That was a terrible accident. But they were running close to 200mph in a 36' boat.
A well setup Cat and a driver with common sense and some teaching wont be having something like this happen to them.
All boats can be dangerous at high speeds, but 95% of the time I will take the stability of a good cat at speed vs a V bottom trying to run those same speeds.

I was there that day, maybe 1' waves. Terrible accident.

I have several friends with CAT's both I/O and OB. Granted the OB cats are older OB and not any more reliable then the I/O's, but length for length the cats will ride better. (our group has everything from a heavily modded 24SS ARONOW with 350 Verado's to a 32B Skater with HP500EFI motors and a 30 Spectra with blown HP500EFI that runs 125+ and in between)

The insurance is what keeps me out of the CAT market, and the Wifes needs at least a small cuddy. If I could afford the insurance I think I could sell her on one of these, except with much milder power. I know not the fastest for the size but I think it would fit the bill pretty good, and they are BIG 36's.

https://www.offshoreonly.com/classif...at-o83267.html

This would be a fun toy,,,, talk about bullet proof. Come on LOTTO numbers! LOL

https://www.offshoreonly.com/classif...at-o83260.html

I think most of it comes down to how you run it. If you're pushing the envelope you open yourself to things that happen on that edge. If you run it as if I were driving it you'll never come near getting in any more trouble than running any other boat lol 😜

WOW don't own a cat but from what I've heard you go out to far with drives they go over??

I was wondering where that boat went it was for sale a while ago on FB. We went from our 32' Fever to one of these with 1150's. There is ZERO comparison on the ride between the two. The Supercat is better in every way shape and form PERIOD. Even docking/ maneuvering it and loading it on the trailer is easier if you can believe that. Trailering on the street you have to pay attention as it's a lot wider. My wife agrees on all of these points as well no more complaints of speed or rough water lol.

Haven't flipped my 40 Skater and I have no idea what I'm doing... 😉

I NEVER trim mine past 90* with the bottom and that's where it runs most efficient. Ride quality is night and day on a rough lake compared to a V. There is definitely something to be said for running over the rough instead of through it and my Cat is only 25'. The most important thing to remember is, there is a very fine line between balls and stupidity. Wanted to add in that I've owned this boat since 1999 and I'm still here. Yep been in dry dock for a few as I can't seem to get a drive deal to go through.

The best OSO post I've ever seen! Tell 'em bigfarmer

to put it in context. are motorcycles dangerous? sure, in the wrong hands. doesnt mean there are not plenty out there that have never had a problem. most crashes in a cat are from running on the ragged edge or not paying attention to the boat and the envornment.