Force offshore opinions wanted

[izquik72]

Been looking around at the different styles of Cats lately
I was hoping to get opinion's on what a 29 mid cabin openbow would do in rougher water like 3' to 4' of chop.
I currently have a 22 placecraft and not pleased with waves over 1' What is a good used price for a good clean 500hp low hr boat?
Thanks in advance all opinions are welcome

[UnionJack]

I have a buddy with one and nothing but problems, but you never know

[Havasu1986]

My buddy sold his for 95K. Went thru 2 motors in 2 years. OUCH

[rlj676]

My buddy sold his for 95K. Went thru 2 motors in 2 years. OUCH
Was this just bad luck or abuse or what? That sucks for him.

[NorCalCat]

Sounds like abuse or a motor form an old builder. They now have an in house builder that does a great job! I have 150 hrs on mine with Zero problems. For the rough water, they are great. We get 4' all the time, just like most cats, stay on top and you will be fine, come off it and you will get the hell beat'n out of you. Over all, I have been real happy with mine. I think they are still the best bang for your buck and a great job in the rigging department.

[MOBrien]

Sounds like abuse or a motor form an old builder. They now have an in house builder that does a great job! I have 150 hrs on mine with Zero problems. For the rough water, they are great. We get 4' all the time, just like most cats, stay on top and you will be fine, come off it and you will get the hell beat'n out of you. Over all, I have been real happy with mine. I think they are still the best bang for your buck and a great job in the rigging department.
Yup, NorCal's boat is well built and the rigging is perfect. Wouldn't hesistate at all to go Force.
BTW NorCal, get your ass out to B2B this weekend ya focker! Hope all's well with you.
-MOB

[MACH26]

I know someone selling a 2005 29 w/ a teague 800 for 90K...no time on it

[izquik72]

The one I am interested in is a 2002 it has a 572 about 750hp.
tons of stereo equipment about 40 hrs on motor. price is around $75 that seems like .60 on the dollar compared to the cost of this boat new. I was just wondering why this boat would depriciate so much in 5 years.

[Cat & Mice]

When Force first came out they where giving them away to get some boats on the lake. The first time I saw them at the LA boat show thier boats where about 30% less then anyone else with same stuff. The guy that is selling it may have just got a killer deal.
Plus boats where not near as much back in 2002. I am blown away at the prices these days.
MP

[Havasu1986]

Was this just bad luck or abuse or what? That sucks for him.
Wasn't abuse, just bad luck. Beautiful boat, rode great at 90 mph. Had to sell because he's building a house on the river in Needles. A guy rode in his boat 1 time and whipped out a check for 135K. Bought his big Ford 250 also.

[Sandbar Mike]

The one I am interested in is a 2002 it has a 572 about 750hp.
tons of stereo equipment about 40 hrs on motor. price is around $75 that seems like .60 on the dollar compared to the cost of this boat new. I was just wondering why this boat would depriciate so much in 5 years.
I'll bet that boat cost in 2002 probably 75-80K. Not much Depriciation, that 29 is a hell of a boat. Go for it!

[riverbound]

I'll bet that boat cost in 2002 probably 75-80K. Not much Depriciation, that 29 is a hell of a boat. Go for it!
That was about what they cost new in '02.

[NorCalCat]

Yup, NorCal's boat is well built and the rigging is perfect. Wouldn't hesistate at all to go Force.
BTW NorCal, get your ass out to B2B this weekend ya focker! Hope all's well with you.
-MOB
MOB,
Didn't make it! Hope you had a great time. By the looks of the pics posted, there was some real beatiful rigs up there.
We spent the weekend on the lake, too hot to spectate.

[NorCalCat]

The one I am interested in is a 2002 it has a 572 about 750hp.
tons of stereo equipment about 40 hrs on motor. price is around $75 that seems like .60 on the dollar compared to the cost of this boat new. I was just wondering why this boat would depriciate so much in 5 years.
Sounds like a good deal. Whos boat is it? Do you have a pic? She should run in the mid 90 mph range. Solid construction on these boats, some would say they are over layed, however, I prefere a stong boat.

[amw]

my buddy has one 29 open bow low hrs super clean nice hp mild runs great never a problem call doug 661 201 2825

[acatitude]

some would say they are over layed,
Well I can't imagine being over layed , but I guess it could happen :rollside: :rollside:

[Reaper1]

I'll sell you my 2002 28' Magic Cat for a special Hot Boat price. :)
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118482

[Sandbar Mike]

I'll sell you my 2002 28' Magic Cat for a special Hot Boat price. :)
http://www.***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=118482
How much to rent it for the weekend?? :D

[Reaper1]

No way man, you would tinker with it all weekend and try to adjust the flux capacitor so it wouldn't run right. ;)

[Sandbar Mike]

No way man, you would tinker with it all weekend and try to adjust the flux capacitor so it wouldn't run right. ;)
If your fuel injected I'm all good. Wouldn't have to tinker with anything.

[ForceOffshore]

If you dont buy that one I have a 29 canopy for a killer deal! :)

[Sandbar Mike]

If you dont buy that one I have a 29 canopy for a killer deal! :)
We want pics & $$$$, ForceOffshore??? :D

[2forcefull]

We want pics & $$$$, ForceOffshore??? :D
I think it's my boat, I droped the price to 70k

[2forcefull]

:cool:

[2forcefull]

:cool: THE only reason for selling is I bought a 2007 force 29' canopy :cool:

[2forcefull]

:cool: I own the boat free and clear so I can trade? all or part :cool:

[tbanzer]

:cool:
I have been looking for a one step ladder for my swim platforms like you have. Did you have them made or did they come on the boat when you bought it?

[Ivan Dan]

I think it's my boat, I droped the price to 70k
How many hours? Motor/drive package? Where is the boat located?

[bear down]

How many hours? Motor/drive package? Where is the boat located?
This used to be my brother in laws old boat "Big Willie Style" he has a 29' canopied force now. Still think this is the best paint scheme force has done and other manf. as well.

[NorCalCat]

If you dont buy that one I have a 29 canopy for a killer deal! :)
Which one is that? Brad's white one in the showroom?
Is this Candee?

[2forcefull]

How many hours? Motor/drive package? Where is the boat located?
fresh 572-725 hp fresh out drive[1hr] have reciepts for power and drive,veryvery very nice boat is in vegas pounding stereo lowered the price to 66k 702-496-4150 can take a trade have title free and clear

[2forcefull]

Been looking around at the different styles of Cats lately
I was hoping to get opinion's on what a 29 mid cabin openbow would do in rougher water like 3' to 4' of chop.
I currently have a 22 placecraft and not pleased with waves over 1' What is a good used price for a good clean 500hp low hr boat?
Thanks in advance all opinions are welcome
did you ever buy a boat?

[dumbandyoung]

2forcefull... wish you had this boat back huh?

[2forcefull]

2forcefull... wish you had this boat back huh?
I have an 07 with, a bigger motor, max drive, new extreme trailer, and canopys. why would I want an 02 that has a big hole in the deck???

[2forcefull]

http://http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15976&d=1154126766
guess I spoke to soon

[2forcefull]

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15971&d=1154123888

[izquik72]

No I ended up keeping to Placecraft. It has been a very fun boat. But I am looking again to either sell it or trade it. Hope you enjoy the New Force

[simplyforce]

i bought a 29 force used and was told the boat was bitchen and i have had nothing but problems with the boat. the hull is cool but the motor and the drive "JUNK" the boat has almost no hours on it and the drive has gone twice and i just spent $4600 getting the motor rebuilt. so just becareful on what motor and drive the boat is rigged with

[NorCalCat]

i bought a 29 force used and was told the boat was bitchen and i have had nothing but problems with the boat. the hull is cool but the motor and the drive "JUNK" the boat has almost no hours on it and the drive has gone twice and i just spent $4600 getting the motor rebuilt. so just becareful on what motor and drive the boat is rigged with
That is not Force's fault. I had my engine freshen'd up last season with about 175 hrs on it. Now I have about 125 hrs on this seasons, totaling about 300 on the same drive. Service it and don't beat it.
I just have issues with the Gel cracking due to the gel being shot too thick. Other than that the boat is solid as a rock.
Sounds to me that you got a Brad Lagman engine?