Yes, the cat's out of the bag now, we have a new boat.
It's a Dual Console 2003 Ranger 520VX Commanche I custom ordered back at the Puyallup Sportsman's show. It's green with gold/burgendy accents & tan seats. It was kinda fun figuring out how to have it painted.
Here's the skinny for those that are interested:
20' 9" long
92 1/2" beam
Yamaha 225 VMAX HPDI
MinnKota 101
Lowrance X-97 up front, X-15mt GPS and 1240 flasher at console
Alpine stereo w/CD changer and satellite radio
(2) 26 gal tanks
Dual axle trailer with 4 disc brakes and "cool" hubs (no grease!)
Extended swing-away tongue
Hot foot
On board 4-bank charger
Hydraulic steering
Keypad ignition
Want to know more? See
http://www.rangerboats.com/pages/boats/520.cfmRanger threw in a whole bunch of stuff to boot, including the cover, a leather jacket, a $750 shopping spree at Wal-Mart, a bunch of Ranger gear and a year of Genmar's "First Mate", which is essentially "OnStar" for boats.
I'm still breaking in the motor, but I got it up to 70mph once already.
Sorry Pat, I didn't intend to take away your thunder. Congrats on your new Triton!