For approx the same amount of money, which would you want to buy: an 1984 38' flat deck with 502's vs. 1987 Cafe Racer with 454's vs. 1988 Bullet with 454's? Which would be most desirarble in your opinion and why?
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Bullett no! Which drives and condition would be decider for cafe and flat deck.

The Cafe Racer.

Where do I start?

Cafe.

Give me some good details on the flat deck vs the cafe racer.

All things being equal (condition and power), I would have to say the Cafe'. But more info is needed to give good advice. I own a Bullet and that's what I bought because it was what I could afford. A Cafe' in the same condition as my Bullet is 15-20K more expensive. I know a few people who had a heck of a hard time selling their Flat Decks. They were very nice upgraded boats, but the potential buyer pool is alot smaller.

Are you planning on keeping the boat for a long time, or just a few years?

Do you have the ability to work on these boats yourself?

Do you have a tow vehicle to pull one of these lead sleds?

Have you checked on insurance?

Any of the boats are a good choice...it's a Cigarette!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Craig

Cafe no question.
Craig had many very good points to think about.

Cafe

I have had both TG'S and a Cafe. Cafe' hands down!

One thing to always understand about a Cig, the bigger the power the better the ride.

why a cafe over a TG??? I have heard stories about the CAFE porpoise issue.
Is this a true statement or a myth. Trying to get info because I'm buying a Top Gun next year, so some info would be helpful. It will be a used one between a 90 to 96 model. I did look at Cafe's but the price is about the same for both.

Thanks