Cheap, stable, reliable, BIG Cat?
01-10-2014 | 11:34 PM
#73
Crazy Energy
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From: Oklahoma God's country no one else wants it.
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
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!"
01-11-2014 | 12:48 AM
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not over 30 ft, how about this one
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/bod/4173450321.html
http://www.US-Maritime.com
http://newjersey.craigslist.org/bod/4173450321.html
http://www.US-Maritime.com
01-11-2014 | 02:41 PM
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01-11-2014 | 02:58 PM
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Neno the mind boggler
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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 
Wonder how they run with Arnesons . . . . oh like say . . . the pair of ASD6's on my parts self
Wonder how they run with Arnesons . . . . oh like say . . . the pair of ASD6's on my parts self
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01-11-2014 | 07:28 PM
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"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.
01-11-2014 | 07:45 PM
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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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01-12-2014 | 01:50 AM
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Crazy Energy
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From: Oklahoma God's country no one else wants it.
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.
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.
That is if we ever get through wrenching on it! http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/r...s-project.html
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01-12-2014 | 01:55 AM
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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.
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.
