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Old 03-05-2017 | 09:25 AM
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Top Gun, the gold standard of 38s
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Old 03-05-2017 | 09:33 AM
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388 Skater and a hotel room.
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Old 03-05-2017 | 09:35 AM
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My old 99 382 Fastech is for sale at LOTO Big thunder 500hp's Gen AC and runs mid 70's. I know its a ways away from you but give Ed a call, we loved that boat.
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Old 03-05-2017 | 09:45 AM
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I'm 6,3. 260 pounds. There all small.
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Old 03-05-2017 | 09:49 AM
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38zx. Looked at 42 fountain, 38 cig, 382 formula. Had a 38 Baja. Best all around and quality is the 38zx
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Old 03-05-2017 | 10:51 AM
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Top gun all day...
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Old 03-05-2017 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Wilks
38zx. Looked at 42 fountain, 38 cig, 382 formula. Had a 38 Baja. Best all around and quality is the 38zx
When you say "quality", just curious what you are referring to? Vinyl thickness? Stitching? Bolster stands? Deck hatches? Cabin door latch? Wiring? Rigging?

or are we talking, Lamination schedule, gelcoat finish, hull straightness, deck to hull construction, stringer configuration, and so on?

Only reason I ask, is I see the term "quality" used often, as well as "fit and finish". Im not sure what the terms and conditions are of those scenerios.
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Old 03-05-2017 | 11:13 AM
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The zx has very good quality glass work, rigging, fit and finish and quality materials. It's not rigged like a cig or o/l but much better than most. Not exactly what I consider a poker run boat but a very good, big, weekend go fast.
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Old 03-05-2017 | 11:16 AM
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Top gun all day...
Twice on Sunday's
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Old 03-05-2017 | 01:39 PM
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38zx is a beast of a boat, you'll need a good tow rig for that and you won't have a ton of speed. Trade-offs. Do you want speed or better sleeping accommodations? IMO, speed wins every time.
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