Considering an outboard cat....or maybe a center counsel
 

I just sold my 50 Marquis SC. I miss the speed of my Cigarette. I like many others find myself looking at the performance center counsels. I have been looking at 35 Statements, 34 Nor Tech's and 32 Sunsations. My budget is $250-$300k. A good friend of mine suggested looking at an outboard cat, I thought this was a pretty attractive alternative. Clearly the cc has a head and ample seating vs. the cat. Anyone have any advice and other thoughts and opinions? I boat mostly in Long Island Sound and ocean around Rhode Island so I see some decent chop and do encounter some nasty water at times. I know resale on cc's is excellent currently and wonder how the outboard cat market compares. The other consideration I have is leaving the boat in the water. I would need a lift with the cat and not sure on availability and pricing for that. Anyways let me know your thoughts or experiences.

Thanks,

Frank

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I would visit the Nor-Tech factory, very impressive!








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Depends on how many friends you want to bring and if you fish. IDK how well the OB cats compare to Cig for ride. My impression is that it’s rough up there so you’ll want a good ride.

You get cig CCs almost in that price range and they look great.

I am at this same crossroads with the same decision ahead.....Center Console or O/B Cat. My waters are not quite as rough as yours but I am leaning CC for a sense of practicality. The O/B Cats are awesome and I am caught between a MTI 340 and a DW360 but that amount of money for something so specialized is driving me towards the CC which I can off season down South with a captain and pay myself.

Buy a CC with some speed capabilities, and never look back.. The three you mentioned are all great boats, but I ran a 34 Sunsation for a day in Buzzards Bay, and let's just say, I opted not to buy one.
Nice boat, but not a Buzzards Bay, Long Island Sound boat. Big fan of the 34 Nortech

I’d prefer more size to a new boat, for ride quality. 38-39’

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I'm not biased I'm not biased

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Frank, I like this Nortech ! ^^^^^ NOLI , is that one for sale? I think it meets your needs Frank. Jason will love the side by side seating too!

BONDO10 what about that 32 Sonic cat? Was that worth looking at?

That's a great looking boat Noli.

I think I will always want to satisfy the cat itch. Hoping one day I can, but I will admit insurance costs, etc.... Are considerations.....

To the OP, if you just left a 50 Marquis and all it's creature comforts, aside from the speed of the cat on a few Ft runs, you may find the boating a major shift.

Straight up example, if you bought a CC and your best friend bought an OB cat, chances are that you will be entertaining your friend on your boat than you find yourself in the Cat. The cats are an amazing boat but the practicality is had to get past when you just want to go out for a cruise with x people, good speed, soft ride of a V and I have yet to see a lady look down at a boat that had a head (even if its never been used).

Ultimately you have to put your priorities in line....my suggestion is to try to run a cat and a CC and see which one suits your lifestyle expectations, the versatility of high end SUV or the Ferrari?... (and who wouldn't want the Ferrari as there will never be a replacement for displacement nor speed)

Spent some time in a 34’ nor tech over the weekend and have many hours in a 39’. 39’ is the way to go for the ocean.

Seafordguy I guess I should look into insurance as well. That’s how long I ha e been out of performance boating I never gave it a thought.

all great points and it probably sums up my thoughts but I hate the practical thing. The cat would be fun but could grow old. Thanks for the reply!

Boating on Long Island I would think a CC would be a better option than a Cat. They are are comfortable and have better options with respect to seating, a head and are frankly a easy to park with respect to visibility. Of the Cat owners I know here at LOTO they all have another boat besides a Cat and there is a reason why. As a Cig CC owner if your looking a Nortech is hands down the better option with respect to Manf. That being said used CC's bring top dollar as the trend for these boats is at its apex at present.

If it were just myself and a friend, I'd opt for a cat. If you want to entertain, I'd think a cc is a better option.

Fun boat. I ran the factory boat with 400's in Key West when I had my 42 there.Very stable and predictable. A few miles off the competitors, but also substantially less money. The Red and Gold one was kicking around for short money a while ago. Never really understood the paint scheme with that one...Obviously the resale is going to be night and day to one of the major manufacturers.
I think you should call Jason, and be first in line for an outboard Outerlimits Cat.

Tony Canale at Sonic has the 36' Ocean Spirit CC in that price range and is a very well reviewed boat. I believe he has one half way built right now. That would give you the opportunity to pick your own interior and paint. The 32' Cat would be in your range also. He's currently building 2 and one will be a carbon fiber hybrid..
Tony Canale 770-616-9751

Ask about the center consoles instead of center counsels when you show up to the dealership. They’ll probably take you more seriously :D

oh crap you are right.