Older cat/cabin question
 

I will soon be in the market for a replacement for the fountain and would like a cat. Problem is a cabin is needed. What boats, 35g and under, are there? I/O or O/B doesn't matter. Would prefer under 32ft and under. Thanks in advance.
George

Hi Prostock85, Have you looked at 31' American Offshore boats? I don't know if you can find one for under $35k but they have the best cabin of any cat in that size. Most cats 32' and under don't have any type of cabin.

That's what I was thinking also. I've never seen the inside of an AO. I've only seen some 30 shadows and chris cats. I found a 1989 30' Spectre that I like in Cali for 30g. Dont think it has any cabin though. I have at least a month before any decisions so I figured I would use the off season to research.

Thanks again

Here is a good example of a current basic 31 cat. Be it CC, AO or Awesome, all of these hulls share a common design. I use this one as an example because:
1) No paint
2) Bravo drives
3) NA 500 HP power
4) Trailer included
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...37525-en.htmlt
To be honest (and not a boat basher), this boat with that power and the way it is equipped/rigged is not a 90mph boat.

Good luck on your search.

the express cat 31 ft has a pretty big(high) cabin..your stuck looking in the AO, express, awesome,chris cat classified's.. unfortunately they are all basically the same boat design..and will be tough getting something decent for 35k

This link may work a bit better:

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o37525-en.html

I guess when I see things like this 85 CC (SOLD) http://www.powerboatlistings.com/view/5923 and the 85 I was buying with hp500's and bravos for $26,500 two years ago I figured there were more deals out there...

you have to watch alot of the chris cat's..some had delamination issues, some gained ALOT of water weight..and sea trial any that were converted to bravos to make sure the X is correct..

An acquaintance of mine owns that boat - I've never been on it, but have passed it at the ramp on occasion. I can go check it out for you if you are interested?

Didn't Warlock make some about that size with Cabins?