deep v vs cat
 

New here. I have a deep v lavey craft love the boat , But I have this cazy inch to get a 25' or 26' daytona. I love the way they look. Is it worth getting a cat. Or stay with the deep V. Thanks

For 0-100 speed it's hard to beat a cat. I like bolsters and the ride of a vee. Cabin goes to vee. I love my Scarab but a friend had a 10 year old Skater 26" with 300's. It was a blast but in rough water mine would eat him up. Answer is make enough money to have one of each.:cool:

Skater never made a 26. Maybe a 24? If your going to get a cat get a real tunnel, not an eliminater.

If your boating on a lake, get a eliminator. Out in the ocean get a skater. Best cat for the money on the lake is eliminator, best cat in the rough is skater.

check with insurance BEFORE you do anything- since you never had a cat before, you may not be able to get insurance. IF you can, it will be very expensive.

How about 28, I'm pretty sure it wasn't a 24. Top end was around 115.

Horse feathers.......

I don't care what "lake" you are referring to...a Skater is a better all around boat...rough water and calm...than anything Eliminator ever dreamed of.

It's a California thing:D:D

T2x

Key word was MONEY. If your boating on a normal lake than you will love the ride of a eliminator, If you go to the ocean than you better step up in money and size and get a skater.

Unless you don't want wackers in a sub 30 boat, need the "cabin" space, aren't racing anyone in the rough, and have a limited budget. West Coast cats can definitely fit the bill as the better all around "family" boat.:drink:

If you're looking for best performance in any water, than Skater it is.

But, as Semper Fi said, you better check around on insurance as it can be shocking.:eek:

(I've been quoted $2900 a year for a 26 Daytona with a HO, and 6 month layup!!!!:mad:)

I was quoted $7000 for a Mares cat or OE vs $700 for the BT.:eek: