Bad a$$ cool cat
 

Pete B posted a pic of a single OB cat from Qatar. Can someone post the pic here so we don't hy jack his thread? I believe this boat style could be a great class over here to race. Any thoughts???? This could be a winter dream thread if you guy's want LOL

This one is manufactured by Twister Marine in Finland. They run under the banner of 3C in Sweden, Finland, Dubai and a few other places I'm sure.
The W class is a 'entry level' or retirement class with same size cats as in 3C but with a smaller 150hp.

The UIM C3 (225) Class requires a side x side canopy set up with an escape hatch on the bottom. The Other series seems to prefer the F16 style
canopy.

Cost on a new race lay-up twister (with canopy) is apprx 28k EU is what I have been told. Other manufactures are Argo, Argintiania Hot Boat, Hydrolift (or Hydro Cat) ..
and a few others.. its like trying to track down a missing person with these guys as no one has a web site..



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Specs
Length - 25ft
Width - Not Sure, but the new wide body is wider than a shipping container
Weight - 1850lbs class limit (less driver/throttle man)

Power -
Mercury 200hp ROS engine (In the Finiish series)
Evenrude 225hp (In the UIM C3 Series)

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Speeds:
The older boats have a top speed of 102/103mph and in race lay-up approx 95-98mph depending on conditions
The newer wide body boats have a top speed of 106mph and run 99-101mph in race lay up
The Rude 225HO runs about the same, maybe a tick slower.. but the Mercuy 200ROS dynos at 230-245 from the factory

There is only 1 Wide Body Twister in the USA at this time, its a "Open" pleasure boat version rigged with a Merc 300 that
has already been over 120mph, I think hes at 126 now but not 100% sure.

Build -
Core and Fiberglass, not wood like some people have posted.

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This boat shown is forsale right now, complete less Engine for 28,500.00EU (approx 32,500 us$)

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I think this would make a GREAT spec class. quite a bit more affordable than a Super V lite.

I don't think the class needs to be a 100 MPH class. Maybe 80 MPH which means even lowering the cost and raising reliability. A 25 foot boat at 80 MPH would be perfect IMO

Than run the 150hp H.O. engines.. I think Sug.Retail on a new ETec 150HO is 14,500.00 and I have seen some dealers selling them at 12,500.00.

I would like to sell my unfinished class 7 boat and race one of these instead, Any takers ?

How do you throttle when you are sitting behind someone. That must take some practice to get use to it.

I would think the side by side seating with a hatch in the bottom should be the spec for safety. Thoughts?

Would a 150 get it going 75 MPH? That sounds fast for that power. Also any word on the handling and turning on them

Very cool boat could be a fun class. Also there is tons of engine options.

Does anyone have any more pics of these?

They are like class 7 on steroids.

Call me Randy, or empty you OSO mail box.

586.260.9518

Another I found forsale in Norway, priced High from what I have been told (300,00kr / 39,000usd) but race ready from what it says in the ad

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Video of the UIM C3 (225) Class boat air bag test. This class requires a Side x Side seating
arrangement with a bottom escape hatch - most boats are equip with a air bag to re-right them
if they flip. Not sure if its mandatory or not.

http://youtu.be/aAStEw6h2_Y?t=1m3s

The C3 (200) series is mostly F16 style canopys

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyVm8jxuG4E

Do they give out props like P1? I have heard p1 is looking I to these to add. They just added ribs. Also I believe they use the format that one guys does all. Other is for Nav. White motors make a tick more power on hot days than the navy ones.

HO 250 is $14,800 for old gen motor.

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If you're going to shoehorn Scotty in that thing, you guys better opt for the new Merc 400! :D

You have a two boat team... :cartman:

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Fast forward to 5:50 in..

http://youtu.be/CZ3YrfEsvFI?t=5m33s

They just needed to clear the windscreen......Ettore?

At 7:30 in... the "Geico swim team".....

I am in if we can get a few together. Frankie? Typhoon good idea. Never thought I would say those words.

SQ

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Very cool.

http://ssr88.se/wp-content/uploads/2...1_IMG_7235.jpg
I have a 3C Argocat for sale if someone is interested.

Check our homepage ssr88.com under media or facebook ssr88 for more pics.

Is your new to you cat in country Rick?

Almost, its floating someplace off the east coast.

What is the latest on your boat? Will it be racing in St. Clair?

Well we made St Clair... I just need to work on the set up and turning... and a bigger fuel tank.
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Will be watching you guys at the Port Huron/Sarnia International Powerboat Race. Good Luck Guys.