<That's what I was after. I run the Envision down the lake around 40 mph when its really rough. I see longer boats moving comfortably faster. Would a 35 T/S or Playboy ride as well as the Cafe at say, 60 mph under those rough conditions?>
I have no experience in a larger boat at LOTO, I was just assuming that when a 35-40 ft boat passes me around 60 mph it's because they can, without getting the crap beat out of them. I am simply trying to balance amenities and performance in a 35 ft hull. The Cafe cabin looks functional comparied to the Playboy, but the Playboy will have newer power that is less maintenance intensive (and its faster). I just want to make sure I know what I'm getting, and giving up, when I make my selection.
Thanks....
Thread: Cafe vs Playboy
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07-08-2009 03:57 PM
Last edited by Frequency; 07-08-2009 at 04:31 PM. Reason: added explaination
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07-08-2009 06:32 PM
The difference in weight between the two is about 600 lbs. (8,800 PB vs 9,400 Cafe) if that is any help. Regarding the cabin, that is up to you...we never use ours for anything other than stowing gear. The head is still a virgin.
Fact is the T/S boats are much faster and once you learn how to drive them can be relatively comfortable at speed in water most would not even try to boat in; including LOTO on a Sat afternoon. I rarley run under 60 mph.
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07-08-2009 06:38 PM
Good information - Thanks!
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07-08-2009 08:49 PM
In my opinion both are CIGS and NEITHER is going to have comprimised ride quality in the rough.
It boils down to what is important to you - the extra speed/efficiency, or the cafe cabin and looks?
The way we use our boat - I absolutely LOVE the cabin, but will be the first to admit I'd love an extra 10-15+ mph for comparable power - in the end the cabin is more important to me (not to mention I am on a budget)
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07-08-2009 10:35 PM
It sounds as though I need to look at both the Cafe and the 35 T/S. Does anyone know of any available for sale at LOTO? We'll be down there late next week.
Thanks all for your input.
Greg
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07-08-2009 10:46 PM
My neighbor has a 35 TS he talks about selling. It's not LOTO though, North East Ohio
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07-09-2009 10:30 PM
Must be one hell of a cooler!!!!
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07-13-2009 08:39 AM
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07-13-2009 08:58 AMIt's rare to see a guy pull his boat onto a scale and leave without a look of surprise on his face.