Narrowing Down My Choices
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I looked for awhile and finally decided on getting a bang for my buck, I purchased a 98 baja 272, new 509 m3 sc procharger, 93mph on gps. The boat is mint with new trailer. Not a world class performance boat, But i live in clear water florida and can boat year around and payed only 28k....I enjoy embarrasing 100k boats
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Well the crazy Norwegians bought 2 Revolution Performance Marine boats 26', the called Steve a couple of years ago and told him they had just done a 200mile poker run in 5 METER SEAS, Steve thought they said 5' later he saw some pics and said thats bigger than 5' he couldn't believe that these nuts went out in 13' seas in a 26' boat...but they did, but the rest of us are normal I have never had a problem with hooking a sponson, but all cats are not created the same...BTW I thought you wanted to buy a cat 3 years ago, why the V???
Like I said, properly driven you can do it in a good 26 cat (RPM is a big 26 too which helps). But after spending more time on this lake, I'm glad to have a 28 V most days rather than a smaller cat I think. Now a 30+ cat would be a different story. Better span, and the sponsons are higher.
If you saw my last line there......that's why cat's went out the window, insurance. I couldn't even get a quote on a slow eliminator. So I bought a vette and a cheaper V (which works well on rough days, but is slooooooow on nice days)
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Hey Sleve, You never really said what kind of speed you are looking for? Even though they are in limbo right now you should look at a 28 powerquest, I would argue with anyone that the cabin is the largest in the class, But the cockpit is very roomy also. A 29 has twins and is a very stable ride in rough water. If you will get into rough water I would not take a boat out for a test on a calm bright day....Take it out with the wind kicked up and bad!!! Then you know what you are getting.If you buy from a dealer they may not be familiar with that boat and we all know that all boats act different so if you dont know how to drive it, it doesn't matter how good a boat it is! Please clarify what your speed numbers are. Thanks
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Hey Sleve, You never really said what kind of speed you are looking for? Even though they are in limbo right now you should look at a 28 powerquest, I would argue with anyone that the cabin is the largest in the class, But the cockpit is very roomy also. A 29 has twins and is a very stable ride in rough water. If you will get into rough water I would not take a boat out for a test on a calm bright day....Take it out with the wind kicked up and bad!!! Then you know what you are getting.If you buy from a dealer they may not be familiar with that boat and we all know that all boats act different so if you dont know how to drive it, it doesn't matter how good a boat it is! Please clarify what your speed numbers are. Thanks
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As far as speed. Upper 70's to low/mid 80's. That isn't the top on my must haves though. From what I have been seeing, the more common speeds are in the 70's and I would be happy with that. I know there is a lot that will go a lot faster too. If its faster, not going to complain though haha
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I think the Sonic 30 has proven its mettle in the Aronow race last month...
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I'm gonna post in a world of A/T's. I have a twin 525efi 29 Fountain. The cabin is not huge by any means, but we have spent the night in it a couple of times, mostly my kids play in it.
I can't speak for the A/T's ride in big water, I've never owned one. We do however run a few poker runs every year & all makes & models are present, I have ran along side of some 32"& above A/T's . Bottom line is in big water your gonna feel it more or less & in different ways in all makes & models. The diff. is how big your nuts are & what place you won't to arrive in @ the last stop. I've came in the top ten out of 80 boats when I wanted, & I've been in 79 postiton. As far as Fountain versis A/T ? Twin versis single? 100 people will have diff. opinions. I'm partial to twins but a friend of mine races in super light & his single 525efi closed canopy 30 boat performs as good as my twin (except turning).
The fact is get your feet wet in Offshore Power Boating before you spend ALOT of money. A good boat salesman could sell ice to an Eskimo.
I can't speak for the A/T's ride in big water, I've never owned one. We do however run a few poker runs every year & all makes & models are present, I have ran along side of some 32"& above A/T's . Bottom line is in big water your gonna feel it more or less & in different ways in all makes & models. The diff. is how big your nuts are & what place you won't to arrive in @ the last stop. I've came in the top ten out of 80 boats when I wanted, & I've been in 79 postiton. As far as Fountain versis A/T ? Twin versis single? 100 people will have diff. opinions. I'm partial to twins but a friend of mine races in super light & his single 525efi closed canopy 30 boat performs as good as my twin (except turning).
The fact is get your feet wet in Offshore Power Boating before you spend ALOT of money. A good boat salesman could sell ice to an Eskimo.