Cat VS V

[Tommy Gun]

I like the V because I like to stand and do not like the stand up cats. I also feel the V is more versatile boat for bar hopping and rafting up where the cat is more for speed and poker runs. That and I just flat out like the Cigarettes...something about them. My fear of owning a cat is that I wouldn't feel any thrill of driving it unless I was going 150...and that has its own inherent set of problems. In the V 100+ is balls out and 85 is a nice ride. If I always boated on open water I would more likely lean towards the cat, but in the lake the V is plenty of boat.

 

[glh]

And don't rub it in and say I HAVE BOTH or I will:boxing_smiley: in the face:biggrinjester:

I have both... Oupps sorry!

 

[glh]

OK so here is the question. Mostly for the guys that were torn on what to buy. Why did you pick what you did ? Now that you own it what do you hate about it and do you regret your decision? And don't rub it in and say I HAVE BOTH or I will:boxing_smiley: in the face:biggrinjester:

Went for the Cat for a change from the Cig... Also I did not need any room for anchoring or partying and such things.


To quote my Bro relating to V-hulls for now;

"Been there done that, got the t-shirt"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3USdHMl4xFM&feature=channel_page

 

[Ratickle]

I wanted a cat, ended up with another V. The killer for me was the insurance. With the short season in Michigan, I could no way justify spending $8,000 more per year on a 100mph cat, 39OE, vs the 80 mph BT.

In Florida or somewhere south, maybe.

 

[glh]

The killer for me was the insurance.

Very good point.

 

[MarylandMark]

but that would mean egg beaters

Follow the light, follow the light...

I like the V because I like to stand and do not like the stand up cats. I also feel the V is more versatile boat for bar hopping and rafting up where the cat is more for speed and poker runs. That and I just flat out like the Cigarettes...something about them. My fear of owning a cat is that I wouldn't feel any thrill of driving it unless I was going 150...and that has its own inherent set of problems. In the V 100+ is balls out and 85 is a nice ride. If I always boated on open water I would more likely lean towards the cat, but in the lake the V is plenty of boat.

My thoughts exactly. Cat for me if I could afford to be a 2 boat owner or did more poker runs vs sand bars.

 

[bulletbob]

I have had my Velocity for two seasons. The cabin is nice ,but rarely used since I live on the lake. I am looking for a cat in the 21 to 30 foot range. Depending on what size cat I get I will purchase another larger V hull also. Phragle what kind of Cat do you have? Tabby.lol

 

[stainless]

I'm in the same boat no pun intended:26: I am looking in the 28 to 32' range. I could swing a 28 skater but that would mean egg beaters,which in some aspects are tempting but I am more a big block guy. I have a boat with a BBC and one with a OB so I know what is involved with both. With that said I know I could get a good deal on a AO or a Chriscat but they like tons of power to GO:seeya:

28 skater is an awesome boat! You cant beat the bang for the buck, and you'd be surprised how well it runs .

 

[Airpacker]

To quote my Bro relating to V-hulls for now;

"Been there done that, got the t-shirt"

GL, thats exactly what Catastrophe said to me but in reverse when he got the 44 nortec V

 

[Airpacker]

I went cat after several V's. For years we would spend weekends on the boat. Then the whole family thing happened and boat camping was swept aside. Now we have a place to stay where we boat so a day boat is what we needed. I love the ride, speed and handling of a cat. Flying a cat level over the wave tops is a special feeling indeed.

 

[clayinaustin]

I'm a traditionalist and love the long narrow (I know - phallic) look of a "cigarette boat". My cabin is indispensible to me, the wife and all the folks we take boating.

+1

I just like the look of the traditional Cigarette boat over a Cat.

Also, I use my cabin alot for "fun". You can't get 10 girls into the cabin of a 30-foot Cat!

 

[PARADOX]

I wanted a cat, ended up with another V. The killer for me was the insurance.
In Florida or somewhere south, maybe.

That's the one they should have sent you first...

Yeaah ?/

I got a "V" no cat but I have a dog.. BUT.. I will look for a "CAT".. will call it the "Rat Killer". :rofl:

 

[Ratickle]

Yeaah ?

I got a "V" no cat but I have a dog.. BUT.. I will look for a "CAT".. will call it the "Rat Killer". :rofl:

Better be a big mean one, don't try bringin that Bobcat punkazz......

 

[ar15meister]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/1994_28_skater-o28390-en.html

 

[Dude! Sweet!]

Man, I'm dying to get a cat. Insurance and inability to sell my current boat have been holding me back on it. I rode in my buddy's 28 Skater and I was ruined!

 

[BY U BOY]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/1994_28_skater-o28390-en.html

I am pretty aware of what skaters are for sale... My wife calls me the professional boat shopper:26:

 

[BY U BOY]

Keep it coming guys... Not only for me but for future people with the same delema:26:

 

[BY U BOY]

maybe I should just keep the scarab and gat a skater too:sifonenly problem is I would like to keep half my chit:lurk5:

 

[Ran-Dom32]

I have a 31 Awesome with a pair of 540's n/a runs 107 & has a decent cabin, the ride is great, (last 2 boats were v's) - I just like the fact that I can be loaded with passengers/ fuel & be able to crack 100 anytime I want

 

[Sean Stinson]

The best advice I can give you is to pay for someone elses gas that way you have no headache!!!!!