LUXE Chase Toon - Walk Thru (video)

[RiverDave]

As always let me know what you think!

RD

 

[HoJo]

Pretty Sweet! There's a lot to like and I'm really starting to dig the style after being a little unsure about the design from just the initial renderings.

 

[Singleton]

Innovative and should do well for west coast Colorado river boating.
Only thing it needs, more lounge (reclining seats) facing the stern. They look very upright

 

[King295]

Great video Dave and RDP crew. The amount of storage on the boat is staggering and the touches with cupholders/charging ports throughout is slick. After spending some time on a CC recently, they did a great job laying this out to give it that CC feel while providing a ton more seating. If you've got a big family or group on a regular basis, this boat checks a lot of boxes.

 

[RichL]

Pretty Sweet! There's a lot to like and I'm really starting to dig the style after being a little unsure about the design from just the initial renderings.

My feelings as well.

Nice job RD.

 

[Todd Mohr]

I saw it on 95 Saturday, very distinctive and cool looking.

 

[Echo Lodge]

Neighbor at Echo Lodge works for LUXE. So nice to actually see the boat he has been raving about for a year! Thanks for the walkthrough.

 

[CobraDave]

Great walkthrough. Might be the best yet. I really like all of the innovation. Nice job and cool boat.

 

[69hondo]

Whats this thing cost?

 

[NicPaus]

Whats this thing cost?

300K with merc 300s.

 

[BIGRED9158]

Let me ask the group this questions a lot of guys are switching over to these expensive pontoons me personally I would want some type of deck boat to haul the family around before a toon you guys that have made the switch from a performance boat to toon what was your reasoning and don’t say cause my wife liked them and she is the boss lol

 

[RVR SWPR]

Incredible accomplishment going from the napkin to this video less than 3 years. Launching from Riviera

 

[Ace in the Hole]

Super impressed by this....attention to detail and real thought behind the features.

 

[DUNEFLYER]

And, how fast does it go?

 

[EmpirE231]

seems like the best of both worlds for those wanting a westcoast pontoon or center console

 

[riverroyal]

Being a toon owner but not in that price range this is so much better than whats out there.
300k for this or a Avalon, Benny, Trifecta etc there is really no comparison.

Im not a 300k boat owner, but there are ton of people who are.

2 years from social media debut to delivery. Not one negative thing was heard. Now its here and its a home run I believe.
Well done.

 

[Jay Dub]

As always let me know what you think!

RD

Although it's not my cup of tea (or budget) I really appreciate the innovation. great details. Any regular toon will now look ancient.

 

[JLG614]

I always thought this concept was cool but when I started seeing the tooling and the first one coming together I wasn't loving it. Fast forward to right now and after watching this video my opinion is completely changed. WOW I am no toon lover but they knocked it out of the park and I could definitely see our family having one. The seating and design is absolutely perfect. Can't wait to hear the performance numbers. The only change on the entire boat that I would be curious to see is the top. The top on this connecting at the helm is Nortech ish, it would be cool to see one that connected on the sides like MTI and Mystic do. I'm not knocking it and I am sure it would take alot of engineering to change it to the side style. If I am around the weekend of the boat show we will definitely go just to check this thing out. Congrats to Luxe Craft!

 

[Havaduner]

Love the stairs in the center toon! I believe TCHB used to have a twin toon with something similar. Always jealous after climbing a ladder to get my fat ass out of the water.
Does the top lower down? It must be tall as hell on a trailer with that in the up position.

 

[Havaduner]

Oh yeah, A huge congrats to Curt and the Luxe team for making this come together!

 

[bk2drvr]

Will it come with a single Merc 150 option?

Incredible boat. I can see it pulling into the Pirates Channel now and the reaction from the shoreline.

 

[sirbob]

Much nicer than expected.

Like it a lot

 

[K-DOG]

Very nice. Are there any options to offer more shade for the passengers vs what that t top will offer?

 

[bk2drvr]

Very nice. Are there any options to offer more shade for the passengers vs what that t top will offer?

I was wondering this too. No shade for passengers is a tough day in July and August.

 

[curtiej10]

I always thought this concept was cool but when I started seeing the tooling and the first one coming together I wasn't loving it. Fast forward to right now and after watching this video my opinion is completely changed. WOW I am no toon lover but they knocked it out of the park and I could definitely see our family having one. The seating and design is absolutely perfect. Can't wait to hear the performance numbers. The only change on the entire boat that I would be curious to see is the top. The top on this connecting at the helm is Nortech ish, it would be cool to see one that connected on the sides like MTI and Mystic do. I'm not knocking it and I am sure it would take alot of engineering to change it to the side style. If I am around the weekend of the boat show we will definitely go just to check this thing out. Congrats to Luxe Craft!

One of the main feature on the boat being the "partygate" fold down side door we couldn't make an option for the top to be held up on the outside of the boat. Also to answer question of more shade options, yes we have an easy roll out shade for front and rear like many center console boats. It takes about 5 min to set up or take down.

 

[curtiej10]

Love the stairs in the center toon! I believe TCHB used to have a twin toon with something similar. Always jealous after climbing a ladder to get my fat ass out of the water.
Does the top lower down? It must be tall as hell on a trailer with that in the up position.

At this time the top doesn't lower. On the trailer it sits about 11' 10"

 

[curtiej10]

And, how fast does it go?

We have some final prop testing to do but close to 60 when all said and done for 300s.

 

[curtiej10]

Innovative and should do well for west coast Colorado river boating.
Only thing it needs, more lounge (reclining seats) facing the stern. They look very upright

It has the two loungers in the front and the rear seats are extremally comfortable when your feat are up it is almost like a lounger. We do have a lounger option we are now making for the rear facing seats as well.

 

[RiverDave]

I always thought this concept was cool but when I started seeing the tooling and the first one coming together I wasn't loving it. Fast forward to right now and after watching this video my opinion is completely changed. WOW I am no toon lover but they knocked it out of the park and I could definitely see our family having one. The seating and design is absolutely perfect. Can't wait to hear the performance numbers. The only change on the entire boat that I would be curious to see is the top. The top on this connecting at the helm is Nortech ish, it would be cool to see one that connected on the sides like MTI and Mystic do. I'm not knocking it and I am sure it would take alot of engineering to change it to the side style. If I am around the weekend of the boat show we will definitely go just to check this thing out. Congrats to Luxe Craft!

There is a ton of opportunity going into the future, and I hope Curt and the crew at Luxe take advantage of it and it evolves into what you would see on your mystic or an MTI etc..

Right now this was a dream that became a reality and it’s off to an amazing start. The concept has been proven and I really look forward to watching them grow into the future. It is definitely different than anything out there!

 

[Crazyhippy]

Badass!

What are the red buttons on the floor on the transom?

I second the top supports out on the gunnels, could make them ladders and have a diving platform/ layout and look at me spot up on the roof.

 

[RiverDave]

Badass!

What are the red buttons on the floor on the transom?

I second the top supports out on the gunnels, could make them ladders and have a diving platform/ layout and look at me spot up on the roof.

Those are the fuel fills.

 

[Wmc]

Me being a twin engine toon owner. First a Trifecta w/300's now a South Bay/400's. The seating in this toon I love. The walk off toon I love. My toon has a ton of bow lift so I'm not worried about people sitting up front. In the video it looks like this toon didn't have alot of lift. Does it porpoise? Every toon i owned did. Also what are the length of the toons. Great concept and can't wait to hear the performance numbers.
Congrats

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Feedback on video Dave: Your best yet, you just keep getting better. Highly informative. Excellent timing as well due to Pomona show in 10 days.

The boat: Looks like a game changer to me. Pontoon market skyrocketed as boaters age... yes we are getting old and we are the demographic buying +$300K boats. Curts team did homework it appears. You haven't yet spoken to build and materials quality and where this unit falls not relative to pontoon builders necessarily but more to boat builders in general. Think in terms of Bayliner to Cobalt and inbetween.

 

[Angler]

Amazing boat! The side opening, I thought it might not hold enough weight. Glad you touched on that Dave.

 

[curtiej10]

Me being a twin engine toon owner. First a Trifecta w/300's now a South Bay/400's. The seating in this toon I love. The walk off toon I love. My toon has a ton of bow lift so I'm not worried about people sitting up front. In the video it looks like this toon didn't have alot of lift. Does it porpoise? Every toon i owned did. Also what are the length of the toons. Great concept and can't wait to hear the performance numbers.
Congrats

absolutely no porpoise at all, the toons are 32'6" long, the outer toons are 25" diameter and the center toon is 28" diameter. The bigger center toon helps with turning acting like a v bottom.

 

[curtiej10]

Feedback on video Dave: Your best yet, you just keep getting better. Highly informative. Excellent timing as well due to Pomona show in 10 days.

The boat: Looks like a game changer to me. Pontoon market skyrocketed as boaters age... yes we are getting old and we are the demographic buying +$300K boats. Curts team did homework it appears. You haven't yet spoken to build and materials quality and where this unit falls not relative to pontoon builders necessarily but more to boat builders in general. Think in terms of Bayliner to Cobalt and inbetween.

The boat has no wood anywhere, 100% composite. the substructure is 2x2 1/4" square with a full runner welded to the tubes. On top of the substructure is 3/4" coosa with a full lined fiberglass floor (no tweed floor here), the body it self is bonded to the fiber glass and drilled and bolted to the 2x2. The center console has a 2x2 square frame bolted to the to the 2x2 substructure. The roof supports are solid billet aluminum bolted the the frame in the center console. The top has a full roll style cage which is bolted to the roof supports. To say the least it is very solid. I hope that all makes sense.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

The boat has no wood anywhere, 100% composite. the substructure is 2x2 1/4" square with a full runner welded to the tubes. On top of the substructure is 3/4" coosa with a full lined fiberglass floor (no tweed floor here), the body it self is bonded to the fiber glass and drilled and bolted to the 2x2. The center console has a 2x2 square frame bolted to the to the 2x2 substructure. The roof supports are solid billet aluminum bolted the the frame in the center console. The top has a full roll style cage which is bolted to the roof supports. To say the least it is very solid. I hope that all makes sense.

It helps thank you. However my inquiry speaks most specifically to quality of materials and fit/ finish. Think of it this way: when you open the door and sit and close the door of a Mercedes its very different than a Chevy or even a Cadillac, right? I'll never forget my first boat show when I boarded a small Bayliner and then later I boarded a similar sized Cobalt. As a novice boater I could instantly see & feel the differences in fit, finish & materials. Follow me?

 

[curtiej10]

It helps thank you. However my inquiry speaks most specifically to quality of materials and fit/ finish. Think of it this way: when you open the door and sit and close the door of a Mercedes its very different than a Chevy or even a Cadillac, right? I'll never forget my first boat show when I boarded a small Bayliner and then later I boarded a similar sized Cobalt. As a novice boater I could instantly see & feel the differences in fit, finish & materials. Follow me?

100% fit finish is on point, the quality as Dave said is from the performance side of boating not the motorhome side.

 

[JLG614]

One of the main feature on the boat being the "partygate" fold down side door we couldn't make an option for the top to be held up on the outside of the boat. Also to answer question of more shade options, yes we have an easy roll out shade for front and rear like many center console boats. It takes about 5 min to set up or take down.

There is a ton of opportunity going into the future, and I hope Curt and the crew at Luxe take advantage of it and it evolves into what you would see on your mystic or an MTI etc..

Right now this was a dream that became a reality and it’s off to an amazing start. The concept has been proven and I really look forward to watching them grow into the future. It is definitely different than anything out there!

They absolutely killed it for being their first boat out of production. Looking back now the side gate would probably affect mounting for the roof so that makes sense. Can't wait to see what Luxe does from here but I am sure we will be seeing these on the water in Havasu soon enough.

Just a question, have you looked into the retractable awnings that are usually built into the tops? I know alot of the Center console boats have them. We have a system on ours that sets up really quick with a few poles which I'm sure is similar to what you guys are offering now. The retractable ones are just that much easier but I'm sure designing it and putting it into a top would take some work

 

[PlanB]

Homerun on the first one. Congrats!

 

[EmpirE231]

They absolutely killed it for being their first boat out of production. Looking back now the side gate would probably affect mounting for the roof so that makes sense. Can't wait to see what Luxe does from here but I am sure we will be seeing these on the water in Havasu soon enough.

Just a question, have you looked into the retractable awnings that are usually built into the tops? I know alot of the Center console boats have them. We have a system on ours that sets up really quick with a few poles which I'm sure is similar to what you guys are offering now. The retractable ones are just that much easier but I'm sure designing it and putting it into a top would take some work

Some custom sized girard awnings might be the ticket.

 

[curtiej10]

They absolutely killed it for being their first boat out of production. Looking back now the side gate would probably affect mounting for the roof so that makes sense. Can't wait to see what Luxe does from here but I am sure we will be seeing these on the water in Havasu soon enough.

Just a question, have you looked into the retractable awnings that are usually built into the tops? I know alot of the Center console boats have them. We have a system on ours that sets up really quick with a few poles which I'm sure is similar to what you guys are offering now. The retractable ones are just that much easier but I'm sure designing it and putting it into a top would take some work

Yes we thought about the retractable one and we can do one, just will take some engineering to do so.

 

[Roosky01]

All I have to say is...WOW!

If you could maybe scale one down to this size so my poor ass could partake in the fun it'd be much appreciated!

 

[Outdrive1]

Nice video Dave, beautiful boat. Lots of really cool tooling work and features.

 

[SJP]

For Havasu - this is way more practical than a center console. Looks really cool for a pontoon. Imagine you would want to figure out how to get some more shade on it for the summer months.

 

[DWC]

And, how fast does it go?

Also interested in real top end speeds. Fuel, few people and some ice chests.

 

[Groper]

Beautiful Toon, great design, love the lines on the boat and I'm sure there will soon be a waiting list on orders.
I would guess there will be a walk through at the transom model in the near future instead of stepping over the seating as I can see myself going down after a few

 

[TCHB]

1. Toon boats are very inefficient when you weight them up.
2. I am betting this boat is very heavy for a toon boat.

 

[throttle]

Well done, I am looking forward to seeing it. When is the second one hitting the water?

 

[Socalx09]

The side door is freakin awesome. Love the way this looks!