2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
11-30-2006, 08:56 AM
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Re: 2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
Originally Posted by Tantrum
If they are not selling than they are overvalued as far as selling price goes. Its price (value) is set by the buyer (market) not the seller.
11-30-2006, 08:57 AM
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Re: 2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
As I recall, the first Gladiator mentioned above was the Miami Boat Show demo but I could be wrong......I've been on the boat as well and it ran 93 MPH in a nice chop.
11-30-2006, 09:03 AM
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Re: 2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
I'm interested in one of them. I've always wanted a Gladiator, sometime in Jan. hopefully I'll be shopping for one. I'm also going to look at Dreamers 35 if it's still available. I don't really want a 38, it seems too big, slow, and bulky to me. It's a tough call between Dreamers boat and one of these.
11-30-2006, 09:23 AM
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Both Dreamers and JBK's boat are top notch. You have to decide if you want a cabin or not.
Its like comparing a Caddilac to a corvette. Cant go wrong either way !!!!
Its like comparing a Caddilac to a corvette. Cant go wrong either way !!!!
11-30-2006, 09:25 AM
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Re: 2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
Originally Posted by pm203
How about the Fire and Ice Outerlimits or several other OL,s that have been for sale for years? Are they overvalued as well? Don,t forget, there are NOT alot of people who will plunk down serious cake for a boat you cannot sleep on or $hit on.The Gladiator, like the OL appeals to a very small crowd. It is alot easier to buy one of these boats than to sell one.
BTW, why are you watching the OL's for sale so closely...looking to step up ??
11-30-2006, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Sean
That's not a staggered boat...which in my opinion is why it is priced the way it is...
Educate me please
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11-30-2006, 09:58 AM
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Re: 2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
Well, staggered looks cool. And that's about it as far as pleasure use goes.
OK, mechanics like it because there's more room to work on the engines. But, I'd rather have more cockpit space than engineroom space because if you plan to spend more time in the engineroom than in the cockpit, you've got the wrong toy anyway.
It's really intended for racing where a minor advantage in balance, handling, etc. makes all the difference. And I guess that is where the cool factor comes from. It looks "all business"...
OK, mechanics like it because there's more room to work on the engines. But, I'd rather have more cockpit space than engineroom space because if you plan to spend more time in the engineroom than in the cockpit, you've got the wrong toy anyway.
It's really intended for racing where a minor advantage in balance, handling, etc. makes all the difference. And I guess that is where the cool factor comes from. It looks "all business"...
11-30-2006, 10:03 AM
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have always been told that the Gladiators like more transom weight anyway so that to me would make a side by side more desireable
11-30-2006, 10:08 AM
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Actually, I prefer the shorter staggered cockpit over the longer one. With the longer one, your rear seat passengers are too far away from the front seats and the grab bars. With the shorter cockpit, they are closer and can grab the front seat bars and make their ride a little more safer as well as enjoyable. Also, don,t forget there are narrow and wide cockpit versions. Any new Glads built now will all be staggered, narrow cockpits. Is a staggered Glad worth more? Yes, probably because they are the newer style setup and overall newer( model years) than the side by side versions. They are ALL great running boats that are a blast to own and drive!
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11-30-2006, 10:19 AM
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Re: 2003 gladiator seems like a helluva deal !!
Originally Posted by berns29scarab
