Does this Gladiator sound like a steal?
09-27-2005 | 07:46 PM
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Re: Does this Gladiator sound like a steal?
Originally Posted by Havasu Cig
I love Gladiators, and I think they are great for the type of day boating we do here on the West Coast, But it seems most people around the country want a cabin.
09-28-2005 | 10:05 PM
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Re: Does this Gladiator sound like a steal?
Originally Posted by Havasu Cig
I offered over 200k on that exact boat and they did not take it. They wanted if I remember correctly somewhere in the 265k range. The boat ended up selling for 190k I believe, and that was below DSM's cost. They could not get rid of the boat because of the small market for a non-cabin 38' boat. I don't know where you come up with the 140-160 range because it is way off.
I ended up selling my 2001 Gun for 185k in less than 8 hours this past year. Could have sold it for 195k if I waited a couple of days, but I had a deal lined up on my current boat and did not wan't to lose it.
I love Gladiators, and I think they are great for the type of day boating we do here on the West Coast, But it seems most people around the country want a cabin.
I ended up selling my 2001 Gun for 185k in less than 8 hours this past year. Could have sold it for 195k if I waited a couple of days, but I had a deal lined up on my current boat and did not wan't to lose it.
I love Gladiators, and I think they are great for the type of day boating we do here on the West Coast, But it seems most people around the country want a cabin.
09-29-2005 | 11:26 AM
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Re: Does this Gladiator sound like a steal?
Originally Posted by pm203
When the Gladiators first came out,they could be had for real cheap.As they caught on and got perfected, the price escalated .I was offered a brand new Gladiator in 02 for approx 150 ish. Keep in mind,it was one of the first ones.
09-29-2005 | 11:57 AM
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Re: Does this Gladiator sound like a steal?
Originally Posted by Havasu Cig
Sounds like a steal, just the 525's and XR's puts you at about 100k. Trailer is about another 12-15k. That does not leave much money left for the hull, other hardware and rigging.
09-30-2005 | 11:24 AM
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Re: Does this Gladiator sound like a steal?
Ah, I get it now...
The first one I saw was the blue one in this thread with staggered 525's. They wanted 265k and I offered 235k after it had been siiting for a few months. They turned my offer down and had to unload it for 190k less than 6 months later.
The first one I saw was the blue one in this thread with staggered 525's. They wanted 265k and I offered 235k after it had been siiting for a few months. They turned my offer down and had to unload it for 190k less than 6 months later.
09-30-2005 | 08:30 PM
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Re: Does this Gladiator sound like a steal?
Originally Posted by Downtown42
Really? I didn't think it was that high, but just guessing.
10-02-2005 | 04:54 PM
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Re: Does this Gladiator sound like a steal?
Chad &/or Jeffrey,
What speed did you guys get from the old F-2 TG when it had the HP500's? What did you get with the latest power?
By the way, glad to see you back Jeffrey.
What speed did you guys get from the old F-2 TG when it had the HP500's? What did you get with the latest power?
By the way, glad to see you back Jeffrey.
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10-03-2005 | 09:03 AM
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Re: Does this Gladiator sound like a steal?
Gordo-
As JJ said, Speed Racer ran 89-90mph w/ the 500's. In the current setup w/ 725HP turning 5-blades, it runs 99.7mph GPS. It ran a couple mph faster on the top end w/ the 4-blades, but it handles a lot better w/ the 5-blades at high speeds. The acceleration in that boat was absolutely crazy.......
Chad
As JJ said, Speed Racer ran 89-90mph w/ the 500's. In the current setup w/ 725HP turning 5-blades, it runs 99.7mph GPS. It ran a couple mph faster on the top end w/ the 4-blades, but it handles a lot better w/ the 5-blades at high speeds. The acceleration in that boat was absolutely crazy.......
Chad
