Looking For the Perfect Cat With These Specs
 

Right now I'm in the process of doing my homework on getting a new boat for next season. I going to buy used so brand new 07 boats are out of the question. I would prefer an 00-05 boat.

One option I'm looking at is going to a cat. The only issue is that I need these requirements:

1) Must be single engine inboard only
2) Must have twin Canopy glass, no windshield
3) Must have some sort of cabin that would allow for weekend overnights
4) 27-29 foot.

I know Eliminator Daytona's are an option but I don't know much after that. Any reccomendations, brand of boat pics, and pics of cabin space would be greatly apprecieated. Thanks in advance for the help.

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We have your boat.......http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-1996.html

Give us a call )631) 724-8707

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....as a matter of fact we have two award winning cats that fit your requirements list.

Here is the other http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-11425.html

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Sounds like an Eliminator 27 would fit the bill.

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yes a eliminator, and I will sell you mine. :D

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Nordic
Dcb
Eliminator

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Eliminator, DCB, Nordic - all good boats.

Not to rain on anyone's parade, but have you checked into the insurance costs yet? Not too many are insuring cats (Markel is the only that will currently insure in Florida) and those that do insure them do so at a hefty cost - believe me, I know. I have a 30' Motion O/B cat. My insurance increased by more than $1200 for the 2006/7 policy year (no accidents, claims, citations or auto speeding tickets either). Just make sure you know what you are getting into cost wise.

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[I have a 30' Motion O/B cat. My insurance increased by more than $1200 for the 2006/7 policy year (no accidents, claims, citations or auto speeding tickets either). Just make sure you know what you are getting into cost wise.

I have a 30 Spectre with 300x's and my insurance is less then your increase. If you do your homework and call them all you may luck out as i did and find a deal. Have had mine insured with the same company for 2 years and upon my 06/07 renewal it dropped $80 bucks !!

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I think that TSPM has a good deal on his boats but if you are looking for something different here's what I got... 27' Eliminator turbine with 750 hp. Never been titled.

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i also dont think the any of the above are TRUE Cats...dont they all have a center pod ? I know the Eliminator does for sure

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Yes and no. Daytonas have a cut down pod the doesn't touch water once packin air.

As for cabin space :), don't go sitting up in a hurry. It gives you a headache. :eek:

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Depends on where you live, where you boat, layup period, etc. In Florida, there is only one underwriter that will insure a cat - Markel. I have no other options, and believe me, I did my homework. Hopefully someone else will or has entered the market here in Florida.... if we have a mild Hurricane season, perhaps it will help.

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how much for your turbine boat?

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Yup...the Nodic I posted a link to in the classifieds also has a radical modified pod. It works great as said in the quote above. Faster planing, hard cornering and zero pourposing. Once air is packed under the boat the pod is above the water.

LINK ------> http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-11425.html

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Eliminator Hands Down, Cabin Isnt The Greatest It Is Desnt But Most Small Cats Have A Short Cabin, Call Me If You Want To Discuss. Marty 877-419-6464 Toll Free

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Marty has a killer 28 with ilmors.

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27 Lavey Craft
28 Profile

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Me? I'd go for an HTM.
Not sure they make a 27-28, but the 24 is HUGE! Deep cockpit, decent sized cabin, drop-down bolsters. Hugely responsive to bg power!

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Call Steve Trip from RPM Powerboats. He has a new 26' that hits 100 mph with a stock 525 & bravo xr. Phone # 205-541-5426.

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26 WHAT? 100 MPH? WOT WHILE ON TRAILER :evilb:

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:eek: :eek: :eek:

Have you seen this happen ? Was GPS or RADAR used to verify the 100 MPH? Can the boat handle rough water conditions? Can't wait to see the performance evalution in a major publication :drink:

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NO REPLY? :evilb:

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Mine will go that fast with the stock 525efi on gps if you listen to my stories. Maybe faster if your cute. :eek: :evilb:

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HEY A BOTTLE OF PATRONE WILL MAKE ANY BOAT RUN 100 :drink:

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....and a gale force tail wind :D :D

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It is interesting to see the hull design differences between the east coast and west coast cat builders, i.e. douglas vs. eliminator. Since Spectra is now a west coast company (formally east coast), does that now mandate that a center pod be part of the hull design change? Just kidding.

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We have our demo boat (2006 model) that was just tested by Hot Boat in Key Largo and is about to be tested by Powerboat in Sarasota next week. The boat will be available for sale following the Powerboat test.

The boat is as Doug Wright said a 26'0" cat with a center pod. It has a very large cabin with a berth. It is equipped with a 525 ITS and shortened sportmaster with 1.5 gears and 34 labbed Bravo.

The only thing that goes against your "dream boat" is we have a wrap around windscreen which provides excellent wind protection even in the back seat and clear visability at any angle. The boat is completely loaded with options. Call me for details if you are interested or email me for pictures.

Steve Tripp
[email protected]
Revolution Performance Marine
www.rpmpowerboats.com

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A 36 eliminator wont ride with a 32 skater in the rough.Eliminators are a great lake boat, nothing taking away from Bob!! You might want to compare DCB, Spectre,American Offshore,or Talon. Skater will always be the rolex of cat hulls,and you wont find a better person to deal with than Peter. Just MY 2 :evilb:

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Thanks for the compliments. We are a shoebox fit so we cannot cap the hull/deck.

Feel free to come and drive it! With the 34 it hits the limiter at 98.0. Setup to run 100, I will admit that it is slow out of the hole but it will run the number. Hot Boat ran 94 and 94.9 on radar with 500lbs of test team and gear and 400+lbs of fuel.

Side by side seating is nice but we could not do it and have cabin access. We tried!

Steve

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It's all compromises- if you want somewhat of a cabin- rather than a space- you'll be getting a centerpod.

Not sure, but do the centerpod boats have better manners in the 40-70 range when the full tunnels are still working on packing (realizing whacker boats may be another story) sorry- no seat time in a true tunnelIf you find yourself leaning to a V and the canopything is negotiable- I've got a sweet Pantera:)

Also- are you looking for that size in real hull length or are you factoring in integral swim decks?- that may broaden your search. :D