They ride nice. I have been in both in big water and the T/S Gun does ride nicer. It doesnt nearly look as good but it does ride better. Its only 7 inches shorter than the gun but the Gun rides better in the rough.

I have been in both numerous times, back to back , and still feel the Glad( IMO) rides better. But, of course there are various conditions such as water, the driver, etc that can make a difference.

In the Ocean?? The Gladiator was driven by my father and throttled by myself and the Gun by a guy that has been running Cigarette's for 20 years. In the real rough water the Gladiator does not run as well as the T/S Top Gun. The Gladiator is lighter and doesnt ride as well. Thats not to say the ride is bad cause it rides great for a 36ft boat but the length and weight of the Gun counts for alot. Just my .02

The lenghth is almost a non-issue in this case. And, I am sure the 6 bladed props help as well. Anyhow, I have spent alot of time in the ocean on numerous Cigs both here and in Fl. If there is a difference, it would be mimimal at best. Although, I must admitt, the better ride would be whatever Phil was driving at the time.

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion

Exactly

I'd agree with that! I'd be interested to hear Phils opinion on this.

The 600 boat went overseas... we are doing an overhaul on the 05 Phil has... I will post pictures as the project goes on for the next couple of months.

the strength and honor boat/old kilo setup is diff than the maximus, I think the lines on the maximus are pretty close to the glad. aslo on both tom and ricks there is storage behind the rear seat. toms was the rio roses boat converted.

The funky colored one? Im sure it will turn out great!!