New to me boat........
08-04-2005 | 11:49 AM
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Re: New to me boat........
Originally Posted by LEOPAJM
I am also a bit surprised that you went with the side by side boat .... Have you experienced something in the staggered set-up 36's that we should know about ??? Or was it just the right deal at the right time ???
The side by side Gladiators have alot more cockpit space and are very close in speeds to the staggered. Could be a reason.
08-04-2005 | 11:52 AM
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From: New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Re: New to me boat........
There is a stability with the side by side set up that is more pronounced than with staggered. The deal was very good, the boat is literally like brand new, and I just want to go have some fun..... I am really just at that point where if it isnt gonna be fun I am done. I am tired of worrying about how fast other boats are, who is first to the first card stop, blah blah blah. I want to run 70 mph with 2 or 3 of my buddies along side with our families, raft together at lunch, and hang together afterwards.
08-04-2005 | 02:04 PM
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Re: New to me boat........
Originally Posted by dhlaw
Bad Ass means high maintenance, high cost, and pain in the arse.... I need to get some quality boating time before I just sell everything and quit altogether. Its that bad. I was getting burned out on tweaking, testing, paying for parts, sweating, getting *****ed at, etc.
08-04-2005 | 06:44 PM
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Re: New to me boat........
Originally Posted by dhlaw
There is a stability with the side by side set up that is more pronounced than with staggered. The deal was very good, the boat is literally like brand new, and I just want to go have some fun..... I am really just at that point where if it isnt gonna be fun I am done. I am tired of worrying about how fast other boats are, who is first to the first card stop, blah blah blah. I want to run 70 mph with 2 or 3 of my buddies along side with our families, raft together at lunch, and hang together afterwards.
I can't agree with you more............great boat...
Good luck and enjoy...
08-04-2005 | 08:57 PM
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Re: New to me boat........
Originally Posted by dhlaw
I want to be clear though... I didnt "settle" for this boat, it was what I wanted. I just re-prioritized.
Last edited by pm203; 08-05-2005 at 08:08 AM.
08-04-2005 | 08:58 PM
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From: Pompano Beach, Florida
Re: New to me boat........
Originally Posted by dhlaw
I want to run 70 mph with 2 or 3 of my buddies along side with our families, raft together at lunch, and hang together afterwards.
70 mph----------------Ya don't make me laugh
LS
