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07-29-2008 | 06:13 PM

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From: Tulsa, OK

the 40ss seems to be the OSO favorite, and it has been mine as well, however my dock is only 14 x 36, so the 37ss has been in our radar, anyone had much time in one?

07-29-2008 | 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GrandTimes

Has anyone or you know of anyone who has traded in the Performance Boat for a cruiser and truly regretted it?My wife is trying to brain-wash me into it.she's not buying into a Top Gun with the AC and Gen thing very well.

There are some sick cary's and magnum's that will hit 70+ and put all these boats to shame.

Fountain Express Cruiser........

As mentioned above - I'd buy two boats.

Nice avatar - BOOMER SOONER!!!!!

07-29-2008 | 06:47 PM

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Chris Sunkin

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Originally Posted by TexomaPowerboater

There are some sick cary's and magnum's that will hit 70+ and put all these boats to shame.

A 70 mph magnum would likely set you back two mil plus.

I had a friend attempt to build a fast cary 50. 4 572's on #3's. If I recall, the speeds were close to 70. The fuel consumption? Unimaginable.

07-30-2008 | 12:05 AM

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Got an Azimut 46 this spring coming out of a Cig Tiger with 1000HP #6's.

The two kinds of boating do not compare, apples and oranges.

Trying to make a compromise sucks sort of like an enduro bike.

My solution is work my arse off and to be able to afford a Skater or Gladiator next year if the "I feel like the savings account needs vacuuming" feeling hits me for running a +90 mph offshore rig again...

Of course while keeping the Azimut to sleep, carry the beer/vodka/food/spare parts....., lodge the family and so forth...

Quite the f@cking hobby I have myself into...

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07-30-2008 | 06:04 AM

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Actually,
Here is the best of both worlds,

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07-30-2008 | 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Semper Fi

SWEET boat Jassman- are you still thinking of buying a Cobra?

Thanks..love the boat...as to the Cobra, Im holding off at the moment. My neighbor owns a Dodge dealership and has a silver and Blue 09 Challenger 1-6 speed manual 3:93 gears and 1 automatic coming in about 90 days. To save funds by not having to have a 3rd car we opted this way. Sandy will drive it most of the time and if Im good

I get to on weekends.

07-30-2008 | 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by METAL BROS RACING

I sold my gas engines

You did????

07-30-2008 | 08:23 AM

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I would love to have a 43 NorTech, I think that would be the best combo for overnighting and speed... I'm 6'-6" so for some of these boats to say they have a stand up cabin or head may not apply to me. Coming from a 36 Concept to my 400SS was night and day, the next boat will definately have a Gennie and A/C...

07-30-2008 | 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Spicy

A generator with A/c and heat is a must..the 40ss is an awesome boat. I just wish Formula would put in the larger 480 hp Yanmars or Cummins along with some ASD-8's...that would be one hell of a package.