38' V or Cat
07-10-2015, 09:45 PM
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38' V or Cat
Got crappy news I'm headed for my 3rd back surgery. First question I asked was could I still boat after recovery. Good answer was yes, but moving up in size to minimize the impact on my back. I had my heart set on a 30-32' Skater before the news, but now I'm reevaluating. Most if not all cats are sit down. At least with the V I can drop the bolster and stand. I boat mostly on Saginaw Bay with waves 3' or less. It can pick up, but that wouldn't be a frequent occurrence. Question is which style would be best for me not to have to stop boating. This is a general question and not about manufacturers since I'm not boating in 5-6 footers.
07-11-2015, 06:44 AM
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Having gone from traditional stand-up V's to a dedicated sit down V, there is no comparison about how much easier the dedicated sit-down boats are on your back - I mean like no comparison! As far as your back is concerned, you can't go wrong with either a 38 Donzi ZRC or a 42 Fountain PR, not to mention just about any of the 38 foot cats which would ride even better. I've heard that some of the Epoxy OL have a stiff ride but have no experience with them. Good luck.
07-11-2015, 09:44 AM
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Is this because your seats "lock you in"? I'd think standing would give you the ability to use your knees as shocks but I have zero experience with a sit down boat.
Is this because your seats "lock you in"? I'd think standing would give you the ability to use your knees as shocks but I have zero experience with a sit down boat.
07-11-2015, 11:46 AM
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The simpler question would be does your back hurt less standing for long periods vs sitting in a comfortable supportive "chair" for long periods??
OTOH, sometimes I find I have less back pain if I can alternate occasionally between standing and sitting.
Decisions, decisions....
Cheers,
Dave
OTOH, sometimes I find I have less back pain if I can alternate occasionally between standing and sitting.
Decisions, decisions....
Cheers,
Dave
07-11-2015, 04:00 PM
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Do the seat have some build in shock mechanism? We have our seats in the up position and sit down when driving sometimes, just wondering why dedicate is better?
I have never been in a sit down so kind of wondering.
I have never been in a sit down so kind of wondering.
07-13-2015, 02:34 PM
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Got crappy news I'm headed for my 3rd back surgery. First question I asked was could I still boat after recovery. Good answer was yes, but moving up in size to minimize the impact on my back. I had my heart set on a 30-32' Skater before the news, but now I'm reevaluating. Most if not all cats are sit down. At least with the V I can drop the bolster and stand. I boat mostly on Saginaw Bay with waves 3' or less. It can pick up, but that wouldn't be a frequent occurrence. Question is which style would be best for me not to have to stop boating. This is a general question and not about manufacturers since I'm not boating in 5-6 footers.
