Do any of the Go Fast CC owners here fish on their boat?
10-01-2014 | 04:51 PM
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apples to oranges.......35 Sonic is how big (deduct the swim platform) and how big is a 38 Statement with the engines on the bracket 2 ft behind the boat?
10-01-2014 | 04:58 PM
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I would say the 36' Statement also runs smoother than my boat. While yes it has a bit more running surface, it is not by a huge margin at all.
Some of these makers just know how to design a very efficient and well riding boat now.
10-01-2014 | 05:05 PM
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Bill, I never said top brands would be easy or cheap to find especially as the economy (and boat building in general) slowed for several years leaving a much tighter used market. However their are a LOT more fisherman than their are performance enthusiasts looking for boats at any given time and just like Nor tech the Top brands command a premium. Sport boats in general are viewed as being driven hard
10-01-2014 | 05:21 PM
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There are several CC on the market that have cabins with AC, head, berth, TV ,generators and even grills. I have lost the thrill of gong fast and would like to do weekend trips to the keys and Bahamas. As I look at the boats on the market and the popularity of CC, seems that the "go fast" builders are accommodating buyers who like the utility of the boats more than there fish potential. As TheDonz pointed out some of these brands such as Yellowfin and Invincible will run with the Go Fast brand for speed and rough water. Just trying to get feedback, thanks.
if you want a cc, i would highly recommend invincible over the rest. do the research and i'm sure you will agree. the 42 is amazing. after riding in it, it became VERY difficult to find the same enjoyment in my "little" 36 (1 ft narrower and 6' shorter = appx. 1/3 smaller :-(
hope this helps!
10-01-2014 | 06:06 PM
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Don't forget the Motion 42'CC . Buddy of mine owns one in Fort Myers. Quad 300's, 2 cabins, 2 AC's killer JL system 73MPH .... Family boater with 1 year old twin boys, key west trips, day trips, FMO runs, fishing etc... Simply a great machine!
10-01-2014 | 07:07 PM
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You may be right but Jay's accident was partly do to driver error. I never put people in the front of my CC during a fun/poker run everyone gets a seat or they don't go.
I have had a short ride in a 39 NT, it was the diesel boat at the Miami show. Granted it wasn't as fast as a triple OB boat and it rode nice but if you gave me a choice on a 50-100 mile ride in 3 ft seas, I would prefer a 39 sport boat over any center console (as a passenger).
Look at what happened to Jayboat in a performance CC this year. That guy is experienced as you can get for a passenger and that accident would have been a lot harder to have happen in a sport boat.
Look at what happened to Jayboat in a performance CC this year. That guy is experienced as you can get for a passenger and that accident would have been a lot harder to have happen in a sport boat.
