Need opinions on a boat with a smoother ride for LOTO
10-08-2014, 07:05 PM
#61
Idk about you but I have not noticed the Activator/Rage cockpit to be any smaller than that of a Kryptonite, Pantera, Joker, Velocity, or most any competing models to the 27' model. Or even the 30' for that matter. And by "purpose built" if you mean they were built for rough water, handling, and running for long periods of time then I would say that's a pretty good purpose. Seeing as how we are talking about OFFSHORE Powerboats. Offshore Meaning, rough water, and needing a good handling boat. If you wanna go fast on the river in flat calm water go buy a Rayson Craft or something.
But they are a drivers boat that will be getting air much more than a 35+ footer with no amenities. Not everyone wants that.
Last edited by onesickpantera; 10-08-2014 at 07:08 PM.
10-08-2014, 07:25 PM
#62
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Yes they are. I thought I'd hate a sit down but after spending a bunch of time in one that's what I want. I took my Donzi out last Saturday and there was a small craft advisory. It was nasty real nasty I was the only boat in the bay. I dropped the hammer and let her eat. Had my buddy with me... Bolster rubbed the skin off his back black and blue elbow from bracing himself. My knees and ankles felt like they were broke. The next day I could hardly walk. My next boat or maybe even this one will be a sit down with mitigator foam in the seats.
10-08-2014, 08:06 PM
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Fixing some errors. lol but true. The Mich gets worse then anything I seen or been in.
And just for the record... any stepped hulls are great for top end, forget it in chit. The steps won't actually function until all(most) the hull is out of the water. No need in chit waters. Actually worse due to the pivot points. Plus the boat referenced above (not the Avanti lol ) while ok. they will bounce around like a canoe. (well may be not the Bullet)
And just for the record... any stepped hulls are great for top end, forget it in chit. The steps won't actually function until all(most) the hull is out of the water. No need in chit waters. Actually worse due to the pivot points. Plus the boat referenced above (not the Avanti lol ) while ok. they will bounce around like a canoe. (well may be not the Bullet)
Have you personally measured each of the boats mentioned to prove your theory correct?
Buck
10-08-2014, 08:34 PM
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You might want to go back and edit your edits about actual length. I know for a fact that two of those mentioned in his reply are advertised length. One happens to be sitting in my driveway.
Have you personally measured each of the boats mentioned to prove your theory correct?
Buck
Have you personally measured each of the boats mentioned to prove your theory correct?
Buck
10-08-2014, 08:58 PM
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Cigarette!
33/36 OL
35/38 fountain
353 Formula
358 Sonic
33 Powerplay
32/33 AT
33 Scarab
32 Sunsation
33 Donzi
312 Formula (wont handle rough very well)
I would buy the largest that overall is the best bang for the buck.
33/36 OL
35/38 fountain
353 Formula
358 Sonic
33 Powerplay
32/33 AT
33 Scarab
32 Sunsation
33 Donzi
312 Formula (wont handle rough very well)
I would buy the largest that overall is the best bang for the buck.
10-08-2014, 09:26 PM
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