doc_texoma

I am on motorcycle forums and I know I get tired of the constant - "what should I get" threads... So I apologize for posting one of my own on a boating forum. I just thought I would see if what I am looking for above is even possible.

I have owned sport boats and also a 32 Chaparral Laser which was basically a cruiser with semi go-fast looks .. Wasn't very fast - but I do have some larger boat experience.

I really like the way cats look - but I am not looking to race one, want something bigger than just 5 people - possibly with cuddy's in the sponsons.. Don't want to wrench it anymore than I would a boat with a single 5.7 unmodded merc in it, and don't want to go over $20k for sure in purchasing.

Yes, I know I could find something beat up and needing a new transom, power, etc to likely meet my guidelines but I would prefer to get something that I could at least use while I rebuild.

To top it all off something like the Aronow 39, or maybe that elusive Wellcraft Cougar Cat (not the excalibur) are a couple that I have found that LOOK like they might meet my needs - but of course both are rare and at least the Aronow, is WAY over $20k...

This may be an unattainable goal - and if so, I can stick to V hull's.. Just thought I would throw it out there...

Thanks!

Doc

ttuton

I think the closest thing you might find that fit your guidelines is a 24htm. With that said you will still be a little over 20k.

glassdave

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you might find a 24 Thunder in that range but big cats, anything bigger then thirty, will be non existent in anything other then stripped out burning barrels. Sorry but that may be a tall order to say the least. Probably the best bang for the buck in a performance cat with any room or cabin is gonna be one of the Conquest Cat dirivitaves, Chris-cat/Awesome/Excalibur/etc. its was splashed by many but it will be tough to find one in that range. Great running hull though and I believe the original Conquests ran well with small blocks but one would be tough to locate.

cigrocket

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Isn't the cost of the cat, although tough to find in your price range. The cost of insurance will be a quarter of the buying price a year. Just a thought

state1310

exactly what i was thinking

turbo rr

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Even at $30k I cant see you getting anything decent in the cat world. Even a clean 24 skater with outboards is going to run you north of $35k. With 20k you would be hard pressed to find a clean low hour motor v hull around 30ft.

glassdave

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one-o-these

I always liked the way the look, I think a guy on here built this one.
Also what do you consider a big cat?
http://www.xplodepowerboats.com/clas...me-thundercat/

doc_texoma

Understand completely on the insurance aspect.. This will be a cash deal - which is why I am keeping the amount fairly low..

I appreciate the replies thus far - and yea, I know I'm asking for something likely impossible - just thought I would throw it out there for suggestions...

Sydwayz

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Darr I ask?

northernoffshore

http://baltimore.craigslist.org/boa/4226219737.html 35g's