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Jassman 06-06-2007 03:21 PM

my preference of all three, is the 38 PP. My opinion the 38 PP which is about 40' has a beter ride than the 42 Tiger, let alone the 38 Top Gun. I've been on 4 different 388 Slingshots, all with different power, great boat, but not at speeds above 92mph I personally didnt care for the one I was on at those speeds. Also being lighter is not as a good of a ride in the rougher stuff, above 4' footers, compared to the other boats. All great boats, for different purposes and price. You are right, too bad the 38's arent made any more. Jeff

OL40SVX 06-06-2007 03:46 PM


Originally Posted by Goin Nuts (Post 2152831)
Do you think the 38 top gun handles & rides better at the higher speeds

The 38 Top Gun bottom hits a wall at around 110. The Hustler runs well up until about 90. The 38 Cig bottom I'd say is good until about low 100's. There's not many around that run 100+. I'd take the Cig over both boats personally. I dont see how the 38PP, a very nice boat, could ride better than a 42 Tiger though especially a 42X. From what I've heard the Cig customer service is only good if you go through Philly or just bought a brand new boat. I've had very good customer service with Hustler though. For a steady 100mph+ ride I wouldn't suggest any of the three. Now the newer 39 Cig's are another story. If your looking to run well at 100+ in a vee look at Outerlimits or get a cat. There are alot more of them running 100+ than all the others. If you dont need a cabin look at the Cig Gladiators or the Donzi ZR comp. You will get to 100 with less power and less coin, and you cant beat sitting down. Thats my .02

Dan

OL40SVX 06-06-2007 03:48 PM

It kind of all depends on how much you want to spend.

cowisl 06-06-2007 04:15 PM


Originally Posted by fountain40icbm (Post 2153517)
The 38 Top Gun bottom hits a wall at around 110. The Hustler runs well up until about 90. The 38 Cig bottom I'd say is good until about low 100's. There's not many around that run 100+. I'd take the Cig over both boats personally. I dont see how the 38PP, a very nice boat, could ride better than a 42 Tiger though especially a 42X. From what I've heard the Cig customer service is only good if you go through Philly or just bought a brand new boat. I've had very good customer service with Hustler though. For a steady 100mph+ ride I wouldn't suggest any of the three. Now the newer 39 Cig's are another story. If your looking to run well at 100+ in a vee look at Outerlimits or get a cat. There are alot more of them running 100+ than all the others. If you dont need a cabin look at the Cig Gladiators or the Donzi ZR comp. You will get to 100 with less power and less coin, and you cant beat sitting down. Thats my .02

Dan

Been in both extensively (Bravo Boats). Powerplay has more meat to it...

TeamSaris 06-06-2007 04:21 PM

I rode in an 07' 38 Fountain with 600s at 103. Very Stable and solid

OL40SVX 06-06-2007 04:22 PM


Originally Posted by cowisl (Post 2153553)
Been in both extensively (Bravo Boats). Powerplay has more meat to it...

The 42 Cig right?? Was it an X or a regular Tiger??

OL40SVX 06-06-2007 04:23 PM


Originally Posted by fast fun 2 (Post 2153564)
I rode in an 07' 38 Fountain with 600s at 103. Very Stable and solid

Fountains shouldn't be in the equation.:D:D These are real boats the guy is looking at.:D:D

OL40SVX 06-06-2007 04:37 PM


Originally Posted by fountain40icbm (Post 2153565)
The 42 Cig right?? Was it an X or a regular Tiger??

Answered my own question. It had to have been a regular Tiger by they only made one X with Bravos and it's here in CT. The only other bravo X's are triple boats.

502SCS 06-06-2007 04:59 PM


Originally Posted by Strip Poker 388 (Post 2151760)
Who has the 130mph 388?

Seemed like 130 the last time you went past me :evilb:

cowisl 06-06-2007 05:40 PM


Originally Posted by fountain40icbm (Post 2153581)
Answered my own question. It had to have been a regular Tiger by they only made one X with Bravos and it's here in CT. The only other bravo X's are triple boats.

Yup...


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