Panther

Ron,

Is that Fra Diablo you are talking about? What does that boat run? I heard high 70's mph? #4 Drives etc.

mpally

I have also seen the TG Tbone is refering to and it is very nice. I would definitely give it some consderation. BTW, the current is on the board.

bn

Go for the bigger boat. (Which ever one it is) Don't settle for a smaller boat that runs 80. You can't add fiberglass later to make it bigger, but you can always add hp later.

Just my .02

Shanghied Again

You should check out this Outerlimits a 1996 37 In Great Condition, Dave from Typhoon is the owner, Number 5 Drives twin 700s always maintained by Typhoon and for a great price.
www.typhoonperformancemarine.com

mpally

I have seen that TG at LOTO over the summer. It has awesome graphics and is rather quick for a non-step TG. The price seems to be right too.

32fever

#1 sounds like the only type of boat you've looked at seriously/tested. Sounds like you need to do the same with the others on your list first, and that will help you find your answer.

Tonto

There's no replacement for displcement in cubic inches and hull displcement. I thought you said you wanted a boat for lake Erie(?)
And now you're talking about a 35'r. I just don't understand you people.
Robert

Tbonepmp

I agree... it is a really nice boat!! CLEAN!!!
I met the owner while getting fuel this past summer over the shoot-out weekend at LOTO. He was a very nice guy, I can't believe he wants to sell it already... but if my memory serves me correctly I believe he was wanting to find a T/S...

dreamer

thanks for all the input everybody.... but is still so confused... i really just need a T/S top gun for 130k

other factors influencing the purchase:

1) financing a 2002 vs. an older boat change the interest rate DRAMATICALLY, at least for my financing deal w/ my bank

2) same w/ insurance and big hp boats that do 100 mph

3) RESALE<RESALE<RESALE... i bought seans old boat because i knew i wasnt going to lose money and if i had to do a fire sale for some reason i know i could wholesale it for no more than an 5k loss at a moments notice!! that = 17% loss

now 17% on 130k=

so what ever i buy must be able to be 1) financed cheap ( low monthly payment) 2) low after purchase cost (ins., storage, maint) 3) not have to lose on resale or trade if i change my mind (regardless of what i buy, i change my mind like i change my underwear!)

keep em comin'

dreamer

FYI...30 mystique= 30'-7" 38 top gun= 37'-7"

the mystique is a big 30 footer

also have been on many top guns and love em... just cant find the right one for me... though i have a lead on one that may be perfect!! just need to follow up on a couple of things

i will post later w/ links to the boats i currently am lookig at so that i may get more insight and history on each particular one

thanks again