Gladiator Speeds
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as far as the sit to stand preference...in a v i'd rather stand...we ran from Manasquan Inlet to Hudson River in the gladiator...2-4's going (wasnt bad) ran about 70 the whole way...coming back 4-6's (with the occasional kicker) and my back was sore as **** the next day and i was in the front seat...people in the back take it much worse...BEEN THERE DONE THAT. As far as a cat much softer ride due to hull lift....cant compare the ride of the 2...just my .02
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only way to run a sit down v comfortably in snotty water is drives tucked and tabs dropped otherwise you get punhished...in under 4' water i love the boat...a Corvette on the water
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Originally Posted by bern's 29scarab
i've been in a Gladiator side by side with 575 sc's that runs 98 and some change...and Lucky Strike Jr witnessed it
LS JR.
We are also re-considering the Gladiator VS Top Gun. The winds start to blow down here in the Winter pretty hard (15mph minimum) and that is when we do a lot of boating (not so hot ) and I don't know how well the Gladiator would do in 4-6s.
How is the deal going on the Spectre Bern? Arnold just got in tonight and David will be down in the A.M.
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tell Dave i'll keep a stool warm for him at frankies in Point...still contemplating cat deal, the whole insurance issue thing spooks me a bit. i dont need to sell my boat then buy one i cant insure...i'd be pissed. the day we played in the bay was a legit 94-96 mph day...best ever was 98 and some change...she'll break 100 next year. gladiator rides nice in the snot but not as nice as a gun...just not into the whole sittin down in a v thing. just cant imagine having 38 ft of boat with no cabin...i know i know sounds stupid...
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Originally Posted by bern's 29scarab
tell Dave i'll keep a stool warm for him at frankies in Point...still contemplating cat deal, the whole insurance issue thing spooks me a bit. i dont need to sell my boat then buy one i cant insure...i'd be pissed. the day we played in the bay was a legit 94-96 mph day...best ever was 98 and some change...she'll break 100 next year. gladiator rides nice in the snot but not as nice as a gun...just not into the whole sittin down in a v thing. just cant imagine having 38 ft of boat with no cabin...i know i know sounds stupid...
Ya, we all know from the seaside bridge to the Manalokin bridge (is that right?) is not enough time for a cat to pack enough air under the tunnel to get full speed. Next summer - Seaside bridge down the bay to Water's Edge. Loser buys .
Sorry to hear about the cat, I say go for it. There is nothing like the ride of a cat and this is coming from a hardcore Cig bro!
LS JR.
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i'm between a 33-35 v and the 30 outboard cat. just the horror stories i keep hearing about insurance makes my head spin. unfortunately $$pockets$$ wont let me go any bigger...lol
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and thats a deal ...Loser Buys...as long as i'm not in my 29 scarab...if i am then i'll be buying unless your only running Thunder with 1 motor
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Originally Posted by bern's 29scarab
and thats a deal ...Loser Buys...as long as i'm not in my 29 scarab...if i am then i'll be buying unless your only running Thunder with 1 motor
Sent you a PM.
LS JR.
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Originally Posted by bern's 29scarab
tell Dave i'll keep a stool warm for him at frankies in Point...still contemplating cat deal, the whole insurance issue thing spooks me a bit. i dont need to sell my boat then buy one i cant insure...i'd be pissed. the day we played in the bay was a legit 94-96 mph day...best ever was 98 and some change...she'll break 100 next year. gladiator rides nice in the snot but not as nice as a gun...just not into the whole sittin down in a v thing. just cant imagine having 38 ft of boat with no cabin...i know i know sounds stupid...