kreed

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Just lookin through Cig Pics Forum and ran into a few Gladiator pics. Sharp looking boats......Since the Glad is kind of Cigs "hot rod", I was wondering what big power Glads have been built and how fast were they? At what speed does the Glad get dangerous or too fast for the hull? Thanks-

CigaretteSam

One of them had like twin 700 richie zul power i think....if so, it was a real fast boat! I was on one with 525's and we hit real high 90's I bet we could of reached 100.

OL40SVX

A 525 Glad runs about 92-93 mph...

POWERPLAY J

There was one up by me with Zul power. Ran 107-108 if I remember correctly.

POWERPLAY J

One of the coolest boats ever imo. I would love to own one but the no rub rail thing kills it. Too many *******s at the launch powerloading. If I had a lift it would be a no brainer.

kreed

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Yea, Im really taking a liking to them..... Dan, actually started with the pic of yours, looks like its on the CT River. Nice lines and color combo. Problem is, its a hot rod and needs to be FAST to be effective! Hahaha

Sydwayz

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Definitely the nicest, and probably the fastest example is the "last Gladiator" that Phil built for himself with 700SCis/NXTs. It's been talked about several times on here. He built it to keep but ended up selling it shortly after completion. It's a baaaaad mama-jama. I like a lot of things about the Gladiators; all but the turning part. The no-rubrail thing is easy to fix. Dragon and at least one of the Maximus Cigs have added on rub rails which turned out pretty nice.

pm203

There is no more of a turning problem with Gladiators than there is with any twin step boat.

CigaretteSam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgIjM7HVvow

Now that I think about it, you're correct- 90's, amazing ride nonetheless!

Polonzapie

There is a 750 zul glad that hit 110, the dragon with 700's was a 125 mph boat