Re: BEST CAT from 30 to 35
 

That pretty well hits the nail on the head. If I were to buy a CAT I would have already made the decision that a cabin wasn't necassary. With that being said....I'd buy a Skater!

Re: BEST CAT from 30 to 35
 

Let's do a little more qualifying......What price range are you thinking? This should help narrow the field down

Oh, and for the size cat you are talking about be prepared for insurance from 2-8k depending on power/size/speed

M

Re: BEST CAT from 30 to 35
 

What I would like would be a used or new cat from 31 to 35 with a pair of outbaords if possible (2.5 or 3.0). I would like to keep the cost under a 100k. I have seen many in the price range but have yet to check on insurance. I suppose being 23 years old they will hammer me on the insurance!!

Re: BEST CAT from 30 to 35
 

Dont Even Think About Triples!!!! It Will Be Almost Impossible TO INSURE Unless Your Wallet Is As Deep As The Ocean.

Re: BEST CAT from 30 to 35
 

30 Motion
28 Skater (not exactly 31 but a must to consider)
30 Spectre
These are the boats I would consider if thinking about Outboards. All true tunnels and w/twins they should all run over 105 every day. If you are looking for a cabin in a cat in that price range you have Eliminator, HTM (they make a 30), Magic, American offshore/Awesome. I know there are some I am forgetting but these are some of the more popular boats in this class. I am 23 too, I think you may have a hard time getting insurance on these boats.

Re: BEST CAT from 30 to 35
 

Although Skater does make a 32 w/outboards I think most of these are over the 100k price range.

Re: BEST CAT from 30 to 35
 

A friend of mine just had this NEW 2004 30ft Eliminator on Ebay. Nice size cabin. More pics here. Ebay no 2477859322

Re: BEST CAT from 30 to 35
 

i rode in a 28 eliminator with twin OB'S at the maimi show. it was awesome. i havnt seen one of their 33's with OB's but im sure its possible. their cabin is really nice also. also a bit less expensive then a skater, but a great boat, top quality.

Re: BEST CAT from 30 to 35
 

Id like to 2nd or 3rd the insurance issue. cat owners are getting hosed. But they are fast, so its worth it.

Re: BEST CAT from 30 to 35
 

With Blackadar going out of the high performance insurance biz, I think it might get really hard to get cat insurance at a reasonable cost.............and you can forget a cat with trips.