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Thank you Mark.



Twistman, (if you have the time to answer)

Hows that poker run edition comming along that one you posted pics of. Im sure we would all like to see that bad boy.

If you dont mind me asking why have you steered away from the 12' beam?
I see the the widest is 11' per specs on your site.

What are the tunnel widths of your new designs? (38'+)

What determines tunnel width?
Is there a universal formula that cat manufactures use?
Or is it the designers preference?

One more who came up with the name "Starship" or I should say how did it come about.
Personally I like its different.

Thank you
AL.

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You mean I was not told the truth????

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the truth is it was on there for the arnesons, for steering rams.

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Ross was the bussel also (like) a tunnel tab?

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no they did'nt know what a tunnel tab was back then.

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The wider the tunnel the larger the wing. It packs more air by increasing the lift surface or area of the wing.

The pad or extra foot on the back of the 39 should also have been on the 48. Or the width of the tunnel itself should haved been increased.

The Actives, which is an OE, did not have the extra 1 foot of pad on the transom which made those a 38.

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What is interesting about OE's is that Ross was ahead of his time. All OE's had steps from the early 80's on. The steps only seem to be functional at moderate speeds.


Cig,s Nortec's Outerlimits, Fountains, MTI etc only started in the last 5 or so years.

Steps trace back in history as early as the 1930's(if not earlier).

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When were the Actives and the Express Cats made?
How many of each where made?

And is the extended pad the only design difference?

Is there a noticable difference in the ride between the two?

Thank you
AL

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Only a few Actives made. All without the pads. I understand there is a difference but have not experienced it myself.

I have no clue as to how many OE's are out thee.

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I appreciate you guys answering my questions. I am sure I'll have more.

Heres a question. If you dont mind.

What made you or helped you decide to buy a 39' OE.?

Thank you
AL.

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The ride, performance, testimonials and prior history.

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I heard that there were about 200 39s made. Sounds like a lot, but who knows better than old man Ross.

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Hey guys, how do u guy get inside the engines compartment when the headers is in the way.I have to take the tail pipe off to get inside but still having a hard time and am not that big of a guy

thanks Lenny

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Hey Expresscat what make u turn down that activecat, I end up with it,I know it need to finish the cabin.

Lenny

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What did you end up getting it for $$$$?

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$64,000

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there were 80 39 cats built.

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Have you hauled it out of there yet?

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Any idea how many are still out there?

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Lenny did you grab that Active out of Felda,FL?
Good for you.

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Yes I got it out within 15 miles one of the axel broke so I didnt want to go any futher. I had the local shop change all 3 axel, then when i got to Daytona, a tire blow up so 3 axel cost $1,200 tire cost $125 so far the motors sound good

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Lenny, post a few pics.

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Am having a guy buffing it up and wax it as soon as he done I'll snap some pics

Lenny

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Do u think that's a good price for that boat?

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What kind of power do you have in her?
How did she run on your sea trial?

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he said 600 ci 875hp no sea trail yet, I just got it here in NY saturday,and was busy with work

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Lenny, Here are a few pics I took of your new boat when I was there.

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What do u think about the boat with that price?

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Remember this, its not the price you paid for the boat, its what it costs you.

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You hauled that the whole way to New York? Did you have permits?

As long as those engines set I would change oil and filters before starting them, then change again after idling for 20-30 minutes and then change again before a good one hour run on the hose. Check the color of the oil and if it changed color change again.

Also change the tranny and drive fluids. Drain the fuel out of the gas tanks and start with fresh. It has to be varnished.

Check all the hoses and lines for dry rot.

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Change the chainbox fluid and u-joint fluid. Look for milkly fluid. You should order boots for those drives.

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I did the oil already, now i have to do the drive, Mark can u post a pics of what a boots look like, these drives are second effort drives,they have * inch extention on the prop shaft

Lenny

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Lenny, all they are is like the black rubber convoluted boot that encloses the u joint on a bravo drive train.

What did the oil look like after running? It should be ran a couple times on a hose and changed again before splashing.

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EX39
Just was wondering if you dropped the new power in and have you had a chance to get on the water?

What kind of numbers on the water and or dyno?

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Minutes before dropping in.

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I need a contingency plan just in case I cant find the right 39' so I was wondering what is your guys opinion of the 33'?

Mind you I'll be running in the Gulf.
Is a 33' to small?
Will there be a big difference in fuel consumption$$$? (lighter boat=less gas) or is this a non issue?

Is the cabin design somewhat similar? (just slightly smaller)
Anyone know the tunnel width?
I know they have 10' beams.

Insurance, is there a difference between the two?

Dare I say it. But should I be considering 38' Top Gun instead of a 33' for plan B :eek:


I just dont want to make a 100k mistake.

Thank you
AL.

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Port installed

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Stdb installed

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Will be in water late next week. Waiting for new 5 inch tailpipes with built in mufflers so I can be a friendly but boring neighbor.

Dyno'd @ 1100 HP.

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after 2 run I check the oil it look clean , there is no change in color