkySki) · (SkySki) **Join Date: Feb 2010** 03-15-2012, 9:58 AM

Here are my picks...

(SkySki) · (SkySki) **Join Date: Feb 2010** 03-15-2012, 10:01 AM

More

(diamonddad) · (diamonddad) **Join Date: Mar 2010** 03-15-2012, 11:12 AM

Let me play...

(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-21-2012, 5:34 AM

Thanks for all your help. I think the last one is what I'm going with. Seeing the picture from the design a boat did not do anything for me, but once I saw a picture of the actual boat I knew that it was the one for me. I'm still going over options for the interior. I'm trying to balance looks, temperature in the sun, and ease of keeping it clean with my two boys.

(nelems) · (nelems) **Join Date: Mar 2010** 03-21-2012, 6:10 AM

Hi Hunter,
Nice looking color combo. That must have been you that called yesterday asking about the colors of our boat. This boat got many compliments at our boat show.

(hunter660) · (hunter660) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 03-21-2012, 7:24 AM

Yes, that was me. Thanks.

(wakereviews) · (wakereviews) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 03-21-2012, 7:26 AM

Great looking boat Karen and congrats Jon. How did the boat show go for you guys Karen?

(nelems) · (nelems) **Join Date: Mar 2010** 03-21-2012, 12:37 PM

Hi Ian,
The show went great! It was really nice having Mike Brendel there to help introduce the MB's to our area. Are you going to upgrade your 23 to the new 24?

(wakereviews) · (wakereviews) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 03-21-2012, 12:39 PM

yep, the 23 is already gone... just waiting to see the gel options before I put in the order!

(simplej) · (simplej) **Join Date: Sep 2011** 03-21-2012, 1:37 PM

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Originally Posted by hunter660

Maybe it's just the fact that boats look better in person than the "build a boat", but I think I've going with this one from the brochure.

i just built that exact boat more or less, add that extra blue stripe on the top deck and thatd be a sick ride