Mystery cat. So WTF is it?

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04-19-2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Catmando

I don't think builders will pay $200k per side, probly 145-150. $600k would be more reasonable as a retail price, maybe $550 in this economic climate.

Dealer cost on a 1350 engine/drive package is $202K per side so $404K in power . That will drive the cost of any boat up . DCB's 35 has the same set up and they run around the 180mph mark so it sounds like there's some tuning in to be done still .

04-19-2012, 08:25 AM

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You can buy a 1800hp smith turbo motor and arneson drive and put the other 70k in your pocket, 140k for both and have a better package? Faster and more reliable

04-19-2012, 08:45 AM

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OK, before everyone starts going nuts over everything.

First off, I think it looks beautiful. Congrats to Gabe on his new boat!

Second, It is a 43 Spectre with twin 1350's.
The owner of the boat ordered it with the set up HE wanted.
The price he paid is between him and Spectre.
It is being dialed in and I am sure we will see some real numbers soon.
People like the warranty and re-sale of Merc powered boats.
If I remember correctly, this is not a light layup race boat either. I believe there is a cabin, wet bar and other pleasure boat options.

04-19-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cash Bar

Could this be the LONG rumored big Spectre/Frisini?

If they can sell it at $299k with 700's they might make a dent in the cat market.

i know its a spectre - but it has a Doug W look to it

04-19-2012, 09:34 AM

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800k sounds fair to me

1/2 of that will only buy this !!

Formula 353 FasTech (2012-) Price

Base Price (MSRP)

$401,440.00

http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_video.aspx?ID=2712

04-19-2012, 09:43 AM

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I believe the DW DID start the original tooling for the boat.

I DON'T believe comparing DCB's (AWESOME) 35' Lake boat to Spectre's 43' Offshore boat is ANY real comparison.

Also comparing the Smith Turbo Power with the Arneson drive is not in the same realm as the Mercury 1350 package (WITH A WARRANTY in a brand new boat)

04-19-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by akaboatman

More pics.

The boat is headed to the lake havasu boat show this weekend and will be participating in the desert storm poker run.It wont run 175 like the light weight DCBs but will be way north of 150.

04-19-2012, 10:30 AM

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The boat is headed to the lake havasu boat show this weekend and will be participating in the desert storm poker run.It wont run 175 like the light weight DCBs but will be way north of 150.

Way north of 150 in a cat that has a cabin is faster than most people will ever need to go in a boat. Not everyone is looking for a full blown racer disguised as a pleasure boat. This is a very nice looking cat that may give a person the best of both worlds. Looking forward to seeing more pictures of the entire boat.