Are cats really that dangerous?
05-05-2008 | 08:38 PM
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That video was the Chi town run! Just found the link. So you are saying that cats can not run fast like a big v in the rough. Seems like that big v was having a lot of problems in the rough. We were floating along for a nice ride with the front runners (cats). It gets old hearing how great V's are in the rough and cats can not run. Watch an offshore race.
05-05-2008 | 08:41 PM
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ITS A SKATER NATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
05-05-2008 | 09:10 PM
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BRAD SCHOENWALD
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We broke stuff that day.
05-05-2008 | 09:24 PM
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. BTW- game on for your Jersey school dates. I'll line up the northern crew. Steve's up here for the summer. We just DESTROYED Bethesda this weekend. I don't think they were ready for us hahaha.
05-05-2008 | 10:33 PM
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I spoke to an insurance person regarding Cat insurance, and he said it is about three times higher than a V of the same speed. He said claims were more expensive for the cats because the accidents were more severe with more property damage and injuries.
I think anyone driving a cat who is interested in safely operating it, should have a healthy dose of respect for it. Those making blanket statements about cats being safer than V's probably don't have that respect.
Michael
I think anyone driving a cat who is interested in safely operating it, should have a healthy dose of respect for it. Those making blanket statements about cats being safer than V's probably don't have that respect.
Michael
05-05-2008 | 11:56 PM
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I have lost an engine at least three times at 140+ (35 Motion) Lost a transmission at same speeds twice (MTI). Lost a prop at 110 (MTI). Each time it was completely uneventful. First noticed because we are slowing down. I think the type of cat hull makes the difference. I have also blown at least 8 outboard engines on smaller twin cats 25-30' (Warlock & Motion) again no big deal. Blown at least 6 lower units on o/b cats again nothing but slowing down. So can not prove it by me.
