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Unless you have considerable experience with performance boats stay away from a Cat for your first. When someone says money is no problem on this sight your gonna get some crap. They say BOAT stands for break out another thousand, I spell it BOATT make it ten thousand and often. This is an extremely expensive sport and it can be even more so paying tuition learning. Depending on where your boating 28' to 32' is a good size, Although a 25" single is a great way to learn, remember twins is double everything, and no you don't do anything to one and not both in performance. If you don't buy something with the best of everything you soon will as you will break everything that isn't best. Take the class you wont be disappointed and insure for actual cash value with a survey that states said value. Good luck and I hope that helps!

It is easy to spend $100K and double that in the first couple years so when money is no object that's what we talk about. We break something for $50K and are back in the water in a week or so. Be prepared and make industry friends quickly or you will be parted from your money quicker.

this is good advice. Sorry, but money can’t buy experience and most insurance companies won’t even cover a first time 100+mph boat, even with the training! And trust me, you want the insurance.

That said, length = speed. However, there’s limits. First of all, as you get longer, you get heavier; then you need more HP, i.e. more weight - diminishing returns.

That said, (and everyone knows this so no haters) there’s real limitations on top speed as boats get shorter. Sure there’s 70 mph 15’ racing boats, but your not looking for a single seat 500 lbs boat. If you want to go 100 mph, you probably want at least a 28’ boat, but a 35’ boat will go 100 more comfortable than a 28’. The trade off is you need more hp to do it.

Also, there should be some consideration for docking. It’s obviously easier to find docking for a 23’ boat then a 50’ boat. So, depending on where you’re going this could be an important consideration. I know lots of places where docking is tight. Poker runs are not an issue as everyone side-ties as deep as needed.

Sidebar - I was recently on a poker run and some ******* on the dock with five boats side-tied, cut everyone loose cause he needed to leave.

As others have noted, it’s not about how much boat you can buy; it’s how much boat you can support. Racing engines, drives, etc. require more maintenance. Then tilt trailers, pull rigs, etc etc etc. Then, race gas $$$. When you run with the big dogs you need a big checkbook. You say not a problem, but myself and others want you to know what you’re getting into. It’s black American Express time!

Go to Key West in November and view some 40 race boats and talk to the crews. The best fact finding mission where the crews would be happy to enlighten you on your journey. WHM, Allen Lawn Care, Boatfloater, M-Con, FJ Propeller, Sheriff Lobo, Wicked and Outdoor Storage Units to name a few. Some of these guys are engineers who helped design and build their boats and some own marinas. Start from the ground up and learn everything about
the sport including your competitors who may end up being your best friend at a race.
Best of luck on your journey!

Profile says boater girl.
I need a sugar momma, Bam bam let`s pick out a boat together!
We can bam bam on it all you want but I`ll need pics first.

Im too fat and old to be proud, If she buys me a new 52 outerlimits with 1350s and I'll double bag whale surf till the sun comes up.....

Dont you have your hands full already?

Damn I was only gonna ask for Tom Tom

Thank you Brother, for that inspiring message, I will definitely plan my Boating budget accordingly! Also had a wonderful Talk with Mr. Martin, this is going to be an amazing relationship, we both concluded! I plan on having the proper boat that meets , Mr. Martin’s approval. Thank you again, you and your Family, be safe!

Thank You Brother! I’m going to make a safe budget, no ego! not trying to buy the baddest, just the right one to be safe, reliable and ready for advancement, as I advance over the years of experience period. As I stated , I had a very wonderful phone call with Mr Martin, I’ll definitely will be on the right track. Thank you Brother again. You and your family be Safe!