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Originally Posted by brian41
(Post 4052854)
I have your boat........ I will supply 1 each GM V8 5.7, boat and trailer for 20K.... I can even come up with a title (took 3 years to get 1 but I did).
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^^^^ :food-smiley-007::riding:
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Originally Posted by 27daytona
(Post 4052831)
Everyone wants a big cat and they usually have no idea what is required to afford the beast.
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Originally Posted by brian41
(Post 4052854)
I have your boat........ I will supply 1 each GM V8 5.7, boat and trailer for 20K.... I can even come up with a title (took 3 years to get 1 but I did).
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"Cheap, stable, reliable"
pick two |
Originally Posted by Cmiller
(Post 4052796)
I honestly don't no lol. That's just what I had always been told. I guess I was wrong. But I would gladly be wrong if it saves me money? So it would be perfectly ok to run regular gas you get at any station
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Originally Posted by Cmiller
(Post 4052787)
Well I prob should but I would be putting in race fuel and it's like 8.10 or something so I rounded to 10
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http://www.performanceboatcenter.com...sp?boat_id=715
Call Ginger or Glenn and get it bought. Then just add skanks and neon light and be like the one on Texoma |
Originally Posted by Cmiller
(Post 4052796)
I honestly don't no lol. That's just what I had always been told. I guess I was wrong. But I would gladly be wrong if it saves me money? So it would be perfectly ok to run regular gas you get at any station
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freaking dream boat right there....
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lol.. It's painful to follow this thread!
Go buy a 24 skater w/ 280's... Learn to drive that. It will save your life, or kill you and save you a lot of money. If you can drive a 24.. you can drive anything :) Best of luck. -Tom |
Skaters are gorgeous boats - but as mentioned at the beginning of this post - come nowhere close to being what I want. The individual who posted the 39 Aronow cat is dead on..
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Any reason a 30' Shadow Cat wouldn't fall into the realm of what I'm talking about? I saw another gentlemen here found one with running twin johnson v8's on it and got it for $2k... Yea, its going to need some resto work - but that seems like a reliable setup and has the big interior I am seeking as well...
Are they a relatively stable platform? |
Originally Posted by doc_texoma
(Post 4054066)
Any reason a 30' Shadow Cat wouldn't fall into the realm of what I'm talking about? I saw another gentlemen here found one with running twin johnson v8's on it and got it for $2k... Yea, its going to need some resto work - but that seems like a reliable setup and has the big interior I am seeking as well...
Are they a relatively stable platform? |
Originally Posted by doc_texoma
(Post 4053640)
Skaters are gorgeous boats - but as mentioned at the beginning of this post - come nowhere close to being what I want. The individual who posted the 39 Aronow cat is dead on..
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If all we had to do was come up with 20 grand, at least 1/2 the guys on this site would have a 30-40 foot cat.
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That post did absolutely zero to help answer the question that I asked... Thanks for playing.
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As far as my original question goes... It definitely does appear I can get into something like I want - but it is going to be in the realm of doing a restoration, which is just fine by me... A shadow cat looks like it will probably be the target... I also have stumbled into quite a few tunnel type "deck" boats of which a few are older and come close to my price target - allowing me to get into a sterndrive cat over 21 feet with lots of skank space while still looking somewhat cool and performing well.
I appreciate most of the responses as they were quite helpful and I learned a thing or two throughout this discussion and my research... I am going to finish the restoration on my VIllain IV first and then will look into the cat project... Pics as I progress on each... Thanks again - this is a great site!! |
Sorry for not being more helpful, but I think your request is unreasonable. Like trying to buy a 67 Corvette for that money.
I have a suggestion, find a few in your price range, post picks and you'll get help on if it's a good one or not and what to watch out for. Don't worry, no one is going to buy it out from under you because it's going to be a "work in progress" at that price. |
There's been a restored Chris Cat on Ebay that needs power and drives.....
Great hull as the Shadow cat is. Wannabe |
he was asking 12999$ if my memory serves me right.
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I think Dave at Liberator boat has that Chris Cat. A friend of mine was talking to him and he mentioned it.
Think I've got a picture somewhere. Doc... Liberator is in Crowley so you could go look at it. |
Here they are... When my buddy was talking to him Dave said he would take $12,000 for it. New gel coat, new interior, no power.
http://www.csystemssoftware.com/admin/tim/chriscat1.jpg http://www.csystemssoftware.com/admin/tim/chriscat2.jpg |
Originally Posted by timmoore
(Post 4054986)
Here they are... When my buddy was talking to him Dave said he would take $12,000 for it. New gel coat, new interior, no power.
http://www.csystemssoftware.com/admin/tim/chriscat1.jpg http://www.csystemssoftware.com/admin/tim/chriscat2.jpg |
Originally Posted by mptrimshop
(Post 4052843)
You could be right... Maybe he was looking at a skater in Canada .... I thought he said he lived on the same lake My Way called home.
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exactly the type of boat i am seeking.. is that a chris cat?
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TimMoore - thanks!
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Since it was brought up earlier in the thread - I am assuming Skater 24's are dangerous? Prone to stuffing? Or is it just a very high speed hull and people get into trouble with it? (or all of the above?) Its not the boat I'm looking for - but I might as well learn something...
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http://www.liberatorperformanceboats...k_003_ot7u.jpg
This is off of that Liberator website in crowley.. What model is this... That is freaking gorgeous.. Solid white - and looks fast, big and stable - but something tells me it isnt cheap at all!!!! :) ----- Just spoke with Dave at Liberator.. Its a 30... I'm going to take a look at the Chris this weekend most likely. |
Doc, if you are really serious about owning a 30 or larger cat that Chris cat is a steal 600hp a side will get you 100mph all day and stable as it gets.
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100 with 600's??? really?
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if this red cat was closer to me, chances are I would have snap it! just don't feel like paying for that much travel...:(
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Originally Posted by doc_texoma
(Post 4052576)
I am on motorcycle forums and I know I get tired of the constant - "what should I get" threads... So I apologize for posting one of my own on a boating forum. I just thought I would see if what I am looking for above is even possible.
I have owned sport boats and also a 32 Chaparral Laser which was basically a cruiser with semi go-fast looks .. Wasn't very fast - but I do have some larger boat experience. I really like the way cats look - but I am not looking to race one, want something bigger than just 5 people - possibly with cuddy's in the sponsons.. Don't want to wrench it anymore than I would a boat with a single 5.7 unmodded merc in it, and don't want to go over $20k for sure in purchasing. Yes, I know I could find something beat up and needing a new transom, power, etc to likely meet my guidelines but I would prefer to get something that I could at least use while I rebuild. To top it all off something like the Aronow 39, or maybe that elusive Wellcraft Cougar Cat (not the excalibur) are a couple that I have found that LOOK like they might meet my needs - but of course both are rare and at least the Aronow, is WAY over $20k... This may be an unattainable goal - and if so, I can stick to V hull's.. Just thought I would throw it out there... Thanks! Doc "Doc,what you've just wrote is one of the most insanely idiotic things I've ever read. At no point in your rambling, incoherent post was there anything that could even be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this thread is now dumber for having read it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul!" |
not over 30 ft, how about this one
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/bod/4173450321.html http://www.US-Maritime.com |
Originally Posted by timmoore
(Post 4054986)
Here they are... When my buddy was talking to him Dave said he would take $12,000 for it. New gel coat, new interior, no power.
http://www.csystemssoftware.com/admin/tim/chriscat1.jpg http://www.csystemssoftware.com/admin/tim/chriscat2.jpg |
Man that red Chris Cat is sweet. I dare say but that Conquest deck has got to be one of the nicest looking cats ever. Right up there with Petes 36 . . . . timeless and legendary :cool:
Wonder how they run with Arnesons . . . . oh like say . . . the pair of ASD6's on my parts self :D |
Originally Posted by Velocity Vector
(Post 4055324)
"Doc,what you've just wrote is one of the most insanely idiotic things I've ever read. At no point in your rambling, incoherent post was there anything that could even be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this thread is now dumber for having read it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul!"
Very obviously my post has made sense because a very good answer to my question (or incoherent rambling as you so wisely say) was provided in the form of the Chris Cat just south of me for sale. If you don't like what I post, then stay the F**k off of the topic. |
A buddy of mine has a Chris Cat with around 800hp per side with #5s and it cruises @95-100 without even breathing hard. Randy However the cockpit is not big enough for more than 5 or 6 people
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Originally Posted by doc_texoma
(Post 4055553)
And your response was asinine.
Very obviously my post has made sense because a very good answer to my question (or incoherent rambling as you so wisely say) was provided in the form of the Chris Cat just south of me for sale. If you don't like what I post, then stay the F**k off of the topic. http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/r...s-project.html |
VV: I ran www.texomapartypirates.com for quite some time (NOT lakepirate.com) ... I am absolutely happy to do anything to enhance the Texoma scene - and I apologize if I misread your response to my post and missed the humorous tone of it.. I'm simply not one who is afraid to ask questions.. Its how I've made my way through life for the most part.
I most assuredly will share any and all libations that I have on board with you or anyone else at Texoma.. I used to deliver Jello Shots via an RC boat to other boats around the cove at Deer Cove.. I'm very seriously considering rekindling the texoma message board I used to run since I'm going to have at least the Villain IV on the water soon. If nothing else we can wrestle around in the sand some. :) |
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