Cat vs. V
06-06-2018 | 06:30 AM
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Cat vs. V
looking at a new/newer boat not necessarily eliminator, but thought is start here as they make both v and cat. looking for input want to be in the 30-35 ft range with twin outboards. how do the cats handle rough water vs the v's? looking at the active thunder 29 defiant vs m33r/32 thunder cat. open to others as well.... with a young family leaning to the AC, for a little more floor space and not to feel so poker run specific want to get to dinner fast for a mid week run,but yet grab the tube for the kids on the weekend.... and go...
06-06-2018 | 08:26 AM
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Lots of variables, cats are great up to a point, and when it gets to ruff your done. I have a 26’ Daytona, on havasu, 99.9% of the time aok.
If your in the ocean, you need bigger than 35’ for a cat.
There are other things about them, I am ready to sell the Daytona to get a 28’-30’ deep V. Cats are all about speed, I’ve gotten old, I don’t need to or go 100+mph any more, my boat will, blast right past 110. I want to be able to step into a cabin, make a drink, reach my ****, ext....but that’s me.
If your in the ocean, you need bigger than 35’ for a cat.
There are other things about them, I am ready to sell the Daytona to get a 28’-30’ deep V. Cats are all about speed, I’ve gotten old, I don’t need to or go 100+mph any more, my boat will, blast right past 110. I want to be able to step into a cabin, make a drink, reach my ****, ext....but that’s me.
06-06-2018 | 08:42 AM
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You mentioned A/C which means a cabin - That will narrow things down. Eliminator cats in the 28-33 range do offer a nice cabin which you could add a/c although you don't see many with O/B power.. The 29 Active Thunder would be a excellent choice for the V hull offerings with the outboard and large cockpit & cabin for the size.
06-06-2018 | 08:50 AM
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You mentioned A/C which means a cabin - That will narrow things down. Eliminator cats in the 28-33 range do offer a nice cabin which you could add a/c although you don't see many with O/B power.. The 29 Active Thunder would be a excellent choice for the V hull offerings with the outboard and large cockpit & cabin for the size.
maybe if it had a pair of 400r's 
A center counsel is an option as well, i like big power fun when the time is right and its called for, but pull the throttles back and get someplace without taking all day.... 100% inland lakes but we do get a good 3ft chop when the wind picks up, of course do plan to boat those days but want the ride to be as best as possible when it happens. was mainly just curious as i have no cat knowledge, 30ft v 30 ft cat what is going to handle a rough day the best/better
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06-06-2018 | 09:00 AM
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i was being lazy, ac active thunder for sure do not need A/C in wisconsin ... have a baja 30 outlaw now with 525's/xr/its/ssm , but its a 4-6 person boat and not for skiing or the tube, want to add a family fun boat i guess with friends and kids friends... wife wants a pontoon maybe if it had a pair of 400r's A center counsel is an option as well, i like big power fun when the time is right and its called for, but pull the throttles back and get someplace without taking all day.... 100% inland lakes but we do get a good 3ft chop when the wind picks up, of course do plan to boat those days but want the ride to be as best as possible when it happens. was mainly just curious as i have no cat knowledge, 30ft v 30 ft cat what is going to handle a rough day the best/better
maybe if it had a pair of 400r's A center counsel is an option as well, i like big power fun when the time is right and its called for, but pull the throttles back and get someplace without taking all day.... 100% inland lakes but we do get a good 3ft chop when the wind picks up, of course do plan to boat those days but want the ride to be as best as possible when it happens. was mainly just curious as i have no cat knowledge, 30ft v 30 ft cat what is going to handle a rough day the best/betterTake a look at this one.
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06-06-2018 | 09:12 AM
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i was being lazy, ac active thunder for sure do not need A/C in wisconsin ... have a baja 30 outlaw now with 525's/xr/its/ssm , but its a 4-6 person boat and not for skiing or the tube, want to add a family fun boat i guess with friends and kids friends... wife wants a pontoon maybe if it had a pair of 400r's A center counsel is an option as well, i like big power fun when the time is right and its called for, but pull the throttles back and get someplace without taking all day.... 100% inland lakes but we do get a good 3ft chop when the wind picks up, of course do plan to boat those days but want the ride to be as best as possible when it happens. was mainly just curious as i have no cat knowledge, 30ft v 30 ft cat what is going to handle a rough day the best/better
maybe if it had a pair of 400r's A center counsel is an option as well, i like big power fun when the time is right and its called for, but pull the throttles back and get someplace without taking all day.... 100% inland lakes but we do get a good 3ft chop when the wind picks up, of course do plan to boat those days but want the ride to be as best as possible when it happens. was mainly just curious as i have no cat knowledge, 30ft v 30 ft cat what is going to handle a rough day the best/better
