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Old 12-01-2020 | 02:50 PM
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Hey guys I've always had a V bottom (Currently have a 32' fountain CC). I was wondering if there are some smaller sized companies besides the big guys (skater, mti, spectre, all the west coast builders, etc) or any companies starting off when a 28+ foot speed cat. I want to get into one but all so expensive for such a simple build. Is there a market for this? Maybe ill make or buy a 28ft mold and sell a complete boat at around $100k with 250Rs. Still close to a 100mph boat and it keeps the price low where someone can get into an entry level 28+ft cat without having to give up an arm and a leg. Was thinking maybe the base model could be with gauges and maybe a small 9" GPS and a basic stereo system to keep the prices low. Not everyone is a big baller but still loves performance boating.. let me know your thoughts.
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When I say near $100k I mean no more than $120k.
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Old 12-01-2020 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Gmogomez
When I say near $100k I mean no more than $120k.
what are you going to make it out of ? Talk to any boat builder out there . It's not easy to make a " cheap " boat .
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I've studied your proposal many times, and each year its harder to chase the dream

here is my thinking of the numbers....very tough , but I like your ideas!












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Old 12-01-2020 | 05:27 PM
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Call Rey at Hellcats!
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Old 12-01-2020 | 05:55 PM
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breakdown for a 24 footer cat











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Old 12-01-2020 | 06:09 PM
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I have a 24 footer cat plug if you need one






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Old 12-01-2020 | 06:11 PM
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Who was the company out of Texas building a 28’ designed by Doug Wright? Fat cat? Fat boy? I can’t find them.
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Old 12-01-2020 | 06:39 PM
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I don't know much about it, but I would probably check on product liability insurance.
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Old 12-01-2020 | 06:54 PM
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Fat Cat Powerboats
Fat Cat Boats | Boats for Sale Corpus Christi TX

They make a 28 that is a DW designed hull.
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