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07-18-2014 | 12:15 PM

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If the performance C.C. market takes off as projected there are many C.C. builders that could transition from traditional fish boat to this market. There are some great hulls out there like Contender, Yellowfin and others who could bring additional innovation to the customers.
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07-18-2014 | 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate5.0

Many and most have cabins these days, very large and plush ones at that.

I bought and restored a 1998 Marlago 35' with vacu flush and twin 250 EFIs for the wifey for embarassingly little money. It has a nice cabin and fully enclosed head with 6' headroom. And now with our young kids we use it 4 out of 5 times out. They run around in circles in it. We still use the 42 Fountain when I want to have a good brisk go fast ride. And the cleanup on the CC is amazingly easy.

07-18-2014 | 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bert4332

I think the CC interior design needs to be thought through more. It's getting there, but they are still based on a fisherman's boat layout. A few folks on here stated they tripped with 14 people in their boat, but I'm guessing most of them stood and awkwardly at that. I think once builders get out of the fisherman's design paradigm, it will morph into a really great design that holds a lot of people comfortably.

I can only talk for Statement and being on them. But as you can see from the pic I posted. Between the L-couch in the rear, main seating, wrap around up front_ and over sized console seats. We had everyone in that pick (12 I counted) seated very comfortable and cruising with a drink in hand at 55mph.

07-18-2014 | 12:19 PM

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Don't forget guys, there's only 6 months vs year round "winter layup" when boating up North, yes, it makes a difference.

07-18-2014 | 12:28 PM

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Don't forget guys, there's only 6 months vs year round "winter layup" when boating up North, yes, it makes a difference.

How's the hunt going bud?

07-18-2014 | 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation

I think AT and my checkbook are "more than halfway" apart......

I do think if Pat built one on spec it would be sold before he finished it! How fast do you think a 37 would be with 3-300's?

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07-18-2014 | 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HTRDLNCN

Nate that was a reply to my previous post where we used to refer to CCs as the pontoon boats of the ocean,one of the common elements being no cabin. It is not common to see one with a cabin again talking about the average joe CC not the quarter to half million dollar triple/quad engine monster.. The Scarab Sports and Scorpion CCs from the 80s are exception to that as many of them seem to have cabins.
Carrera made CCs from 24 to 36 from single to quad,,most sold boat of all? 27ft , no cabin with twins..Outsold the bigger 32/36 by a wide margin..Overall less ten percent of all the Carrera cc's had cabins.
Most were used like pontoon boats,,to carry lots of people and anchor up and party. and a few actually got fished from,LOL..

My Concept has a cabin, wasn't built in the 80s and didn't cost all that much. Concept still makes a 30 with a cuddy and also makes a 36 with a cuddy. I would hardly call them a rich mans boat. I consider myself an "average joe". My 30 isn't a 1/4 to 1/2 million dollar machine and doesn't have trip or quad motors (twin 225 Optimax for me). My 30 will SEAT 8-9 adults. I like the "fishermans" layout. That's why I bought it. The open floor plan is excellent when anchored out, partying at the dock, etc. Its easy to walk around without bumping into a seat, person, etc. Mine also only has a total of 4 rod holders, so I would hardly call it a fishing machine..... I will say this, We do see a lot more wind in the Center Console, but most of the time, the wind feels good. Especially on the 90+ degree days with humidity levels approaching 100%....

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07-18-2014 | 12:55 PM

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This reminds me of the convo's we have with our couple friends. Them....."Why you have that Z06??? A mini van is so much more practicle." Me........"cause I like women and drugs."

LMAO

07-18-2014 | 01:01 PM

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This reminds me of the convo's we have with our couple friends. Them....."Why you have that Z06??? A mini van is so much more practicle." Me........"cause I like women and drugs."

LMAO

I would call the cabin cruisers more like mini-vans. The Center Consoles have become more like an "SUV". You can pile more women and drugs in a SUV (center Console) than you can a Sports car (true performance boat Vee or Cat)...

07-18-2014 | 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate5.0

Did most of the Outlaw Challenge in a 38' Statement with twins....this was us.

Never cramped, all having fun, the ride was amazing, and the cruise speed was 55mph.

Can't ask for much more.

Isn't 55 pretty much wide open in that boat?

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