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Originally Posted by Unlimited jd
(Post 4720799)
the carbon boats are stiffer, I don’t notice a big difference in just the epoxy. But that’s just me.
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Epoxy is the resin, carbon is the laminate. Carbon would be in addition to or instead of e glass, s glass etc, epoxy would replace the vinylester. My boat is epoxy, carbon deck.
my buddies 42 is epoxy, all (mostly) carbon and it is noticeably stiffer |
Originally Posted by AngryandDeranged
(Post 4720646)
Fellow boating enthusiasts,
After a 12 year absence (its amazing how life gets in the way of having fun) I am doing my homework to purchase my next go fast. Previously I owned a ‘00 32’ Sunsation and the only complaint I had was the sun pad was to small. I have always admired Cigarettes (TG), Fountains (light and EX) and Outerlimits (Quattro and legacy) which I am looking at either a 38’ or 42’ in said models. I am hoping to hear the pro’s and con’s of cabin head room, ride/performance, amenities etc...no detail to small. I could answer my own question if I had all 3 makes sitting in the water and test drives were an option. I am assuming 2x 525’s or better for power. I am asking for your knowledge and opinions. I thank you in advance and it feels good to be back on Offshore Only! |
Got a few notes on the Quattro from when we were looking at them;
04-08 28 made, 4 with a finished v-berth. 600’s run 101mph 700’s 108-110mph Bravos get loose, nxt’s run much smoother. -From Dan at OL Heard through the grape vine the blue one with flames, with 600’s gets really loose above 90ish mph. Which is a bravo boat. |
Whatever one you decide on put a moisture meter and mallet to the hull. Lots of talk regarding build quality but water always wins. Check the thread Division1 has in the cigarette section.
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Some worthwhile feedback I did receive (more knowledgeable OL people can correct me), Re: the 42ft models - pre-2004 Legacy; wood transom construction = better riding and handling rough waters (Due to a heavier layup?). After 2004 mostly all composite, probably lighter and may not necessarily ride or handle rougher water as well. As far as general handling (top end stability, turning, etc) I have no idea but I assume that's more up to the bottom design which I have very little knowledge of.
I'm just trying to learn here through this thread. Would be nice if the real knowledgeable people would chime in here (owners, dealers, builders, etc), but I understand if they don't. Some feedback from a few that have ridden in the OL and owned other high end models, comments similar to they handle much like a Hustler, chine walking and questionable top end stability (is that more of a setup issue? People messing with higher drive positioning trying to squeeze out 2-3 mph, props, etc?). I find that hard to swallow as almost all models run over 100mph.... May be attributed to the light but strong layups using the new laminate tech/schedule? I'm a big fan of the OL models, I would like to have some more understanding of which models/years excel at rougher water stability and handling. |
Originally Posted by apex svt
(Post 4720848)
Got a few notes on the Quattro from when we were looking at them;
04-08 28 made, 4 with a finished v-berth. 600’s run 101mph 700’s 108-110mph Bravos get loose, nxt’s run much smoother. -From Dan at OL Heard through the grape vine the blue one with flames, with 600’s gets really loose above 90ish mph. Which is a bravo boat. |
Originally Posted by frickstyle
(Post 4720906)
Some worthwhile feedback I did receive (more knowledgeable OL people can correct me), Re: the 42ft models - pre-2004 Legacy; wood transom construction = better riding and handling rough waters (Due to a heavier layup?). After 2004 mostly all composite, probably lighter and may not necessarily ride or handle rougher water as well. As far as general handling (top end stability, turning, etc) I have no idea but I assume that's more up to the bottom design which I have very little knowledge of.
I'm just trying to learn here through this thread. Would be nice if the real knowledgeable people would chime in here (owners, dealers, builders, etc), but I understand if they don't. Some feedback from a few that have ridden in the OL and owned other high end models, comments similar to they handle much like a Hustler, chine walking and questionable top end stability (is that more of a setup issue? People messing with higher drive positioning trying to squeeze out 2-3 mph, props, etc?). I find that hard to swallow as almost all models run over 100mph.... May be attributed to the light but strong layups using the new laminate tech/schedule? I'm a big fan of the OL models, I would like to have some more understanding of which models/years excel at rougher water stability and handling. |
Nobody talking about Fountains yet??? :poopoo:
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Originally Posted by ALL_IN!
(Post 4720916)
Nobody talking about Fountains yet??? :poopoo:
Theres a couple of nice looking 42's in the classifieds at the moment https://www.offshoreonly.com/classif...es-o76763.html https://www.offshoreonly.com/classif...ng-o76791.html |
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