"Pristine Gladiator" in the classifieds
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If that boat was not submerged, had no dubious history and was really pristine,$149K would be cheap. T/S Guns have appreciated significantly (provided it is an outstanding example)so why not the Gladiator? My buddy was recently offered $200K for his pristine 04 Gun. While Gladiators are not as user friendly, or as popular, fact is, they are much, much rarer than a Top Gun.
I think PM203's Gladiator had to have been one of the top 5 nicest examples out there (the redone lipship one and the 700 boat also make the list).
As far as the handling issues, I think it has the same bottom as a TS TG so maybe the sit down gives drivers an "over-confidence" as to the handling limit?
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I bought my Gladiator from another OSO member. He paid less for it a year ago. But he also had the pleasure of rebuilding the engines and drives. The Gladiator in this thread is really good looking. Colors and paint design are beautiful. If you are interested, and since it took a swim in the past, get a fantastic inspector, pay them extra to go over every inch, and if it checks out and the final price is right, go for it.
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There were only 49 of the aquatic Ferraris ever made. Some do not exist anymore. If one has been repaired to pristine condition, the boat deserves an owner who is willing to do their homework, then embark on a wonderful phase in your life. These Gladiators are awesome!
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Love this thread. because I just bought a GLADIATOR!... Wish I could chime in, (with info on ride, handling, etc.) but, I haven't even driven the boat yet... I did go for a sea trial in it... bought it and pulled both motors
SPRING WILL BE FUN !!!
$149k seems high ???
SPRING WILL BE FUN !!!
$149k seems high ???
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Not sure about "appreciated significantly" but you are 100% correct on your assessment. Tommy Gun made the statement here years ago, as the production slowed 2008+ the nice boats commanded a premium simply because there are less of them out there!
I think PM203's Gladiator had to have been one of the top 5 nicest examples out there (the redone lipship one and the 700 boat also make the list).
As far as the handling issues, I think it has the same bottom as a TS TG so maybe the sit down gives drivers an "over-confidence" as to the handling limit?
I think PM203's Gladiator had to have been one of the top 5 nicest examples out there (the redone lipship one and the 700 boat also make the list).
As far as the handling issues, I think it has the same bottom as a TS TG so maybe the sit down gives drivers an "over-confidence" as to the handling limit?
Last edited by pm203; 01-09-2018 at 09:17 PM.
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The step location of a Gladiator has always been different than a Top Gun, even on the first ones produced. It is always a possibility that there were some bottom modification done later on in production but I am not personally familiar with them if so