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F-2 Speedy 06-18-2015 12:16 PM

Why is it always the left one :grinser010:

onesickpantera 06-18-2015 12:19 PM


Originally Posted by 02RedWS6TA (Post 4319032)
75% of my boating is in a river and the other 25% is in the Saginaw Bay, it can turn on you if you're not careful but usually 2' or under waves. Yesterday we were out in maybe 2-3's and earlier this year caught in 4-6's but that's not the norm for me, the Checkmate handled them but it wasn't exactly a good time.

I have always wanted a cat and I have similar percentages. I'd say 70% of the time I am in confused chop less than 2', and the cats eat that stuff up. However, I boat on lake Michigan too and it can get nasty real quick. Not sure I'd want to be stuck 30 miles from the launch getting air in a cat when in 4+ footers.

bulletbob 06-18-2015 12:51 PM

I went from a twin outboard 25' velocity V to a 25' Talon twin outboard cat. I don't forsee owning another v hull unless it's a small runabout. As others have stated they are two diffrent beasts.

MnFastBoat 06-18-2015 01:03 PM

It all depends on what you want out of boating, like others have both cruiser and cat. Best of both!
I went from a 19' jet boat that ran 70 on flat---glass---waters to my current 28' SportCat.
HUGE difference, but sadly I have driven a couple single v's and there is no want in hell I could ever do that again :(
I boat inland lakes and rivers, Advantage has a center pod and that allows it to run with the crowd---meaning slower.
Mine is all stock, Twin 502's. I have driven a 22 Sportcat and numerous Party Cats ranging from 22-28' with a single and honestly for handling I prefer the twins.
Makes driving easier, handling easier and so much more can be done turning and docking with a twin setup.
Mine is for sale, and I already know that when it does go we will be getting into a V only due to family style.
But it will be at least a 30-32 preferably a Formula!

Good luck with the search!

Nate5.0 06-18-2015 01:12 PM


Originally Posted by Cole2534 (Post 4319355)
Id give my left nut for a 26' Redline cat.



I am with ya here. Big Big fan and I am not really a cat lover.

the deep 06-18-2015 02:25 PM

Once you go cat you'll NEVER go back . My Warlock is fast , efficient (very little drag) , rides super in confused chop , is a blast to drive and one of the ladies referred to it as a " Come fack me boat " :cool-smiley-011: . Back still hurts from that slamming v-hull .

Cole2534 06-18-2015 02:55 PM


Originally Posted by 33outlawsst (Post 4319530)
Why is it always the left one :grinser010:

I'm left handed, it's most in shape. :D

Cole2534 06-18-2015 02:56 PM


Originally Posted by LAriverratt (Post 4319521)
first your\'ll need this.....[ATTACH=CONFIG]542271[/ATTACH]

then call this guy http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...er-o61894.html and see if he will swap said nut for it :party-smiley-004:

If i could swing it, that SOB would be mine by tomorrow.

02RedWS6TA 06-18-2015 03:24 PM


Originally Posted by LAriverratt (Post 4319521)
first your\'ll need this.....[ATTACH=CONFIG]542271[/ATTACH]

then call this guy http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...er-o61894.html and see if he will swap said nut for it :party-smiley-004:

Those are bad, that thing is sweet.

I was thinking of something more along the lines of these:

https://loz.craigslist.org/boa/5053940640.html
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/5073715766.html

I've seen some of the 28's closer to 75 that were in good shape still.

How bad are we talking in 4 footers? Worse than my 25' V?

Speedracer29 06-18-2015 03:30 PM


Originally Posted by 33outlawsst (Post 4319530)
Why is it always the left one :grinser010:

Hangs lower. More drag.


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