Offshoreonly.com

Offshoreonly.com (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/)
-   Cigarette (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/cigarette-32/)
-   -   Cafe Racer About To Hit The Market (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/cigarette/326872-cafe-racer-about-hit-market.html)

donzi matt 06-02-2015 09:32 AM

My 87 with 496HO's runs 67-68, but I suspect the X dimension may be higher than a boat initially built with bravos.

T-RAV 06-02-2015 10:20 AM

I dig it, would rather it be ho but if the rest of the boat is clean and the price is right it could be a good setup. Well with a cam swap...

thisistank 06-02-2015 10:27 AM

Buddies cafe had 496's in it. Ran high 60's.

snowhammer 06-02-2015 01:41 PM


Originally Posted by thisistank (Post 4312089)
Buddies cafe had 496's in it. Ran high 60's.


So......high 60's with very reliable setup. Forgive my ignorance, but a 525sc (or larger) will yield a few more mph top end? And with that, suffer much on reliability, not to mention the added expenses: fuel, insurance, maintenance. Again, just asking. If midrange power (power band), time to get to top end, and general badassery is the difference, then it makes some sense.

Knot 4 Me 06-02-2015 02:34 PM

Might even be able to swap cams without removing mills. Nice!

39 Unlimited 06-02-2015 03:38 PM


Originally Posted by RebarBox (Post 4311901)
What is the $$$? for the boat?

Just spoke with owner $65k takes her home

thisistank 06-02-2015 05:13 PM


Originally Posted by snowhammer (Post 4312189)
So......high 60's with very reliable setup. Forgive my ignorance, but a 525sc (or larger) will yield a few more mph top end? And with that, suffer much on reliability, not to mention the added expenses: fuel, insurance, maintenance. Again, just asking. If midrange power (power band), time to get to top end, and general badassery is the difference, then it makes some sense.

"Badassery" - lol.

I had 525SC's in my gun. They were warmed a little but it's run 75 with 3A's. And yes, the mid range (boost assist) will be quicker than the 496s but who cares? Those 496's are turn key.

rumrunner29 06-02-2015 05:15 PM

65 seems a bit high when Rebar's 90 mph cafe with big power and 3s can be had for less money....just sayin'
good looking cafe though, good luck with the sale.

Unlimited jd 06-02-2015 05:29 PM

Some of us feel that way but honestly I've found a lot more buyers for stock power bravo boats than even a mild powered #6 boat for under 100k it's crazy

T-RAV 06-02-2015 05:33 PM

Well I'm out!!!


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:49 AM.


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.