Tunnel or Deep V

[Mrs. Restless22]

If you had your choice...
Which would you choose and why? In the 23-25 foot range....

[Jyruiz]

Good question, as I am interested to know as well.

[Creator]

That's a vague question, but I like V's no matter the size.

[LHC30Victory]

For insurance purposes and all around family type use = the V is best due to its (generally) better storage and user friendly handling.

[atomickitn]

25 tunnel!.... it's just f'n fast... :rollside:

[waterwitch]

Tunnel. We've had both and the
tunnel is a better ride.

[Squirtin Thunder]

If you had your choice...
Which would you choose and why? In the 23-25 foot range....
In about 3years there will be a new boat out that will rock the boating market !!!

[Jyruiz]

In about 3years there will be a new boat out that will rock the boating market !!!
Cool, we will ask the same question in 3 years and include the new design.

[Mrs. Restless22]

In about 3years there will be a new boat out that will rock the boating market !!!
:confused: Ummm, okay. :confused:

[Magic34]

The cat will ride better, but if you plan on getting inurance, get a quote on both. :mad:

[MONEYFURNOTHIN]

i chose a 22 foot tunnel with outboard power, but im a single guy and i like to play on the river. it a lot better riding boat than most v huls of the same size, and quiet a bit faster than you average v hull also.

[Dave C]

Don't let her fool you guys. She used to own a 22' cat.
She know what's up. ;)
Come on now Mrs. R...... I see a 25-26 ft CAT in your future. ;) LOL don't try to fight it! :supp: say a little open bow action of the kids. ;)

[bigblockbill]

Once you gone Tunnel there ain't no goin back.

[HOOTER SLED-]

As soon as Bayliner comes out with a tunnel, I'm on it. :D

[Mrs. Restless22]

Don't let her fool you guys. She used to own a 22' cat.
She know what's up. ;)
Come on now Mrs. R...... I see a 25-26 ft CAT in your future. ;) LOL don't try to fight it! :supp:
Yah Yah... :wink:
Im trying to decide which way to go :hammerhea (its making my head hurt)

[Dave C]

Don't worry, I already made up your mind for you. ;) ;)
I will keep a spot clear in the shade for junior next to my tiny tyrant. ;)

[Mrs. Restless22]

Don't worry, I already made up your mind for you. ;) ;)
I will keep a spot clear in the shade for junior next to my tiny tyrant. ;)
Your awesome!
Have I mentioned I love you? (and Kristen :p )

[Jbb]

tunnel.....the only way to fly...

[Dave C]

oh sure you say that now but when the whining, screaming and poopy diapers come and I am no where to be found cuz I ran away, you will be cursing my name! :wink:
Your awesome!
Have I mentioned I love you? (and Kristen :p )

[Phat Daddy]

Tunnel= great ride, great looks, go fast.

[Two K's]

I like both, had both, really want another cat but with there prices being so much and cost of insurance I started also looking at v's again Either way I will not be without a boat again next year like this year :mad:

[boxscore]

10 years ago... V
Now, with the water conditions at Havi, definately CAT. I can't get over how busy the Lake is these days.

[Tom Brown]

tunnel.....the only way to fly...
lol! I love the way you jet guys chime in just like real boaters.

[plaster dave]

Cat if you want the smooth ride. V if you want to pull skiers. I own a cat and will never go back to a V but thats just me. :D

[Jyruiz]

So which one benefits more out of having a bigger motor?

[Tom Brown]

LMAO! :D

[Squirtin Thunder]

PlaceCraft or Tom Papp ???

[Kilrtoy]

Yah Yah... :wink:
Im trying to decide which way to go :hammerhea (its making my head hurt)
We can help you decide which way to go.....
Oh wait your talking boats

[Kilrtoy]

Need more imput..
What are the waters you plan on using the boat on. What do you want the boat to do for you.
US, if we stayed locally it would be a 25 V
but Havasu and the like, A cat

[Jbb]

lol! I love the way you jet guys chime in just like real boaters.
Brown Brown Brown......Either attend the meetings ...or at least read the memo's....I have a couple of both kinds.....I keep the stern drives in the fleet...just to avoid you sayin things like this.....Pay attention ...Canatard... :D

[Chris Winn]

i have a 29' for sale
http://www2.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92723
every girl likes a liitle more length :cool:

[Mrs. Restless22]

every girl likes a liitle more length :cool:
Im gonna disagree with that statement :rollside:

[Jordy]

US, if we stayed locally it would be a 25 V
but Havasu and the like, A cat
How about the ocean???? :idea: :D

[IN2MX]

I prefer a tunnel usually in the 5'3 to to 5'7 foot range........ :D

[IN2MX]

Im gonna disagree with that statement :rollside:
Not about touchin bottom, it's about splittin the sides...hehehe!!

[Mrs. Restless22]

I prefer a tunnel usually in the 5'3 to to 5'7 foot range........ :D
LOL Best answer yet! :p

[Mrs. Restless22]

[QUOTE=IN2MX]Not about touchin bottomQUOTE]
Exactly! OUCH :cry:

[gd2fast4u]

Tunnels ride way better, performs better, Uses less fuel, pulls skiers and tubes just fine. Looks better and are just bitchen. Why would anyone ever consider a purchase of V-hull, I just can't understand. I guess there are the people that just have the cool stuff, and then there is the wanabees that own the V-hulls :devil: ........I know I'm gona hear about this post :boxingguy :boxingguy
In all honesty, tunnels are awsome and I think there is a place for V-hulls, like my sons bath tub...haha. Once you own a Tunnel hull boat, you will never go back to a V-hull. I've owned 17', 19', 21', Vee's, and: 19', 21', 22' Eliminator Daytona's. My current boat is a 22' twin outboard Daytona and the thing is a kick in the ass. I am selling it next year to buy a 26' DCB.
I would never consider a V-hull again; and I think most people on this Forum that made the switch like I did, would agree with me. I still remember the first day I rode in a 19' Daytona. When I got out of the boat the guy asked me how I liked going 95mph in an outboard. I told him, wow, that boat rides really nice, how much are they--my life changed that moment. And I think he was a little upset that I did not mention going fast....It's all about the ride.

[Aquaholic502]

Mrs. Restless, did you own a 22 daytona named "restless" before? If so we drove up to your place to look at it when it was for sale. We ended up getting a 230 eagle and we seen your old boat at the eliminator ragatta last year. Anyway I would get the cat. .....faster.
Al

[sxpilot]

I would get this one... :cool:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/3001elim25_2.jpg
I rode in my buddy's new 05 25' Nordic 75k...Yuk what a rough riding pile... :yuk:

[BLOWN88FRESNO MINI]

After owning 5 21 ft daycruisers in the last 10 yrs, and purchasing 2 21 Eliminator Daytonas in since June of this year, I would have to say that I would never purchase a V-hull again! But the wife would rather have the v-hull.
TUNNEL HULL . The only way too go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ECeptor]

Looking like tunnels are winning.
If used in 2-3' chop, would the tunnels still come out on top? I'm thinking deep-V for the rough stuff.

[Man-de-lone]

Mrs Restless, I want to see your V. :devil:

[77charger]

for lake use and straight line high speed lake use tunnel(actually a flatbottom runner bottom preferred but thats another story)
for all around use v bottom.
This would be my case and the v bottom would suit my needs better out of the 2

[SnakeWrench]

Mod-V, Best of both worlds.

[blender over]

tunnel all the way.
better ride, faster speeds.chicks dig it.
Down side, less cabin room, higher insurance,

[Mrs. Restless22]

Mrs. Restless, did you own a 22 daytona named "restless" before? If so we drove up to your place to look at it when it was for sale. We ended up getting a 230 eagle and we seen your old boat at the eliminator ragatta last year. Anyway I would get the cat. .....faster.
Al
That was us!
And yup, you saw us at the Regatta :)
Cool, glad you found a boat!

[FASTERDAMITT]

Once you gone Tunnel there ain't no goin back.
I guess it depends on the V you buy. If I'm not mistaken my Superboat will handle bigger water and run side by side alot of 30' cats with similar power. Most V's are family lake multi use boats. There are a few true performance ones on the market. I'd like to see a Howard V at a true 30' bottom.
Now if you plan on boating in small water I'd buy a cat for the pure airing it out feeling. Havasu gets pretty rough for a 25 cat or V sometimes if you want to run hard. Last weekend a 26 canopy Daytona lost his seat cushions and cooler while trying to stay with me in the typical Havasu afternoon chop. Been there, done that myself in my other boats.

[FASTERDAMITT]

Actually I think Drew Downs 26 American Offshore cat is one of the best buys out there right now. If I were to go back to a cat, I'd park his in my driveway.