Vhull to under 30' cat
06-18-2015 | 12:19 PM
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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.
06-18-2015 | 01:03 PM
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From: Minneapolis, Mn, Usa
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!
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!
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This Cat is trying to keep up with the Big Dogs
This Cat is trying to keep up with the Big Dogs
06-18-2015 | 02:25 PM
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From: Raystown Lake , Pa.
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 " 
. Back still hurts from that slamming v-hull .
. Back still hurts from that slamming v-hull .
06-18-2015 | 02:56 PM
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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
then call this guy http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...er-o61894.html and see if he will swap said nut for it
06-18-2015 | 03:24 PM
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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
then call this guy http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifi...er-o61894.html and see if he will swap said nut for it
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?
