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09-10-2003, 07:41 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: N. NJ, Eastern LI
Posts: 2,945
2001 Superboat Y2K
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Who's made the switch from V to cat?
I've got a bug up my ass about making a change. Lately I have been mysteriously drawn to looking at cats. Besides the speed diff., how do they handle rough, snotty water, such as swells and chop beam side. My Sonic is great in rough water and I have no idea what a cat would feel like. I guess to answer my own question would be to ride in one. But any experiences would be appreciated.
Thanks
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09-10-2003, 07:50 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: houston tx
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I raced V bottoms 32 hustler, 40 hustler, then I moved up to a 40 skater.
WOW what a diff. a fellow racer put it this way. Do you see any of the rich old guys racing V's.
They are faster in all water conditions, and a better ride.
Once you ride in a cat you will not go back to a V.
Curtis
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09-10-2003, 09:17 PM
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OL Cool Aid Drinker!!!
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Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 5,018
Super ego with an old POS boat!
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I'm curious about this one also as I just bought a smaller cat and I've always had V's. I cant believe people aren't eating this one up. I thought for sure it would get a lot more replies. Anyone?
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09-10-2003, 09:24 PM
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Location: Champaign, IL
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i made the switch also... i now own a 31 american offshore. i will not be switching back thats for sure. the speed and ride are untouchable by a v bottom boat.
do yourself a favor and buy a cat..
Don
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09-10-2003, 10:02 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Lake George, NY it's not called "Queen of American Lakes" for nothin'!
Posts: 5,517
1987 24 Skater Twin 225's
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Kendall,
Anytime you would like to ride in my little cat you are more than welcome. Once you get to the 28 30 or 32 range it becomes a WHOLE NEW WORLD! Once you switch, you are done!  The ride and rough water capabilities are extraordinary.
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09-10-2003, 10:12 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Orlando
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just a filter
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MEOW !
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09-10-2003, 10:14 PM
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VIP Member
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Florida
Posts: 901
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I'm making the switch from a 35 fountain to a 36 Nor-tech supercat 
Last edited by GATORONE; 09-10-2003 at 11:46 PM.
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09-10-2003, 10:15 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: New York, NY - Manhattan BABY!
Posts: 1,294
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I have always been a v guy and really like them. But, after a few rides in different lenght cats and having driven one, I can say that cats ride better in all water conditions versus similar sized vees. The cats are unbelievable. You won't have the interior room in a cabin, regardless of the cabin design in a cat, but you'll get terrific speed and awesome handling.
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09-10-2003, 10:28 PM
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Racer
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Sarasota, Florida, USA
Posts: 4,481
1987 24 Skater, 2006 30 Skater
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If it's not a CAT it's a DOG!!!!!!!!
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09-10-2003, 10:33 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by chromecat
i made the switch also... i now own a 31 american offshore. i will not be switching back thats for sure. the speed and ride are untouchable by a v bottom boat.
do yourself a favor and buy a cat..
Don
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although im currently looking for a bullet or formula im curious what minimum length cat can handle Loto?
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