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.

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

Go For It!!!! they look awsome.

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

LS JR.

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.

Did someone say GLADIATOR .
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Phil at lip - ship is one of the best when it comes to the gladiator. He set up this one for me.

Rick OSG

Rick OSG

Phil is an excellent person to deal with, unequivocally.