Newbie on the board here.....need suggestions

[jdogginla]

Hey guys..........just stumbled on this board today while doing research for a boat. I'm looking to purchase a boat that i can take out on the lakes and rivers but also handle in ocean water for trips to Catalina. Most of my friends have said that I should get a 28' or bigger, but a couple stated that Aftershock makes a 24' footer called the tremor, that supposedly handles well in the open ocean. I know I'm most likely going to have to go with a used boat but my budget is in the 45-65k range? Any suggestions on types of boats to consider would be helpful. Also if any of you are selling......drop me a line.
Thanks for your help...........I've surfed this site for 2-3 hours already today and have found it very imformative.

[hd&boatrider]

Actually the boat you refer to is a Shockwave 25 Tremor. Many people take the trip to Catalina in them but use them primarily on the lakes. Search under Shockwave and you will find lots of threads. You can't find one negative about the people or the boats at SW. I am extremely happy with mine. Does everything and more based on what I was told it would do pre-purchase. A new one with a 496HO will cost a little more than $65. though. You will get about 70 MPH with that setup.
Here is a pic of mine:
Here's the boat at Cottonwood.....this picture doesn't do the colors justice.....
http://www.mikesnetworking.net/sitebuilder/images/toms-shockwave-618x462.jpg
Here's the interior......
http://www.mikesnetworking.net/sitebuilder/images/interior2-658x491.jpg
Good luck and others will be responding I am sure
Here is a search on Shockwave here on the boards:
http://www.***boat.com/forums/search.php?s=&action=showresults&searchid=113369&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending
Originally posted by jdogginla
Hey guys..........just stumbled on this board today while doing research for a boat. I'm looking to purchase a boat that i can take out on the lakes and rivers but also handle in ocean water for trips to Catalina. Most of my friends have said that I should get a 28' or bigger, but a couple stated that Aftershock makes a 24' footer called the tremor, that supposedly handles well in the open ocean. I know I'm most likely going to have to go with a used boat but my budget is in the 45-65k range? Any suggestions on types of boats to consider would be helpful. Also if any of you are selling......drop me a line.
Thanks for your help...........I've surfed this site for 2-3 hours already today and have found it very imformative.

[WUTWZAT]

As scene in Hot Boat Mag.
Picture taken at the Buckskin Market on the Parker strip.
http://jtaylor3.photosite.com/~photos/tn/287_1024.ts1083977102604.jpg

[dicudmore]

aftershock calls their 24 and 28 v-bottoms Tremor as well, hence the confusion with shockwave

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by titties and beer
HOW ABOUT THIS:D
that is a nice boat, and in that price range :D

[jdogginla]

So there is an AfterShock Tremor and a Shockwave Tremor? There not the same company right?
Sorry for my ignorance.........i been riding jet skii's and just gotten the bug for boating!

[jdogginla]

Titties and Beer..........sent you a pm

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by jdogginla
So there is an AfterShock Tremor and a Shockwave Tremor? There not the same company right?
Sorry for my ignorance.........i been riding jet skii's and just gotten the bug for boating!
definitely different.....both build nice boats though

[jdogginla]

Any thoughts on Cheetah 29', or Kachina boats? Haven't seen very many of those?
Also they're closed now, but anyone know if you have to make an appointment to go see the folks at shockwave?

[hd&boatrider]

Originally posted by jdogginla
Any thoughts on Cheetah 29', or Kachina boats? Haven't seen very many of those?
Also they're closed now, but anyone know if you have to make an appointment to go see the folks at shockwave?
Tuesday thru Friday you can probably just drop by at any time at Shockwave. See Barry. I was just driving by, went in, saw a boat I liked and got it done quickly.

[redneckgirl]

A very happy Shockwave owner here!!! We have the baby boat... but love it!!! Call barry he will help you out!!! Nothing better than a Shockwave in my opinion!!!
RNG

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by titties and beer
[QUOTE]Originally posted by jdogginla
[B]Any thoughts on Cheetah 29', or Kachina boats?
DAN-DICUTMORE & MATT/DEB- SCREAM -DEOBLOES they have these boats;)
somebody call me???
jdogg-sent ya pm

[Debbolas]

Originally posted by titties and beer
HOW ABOUT THIS:D
This is a very nice boat...........and for sale;)

[Debbolas]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1566boat_almost_in_water-med.jpg
This is our boat. We took possesion in February. It is an Arizona Boat Show Special (we got lots of goodies, DVD player, night light, upgraded stereo, etc..) Our son designed the skull that is stitched on the engine cover. We LOVE our boat!! Louie is awesome to work with....
Here is their website, tell them Deb Flanagan referred you....
http://www.kachinaboats.com/
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1566Great_engine_cover_-med.jpg
This is our friends 30ft Kachina
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1566Kachina_30-med.jpg
Detail of our dashboard at Lake Mead:D http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1566Lake_Mead_6-12_001-med.jpg
Our boat at the boat showhttp://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1566our_boat_at_the_boat_show-med.jpg

[dicudmore]

oh she wants to start showing off the pictures I see...
I'll play too :D
http://www.lasvegas***boats.com/iB_html/uploads/post-6-41119-dmore.JPG
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6385mohave_011.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6385int3.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6385mohave_021.jpg

[SoCalOffshore]

Since you mention running in the ocean, you may want to consider a larger boat with the safety of twin engines and a full inner lined cockpit. After carefull consideration and thought, I would advise you get a Schiada 32. It may be a littel out of you price range, but sometimes you have to say "what the f*ck." :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/522/100Schiadarun-med.jpg

[Debbolas]

Everyone's dream thread.................
Post pics of your boat and tell eveyone how much you love it!;)

[Steamin' Rice]

Originally posted by SoCalOffshore
[B].....It may be a little out of you price range, but sometimes you have to say "what the f*ck." :D
Maybe just a LITTLE bit over $65k... :D :D

[jdogginla]

Originally posted by Debbolas
Everyone's dream thread.................
Post pics of your boat and tell eveyone how much you love it!;)
I agree........post the pics of your boats along with the pro's and con's. While the Schiada is a nice boat, I'm already strecthing myself to 65k. Being it's my first REAL boat I think I should stick to my budgeted range.

[dicudmore]

pros and cons are easy....will apply to all builders you mentioned.
pros, its a boat, floats, runs, family and friends will have a great time with it :D
cons....costs $$$ to run and there is not near enough time to spend on it :(

[jdogginla]

dicudmore...............have you taken your cheetah out into ocean waters or run it to catalina?

[Steamin' Rice]

I vote for a Shockwave Tremor. I'm biased, but really like that boat and I know that they handle the ocean well for a 25' boat. Call the shop at 909-898-9360 and talk to Barry. He will help you out..

[dicudmore]

Originally posted by jdogginla
dicudmore...............have you taken your cheetah out into ocean waters or run it to catalina?
friends have had theirs to catalina a few times. I haven't yet, but definitely am going to.
4-5 footers plenty of times at mead though :D

[SoCalOffshore]

The Tremor is a large 25 and I would also look at the 25 Nordic. I am not sure of the price of either. May also want to look at a low hour 1 or 2 year old boat.

[WILD LAVEY]

you also might want to check out laveycraft. i hear they are great offshore boats. :idea2: :D

[Liquid Courage]

My boats for sale. Heres a link.
http://server1.offshoreonly.com/geoclassifieds/classifieds.php?a=2&b=1527
80+ MPH on turn key 525SC w/chiller all the goods. Motor warmed, installed, & maintained by reputable (from this board) mechanic. 24 degree hull cuts through the rough stuff and high free board. Taken it to Catalina several times. Great on the ocean or the lake. asking 40k obo. Love the boat but am moving up to a 35'/38' range. Just a personal note, I bought the boat new and will never buy another new boat again. Dont like the 25%+ hit you take the day you tow it off the lot.

[jdogginla]

Just wanted to thank all of you being so helpfull. I've gotten a few pm's with boats for sale and suggestions. The "community" here seems to be a close knit one and very cool. Hope to meet some of you on the water soon!
Also please keep posting a pic of your boat and the pro's and con's of your boat. I need to absord as much info as possible.......LOL. Plus who doesn't enjoy seeing pics of custom boats....LOL :D

[bordsmnj]

i thnik i would be building a new Lavey Craft with 65k. probably get a 23' (they call it 21") with a bad ass motor and evry option. the shockwaves are nice too. dont know how much the lavey 24 nu era goes for but it's another that's DEFINENTLY (sp?) worth looking into.

[FREIND OF AA AND TA]

Look at the outlaw in the offshore section. Please! :D

[Jordy]

Out of all of those, Shockwave hands down. At least one of the other's (not naming names) have no business in that list. However, with the price range you're looking at, you might consider a slightly used boat with more options than a new one that you have to strip down to meet your budget. Just a suggestion. :rollside: