MOTION - no question about it.

I bought a 30 Motion Cat outboard about 18 months ago and love it - not much more can be said than what was already said above - you'll love the ride.

You guys are really starting to sway my decision

from my perspective, insurance is the only real issue - you will pay more to insure a cat than a v. For me its worth it. My wife hated the ride in my 29 Fountain - she loves the cat - and we've been out in some really rough stuff too.

The only insurer of cats in Florida that I am aware of is Markel - call Sy Goldberg at Total Dollar - he has a guy in Texas that got me my insurance. Can't recall his name, but Sy is on this board quite a bit and his company is well respected and known.

Cat guy here

I got a quote for the insurance already and it was within reason, I have to say I really did like the ride of the Motion

Go for it.
I had an Active Thunder prior to the AMT which are both pretty fair comparisons to what your looking at.
I did have some good times in the AT but the AMT flat out rocks on our poker runs.

I had a pantera, now i have a cat. Get the cat.

I had a 30 Motion. Great boat.

whats the quote if you dont mind me asking?