Originally Posted by Joe (Post 3634845)

JT found a buyer for the Skater. It was a lot of fun, and I'm REALLY GLAD I did it... One thing I learned from it was, as much fun as it was, I'm a V-hull guy.

trailering permitting
forklift/ crane to get it in the water
need a crew to dock it (no rub rail etc...)

I want something simplier and more day-to-day that you can set the throttles at 70-80 MPH and have a relaxing cruise vs. going 150+ or on edge all the time when running in the ocean, looking out for a rogue wave etc... Running 115-125 MPH, at 4000 RPM's cruise speed is fun, but I found I never relaxed... too focused on the boat and what's in the water in front of me.

Seriously considering Big Max, and actually called Phill to discuss. He was in a meeting with Skip and never called me back. I took it as that is just isn't meant to be..... and, I really want Merc. power. I'd most likely have called him back otherwise (as I'm sure everyone else would as well) :-) My thinking was to paint the gladiator to match. I love the side-by-side gladiator. it handles great, is more than fast enough for my purposes, and has a significantly larger cockpit.


Joe

Originally Posted by thisistank (Post 3635035)

Big Max is sick, in killer shape and can be had for a good price. I have a buddy that is considering it too.

Originally Posted by Premier Perf (Post 3635193)

Joe i told you, you would like a gladiator

Originally Posted by Joe (Post 3635242)

my plate is pretty full work-wise right now, so that has been keeping my mind off shopping --- for now!!! :-)

Joe

Originally Posted by pm203 (Post 3635119)

Big Max was maintained with an open checkbook by Phil. It doesn't get any better than that!

Originally Posted by tim mccray (Post 3637575)

Hey Joe, you don't need Big Max, just forget about it.. Wasn't meant to be.. :)