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Tell us what kind of awesome cat you own and power, speed, drives... what ever your thinking ... wondering how many cat owners are out there????????

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I have the 270 in the classifieds. I am currently running a 496 cu in engine w/ a B&M 420. My upgraded bravo was stolen this summer so I just updated the drive to an XR w/ an Imco low water p/u lower. My stern drive tech talked me into the upgrade and recommended that I also add the H.P. Gimbel and add a drive temp. gauge. I used to get 109 out of it but now it is 100-104. I had the engine "de-tuned' two years ago after watching a friend sit out for two months while his "super-trick" engine was being rebuilt, AGAIN!!! I will gladly give up a few mph for reliability! I love this boat, but I am expanding my business and need to close out the boat loan before more funding. I am trying to get the company set than I will search and buy another Awesome.

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there is no difference between 104 to 109, the boat is fast . I would do the same thing unless I was racing.

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Well I have a 38ft awesome, last boat to be glassed up before the Jones bought the company, I love the boat, true tunnel runs great in the big water(Lake Michigan) running 700HP N/A motors, bravo drives 1:36 to 1 ratio, 32 pitch labbed props, at 5600 to 6000 RPMs (depending on the competition) absolutly love it. Crusing speed is 78 mph at 4000 rpm. top speed 113. plenty of room for overnight stays. Eats up the waves at 10,000 LBS dry. running 10.5 to 1 compression, with very extensive head work, lightning headers, ultradyne cams, and 1271 CFM carbs looking forward to getting to know the NEW AWESOME OWNERSHIP, and fellow awesome owners, I have owned the boat since it was made, only has 100 hours on it !

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Abones, SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE THE MAN ... POST PHOTOS OF YOUR AWESOME CAT... LOVE TO SEE IT!

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Well I'm not a gold member with oso so I can't attach any pictures(or open any) bummer!!! but I can e-mail them to you if you want?? also where is LOTO?? I'm not very knowlegable with the different lakes/and boating clubs. We boat in Lake Michigan, and sometimes trailor it to Lake Havasu AZ.

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Would like to see some pics of your boat. [email protected]
I will send you a bunch of my project boat pics. Interesting on when your boat was built. Jim Sr. then built your boat. Let me guess, a late 99 or 2000 model? You should trailer your boat over to Erie or St.Clair. Perhaps for the Offshore races next year on the St.Clair River? I will be there with one of the best seats in the house--------errr on my boat. :D

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I have a 98 26awesome 840HP I have gone 110mph but kept breaking drives.I now have a Bmax it has 1.30gears so my prop setup is mess up for now.I will go 110 soon!

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I have a 2003 26' FX that I bought brand new last year with no power. I just finished it. I have a 558 C.I. Merlin / 620 H.P. on Dyno. I'm running an XR Drive with H.P. Gimble 1.5 Gear ratio with a 1 1/2" Spacer. The boat runs 85 M.P.H. on G.P.S. - I have it set up fo an M-3 Procharger that I will have instralled by the end of this month. I'm looking foreword to see how it will run. I love the boat. I was just down at L.O.T.O. and it loves the rough water. I'm still experimenting with drive spacers - Any info would help.

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Duffer, Glad to see another Awesome owner. Try looking up the outdrive length and spacer thread on the American Offshore forum. Great information reading. If you don't already know precisely what your X dimension is, measure your hull versus the prop shaft. You may be abit to high with your 1-1/2" spacer. Check with Julie at Throttle-Up on some prop suggestions. She needs a good baseline amount of information BEFORE you contact her. I.E., max RPM, speed, X dimension, boat handling, etc. Hey, where are your boat pics?

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26awesome, Are you from Ontario? Brother has the Fountain lighting?

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Abones- I'm pleased to hear of your affection for the 38. Your comments confirm those which I heard from a guy at LOTO-Lake of the Ozarks. Last summer(04) one passed me (it was beautiful) but I never had the opportunity to see it up close. I can't wait until we build mine.

I have a 26FX with our in house built, prototype NA 540ci Awesome Performance engine. Yesterday, with less than 4-1/2 hours running time on the engine, it ran in the low 90's. My rigger anticipates triple digits with some minor modifications.

As an asside, besides offering the usual mercruiser motors, we are developing a number of Awesome Performance engine packages. Besides the 540 ci which is in my boat, we recently completed a twin 502 ci package. Both of these protypes are being tested and evaluated. Our next project will be a 383-430 ci SBC package for the 20' Fun Cat. After that, we will focus on 572ci and 632ci Awesome Performance engines for the 31 and 38 footers. If all goes well, a 700 ci Awesome Performance engine will likely follow. All Awesome Performance engines will be fully warranteed.

Thanks for your comments, I look forward to meeting you in the near future. Dan

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Yes thats me i just got off the lake tried a 28 5blade maximus tonight love every thing about it except top speed . My 3200rpm cruise was up by 10mph the boat plain off better also. But my top end was off by 7mph . I will have Brett at blades lab it to get the rpm I need . I have tried 1,2,and 3inch spacers 3inch is by far the best .

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That 5 blade sounds like the ticket. What is the X dimension on your 26? Currently, that is with the 3" spacer.

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The prop shaft is 1.5inchs above the lowest part of the hull

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Interesting with the X that high. What did Brett say about that 1.5" dimension?

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I did not talk to Brett to much about the X just about props.What is your X ? If there was such a thing as 3.5"spacer I would probably use it.

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Don't know the exact X dimension for my hull. I was told that the "factory" X for the 31's and the Bravo I drives were 1". Not trusting that they cut the transom to an exact dimension, I will measure it myself once I install the gimbals and drives back onto the transom. I believe that the 3" spacer is the max made today. I quick call to IMCO would put the truth to that question.

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Hi all,
I own a 26 Awesome with twin Mercury outboard 200's. Currently building boat with ALL new hardware. Have not had on water yet but will be first warm day '06. Rigged with CMC's and 3" setbacks. I have absolutly no idea what this will run but if you have any idea, feel free to chime in. Would love to hear from other Awesome owners with twin outboards. [email protected]

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I live in Michigan and run a 20ft awesome on the inland lakes. The boat is set up with twin 2.5 that put out over 300hp each. What I like about it is that you can hit 100 mph in only 800 ft. Its just Awesome!!
Chuck

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Chuck- I'd love to see your boat and discuss it with you. Are you available for the Awesome Owners Rally October 8 and 9 at Lake of the Ozarks? Regardless, please give me a call at 314-496-6701, Thanks, Dan

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Dan post all the boats that are showing up at the rally

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Vendetta-Thanks for the call. Sorry to hear about your engine problems. Feel free to call me if you have any questions. My cell # is 314-496-6701. Dan

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We have a 94 30' awesome 502 mpi. I just had engine's rebuilt last year. 500 hours ingested some water no flappers expensive lesson learned pretty much stayed stock swithed to roller cams, dana flow exhaust, K&N filters. Glad to hear some one picked up the company too nice of boat to fall to the wayside. we live in east tenn on tn river "Fort loudon lake" the is perfect for our needs We're the second owners have had for 7 or 8 years .this boat was built by the orginal "jim" I have talk to both had no problems with ether one sorry they had problems plan to pull and winterize next week and send ecms off to be reprogram before next spring

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I changed the 1 1/2" spacer to a three inch spacer and the boat handles great!!! 3" is the way to go!!!

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Anyone looking to buy a 1999 awsome cat -twin hp 500, A1 shape with alum trailer

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Awsome cat owners, I just became one of the family :evilb:

I have a 30ft, rigged for three outboards. The boat had 2.4 but I am thinking of three 2.5 offshore efi or 300 promax.

Does anybody run outboards on a 30ft AwsomeCat.

Trying to decide what motors to run & need your help. :rolleyes:

Get pics as soon as I can

Thanks
Jeff

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Welcome aboard Jeff. You are part of a rare breed. An Awesome with outboards. Did you buy the one that was for sale out east? Richard

PS. Mine are not outboards. 502 x 2.

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Dont think so, I got it from a guy in Tulsa Ok.
He only had it one year.

I still have not found anybody with an outboard 30ft. Wonder if there is any out there :rolleyes:

For what I have been told these things are heavy.
I trying to decide if I put 3 2.5 efi offshores or spend a little more money & get 3 300 promaxs.

Was told it only ran 70mph with 3 2.4 efi., but I know the 2.5 are much stronger motors. I have a 2.5 efi offshore on a STV & love it. but this is not the same.

Anybody have any idea what she would do with the 2.5 or the 300 promax.
Im trying to run 100 or close to it :evilb:

Any help would be great. I live on the east coast & plan on running the poker runns next summer. :evilb:

Hope to see you guys out on the water.
How fast does yours run with the inboards :rolleyes:


Thanks
Jeff

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Hi Dan... it's been a long time since we last spoke. I am thinking of selling my boat to do some real estate investments. My next boat will be a 36 foot Awesome cat. It's nice to see guys chatting on this site, as it has been quiet for a while. What do you think of that Awesome cat with the outboards? I feel it's going to be hard to hit 100 mph, what do you think? I know that the promax does not have any torque and that's what you need to carry weight not horsepower. Have a great holiday if we don't speak before than.. John

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I think your right?

If the 300hp doesnt work, I dont think the 2.5s will?
What do you think?

Maybe she needs inboards?
Keep me posted

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John- I can appreciate your interest in real estate. Ironically, real estate development/investment is my primary business. Please be aware that there are no guarantees with real estate. Over the last decade we have furtunately had no slumps and alot of novices have cashed in. With the uncertainties with interest rates and employment I would urge you to remain liquid and to atleast not get yourself encumbered with alot debt at this time. I understand the Florida is a very hot market, however, it can cool off quickly with increases in interest rate. So, move cautiously, and look for deals which are below market and motivated seller situations, i.e. estate sales and lost jobs. Rather than sell your boat, I suggest you consider pledging it as collateral for an equity loan and then finance the remainder of your purchase with conventional/bank loan. Realize that weither you sell or leverage, all of this is speculation, and determine the level of discomfort/stress you, and your wife, can tolerate.

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STV-92 Welcome to the Awesome Family. You will find the members are a great group and willing to assist you to achieve the potential of your boat. I'm good friends with a 31'/twin outboards owner and I'm certain he will be happy to answer all your questions. As for hitting the triple digits with your proposed setup, my initial thought is that it is unlikely. However, I suggest you speak with my in house mechanical engineer or a couple of our staff members you are diehard outboard enthusiests. Feel free to call me at your convenience on my cell phone at 314-496-6701. Dan

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Thanks for the info.

Im bring her home in the next few week.
Lakes are frozen & have time to play with set up.

Few problems I know of with set up.

60 gallon fuel tank under back seat :eek:
Outer motors look to be to far out
Need wing plate under middle to trap more air.

Im off for vacation next week, will be back in two weeks.
I will post & continue the mission.

Thanks to all, will keep all posted on set up

Enjoy the holidays. :evilb:
Jeff

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is that boat red? if so it was in a repo yard in detroit a year ago, there was one there that needed a third outboard...put a bid in myself then never saw it again until it popped up on boattrader.com.

the third outboard was missing the lower end at the time.

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Good to hear from all,

Yes, I bought a red,yellow & black.

May have come from detroit.
Hard to talk, I am on a cruise & will be back home next week.
Im from Montreal Quebec Canada & working on putting 3 2.5efis.

Have a great holiday to all, and I will be back after vaction :drink:

Need to find someone who knows 30ft. with three outboards.
Everybody tells me the middle will get the most damage, but I want to try three & go from there.
Prop,prop? anybody have any idea what props to run?
The boat has no trim tabs, but I am thinking of putting some?

See you all this summer :evilb:

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Thats the boat...used to say "Triple Threat" on the side, was in the repo yard for a little while in Harrison township, just north of detroit. 26awesome's brother with the fountain knows where that place is...I bought his 28 velocity that originally came out of that same yard.

Boat sat outside for a little while but looked good except for some cleanup and the lower unit on the center drive. Good to see its running again.

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Ya,baby thats the one.

It was surveyed last Jan05, I have a copy.
had two tumbs up :D

I bought everything except the power heads.
It has three mids&lowers.

I am going to put 3 2.5 efi powerheads this summer & see what she does.
It was dirty when the guy I bought it from got it.

He ran it with two motors & did a major cleaning on her & recovered the seats.
When I get her home I will do a major clean on the outside red. (maybe wet sand.) a good buffing for sure.

Motors: I am looking for the best for this boat. The 2.5s will do well, but I dont think they are the best for this boat. (to heavy)

I was thinking the 300 promaxs, but I am also thinking the new 275 4 stoke :eek:

Any help would be great.

Enjoy the holidays, Im on the way to Nassau, then Florida & then fly home to Montreal for the winter. :(
Cruise will be over in the next few days :drink: :drink:

Take care all :drink: :drink:

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I've got a 20'Funcat, 2.4, 280hp, offshore mid, with Sportmaster lower, 14" setback. In preparation of a needed facelift. Boat rides great in the rough stuff, handles as a true cat should :drink:

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Progressive- How fast is your funcat? I've heard that 95mph is achievable with a single outboard. Can it handle 4' to 6' slop? Dan