I'm looking for input from anyone that has experience with the 39 Top Gun Open, specifically with the quality of ride in rough water. The specs show a dry weight of right at 9,000lbs. I have ridden in a few other center consoles, but I'm curious as to how it rides with the 8' beam. Most of the other manufacturers have a wider beam, as well as some of the other Cigarette center console models. Thank you in advance.

39 Top Gun is not a center console boat

It is a Sport boat w/Staggered motors. The ride is Exceptional.

one word GTS

Brian, you may want to check your source again.....https://www.cigaretteracing.com/eng/39_topgunopen.php

I stand corrected... But just to clarify, this is what I was referring too:

https://www.cigaretteracing.com/eng/39_topgunul.php

My apologies...

have you ridden on Bubba's yet? he would be the one to speak with.

My buddy had a 39 open for less than a year and traded for a GTS. Beam is too narrow and rocks side to side like crazy. No comparison to the GTS. I'll have mine at the shootout if you want a ride. Here is Rafes 39 in Destin for a good comparison.

To me the 10' beam is ideal if you are trailering. It's manageable on the roads without getting hassled, but it's still wide enough for a good ride in the rough. Does it ride like a Huntress, no. There are compromises in everything though.

Big difference, interesting comparison.

Chad /\ correct statement above! too narrow

Thanks guys for confirming my initial thoughts. I've been told by more than a few people "in the know" that the beam is simply too narrow for a good, solid ride in LOTO water. Bubba, I may take you up on your offer. I found a night version of your pic as well![ATTACH=CONFIG]543620[/ATTACH]