No center pod

RJBBC · 06-20-2005, 10:11 PM

This past weekend I saw a 26 Awesome Cat at our local lake. I noticed that it was a true cat, no center pod. Most of the cats I have seen that size have center pods. Just curious to hear from 26 Awesome Cat owners how these boats handle. The boat looked great sitting in the water. I noticed it had a fairly large door to the cabin area and a deck hatch. Is there really a cabin down there?

LIOPA · 06-21-2005, 11:15 AM

Yes to all of the above

RJBBC · 06-21-2005, 05:46 PM

Can you share some specifics of the ride? How does the boat plane, run in rough water, turn, etc? What is an ideal power plant and drive for the 26 Cat? What type of top speed can you see with a stock 525 EFI? How fast can the boat get going within 20 seconds at a stand still with this type of power? Is the ride similar to AO's 26 cat?

JWScarab · 08-03-2005, 12:20 AM

I also have a 26 Awesome without a center pod. Unfortunatly, due to the condition of the boat when I bought it, I am rebuilding it and have not had it on the water yet. But it is probably 2 weeks away!!

). One thing different, mine is a twin outboard. I have no living under at all. Just feet room then drops down to bulkheads. Anxious to see how it rides and top speed - I have no idea.

vendetta · 08-05-2005, 06:36 PM

anyone own 31' cat that did work on x dim and props

ROTAX454 · 08-08-2005, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vendetta

anyone own 31' cat that did work on x dim and props

Getting down to the final stages of completion. No, I have not altered the Gimbal height/location in the transom. Once the gimbals, and outdrives are back on the boat, I am going to accurately (laser sight) measure the X dimension on my 31. Will let you know what I come up with. This number will be from a stock 1998 Awesome hull. As far as props, well that will have to be later since I am going up some 540 total HP.

vendetta · 08-11-2005, 10:07 PM

I also have 31' 1999 cat with hp 500 bravo dr's. i'am at 89-91 mpi i think it can do better

Ran-Dom 32 · 08-22-2005, 11:57 AM

My brother owns this '98 26 Awesome Cat - runs triple digits - true tunnel -rides great in the rough.

ROTAX454 · 08-22-2005, 07:02 PM

Hey Ran-Dom, Forgot that you had told me that your brother owned a 26' Awesome. What power is he running? Still don't have my boat in the water yet. Still working on finishing the engine area and the motors. You will see mine in 06. New motors, new interior, new dash, new----------almost everything.

ROTAX454 · 08-22-2005, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vendetta

I also have 31' 1999 cat with hp 500 bravo dr's. i'am at 89-91 mpi i think it can do better

Vendetta, With your HP500's, what prop model and size/pitch are you running when you got your 89-91 mph?