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hogie roll 06-01-2023 01:43 PM


Originally Posted by BBYSTWY (Post 4869205)
https://youtu.be/NUVSEcePCr8

And to be clear....this is what I'm afraid of and why I started this thread hahaha....looks pretty darn calm in the video and it just goes over???

Old school boat with huge power. You can see it runs bow high for peak speed. Newer cats that have bigger tunnels and longer running surfaces should fair better, but it’s always a risk.

Wildman_grafix 06-01-2023 02:20 PM


Originally Posted by Diamond Dave (Post 4869248)
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.

Wow talk about a jump, what did insurance say and cost?

Here is one that yes I like the paint and build a set of motors so know what you have.

https://www.offshoreonly.com/classif...at-o83117.html

BBYSTWY 06-01-2023 02:59 PM

Very good info in all thanks for all the replies!! I would assume the amount of power I would plan on having in one wouldn't get close to being on the ragged edge like that one in the video....good to know this is not the "norm" I assumed it wasn't as you don't hear about a ton of cat crashes and they still make them so they can't be too bad I suppose. Like some have mentioned...sounds like it comes down to experience and seat time.

Haven't seen anyone mention eliminators...how do those stack up to a nor-tech or spectre? I'm talking the "larger" ones like 36ish not the older super low freeboard?

Thanks again for the replies everyone!

BBYSTWY 06-01-2023 03:04 PM

OffshoreOnly Classifieds - Boat Classifieds - Boat Parts

Like this style eliminator

LAriverratt 06-01-2023 03:11 PM

they have a center pod in the tunnel...not quite as good a ride as a true tunnel cat...if you are running in Lake Michigan i think a cat with a true deep tunnel would be the best option.

BBYSTWY 06-01-2023 03:25 PM

Good to know thanks for the info!!

BBYSTWY 06-01-2023 04:00 PM

Is a 36 spectre a true cat like you were saying or do they have the pod too?

compedgemarine 06-01-2023 04:14 PM

my buddy has a 30 Chris Cat for sale. deep heavy boat that with 650 ish power will run north of 100 all day. they ride great and take rough water with ease as that is what they were designed for. I have run plenty of Chris Cats in 5-6 foot without being nervous or getting beaten up.

BBYSTWY 06-01-2023 05:02 PM

Any pics or other info on it? Can PM me if you want? Thanks!

compedgemarine 06-01-2023 05:18 PM

I have pics at home on computer. right now it does not have engines in it. he lost a rod on one and pulled them out. he has everything to put it back together along with the original set of #2 drives that he pulled off. the TRS drives he had on it and a new block etc and all the engine parts. he will sell with or without what ever parts. personally I would put a set of #4 or #5 drives on it as it will really run happy that way. I will PM you tonight and see about getting you some pics.


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