Offshoreonly.com

Offshoreonly.com (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/)
-   General Boating Discussion (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion-51/)
-   -   looking for advice on an offshore - first time owner (https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/211752-looking-advice-offshore-first-time-owner.html)

Back4More 06-25-2009 09:58 PM


Originally Posted by seafordguy (Post 2897087)
80k puts you in Cigarette Top Gun territory. End of Discussion.....

One of his requirements was "fast" ...that rules out a TopGun, End of Discussion...

:lolhit:

audacity 06-25-2009 10:54 PM

active thunder
pantera

Catmando 06-25-2009 11:29 PM


Originally Posted by seafordguy (Post 2897087)
80k puts you in Cigarette Top Gun territory. End of Discussion.....

Especially when compared to a 35 Fountain. :rolleyes:

wet_rat 06-26-2009 12:23 AM


Originally Posted by audacity (Post 2897201)
active thunder
pantera

you know of an AT between 35-38 for $80?

shadowbenny 06-26-2009 06:57 AM

keep it coming
 
so a Fountain 35 will out preform a cigarette top gun

active thunder pantera seems to be out of my price range (why would this be better than a fountain?)

Can anyone tell me when step hauls came in to play?

Shore Thing 06-26-2009 07:04 AM

in addition to the fountain, i'd look at sonic's. they have a big cabin for overnighting.

Also, formula, hustler, and scarabs.

fastdonzi 06-26-2009 07:09 AM

Each boat shines at different things, If your not going out in the rough then the fountain will probably be faster, If you go out in the rough a 38 cig is hard to beat. If you want roomy the cig wins again.... Find some boats you'd consider buying and have the owner/Dealer take you out fo a while, any doubt, rule it out.... :)

Sydwayz 06-26-2009 07:21 AM


Originally Posted by wet_rat (Post 2897226)
you know of an AT between 35-38 for $80?

Yes; er-- at least pretty close. This boat will sell for less than $90K. I've known the boat since new. It's in fantastic shape with no history or issues. It was originally commissioned for a (Skater) racer who thought about going F2. Hence it is light and fast; but it has full amenities including AC & Generator since it was his pleasure boat. He later sold it to his employee who still owns it. Both of them are OSO members. It's whole life was in VA except for the last 18 months or so; when the owners moved to FL to start a new business. It's probably been dunked in the salt only 10 times.

shadowbenny 06-26-2009 07:54 AM


Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 2897295)
Yes; er-- at least pretty close. This boat will sell for less than $90K. I've known the boat since new. It's in fantastic shape with no history or issues. It was originally commissioned for a (Skater) racer who thought about going F2. Hence it is light and fast; but it has full amenities including AC & Generator since it was his pleasure boat. He later sold it to his employee who still owns it. Both of them are OSO members. It's whole life was in VA except for the last 18 months or so; when the owners moved to FL to start a new business. It's probably been dunked in the salt only 10 times.

do you know how I could get in touch / see some pics?

birdog 06-26-2009 07:59 AM


Originally Posted by shadowbenny (Post 2897271)
so a Fountain 35 will out preform a cigarette top gun


?


Depends on what you mean by "Outperform"....Is it faster in smooth water ? Yes...Is it a better ride in the rough? No...Is it as well built? No..Does it have the same room ? No..Is it as "dry" a ride ? No


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:01 AM.


Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.