Now this is the feedback I am looking for. Although, at times I don't wanna hear the truth. LOL... There is not much else you can get into without spending 200+... NOT SURE I WANT TO SPEND THIS MUCH...

Now this is the feedback I am looking for. Although, at times I don't wanna hear the truth. LOL... There is not much else you can get into without spending 200+... NOT SURE I WANT TO SPEND THIS MUCH...[/QUOTE]

We have a 2004 ao31 with 496 ho's. It porpoises between 70-80. We are in akron ohio if you want to go for a ride. email me at [email protected] if your interested

it wants to porpoise at those speeds because you are not going fast enough. the 31 AO was built using the Chris Cat molds. the boat was designed to run 90+. if you get it into the upper 80's she will pack enough air and you will feel it loosen up and start gaining speed again. I have run Chris Cats out in open water with 3-4 footers at 100 mph or so. the boat will handle rough water if it is set up right and will out run most any other cats its size in the rough.

Only issue I would have is the 575's. They are pretty hard to find parts for and could easily make that HP with NA motors. If you don't mind a repower in a year or two this would be a real nice boat. I saw a 36 spectre which is a lot of boat compared to the AO for less money with 500EFI's. The boat would be close to as fast and be 5' longer which would help you in rougher water.

I live 5 minutes from the town-city address listed for the ad. Would be happy to go look at it for you, and send pictures via my phone with your authorization and the seller's consent.