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Old 12-03-2011 | 12:23 PM
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I love my HTM SR24. Most useable cockpit and cuddy of any cat in its size range.
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Old 12-03-2011 | 01:01 PM
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Like the looks of the 26 redline, eliminator, talon and 24 skater. I have a 70-75k budget. Do you guys think I can buy a single merc 300 cat with trailer for that
You can buy a good used 28 Skater with twin 300's for $70 - 75K. If you don't need a cabin, that's BY FAR the best bang for the buck. 110 - 115+ mph on stock power. The 28 hull hasn't changed in years. A 1999 hull is just as current as a 2012. Unless you want the sound of big block power, it's the way to go.
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Old 12-03-2011 | 03:19 PM
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Prior to making a move I'd contact NRG at Lake of the Ozarks if you want a new, custom order boat. I think they have a single engine cat that fits your size criteria they can build.
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Old 12-03-2011 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Originalronza
Like the looks of the 26 redline, eliminator, talon and 24 skater. I have a 70-75k budget. Do you guys think I can buy a single merc 300 cat with trailer for that


not to bust your balls but why would you want to spend 75g's on a single engine boat?
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Old 12-03-2011 | 04:18 PM
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The 26 redline and possibly a 30 predator are the two I really like, now just waiting on prices to see what they run. Both have great reviews everywhere Ive read.
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Old 12-03-2011 | 04:27 PM
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the redline is a nice deep boat with room under the deck so you can get out of the weather or whatever....their is one that runs around over here and it is a great looking boat with a 1100hp motor on a scx drive...nice setup...he has video's on you tube of the boat running
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Old 12-03-2011 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 36Envision
Prior to making a move I'd contact NRG at Lake of the Ozarks if you want a new, custom order boat. I think they have a single engine cat that fits your size criteria they can build.
You can get a 26 NRG with a 8.2 (430hp) for around $79k.
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Old 12-03-2011 | 07:51 PM
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Never heard of a nrg. 26. Does anyone have pics or info on it. I looked on their site and only found a 28
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Old 12-03-2011 | 08:56 PM
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that looks like a 28ft profile cat
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Old 12-03-2011 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Originalronza
Never heard of a nrg. 26. Does anyone have pics or info on it. I looked on their site and only found a 28
My bad, it's is a 28 and with a 525 EFI MSRP is $131k

They were previously Profile's molds.

Nothing like calling the factory Saturday night at 8:45 p.m. and getting pricing!
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