Ben Harris...

[Longrodder]

Did you see this? Sounds like you have a taker!!

Sorry to burst your bubble, but I have had a long standing bet with anyone who would take me up on it. A trip from KY Lake Dam to the US 68 Bridge and back, mid summer, weekend, mid afternoon. The requirements are 5500 rpm steady, with a rider to validate the run in both boats. No one has taken me up on the offer in over 12 years of it being open. The GAMBLER 2100 or 2200 would make the Allison look like a bobber caught in a gail on that lake. The Gambler will be smoother, more controlled and a whole lot easier to drive. Against other boats that are known for their rough water ability, such as a Champion, it would simply out run them at 5500 rpm. On light boats such as your Alley, you simply cannot maintain 5500 rpm in that kind of water, and you will be forced to back off. Not so in any Gambler of size. Now, I am a fan of Allison and Darris in particular. He is a genius at making a boat very light, yet still reasonably strong. But be aware, you are making claims about your Allison that sheer physics will not allow you to back up. In the process you do harm to the very brand you wish to promote. Darris makes a fine boat for doing those things that he designed them to do. That would be like me saying that a Gambler can pull a skier better than a Master Craft. Yes it can pull a skier, no doubt, but that is not what it was designed to do. An Allison is a racing boat that you can fish out of. It is made with the go-fast crowd in mind. The Gambler was designed, from day one, as a tournament fishing platform, and it does that job better than anything I am aware of.

STROKEDYAMAHA said: Ill take that bet and start at $1000.....I can raise more if needed the 5500 doesnt even scare me a bit

[Ben Harris]

So I guess I'm gonna have to buy me a new Gambler to prove the point? I have not owned one since 2001. We've been here before. Not a betting man so more like coffee down at the Waffle House for me. Goes against my faith you see.

[Tim Powell]

make that times 3......I got a 21xdc Bullet with 250xs, and my dad has a 21xdc with 300xs

[gamblerrookie]

2100 Gambler owner... 250 xb merc... My best friend owns a 20 xrd bullet named the JOKER, with a 280 o.s. and I think that it out rides my bout hands down.... All the gambler guys will throw me to the wolves.. but I am just being honest.. and don't let the "gamblerrookie" name fool you.

[STROKEDYAMAHA]

Back to the original post.....I sure aint a hater of the Gamblers and by the way that black red and yellow gambler is one of ...... if not ....... the best looking bass boat I have ever seen...... beautiful now back to bet

[Al from Canada]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by STROKEDYAMAHA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Back to the original post.....I sure aint a hater of the Gamblers and by the way that black red and yellow gambler is one of ...... if not ....... the best looking bass boat I have ever seen...... beautiful now back to bet </TD></TR></TABLE>

Paul.....Ben sold his last Gambler to me; I'd have to loan it back to him for the bet.

[STROKEDYAMAHA]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Al from Canada &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Paul.....Ben sold his last Gambler to me; I'd have to loan it back to him for the bet. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Dang Al....Maybe you can take me up on the bet then......Since I sold my Ranger and forgot how to fish...... I have a gofast boat now and thought I was gonna pick up a easy grand and wouldnt even have to fish.... just run my boat around since thats all its good for

[bigGUNS04]

[Al from Canada]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by STROKEDYAMAHA &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Dang Al....Maybe you can take me up on the bet then......Since I sold my Ranger and forgot how to fish...... I have a gofast boat now and thought I was gonna pick up a easy grand and wouldnt even have to fish.... just run my boat around since thats all its good for </TD></TR></TABLE>

No.....I think I'll pass Paul. You're way too fast for me.

[1outlaw]

Steve, Ben has shown he doesnt no chit about anything besides Gamblers and most of it is exagerated

[NDN-O]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1outlaw &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Steve, Ben has shown he doesnt no chit about anything besides Gamblers and most of it is exagerated
</TD></TR></TABLE>DUDE!!! Leave Ben alone and go to your room

[Meyers]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 1outlaw &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Steve, Ben has shown he doesnt no chit about anything besides Gamblers and most of it is exagerated
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I have to agree...how can one know so much about them but has not owned one in 8 years? I would give you more credit if you were down here near the plant and were at least active in selling or R&D on them...since you talk so matter of fact about everything it surprises me that you do not have at least one in your posession.

My name is not on the title(s) but I do have two gamblers in the family and many here on the St. Johns (NE FL) runs a gambler...that is if they are not sponsored by another manufacturer.

Not trying to start an arguement but your credibility has been reduced significantly!

[Al from Canada]

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Meyers &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I have to agree...how can one know so much about them but has not owned one in 8 years? I would give you more credit if you were down here near the plant and were at least active in selling or R&D on them...since you talk so matter of fact about everything it surprises me that you do not have at least one in your posession.

My name is not on the title(s) but I do have two gamblers in the family and many here on the St. Johns (NE FL) runs a gambler...that is if they are not sponsored by another manufacturer.

Not trying to start an arguement but your credibility has been reduced significantly! </TD></TR></TABLE>

I'm not sure how many Gamblers Ben has owned over the years but my understanding is that he had a new one every year for quite some time. He and Bob Ackerbloom are good friends. I bought his last Gambler because Ben was getting back into singing his Southern music in a quartet. My wife and I visited with Ben when we went down to pick up the Gambler and we also went to a recording session for a TV program and Ben's voice will absolutely put a shiver down your spine when he sings; he's just that good.

So Ben's credibility re Gamblers? Yeah, I'd say it's quite high even though he's not actually owned one for some time.

And.....we do NOT bash or attack anyone personally on the BBC Boards.

[ldbass55]

well...i think this one has been beat to death also.....i sure hope that this is the end of this subject....because in the big picture...it really doesnt matter...and i got a whole room full of locks....which by the way i have only had to use maybe twice...now its 2 in 2 days....enough already...
LD