vtec

Would a 39 foot Ocean Express catamaran work with quad outboards? I know it wouldn't go 130 mph or anything. I'm guessing the Ocean Express is a little heavier than a Skater, and the largest Skater I've seen with outboards is the 36 ft. Just want to hear some opinions...

thirdchildhood

iTrader: (6)

This is just an opinion liked you asked for but I'm going to say that quad 2.5s would be inadequate.

wannabe

How are you planning on mounting the OB's , The 39 has an extension over the tunnel so mounting will be tough. They are heavy boats and not the most efficient hull.

J-Bonz

iTrader: (3)

I am pretty sure on was built in the late 80s/ early 90's and it was a tird. I will have to dig up some pics. It was all black with 80s graphics

vtec

Wannabe you are correct.... That "tunnel extension" would have to be cut off....... More $$$

I just wonder if it would go 95mph, etc. Or if it has been done.

Nuke427

Had a pair of 2.5's on a 1993 30' Cobra Cat, 8.5' beam, ran 88. A 39 Ocean Express with 4, not sure but don't think you'll be happy.

lightning jet

What year is it

tommymonza

What do you guys think of Cutting a Nortech 3900 down the middle , and mounting a 25 foot Hurricane Deck boat down the middle with 4- 557s on jack plates ?

AO31

The black 39 was a Midnight express.

noli

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I like the idea.

If the pics below is the cat you're referring to, I think it's a nice cat with lots of potential. True it won't be very quick, but it appears you're already expecting that.

The $10K asking is fair and would be a great base for doing a conversion. This cat is super wide with seating 4 across in the rear and 3 upfront!

I would do the makeover in phases. The first year, I would ask Glassdave (OSO ID) to remove the hull-extension box. Put the quad motors and enjoy

The second phase, a bit costlier, is to remove the deck and remove the interior beds, cushions, plumbing, etc and make it a simple 39' cat
Then replace the deck with a lightweight flat deck with wrap windshield (Boat Customs)
replace the interior with lightweight seating

This would be a great setup with offshore wave crushing capabilities













Flat Deck Conversion at Boat Customs





After the excess deck has been trimmed off