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    Planning on a 721 bird test drive in the next 60 days

    Boat is 2011 721 with a 225 merc on the back. Never ran a bird: but climbed through them at boat shows and at a local dealer.

    What should I expect during the test drive?

    Top end
    Turning
    Rough water ride
    Stability

    Just attempting to get advance intell.
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    Re: Planning on a 721 bird test drive in the next 60 days (bassin butch)

    <table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by bassin butch &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Boat is 2011 721 with a 225 merc on the back. Never ran a bird: but climbed through them at boat shows and at a local dealer.

    What should I expect during the test drive?

    Top end
    Turning
    Rough water ride
    Stability

    Just attempting to get advance intell.
    </td></tr></table>

    expect to say WOW for all of your listed questions
    2013 Z119 with a Evinrude 225 ETEC HO
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    Re: Planning on a 721 bird test drive in the next 60 days (bassin butch)

    I haven't driven one with a 225 but I will advise you to hold on when you turn. It will amaze you.

    Only advise I can give is to find the worst conditions you can, so that you can see what it will do. And have your check book handy. You will be buying after riding.

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    Re: Planning on a 721 bird test drive in the next 60 days (bassin butch)

    Ditto Scott's Post.

    Russ



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    Re: Planning on a 721 bird test drive in the next 60 days (bassin butch)

    took a ride at the ozarks after a tourny, wow hold on, the turning capabilities at speed was unreal no skipping or feeling loose. we chased a couple cruises for some real rough stuff, not to shabby. was only concern about the console feeling a bit loose. other wise i was pretty happy. the one i rode in was equiped with 250 pro xs hydo plate. acceleration was great nose barely came up and we were gone. enjoy the ride. only wish i had a chance to fish off the boat. maybe next ride.

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    Re: Planning on a 721 bird test drive in the next 60 days (bassin butch)

    Butch, You have Birds in your back yard for test drives, where ya goin for the 721 Flight? Neal
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    Re: Planning on a 721 bird test drive in the next 60 days (NealMoulis)

    Right down the street "Fox Lake Harbor".

    Very cool to have someone local selling top tier bass boats right here in Lake county.

    Looking forward to a Chain run in the rough stuff, and putting the boat through the paces.
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    Re: Planning on a 721 bird test drive in the next 60 days (bassin butch)

    Ill tell my "Buddy" that you posted.....He will buy you a Beer or Holy Water, depending on your Favorite, as you know Leinenkugels is pretty good Packer Cheese Head Beer.....Thanks again Terry
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