Gladiator
 

I am seriously considering buying a Gladiator probably in a yr or so. I love the boat and I have heard that sitting down in the boat is awesome. I was in a friends Tiger (non-stepped) with 1,000's last weekend and it was pretty rough out there. I put the bolster seat up so I could sit in it. I was really surprised how comfortable it was. I talked to Phil Lipshutz today and he gave me alot of info on the Gladiator. (By the way, Phil was awesome to talk to. I will go to him if I decide to buy one.)
I am not concerned with a cabin and don't need alot of storage space. Phil told me that his Gladiators have a large area in the front of the hull for storage. Phil told me it runs the same as a T/S Top Gun (same bottom)

Please give me your thoughts and experience in a gladiator.

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I wish I could give you the personal experience of owning one but I can't...YET. It is definitely my #1 choice of any boat now. I need for the used market to open up a little more :D

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Go For It!!!! they look awsome.

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When you guys are ready...be sure and check this one out.......I absolutely love the boat....if you dont need the cabin..this is definitely the way to go...although you cant beat a Top Gun.............Rich

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A few more......

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I've seen Rich's Gladiator. He is VERY meticulous. It's perfect, the paint is unbelieveable, and priced well too!

LS JR.

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As a former Topgun owner and now a Gladiator owner,I love the Gladiator and the sitdown configuration.I have not spoken to anyone who owns one that disagrees.

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Did someone say GLADIATOR . :D :D
Here are some pic's.
Phil at lip - ship is one of the best when it comes to the gladiator. He set up this one for me.

Rick OSG

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Rick OSG

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Phil is an excellent person to deal with, unequivocally.