When have I ever put anyone down for anything at all, much less the type of boat they have....?

The answer is that I haven't, but the difference is that a few of the insecure/jealous internet trolls try putting words in other people's mouths like mine, that they're most insecure about, just to do anything they can to sound relevant.

The almost communist little attitude of, "not everyone gets to have the same nice things as others, & that should stop.....", always gets the most PM's in my inbox, with total laughter directed toward the ones pouting those comments, so there is at least some humor in pointing & laughing at the internet trolls http://smiliesftw.com/x/LOLSmileyFace.png


PS: Congrats on selling your Apache! :ernaehrung004:

I was just stirrin the chit.. working on getting Gary in a little trouble..:lolhit:
Gary's y2k runs very well, though.

Not sure what all this other deal is about? Hell, if you can have nice things, more power to you I say.



Edit 100mph superboats ain't built, they're made;)

That's the attitude most of us take as well, but unfortunately there are always some on internet forums that make petty comments towards others that might have something they wish they had http://smiliesftw.com/x/greddymb.gif

I think you'd really like a Gladiator, they just aren't designed for over-night boating. That's the only reason I mentioned a hotel room earlier, instead of having to tear up the front of a nice Gladiator. A top Gun would be perfect for you, but I can also understand liking to looks & performance of a Gladiator. :cool:

Biggus's Mystique is really fast especially for what it is!

Biggus's Mystique is really fast especially for what it is![/QUOTE]


I would imagine! 575s in a 30 footer! Hold ON

I don't have any under deck pics but it is very similar to the Gladiator. Here is a pic showing the under deck height. I am 5'10" tall for reference and standing on the "floor" of the storage area. You could lay comfortably width wise in that area on a blow up mattress and it does have two hatches.

P.S.- Sorry for giving you the finger! LOL
That was after a blown drive, 4 beers, and idling in 55 degree Miami weather for two hours with an hour left to go!

I'd be afraid I would wake up screaming, thinking I was buried alive. :eek:

Can it be done? Yes, but it really is a stretch. I wouldn't bother. If you like to overnight, you are looking at the wrong boat.

Hi gents . I have been enjoying this post. I have a comment regarding Tom A's reference to R&D and balance. I understand that the Galidator is just a cut down versiion of the 38 topgun with a different deck . I am suggesting that there is not that much R&D in this particular design and that the additonal weight was already contemplated in the Topgun design . If my understanding is correct then the bottom design has already figured in cabin weight. Just my 2 cents.
RG.

As the weather turns
 

Say i recall the legendary 42' full on race built Fountain That is for sale in the classies(Ohio Steel) was slept on under the deck pretty regular like! Just sayin!

Is there a cabin in Ohio Steel?

Yep, it's very nice too!!

http://www.charterworld.com/images/y...20Suite%20.png

The original Gladiator was a cut down T/Gun w/the same bottom. However, the hull was later redone (steps moved)and is not the same on the majority of Gladiators.

Well now your putting words in my mouth. :grinser010: Christ almighty BLee, now I'm a communist and an internet troll? Phucking grow up. Did I tell you to stop buying chit? Nope, I"m just not going to let you take shots at the guy for not wanting to stay at the ritz. Comprenda?

Sounds more like the poison spewed from a Communist DICTATOR... doesn't it .

I can just hear this in a deep "God Like" voice....

"Do it my way, if you don't you are an idiot and me and my OSO Veterans will push you out the door"

Geez, talk about the pot calling the kettle black....Communist Dictatorship at is best.

Cheers,

Dave

I think the differences here are based on the "term "overnight" by some. For me (and I think the OP also?) it is more of something to be used IF needed...not to replace a Hotel Room, or try and build an Express Cruiser out of a Glad.

As I said earlier, I prefer to sleep outside if the weather is permitting...but if all of a sudden there comes a hard rain ...I would like the OPTION to have a temporary shelter to sleep out of the rain etc....to me that is the better option than running off to a Hotel (even if there is one with in 20 miles, usually not).

While to some, yes the Glad might be the wrong boat for this....but for others it could be the perfect boat for this.

For me personally a Glad will probably be my next boat addition, I was just curious to see the underside of the bow area so I can make my own determination if I can make it work for my needs. Nothing more, nothing less.

And thanks for your feedback/opinion on the topic, I am glad some here can do it with class and common courtesy. It is very much appreciated.

Cheers,

Dave

Also, forgot one more option. I had a L shaped sunpad with suction cups on it that was made by Fineline that adheres to the rear hatch. There is plenty room to sleep for the night on the hatch if need be.

Yeah, better make sure you dont roll off!!

I guess it would keep someone from rolling off the boat in their sleep.:-)

Reminds me of the first time I got my wife (#1) to sleep out on the deck of my new 242 back in 87...she was scared she would roll off in her sleep and drown.

I told her not to worry, if she rolled off the deck in her sleep, it would be like tossing a sleeping cat in the water..she would wake up and walk on the water!

After the first time she was cool with it. She was a little goofy..but pretty cute, especially with the "80s Hair" back then.

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Dave

A friend of mine owned that boat for a while. It's a bad mamma jamma. But there's a LOT more head room on that. A lot more room in general.

No. Kinda follows the original theme of this thread!

HOMELAND SECURITY should be able to tell you if two people will fit down there:drink:

There is a reason the hatches are the size they are.....

:grinser010:

Wahoooo! Sq Grooper!!

I belive there was one gladiator built with a cabin ,acces in the front deck was for sale 6 years ago all white hull