opinions needed: going to a cat maybe
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Re: opinions needed: going to a cat maybe
Originally Posted by Bob Zubik
anybody buy a cat and then go back to a "v" hull.....
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Re: opinions needed: going to a cat maybe
Originally Posted by Bob Zubik
anybody buy a cat and then go back to a "v" hull.....
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Re: opinions needed: going to a cat maybe
just checking in thanx for everyones help just got an e-mail from randy. again it looks like we will know after miami !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: opinions needed: going to a cat maybe
The Nortech 36 is an awesome ride. Nortech is just about sold out for the year already. The boat is over 38 ft. long and handles rough water great on plane. Randy is a great dealer, he is very knowlegable, and runs a class facility, also everyone at the factory are very concerned about quality and customer satisfaction. You wont find a better Manager, or all around honest guy who will go out of his way for you than Terry Sobo, 525's are a great package coupled with the 6 is highly upgradable. At least consider the Nortech 725. Its N/A and upgradable to an 850 easily. Ron builds very reliable motors and again will go out of his wat to satisfy. They have treated me so well I'm now a dealer for them in Missouri. Believe me you will be very happy. good luck. Jim Midwest performance marine.
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Re: opinions needed: going to a cat maybe
Originally Posted by Bob Zubik
then why such the bad rap on the rough water handling??? i boat mainly on lake Mich and it's always 3-5 fters out there....
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Originally Posted by Nauti Kitty
Bob-Cats ride very nice but very few of these testimonials are riding in Lake Michigan in 3-5 waves. It is a ride you will not enjoy most of the time. The cat will take it no problem riding on top but it dosen't allow you to put the tabs down and take it easy. You have to run hard or not at all and the occasional big " three sisters" will give you pause at high speeds. Might not be the best for rough days on the lake. Please remember that most floridians have not spent significant time on the big lake so you really need to see for yourself. The other "lakes", atlantic and pacific oceans are very different from our lake. Maybe you should contact John Gardner and ride in his 36 nortech if it's still for sale. Good luck NK
How did your 32 Skater run on your poker runs to Key West? I'm thinking about a outboard powered cat, but I want to make sure I can still do the KW runs and have a comfortable ride for my crew.
Brad