38 PP vs 37 OL
Looking for some info for a friend. Im familiar with the size of the 38 PP but only been on a 37 OL for a brief ride many years ago..Does anyone know the size difference if any when side by side. Ride quality, I know which one I prefer, as well as which boat is just slightly faster power being equal..give me some feedback guys..Thanks Jeff
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39 Nortech. :D
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Had a 37 with 575's and now have a 38pp with 525's. The ol is a lighter boat and is close to the 38 in cockpit size. The 38 PP inmho would beat the ol in rough water. All depends if you want a little more top end or a wave crusher. Rigging on both boats is excellent.
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In my opinion, these boats are in two completely different leagues. If prices are anywhere close take the OL.
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Originally Posted by cowisl
(Post 2642412)
Had a 37 with 575's and now have a 38pp with 525's. The ol is a lighter boat and is close to the 38 in cockpit size. The 38 PP inmho would beat the ol in rough water. All depends if you want a little more top end or a wave crusher. Rigging on both boats is excellent.
Thanks..I totally agree. What is your opinion on the cabin headroom and how it feels when down in there on the PP. Thanks |
Originally Posted by Skullkrusher
(Post 2642656)
In my opinion, these boats are in two completely different leagues. If prices are anywhere close take the OL.
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Originally Posted by Semper Fi
(Post 2642721)
You have obviously not spent time on a Powerplay. OL are world class boats- they only thing that put's them in "a different league" is their outrageous pricetag.
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Originally Posted by Jassman
(Post 2642671)
Thanks..I totally agree. What is your opinion on the cabin headroom and how it feels when down in there on the PP.
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Originally Posted by 32fever
(Post 2642732)
I've never ridden on a 38 PP, but have been on both boats and the OL cabin has a lot more headroom. The PP, while very nice, is more similar to a 37 Thunder. I thought the 37 Thunder and 38PP were very similar in cabin layout and size. The OL has a taller cabin, more similar to a 38 Powerquest in size.
When I had my 37 A.T, Radio Active..there was a 37 ss OL. I was in it, drove it and ran it side by side to the A.T. It was much larger but overall weight was about the same. The cabin was also taller around 5'5" if memory serves me correctly where's the A.T. was 5'1". Now the38 PP I was on felt closer to 6', but then dropped drastically..Ive been trying to find in my mags, or threads of PR's where both boats would be side by side to make a comparision for my buddy. Both beautiful boats, he's obviously looking at used. If he had the coin, Id have hime drive a 39 Nor-Tech, Cig, OL or Hustler. |
Originally Posted by Jassman
(Post 2642789)
When I had my 37 A.T, Radio Active..there was a 37 ss OL. I was in it, drove it and ran it side by side to the A.T. It was much larger but overall weight was about the same. The cabin was also taller around 5'5" if memory serves me correctly where's the A.T. was 5'1". Now the38 PP I was on felt closer to 6', but then dropped drastically..Ive been trying to find in my mags, or threads of PR's where both boats would be side by side to make a comparision for my buddy. Both beautiful boats, he's obviously looking at used. If he had the coin, Id have hime drive a 39 Nor-Tech, Cig, OL or Hustler.
The 38PP is a MUCH bigger boat than the 37AT. It also weighs 2000 lbs. more +/-. There is a picture from Lake Cumberland Poker Run in '06 I believe with Rich's 37AT and Robby's 38PP side by side. You can clearly see the difference in size. I can't find the pic at the moment though. |
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Brian, I believe this is the picture you where talking about. I think it is yours, not mine. Robbie
Originally Posted by Sydwayz
(Post 2642797)
Just for accuracy, the newer decks on the 37AT and 33AT , (2003 and up) have a cabin height of 5'6" at their deepest point.
The 38PP is a MUCH bigger boat than the 37AT. It also weighs 2000 lbs. more +/-. There is a picture from Lake Cumberland Poker Run in '06 I believe with Rich's 37AT and Robby's 38PP side by side. You can clearly see the difference in size. I can't find the pic at the moment though. |
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Jeff, How have you been? Hope all is going well!!!!! Busy summer, not alot of boating, building a new deck @ the house, SUCKS!!!!!!! OK, Here is a picture of DEFY'N GRAVITY sitting next to "RadioActive" in the Key West. I have several different angles, I think this one shows the the profile of the boats the best. My personal opinion of course is the Powerplay has the biggest cabin of ANY of the 38', (37-38 footers). When you step down into the cabin of the PP, the head room on mine is 5'7". At the front of the cabin it slopes down to 4'8". Keep in mind that my PP has a "Hung Head liner" vs carpeting on the ceiling. It takes away 2-3 inches of headroom. The headroom in the berth is 3'. When Dan was building the deck mold I tried to talk him into the side entry to the cabin, I think it is a much better layout. He wanted nothing to do with it!!!!!! If you need any other info, just ring me up. Talk with ya soon, Robbie
Originally Posted by Jassman
(Post 2642789)
When I had my 37 A.T, Radio Active..there was a 37 ss OL. I was in it, drove it and ran it side by side to the A.T. It was much larger but overall weight was about the same. The cabin was also taller around 5'5" if memory serves me correctly where's the A.T. was 5'1". Now the38 PP I was on felt closer to 6', but then dropped drastically..Ive been trying to find in my mags, or threads of PR's where both boats would be side by side to make a comparision for my buddy. Both beautiful boats, he's obviously looking at used. If he had the coin, Id have hime drive a 39 Nor-Tech, Cig, OL or Hustler.
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This one pic , was in key west in NOV.2004.
The radio active belonged to Jhon Lombardi and i was there looking at the 38 PP. Cool, i remember .LOL Scott |
The 37 OL is bigger than the AT as well. We docked next to Radio Active a few years ago for the Miami Boat show poker run...ill dig up the pics
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The 37 OL is not longer than the AT but it is bulkier, meaning higher deck, rub rail and engine compartment freeboard. The AT is a lot more low profile in the water, especially as it goes back towards the transom. We use to have two 37 OL and two37 AT on the same dock in Clear Lake, Texas back in the late 90's. I got a lot of first hand experience with both boats.
The 38 PP is a longer and quite a bit bulkier boat than both. I also hear the PP rides really well. In my opinion, the 37OL does not ride in the top handful of boats in the size group. |
Originally Posted by Jassman
(Post 2642789)
When I had my 37 A.T, Radio Active..there was a 37 ss OL. I was in it, drove it and ran it side by side to the A.T. It was much larger but overall weight was about the same. The cabin was also taller around 5'5" if memory serves me correctly where's the A.T. was 5'1". Now the38 PP I was on felt closer to 6', but then dropped drastically..Ive been trying to find in my mags, or threads of PR's where both boats would be side by side to make a comparision for my buddy. Both beautiful boats, he's obviously looking at used. If he had the coin, Id have hime drive a 39 Nor-Tech, Cig, OL or Hustler.
I guess maybe you can take 1 measurement at the TALLEST, and then it can slope down quickly. That makes a difference also. I don't recall ours at the v-berth, but it's still fairly tall. Sure would like to ride in a 38 PP, though. (hint hint...) Sweet boats. |
The PP has about 5'7" of cabin height. There was only one deck mold/version made.
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Originally Posted by Jassman
(Post 2642789)
Both beautiful boats, he's obviously looking at used. If he had the coin, Id have hime drive a 39 Nor-Tech, Cig, OL or Hustler.
You need to get that Cat ordered before we come back down anyway.:eek::ernaehrung004: We had a great time last weekend. It was Sandy's kind of weather - about 100 degrees and 100 percent humidity. PERFECT for her. Let me know when you are coming up to see her parents. |
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