Originally Posted by topprop (Post 3823794)

I've not ridden on a 38kv however I think it's tough for any boat smaller in size to outride a bigger one.

The question is how much boat is enough for when and where you want to use it.

I went from a 38 Bertram CS to a 29 Mirage.....a difference that is apples to pineapples compared to these two boats.

The 38 gave me the opportunity to boat almost anytime I wanted on the Lake where I live. A luxury the Mirage doesn't offer me. However the Mirage is much more economical and easier to dock ( without help ). It requires a much smaller tow vehicle to move it around and it much easier to launch.

I think in a comparison it would be tough for the Mistress to out ride the 38 however maybe you don't need the extra 3 feet where you are going to run it?

Both look to be amazing boats, as I've seen the Cig in person and as a very picky guy I can tell you it's extremely nice. Buy the cleaner nicer boat.......take it from a fellow old boat fan the better condition boat is the better buy.

Originally Posted by h2oboater (Post 3823930)

Joe I did the same thing going from a 38' KV to a 29' Mirage, your right much easer to handle & my Mirage was faster with less power than the Scarab. Now that I'm back to a 27' Magnum it's the right hull for me on Lake St Clair. If ever I wanted a larger boat again Jims Lady Of The Lakes Cig would be the boat. Mark

Originally Posted by Full Force (Post 3823830)

for sure agree, my mistress is perfect for me, no water keeps me on land, I use it every single weekend and overnight every weekend with my girls and sometimes the 2 dogs...

I know how good the mistress rides, I am told the 38 is basically the same even though its 3 ft longer, I am told the 35 rides better then the 38 Cig, due to COG or somethin g... I have no idea, either way they cant be much different if at all I would assume..I have been on newer stepped 38's, so I cant compare that.. totally different feel overall..

The comment about the nicer boat bein g better.... AMEN.... been there.... sunk WAY too much money into redong my 32 Baja and still was not done...so yes.... go for the better/done boat in my opinion!

Originally Posted by topprop (Post 3824103)

I've been on a mistress and my family has had a few TG's.....The gun is a better ride for sure......it's simply bigger and hence better in big stuff.

Originally Posted by cigboat1 (Post 3824049)

Scarab all the way----- of course I guess I am a little biased on the subject.

Jim

Originally Posted by Full Force (Post 3824118)

My buddy went from a Mistress to a gun and told me opposite, guess it all depends... mistress is one heavy azz 35 I know that, thats one thing I like about it, the water does not shove the boat around at all...