Looking for some advice and guidance
07-08-2010 | 08:31 AM
#11
JC Performance Engines
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From: Long Island, NY
07-08-2010 | 10:09 AM
#14
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Can You Hear Me Now??
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From: Old Saybrook CT
There is always a nice 44 magnum.
http://www.magnummarine.com/44.html
http://www.magnummarine.com/44.html
We have been sitting in front of the computer for days looking. I always seem to be in the same position I can afford x but want y. I think I will start to look around seriously in the fall and over the winter to try to find a good deal. There still is a chance of buying something in the 40-50ft range for the family and keeping the Cafe but I really am starting to dig the Nortechs. We shall see we have another weekeend planned to take the kids overnight so who knows maybe it will be sooner.
07-08-2010 | 03:51 PM
#17
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From: Santa Clarita CA
I kind of went through the same thing. I sold my 35' Playboy and bought a Formula 400SS with 525's ( it does 60 so figured i would still have fun)
Right of the bat i missed the cig. but the 400 has been a blast also. It is great to sleep on, nice having a big bathroom, only used the air couple of times but it sure made the day better by having it. Hauling it around is a pain compared to the cig. We can sleep on it in complete comfort.If it is cold out we still go out with the 400 but wouldnt think about running the cig
I almost traded it in on a new Cig this year but when i really started to think about it i realized that i would be missing the 400SS as much as i had the Cig. They are different boats and each has there own strong points.
My plan now is to keep the 400 and find a used Top gun at the end of summer, (hoping to find a good deal)use it in florida for the winter ( while still using the 400SS in California) then next year bring the cig out in time for Desert Storm
Of course it cost more to keep two boats but they both have places and for me it is hard to sacrifice one style for the other.
Right of the bat i missed the cig. but the 400 has been a blast also. It is great to sleep on, nice having a big bathroom, only used the air couple of times but it sure made the day better by having it. Hauling it around is a pain compared to the cig. We can sleep on it in complete comfort.If it is cold out we still go out with the 400 but wouldnt think about running the cig
I almost traded it in on a new Cig this year but when i really started to think about it i realized that i would be missing the 400SS as much as i had the Cig. They are different boats and each has there own strong points.
My plan now is to keep the 400 and find a used Top gun at the end of summer, (hoping to find a good deal)use it in florida for the winter ( while still using the 400SS in California) then next year bring the cig out in time for Desert Storm
Of course it cost more to keep two boats but they both have places and for me it is hard to sacrifice one style for the other.
07-09-2010 | 09:15 AM
#18
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From: Tulsa, GLOC
There is always a nice 44 magnum.
http://www.magnummarine.com/44.html
http://www.magnummarine.com/44.html
07-09-2010 | 12:17 PM
#19
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From: Swansea Mass
Maybe One of these suits your application????
http://www.stur-deeboat.com/
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ed=0CDMQ9QEwBw
-Mike
http://www.stur-deeboat.com/
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...ed=0CDMQ9QEwBw
-Mike
10-31-2010 | 02:32 AM
#20
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From: Burlington, VT
Okay I let me start off by saying I love the look and ride of my Cafe, but my situation has changed a little. When I got this boat my kids where 2 and 1 and I only used the boat for day trips and trips to the bar with 3 or 4 us. I also use the boat sometimes to take some of my clients out to lunch or dinner (an experience most of them have never had or will forget). Now my girls are 9 & 6 and we are starting to also use the boat with them. They love going out and going fast, but we have tried to sleep on the boat a couple of times and it is pretty uncomfortable. I have entertained the fact of buying an express cruiser or something like a 48ft Azimut (GLH chime in please). I would love to try to keep the Cafe but not sure about owning and storing two boats. I am also thinking of going 1 more season with the Cig and then making a change. But here is the million dollar question is there a boat that has the performance and ride I love and some nice ammenities that accomodate the family. Let's hear your thoughts.
I would go diesels but you can steal a gas one these days.
http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...dedSelected=-1
