Are cats really that dangerous??

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06-09-2023 | 01:47 PM

#101

hogie roll

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Originally Posted by JPEROG

One of the boats is pictured above 36', also run a 20' LCB with a 450 and a 32 DW with 450s. 400Rs are on my tri-toon. All boats have Porta brackets as will the 42 DW when its completed.

Joe

Ah, I assumed you had 5x450 CC. I’ve never seen one of those with them

06-09-2023 | 06:28 PM

#102

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Every vessel that goes very fast is dangerous. Like guns, it’s about the driver/user. I would confidently ride the fastest cat driven by people like Jimmy Lee, Johnny Tomlinson, Marc Granet, and countless others over a moderately fast boat driven by a checkbook captain. My first move after buying my Gladiator was the Tres Martin driving course. It’s gives you peace-of-mind knowing the risks, how to mitigate them, and how your boat acts and responds.

If you are serious about getting a cat or fast V and you are asking these kinds of questions, your life is worth the price of the Tres Martin course. Good luck.

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06-10-2023 | 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by speicher lane

Cig Gladiators had that stigma for a long time where it was "known" to barrel roll but it was boat set-up (drives/tab settings) to conditions and task ie turning

Totally true. Gladiators are like Ferraris. A raging beast with unbridled rage that yearns for an experienced handler to let her run. But if you put a checkbook captain with the wrong ego in the seat, might as well wear body bags from the dock.

Trust the builders and designers. Get the training. Operate it to your comfort and experience level, and properly judge the conditions, you will never be the subject of an accident thread on this site.