Danimal!! You got something to tell us!?

[Luvnlife]

He joined the 1st Infantry Division (you have to be an Army guy to get it)?

Looking forward to see what he got. I'm thinking we really need to organize an RDP ocean run. Chanel Islands to Santa Barbara? Dana to Newport? Dana to Oceanside? Long Beach to Catalina? Let's get back to the early 2000's boating life!

I searched through the hundreds of boating photos on my computer but can't find one of Dan or any of the many boats he's owned other than this one. His old Gun that went to the east coast. Here it is at a Poker Run I attended in Massachusetts. At least I can say I've been in one of his boats on both coasts.

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I’m the perfect boat bitch

 

[Luvnlife]

Congrats Dan

 

[JFMFG]

Never give up never surrender


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Dan congrats my friend. I love the name.

 

[Done-it-again]

Congrats Dan.....

I could use the F'it you only live once mentality from Dan.....

 

[DILLIGAF]

Congrats and happy boating Dan!

 

[JFMFG]

Sure is!!

Love the paint on that boat. And the cockpit colors. They knocked it out of the park. Always been a favorite of mine. I even tried buying it a few years ago.

Congrats Danimal! Welcome back. Now, let’s go run!!!

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What’s it got for power?

 

[Todd Mohr]

Congrats Dan!!

 

[Tank]

What’s it got for power?

525EFI’s Recently rebuilt by Mario.

 

[Todd Mohr]

Dan, put in a Vintage Air system in the dooley, all new components and they work great.

 

[azsunfun]

I don’t know about a comeback
Never said I was smart
Sure wasn’t a good time to do this but didn’t want to miss the deal
Its not as sweet as the 42 was but still I’m super happy
And in some ways things are better over the 42

Just glad no roll bars, you were worrying some here. congratulations!

 

[JFMFG]

525EFI’s Recently rebuilt by Mario.

Damn that things perfect then. Mario runs a damn good operation over there. I was really bummed when I bought the Nordic and he said he doesn’t fuck with outboards

 

[Backlash]

Congratulations Big Dan!!! Beautiful freaking boat!!!

 

[pull-on]

You guys keep this shit up, I'm going to ditch the Halletts and get a CIG.

you're dead to me.

 

[Mr. C]

I’m the perfect boat bitch

We might have to disagree on that. Lol.

 

[SJP]

Killer ride - what a sharp looking cig. Congrats on the new purchase - happy boating.

 

[Wmc]

Never give up never surrender


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Get kicked down. You get back up. Nice, congrats and that didn't take long

 

[BHC Vic]

The comeback is greater than the setback! Dan- I love that you don't give up, you want something, got screwed on a business deal, you figure out a way to get through it and get the toy that makes you happy. It's kinda inspirational......... Or dumb, depending on who you ask. LOL.

But I like it YOLO!

I don’t know all the details but I can say I for one am pretty dam inspired. No bullshit this really makes me feel something

 

[Cooter01]

 

[RichL]

Never give up never surrender


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Beautiful boat. Congratulations.

 

[Bigbore500r]

What a setup!!
Congratulations Dan!

 

[steamin rice]

Congrats Dan! I've always thought that was one of the best looking TGs out there!

 

[RIVERBORN]

Well fuck… apparently I’m in the wrong industry. All I’ve heard is your out of work and buying Milwaukee stuff. But now u have a cig again. Shit I guess this being a contractor shit ain’t working out. Haha

Calm down Karens…..

 

[Sawtooth]

Congrats to you Dan, that boat looks badass! You have been saying you would have another one and here it is, great job!
Nobody knows what’s in store for tomorrow so swing for the fences. As long as you’re not stealing or hurting others, do everything within your control to enjoy your life. The goal is to have as many great memories as possible and as few regrets when we are called home. Have a blast Dan!!

 

[riverroyal]

That will throw a great wake!

 

[Tank]

Some of my favorite pics of Dan's new ride.

 

[Ziggy]

My man!!

@H20 Toie

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There's Tank blowing Dan's stealth maneuver once again.

 

[Spitfire]

Congrats Dan! Beautiful boat. That certainly didn’t take long!

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

I have to say that I kind of feel like a weirdo...

Being impatiently super stoked to see a picture of a badass boat that a guy I've never met just bought Internet forum things I guess!

So yeah, congrats!

Hey its Dan.... we all understand. We route for this guy always!

 

[HNL2LHC]

Congrats @H20 Toie. You should change name to buff daddy with all the weight that you have lost.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

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Nope, I aint buying it... photo shopped AI shit.... nobody goes from a 42 to a 38 ..... just never happens, right? Wrong?

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

I think its rad as hell he is towing it with the OG Dually!

I love the look of that..... hope he's got a super large tank cause my 454 89 Burb was around 5mpg when pulling a lot less jajaja

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Never give up never surrender


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You had to walk pretty far away to get all that love in the frame didntcha! I for one have already said a prayer to my boat Gods asking for you to have good fortune on this one big man.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

I don’t know all the details but I can say I for one am pretty dam inspired. No bullshit this really makes me feel something

Its got me feeling something too..... jealous as fuck!

 

[NicPaus]

"Smokin Deal" new name. "2 Paychecks"

Congrats on another bad ass boat. I thought it was going to be a roll bar boat.

 

[Morehart]

congratulations. Enjoy it

 

[throttle]

A boat is always a great birthday idea!

Congrats "Danny Boie" Look forward to seeing it.

 

[H20 Toie]

"Smokin Deal" new name. "2 Paychecks"

Congrats on another bad ass boat. I thought it was going to be a roll bar boat.

Actually the new name is going to be Light Her Up.
my first cig was Heat her up
the 42 was Light em Up

I just got home, been a long ass day, Was dealing with selling my moms house in AZ this morning, then went and picked up the boat and hauled it to Havasu, dropped it off at SO Cal Marine, then drove home, Air conditioning took a dump when i left Phoenix so not a very enjoyable drive,
Anyway after reading the comments i would like to thank so many of you for the support, it means a lot, We can't give up know matter what life throws at us, It was brutal when i had to let the 42 go, but with my best friends getting murdered that same day it really didn't matter, and it was quite a while before i kind of got my life on track, We can't give in to hopelessness, have to go forward and enjoy the life we have, no one knows when the end will come,
I had no idea that this boat was going to come up for sale, hell i hooked him up with Mario last year to get the motors done, But sometimes things just work out, ive been wheeling and dealing, working any job i can, few things out of my comfort zone, and priorities have been taking care of my mom and making sure my daughter has stability,
Then bam get the call he is going to sell it. Thankfully i have cut my expenses so much that i had the means to pull it off, ( even with a few Milwaukee purchases)
I'm probably not going to be able to use it as much as i like until i get a little more secure but that will come, its a great ride for being 20 years old, and yeah its not going 100mph like the 42 but i'm good with that.

A smarter person would probably say i should have invested in a house or something reasonable, but i'm happy were i live, and we have a great arrangement, Super happy with getting the boat, it looks way cool in person, again a 20 year old boat but just beautiful. looking forward to bringing it out here and running around the big blue with Tank. and it will be spending lots of time in Havasu, as always if you see me around and want to go for a ride you just have to ask,

Again thanks so much for the well wishes and support, it truly does mean a lot, and this is the sober me talking

 

[H20 Toie]

Holy shit... no wonder we haven't heard from him yet! He's probably had to fill that thing up three times and still has 75 miles to go!!!

Badass boat, love the colors!

Close, it took 3 tanks to make it to havasu

 

[H20 Toie]

Some of my favorite pics of Dan's new ride.

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You know whats funny? i took all those pics

 

[OC Daytona]

Are you kidding me???? It's always a good time to buy a boat

 

[clarence]

A smarter person would probably say i should have invested in a house or something reasonable . . .

But a wiser person would say: No ragrets!

Congrats.

 

[Riverbound]

Never give up never surrender


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What get better mileage, the boat or truck?

 

[Bullet28]

Congratulations Dan, good to see you boating again.

 

[ToMorrow44]

Congrats Dan!

Is this the boat that was “repo’ed” by Mario on that shitty scripted repo show..?

 

[ToMorrow44]

Agree. A timeless design that still looks as good now as it did back then.

Congratulations Dan! Looking forward to running with you again. Great to see another beautiful Gun back out west.

If I won the lottery I'd go looking for Tom's "Hot For Teacher" or Schulte's "Out Of Control" and get those back here too!

HFT has an Instagram account and like Tank said, the boat looks pristine. @Hot_for_teacher_cigarette

 

[Gramps]

GREAT looking bote but I think you should name it "Miss M-18"

 

[H20 Toie]

Congrats Dan!

Is this the boat that was “repo’ed” by Mario on that shitty scripted repo show..?

Wow good memory, yes it is

 

[Lumpy]

Congrats Dan! Way to persevere! Hope to cya on the water one of these days.

 

[FreeBird236]

Dan you must have a lot of pull, someone is holding good weather over for you.

Congrats.

 

[EmpirE231]

Okay it should be named “gimme FUEL gimme fire”