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EmpirE231
11-09-2006, 02:24 PM
I know ... a "boat question" shocking!! :220v: haha ok here's just the basics.... I will be in the market soon (4-6 months) for a 26-28 foot cat... now the catch is I'm looking at a budget of around 70-90k or so. what manufacturers should I be checking out??
I really like the look of the canopies... but could go without them. utra's 26&27 are super nice boats... just don't know about the price range? same with the cobra 26 venom C. I know commander isnt a popular one on this site but their 28 canopy cat looks nice... and magics 28 is nice also.... anything I'm missing? feedback .. ideas?
trying to narrow it down with the price ranges... as far as speed goes... would like to be around 75-90mph? dont know if the H.O. would do that in any of the boats... and pretty sure the 525 is out of the price range?
:) :argue: :rollside:

acatitude
11-09-2006, 02:34 PM
well if it was me id check my howard in spam but then id have to sell it :rollside:

EmpirE231
11-09-2006, 02:36 PM
maybe you should aquire insurance first, then decide.
I do insurance :crossx:

SnakeWrench
11-09-2006, 02:54 PM
Empire, Give me a call at Cobra. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Jay
(909)482-0047

beaverretriever
11-09-2006, 02:57 PM
Check your PM. :)

HOOTER SLED-
11-09-2006, 02:57 PM
Empire, Give me a call at Cobra. I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Jay
(909)482-0047
I see someone has the wrong log on. That you are trying to be like me. :rollside:

phebus
11-09-2006, 03:35 PM
Are you looking at closed deck, open bow, or deckboat?

EmpirE231
11-09-2006, 03:44 PM
not looking at deckboats, but I do like the ultra 26 deck which is really not much of a deckboat except for the front step. other than that.. I like the crawl through open bows or just a closed bow with some cabin space.

dicudmore
11-09-2006, 04:06 PM
I know ... a "boat question" shocking!! :220v: haha ok here's just the basics.... I will be in the market soon (4-6 months) for a 26-28 foot cat... now the catch is I'm looking at a budget of around 70-90k or so. what manufacturers should I be checking out??
I really like the look of the canopies... but could go without them. utra's 26&27 are super nice boats... just don't know about the price range? same with the cobra 26 venom C. I know commander isnt a popular one on this site but their 28 canopy cat looks nice... and magics 28 is nice also.... anything I'm missing? feedback .. ideas?
trying to narrow it down with the price ranges... as far as speed goes... would like to be around 75-90mph? dont know if the H.O. would do that in any of the boats... and pretty sure the 525 is out of the price range?
:) :argue: :rollside:
owned or driven the first 3 boats on your list--all very nice choices.
To run 75+ you probably need to look at the 525 and expect to spend over 100K. If 70 is your magic # then you can probably get closer to your 90K goal and go with an HO.
The west-coast boat you left off your list is the Conquest Boss-Cat...
Dan <-----does NOT like canopy boats :220v:

phebus
11-09-2006, 04:13 PM
owned or driven the first 3 boats on your list--all very nice choices.
To run 75+ you probably need to look at the 525 and expect to spend over 100K. If 70 is your magic # then you can probably get closer to your 90K goal and go with an HO.
The west-coast boat you left off your list is the Conquest Boss-Cat...
Dan <-----does NOT like canopy boats :220v:
Which, by the way, there is a beautifull one for sale in the spam section, and it's awesome.

plaster dave
11-09-2006, 06:31 PM
I would look at this boat before you bought new. http://www.***boat.net/forums/showthread.php?t=128920

dicudmore
11-09-2006, 07:01 PM
I would look at this boat before you bought new. http://www.***boat.net/forums/showthread.php?t=128920
I thought he said no deck-boats :idea:

WET HULL
11-09-2006, 07:19 PM
Look at the Orion 27 Nemesis. Its a great cat and still being introduced to the market, so it still on the bargain side. Theres pics on here somewhere. Good luck.

JB in so cal
11-09-2006, 07:20 PM
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/97PickUp-med.jpg
$65k or so...
http://www.***boat.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=19558
$52 or so...

rodnjen
11-09-2006, 07:49 PM
I would check out the Conquest Cat (not deck). It got a great review and is a very nice boat for the money. You can spend a lot more, it sounds like you have set some reasonable limits for yourself.

Ziggy
11-09-2006, 07:58 PM
Whatever you do, in the end use your own best judgement to spend your money....its easy for other to tell you how to spend it. :)

house
11-09-2006, 07:59 PM
Check out Orion's 25' Cat.....Wethull on here has a nice one I have personally seen at Martin's shop. The boat has canopies, is put together extremely well, will run in the 70's, and will be out the door loaded from high $70k to low $80k.

NOTALENT
11-09-2006, 07:59 PM
Check out American Offshore, Carerra 257 (BB572) is selling a beauty, and howard as well...you can find these at great prices close to new. Oh....and HTM :p

WET HULL
11-09-2006, 08:25 PM
Thanks for the compliments. It is at the shop as we speak, so if any one wants to check it out, go for it.