83-84 scarab 38 and cig top gun 38 comparable?
07-31-2014, 04:57 AM
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Not the same quality build as a Cig of the time,I found sloppy work, bulkheads not completely tied in to stringers, I was very surprised...same with the 311 Formula I parted out.... very surprised at thin and bare wood exposed...
07-31-2014, 08:48 AM
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07-31-2014, 04:43 PM
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These types of threads are really moot when talking about 30+ year old performance boats. When it comes down to it, the best boat isn't the brand but rather the condition of the ones for sale. Both are heavy sleds that need a ton of HP to run 75 mph, then you need a 2500+ diesel truck to pull back and forth to the ramp. Then if you consider how many days does the boat get wet in _________ (insert city, area of the country) now divide by how many of those days will truly be rough enough to notice a difference.....kind of prepping for a snowstorm in Florida! Let's use Canada in the above equation. 5 months of boating season, you get out three times a month (15 outings). 20% of the outings it gets nasty (3 times a year)......now really in those 3 times of rough (4-5ft seas) is the brand really going to make a difference if you stay home or go out? Probably not......if it is 4-5 you probably stay home regardless. Getting stuck in rough conditions is different (seas spool up after a storm) and you need to get home.
In the end, buy the boat that is in the nicest condition for the money and the one that appears to be the one that will give you the most amount of trouble free boating. Any of the 35-38 ft boats from Scarabs, Cigs, Formula of that vintage will have a solid ride so it really comes down to present day condition, price etc. Face it, none of these rigs are going to be running a race anytime soon, they will all need work/parts to keep them going and then you can sell them for 1/4 of what you have invested in them (time/money).
In the end, buy the boat that is in the nicest condition for the money and the one that appears to be the one that will give you the most amount of trouble free boating. Any of the 35-38 ft boats from Scarabs, Cigs, Formula of that vintage will have a solid ride so it really comes down to present day condition, price etc. Face it, none of these rigs are going to be running a race anytime soon, they will all need work/parts to keep them going and then you can sell them for 1/4 of what you have invested in them (time/money).
07-31-2014, 05:11 PM
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Its a bad mamma jamma. I absolutely love that thing. Can't believe he's selling it. He's had it forever. Was actually sponsored by penzoil at one time.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o57672-en.html
By the way, I'm almost 99% sure I took that pic posted above in Havasu. That's Jeff Cheng in the passenger bolster. (Aka board god #1 / aka founder of OSO for those that don't know).
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o57672-en.html
By the way, I'm almost 99% sure I took that pic posted above in Havasu. That's Jeff Cheng in the passenger bolster. (Aka board god #1 / aka founder of OSO for those that don't know).
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08-01-2014, 09:55 AM
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Did someone say Arnesons?
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o58193-en.html
Needs some TLC, but cool piece.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...o58193-en.html
Needs some TLC, but cool piece.
