Category 5 - 46 What is the deal

[Bad Idea Baja]

Whats the scoop on this machine? It has been for sale forever. Not that I'm a buyer, just kickin props.

[insanity]

Sweet paint job. That's for sure.

[MarylandMark]

I saw him at the KW World's PR about 5 years ago- nice ride!!

Matter of fact- think this pic was taken at the Galleon in KW

http://www.custommarinesales.com/classifieds/index.php?page=out&id=18

[Bad Idea Baja]

All I know is that thing has a friggin cavern for a cockpit. I'm guessing standing room for 12!
Any idea on speed? 135 is my guess.

[Bad Idea Baja]

All I know is that thing has a friggin cavern for a cockpit. I'm guessing standing room for 12!
Any idea on speed? 135 is my guess.
Under $300k is in my price range. Ok, WAY under $300k:ack2:

Corrected

[BDiggity]

anything special in those big lockers behind the seats? Really messes up the sleak look of the boat.

[MarylandMark]

I'd add 10 to it would be my guess- 145

[MarylandMark]

anything special in those big lockers behind the seats? Really messes up the sleak look of the boat.

If it were mine- booze and wet bar... :sifone:

Or as a CC guy fish boxes maybe? LOL!

[Bad Idea Baja]

I'd add 10 to it would be my guess- 145

Freedom US1 barely hits 145 mph. I think it is lighter & probably has more ponies.

[Sean H]

I'd add 10 to it would be my guess- 145

I'd subtract 20 or 25 from yours.

[MarylandMark]

Ouch

[Tbonepmp]

Top speed 130mph.... 125mph everyday.

[Slandrew]

Very nice boat 1994 may turn buyers away??Believe me I know:(

[BraceYourself]

I would say the age is hurting it. From my research the cats take a real beating with the hull. Older boats usually have some issues with the hull, however issues can be fixed. The way I look at it the boat needs 100% gone through. I have 125 hours on my 2006 and I'm rebuiling the mer 1075's, rebuild trannies, rebuild drives, and new headers. People may say run it like it is but I would rather spend the money up front rather then one failure after another. To each there own. I think it's a very nice boat, the lockers look very functional, and once the right buyer comes along it will sell.

[Tbonepmp]

The boat was competely gone through 2.5 years ago. Power was new in July 05'. New headers, transmissions, swept back skeg #6's, gimbles, paint was touched up by Guardado.
Interior was just redone a couple of months ago.
Power has between 50 and 60 hours since new. The top ends were just gone through, lifters were replaced, the dash is all new including gauges. This is a vessel where all of the updating is done and the money has already been spent. It has been meticulously taken care of by its owner and is ready to go...

[KnotRight]

Just about every 46 that I looked at 4 years ago are still for sale.

Bring a moisture meter cause there all soggy.


KR

[fast fun 2]

Just about every 46 that I looked at 4 years ago are still for sale.

Bring a moisture meter cause there all soggy.


KR

Transoms?

[tango]

can be any where, pay strict attention to all structural angles 90 and 45 degree etc, look at any and all stress cracks and thru-hull fittings and around areas where screws have been placed to hold the rigging, look for bulges and bubbles, pound the surfaces with a rubber or hard plastic hammer, listen for hollow sounds, the balsa coring can soak up water and moisture, then delaminates over time if penetrated. and good luck !

[catmando]

can be any where, pay strict attention to all structural angles 90 and 45 degree etc, look at any and all stress cracks and thru-hull fittings and around areas where screws have been placed to hold the rigging, look for bulges and bubbles, pound the surfaces with a rubber or hard plastic hammer, listen for hollow sounds, the balsa coring can soak up water and moisture, then delaminates over time if penetrated. and good luck !Sounds like you're a surveyor...good tips for any hull of that age really.

[Madcow]

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Matter of fact- think this pic was taken at the Galleon in KW

http://www.custommarinesales.com/classifieds/index.php?page=out&id=18


Looks like American Offshore in Lauderdale.

[Spicy]

My buddy was on the boat last week in Puerto Rico, it will be back in the states soon!!!!

[tango]

Looks like American Offshore in Lauderdale.

YEP yo correct

[KnotRight]

Transoms?

They will absorb moisture from the top down.
Meaning any puddled rain water can and may seep into the
balsa. it collects in Bildge areas. There is Balsa in all the flat running surfaces. The top of the tunnels. The actual running surfaces of the sponsons.
If water penetrates the upper layer from any defect or old rigging holes
screw holes etc.. It will be absorbed by the balsa.

The new end grain balsa is prepregnated and does not wick the water like the
older stuff.

Tapping it with a hammer will most certainly reveal it.
Like Tango has mentioned. He knows beacuse I showed him some areas
on mine:)

Paint all bildge surfaces with awlgrip. if your boat is dry this will help.

Cat 5 was not one I looked at. But it was for sale 4 years ago also.

I hate to say it but most of the sellers were not even aware.:ack2:

Back to the original topic.

1) Age. Is financing available?
2) price. Its a lot of cake.
3) insurance... Good luck
4) Size. If ya ever seen one up front there freakin huge.
5) trailering.... Mine from pintle to drive guard is 59 feet. 80 with the horse.
oh yeah its 12 feet wide.

Theres the reasons these boats are still for sale.

However I will tell ya this Nothing will be there with ya in the rough other
then another 46:seeya:

[waterboy222]

Freedom US1 barely hits 145 mph. I think it is lighter & probably has more ponies.

I doubt its lighter, but Freedom will bust 150 now.. Check youtube for the latest video.. the 46 is like flyin an aircraft carrier down the lake. Unless you're in big water on the ocean, you're not seein what the boat was designed to do! SKATE! (not that Ive owned one or could even consider one, just been in Freedom a few times)

[FREEDOM US1]

I doubt its lighter, but Freedom will bust 150 now.. Check youtube for the latest video.. the 46 is like flyin an aircraft carrier down the lake. Unless you're in big water on the ocean, you're not seein what the boat was designed to do! SKATE! (not that Ive owned one or could even consider one, just been in Freedom a few times)

And it can haul a lot of good looking AZZ!!!!!:cheers2:

[waterboy222]

And it can haul a lot of good looking AZZ!!!!!:cheers2:

YESSIR! Wait til you see what weve got lined up for when you get back! They know the rules, tops on til 100, tops off past 100!

[Bad Idea Baja]

I doubt its lighter, but Freedom will bust 150 now.. Check youtube for the latest video.. the 46 is like flyin an aircraft carrier down the lake. Unless you're in big water on the ocean, you're not seein what the boat was designed to do! SKATE! (not that Ive owned one or could even consider one, just been in Freedom a few times)

Freedom just got to 150. It was not there when I made that post. Freedom is bad ass!

[FREEDOM US1]

yessir! Wait til you see what weve got lined up for when you get back! They know the rules, tops on til 100, tops off past 100!

great!!!

[FREEDOM US1]

freedom just got to 150. It was not there when i made that post. Freedom is bad ass!

thanks!!!!