Time for an upgrade.

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rob28
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Location: Dryden, Ontario. In the wilderness.

Time for an upgrade.

#1 Post by rob28 » Tue Apr 23, 2019 3:42 pm

Our current pontoon has served us well over the last 6 years and we've loved it - but the opportunity arose where we could afford an upgrade, so a deposit has been placed on a new boat.

The old one is a 2013 Sylvan Mirage 8520 Cruise LE with a Merc 50 on the back. There have been times when I've wished for more power and there have been a few times when we've wanted more room as everyone seems to gravitate towards our boat for the comfy seats :lol3
And it got snapped up for full asking price within 10 mins of placing an advert online......

The old girl.
ImageDown the dock by Rob Earl, on Flickr

The replacement will also be a Sylvan as we've had no issues and think they're very good value for money. This one will be a Mirage Cruise 8522 DLZ, so 2 ft longer and with a double bench/rear lounger configuration at the back. Power will be a Yamaha VF150 and there will be 3 tubes with strakes. :biggrin2

This one looks like it has a bit more attitude - but I could only get a teaser photo for now. Pick up is next month.
ImageNew boat by Rob Earl, on Flickr

Now I just need a name...
Used to be a 2013 Sylvan Mirage Cruise 8520 LE powered by a Merc 50 Bigfoot.
Now we have a 2019 Sylvan Mirage 8522 DLZ LE powered by a Yamaha VF150..
2010 F-150 4.6L to haul it around.
You'll find us enjoying life on the Wabigoon.

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Liquid Asset
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Re: Time for an upgrade.

#2 Post by Liquid Asset » Tue Apr 23, 2019 4:30 pm

That's awesome ! Congrats on the new boat and selling the old one so fast . Clearly it's that time of year because ours sold to the first guy and full price as well lol .
I really like the look of that black rail and color combo. Please share pics when you get in the water!!!
2018 Tahoe ltz elite windshield powered by a 175 Mercury verado with sea legs
Rebuilt custom 20' 1983 riviera cruiser tritoon SOLD

2017 crew cab F-350 gets me to the lake !

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Marc K
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Re: Time for an upgrade.

#3 Post by Marc K » Tue Apr 23, 2019 4:42 pm

I want to see more, but it looks like a really beautiful boat. Congratulations!
Big and ugly but we love our 1999/2000 Crest II DL with a Yamaha F115

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