Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 4917197)

Given where you are located, I would only consider purchasing a 39 or 44 MTI, from TnT Marine. The relationship they have with MTI is THE best; and folks like Steve and Josh at TnT will bend over backwards to take care of their customers' boating needs. They are second to none.

Originally Posted by vdrsnk04 (Post 4917230)

a 32 size range is something I have considered too both io and ob. What engines does yours have? Been easy as a first time cat?

I am at the 24.5mm.

i tried using Buzz for my MTI and he told me I had to take the Tres class to get insured too. But I ended up going to Jessica at WIA and she was half the price for the same coverage without the class, but when I take the class the insurance price will drop further yet.

Originally Posted by vdrsnk04 (Post 4917237)

this is similar to what I’ve considered. I actually considered a 368 Skater with 1100’s. But I almost think it is silly for with being a first time cat owner! I also haven’t had an io for awhile only ob so I admit I have forgot somewhat about feeling with io maintenance haha.

Originally Posted by Skater30 (Post 4917257)

Buy yourself a good used 40' Skater with a set of low hour Merc 1100s, PBC has Ronnie Szolack's beautiful white/black/gold one for sale right now. By far the best combination in that price range and WAY more boat than an outboard that costs the same. There's no comparison in ride quality in the rough between a 12,000# inboard 40' cat and a 7,000# outboard 40' cat, plus it will easily do 140 with passengers and fuel, where an outboard 40' will take 5 miles to maybe hit 120 with the same load if you're lucky. Do yourself a favor and go test drive a 40/1100 boat before you go buy, and hopefully you go out on a busy weekend, so you truly see the ride difference between the two in the rough - there's no comparison. I speak from personal experience, as I've owned everything from a 21' to a 46' cat (all Skaters) and a pretty even split of outboards and inboards. I currently own an inboard 36 Skater and an outboard 32 Skater. The attached pic is of Ronnie's 40' that's listed with PBC right now - that's me in the back seat from 2019 at LOTO SupercatFest week when Kenny Schomp owned it. It's a widened 40' Classic and is an amazing rig!
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...6d55e9a214.jpg

Originally Posted by Griff (Post 4917260)

No reason to go with TNT when he is using it at LOTO. He can order direct from MTI. The factory is about 2 hours away from LOTO. I've spent some hours in a 34 and 44 MTI the past couple Summers and been on a couple MTI runs at LOTO. MTI takes great care of their of customers. The boats will take whatever you throw at them.

Originally Posted by Skater30 (Post 4917257)

Buy yourself a good used 40' Skater with a set of low hour Merc 1100s, PBC has Ronnie Szolack's beautiful white/black/gold one for sale right now. By far the best combination in that price range and WAY more boat than an outboard that costs the same. There's no comparison in ride quality in the rough between a 12,000# inboard 40' cat and a 7,000# outboard 40' cat, plus it will easily do 140 with passengers and fuel, where an outboard 40' will take 5 miles to maybe hit 120 with the same load if you're lucky. Do yourself a favor and go test drive a 40/1100 boat before you go buy, and hopefully you go out on a busy weekend, so you truly see the ride difference between the two in the rough - there's no comparison. I speak from personal experience, as I've owned everything from a 21' to a 46' cat (all Skaters) and a pretty even split of outboards and inboards. I currently own an inboard 36 Skater and an outboard 32 Skater. The attached pic is of Ronnie's 40' that's listed with PBC right now - that's me in the back seat from 2019 at LOTO SupercatFest week when Kenny Schomp owned it. It's a widened 40' Classic and is an amazing rig!
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.off...6d55e9a214.jpg

Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 4917277)

Yes, but TNT has some exclusive things they have developed with MTI, that you can only get through them as a dealership.

Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL (Post 4917320)

Any idea what TNT does special? Looks , Perforrmance?

Originally Posted by newmansautobody (Post 4917262)

Mine has the 710 ilmors with #6 drives, it is a neat package that gets surprisingly good fuel mileage. At least compared to my 38 lightning. It took a little getting used to, but I got comfortable pretty quick. Really easy to dock compared to my V. I ran around about 250 miles the first weekend I had it, by myself, just to get used to it.