scarab39

I just switched to a nortech cat from a Scarab after about two years of research and soul searching. I knew it would change the way I boat and cost more $$$$ but I was ready for a change. The 'hop' most people talk about was a concern but it doesn't take long to master it. The need for speed bit real fast as 120 wasn't enough so I put twin turbos on it. First run I was around 130 and the boost line came off a wastegate. Long story short one motor stopped running (of course it had to be the one with power steering pump) but the boat didn't get out of hand any worse than the v boat at around 70. So far the cat is more stable and more fun than I expected. My gf didn't want to switch but now she tells me to sell the scarab cause it'll never get used

Orthobam

What is there to master with the "hop"?

I just push the throttles forward. Something else I'm supposed to be doing?

ryder638

I wish I knew never to waist any money on all those v hulls I owned

27daytona

The first cat only leads to bigger and faster cats. It is an incurable sickness that is totally worth it.

bulletbob

So true! I'm looking for more money for a bigger cat not a cure. Lol

scarab39

Right , power through it for sure. The world starts making sense after your on the air

gofastlvr

Cat's are not a sickness... It's powerboats in general! I wish I could've invented a pill or a patch for the whole HP / fast boat / water / bikinis thing years ago. I would be a billionaire! I would be able to give away a new MTI/Skater a month all year long just for kicks

chattviper

yea, and its people like u that take V-bottom boys like me for a ride and.........boom, I'm in the market for a cat. Thanks for the debt Chad!

SummerObsession

Absolutely true. First cat: DCB F-29 120 MPH, then Skater 40 157 MPH, NEW 48 MTI ???. It is an addiction for sure.

27daytona

That is why my Jaguar is listed for sale. Time for another one. Someone will get a great deal on this one. I believe in "give a deal to get a new deal". Doug