What's your idea of the perfect PERFORMANCE boat?

[GENERAL LEE]

I capped "PERFORMANCE" just so that the popular center console's aren't referenced in this particular thread. I think they're sweet boats as well, but not true performance boats.

I think I'd have to personally vote for either a Cigarette 39 Unlimited with 700's, or maybe a similar sized Outerlimits with 700's? I like the Nortech vee's, but just haven't grown into loving the 39 model they build yet.

Obviously I love cats, and plan to have one well into the future, but if I had to have the perfect performance boat, a vee would probably be the way to go for me. http://smiliesftw.com/x/truestory.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)

[DAREDEVIL]

Mine would be a 33 PP , just because its all about performance , fast , good looking ...and being 33 easy to slip by my self at all times !!!!!! :cheers2:

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Brandon the 39 with 700's is a great boat. Enough power to be fun but, not so much to be a burden. It would be my pick if I could afford it. Clean, classic lines.

A 38 Fountain fever ranks high on my list too.

[Madpoodle]

38 ZR Comp, 700's...

[Fast-Trukin]

Donzi 27 ZR...Light,fast,good-looking,wont break the bank on the gas bill.

[Team Tsunami]

An Outerlimits SV43 with 700's. Sit down boat, bad ass looking, removable canopy, 120mph, great in the rough and has a usable cabin! Here's one with 1075's for sale.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/2009_outerlimits_sv43_bring_offers-o34066-en.html

[Donskihp]

Donzi 38 ZRC, with 700's The Craig Berrie uses in the poker runs is really sweet!, And 700's are affortable

[DAREDEVIL]

An Outerlimits SV43 with 700's. Sit down boat, bad ass looking, removable canopy, 120mph, great in the rough and has a usable cabin! Here's one with 1075's for sale.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/2009_outerlimits_sv43_bring_offers-o34066-en.html

LOL, for 680 K i can buy a nice house on the water and 2 PP's and have fun all over..would even come with a pool and a lawn crew..lololol:sifone::bump:

[Davidmnc]

Waiting for the "A" word..................:toetap05:



































Cuz it's the only choice :sifone:

[Seafordguy]

I think that ultimately I would like to end up in a reliably powered 50 Nortech V.

I will admit though that the BIG Cats really draw me. Like that 55' that is in the OSO classifieds. It has a useable cabin and a bed which is important. http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/2008_mti_55_mega_cat-o30614-en.html

[Seafordguy]

Waiting for the "A" word..................:toetap05:
:sifone:

Albemarle??:sifone::sifone:

[Slandrew]

35-42'fresh water cooled motors that breaks 100 easy!:boxing_smiley:

[Ratickle]

Waiting for the "A" word..................:toetap05:


Cuz it's the only choice :sifone:

:boxing_smiley::sifone::boxing_smiley:

[richanton]

42 Outerlimits.

Sexy shape, luxurious cabin with creature comforts such as A/C, V-Berth, Head, etc, plus it has a deep cockpit and will do 100mph with 700s.

[Ratickle]

There's no such thing Brandon.....


Well, maybe a Schwartzcraft.......:bump:

[phragle]

52SL with trip 1300's, with a 51 style cabin.

[GENERAL LEE]

There's no such thing Brandon.....


Man, you've got that right. http://smiliesftw.com/x/werdrun2.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)


I was just curious to see of anyone had though about which boat would have the MOST options they would want, all in one boat.

I think that NXT/700 package is a universal choice, no matter which brand of boat you put them in. 38+ to 42ish length, is a pretty good size for towing, storage, using by yourself, or having a bunch of friends join you out there, without having a total hoss to deal with when you don't have 5-6 people to help out.

There are just SO many nice ones out there these days, that I wondered what everyone else's taste would be these days, given the choice. :cheers2:

[Team Tsunami]

42 Outerlimits.

Sexy shape, luxurious cabin with creature comforts such as A/C, V-Berth, Head, etc, plus it has a deep cockpit and will do 100mph with 700s.

It will do around 108 with 700's and thats in a big 42ft boat.

[Ratickle]

Up here the issue is size:sifone:.

Seriously, the big lake can get very rough. When we are out in the 24, you can get the holy crap beat out of you when it kicks up.

If you are out in anything 26' or larger, all of Spring Lake becomes No Wake. Takes forever to get around. So, it's nice to take the 24 vs one of the bigger ones if that's the destination. And it is a very popular one.

Trailering the 39 or 43 is a pain. Have to worry about the beam.

[Jesse James]

a 42 OL legacy with 850's i like the performance with reliable power (and can run 87 if i get stranded) center steer, walk around deck, flat transom (so i can see the hardware) side by side bolster with a 3rd drop in, rear triple bolsters, extended sunpad, that about sums up the one boat for the rest of my life wish list...... now multiple boats 388 skater with merc 1300's 36-40 CC trip outboards 45-50 express cruiser would make a sweet dock...and a small 110 mph flat bottom or rocket outboard for quick morning blast

[DAREDEVIL]

a 42 OL legacy with 850's i like the performance with reliable power (and can run 87 if i get stranded) center steer, walk around deck, flat transom (so i can see the hardware) side by side bolster with a 3rd drop in, rear triple bolsters, extended sunpad, that about sums up the one boat for the rest of my life wish list...... now multiple boats 388 skater with merc 1300's 36-40 CC trip outboards 45-50 express cruiser would make a sweet dock...and a small 110 mph flat bottom or rocket outboard for quick morning blast

There is a 37 just like that for sale on the other site..lol

[Ratickle]

a 42 OL legacy with 850's i like the performance with reliable power (and can run 87 if i get stranded) center steer, walk around deck, flat transom (so i can see the hardware) side by side bolster with a 3rd drop in, rear triple bolsters, extended sunpad, that about sums up the one boat for the rest of my life wish list...... now multiple boats 388 skater with merc 1300's 36-40 CC trip outboards 45-50 express cruiser would make a sweet dock...and a small 110 mph flat bottom or rocket outboard for quick morning blast

That's a pretty close list to what my goal is, but, small changes....


43 or 46 Black Thunder instead of the Express Cruiser. No way an Express Cruiser will hit 100.....

Some kind of Race Boat instead of the 388 Skater. (Unless it is actually a race boat). On my budget, looking at SVL's because of the ease of towing to sites, the single engine being less on maintenance, and the competition and comaraderie in the class.

ANd I'm leaning towards getting rid of the 24 and getting an aluminum 24 Sprint Jet Boat for that early morning blast. (Took a ride in Oregon once. Driving like an Aussie sprint racer is crazy fun...) They will go in 4" of water.....

[htrdlncn]

What's your idea of the perfect PERFORMANCE boat?
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One I can afford...

[DAREDEVIL]

What's your idea of the perfect PERFORMANCE boat?
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One I can afford...

BEST POST YET !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheers2:

so for me ...canoe !:eek::(

[Bobcat]

32 Skater with trip O/B's !

[Magic Medicine]

Before I made my choice I would like to take a ride and drive a couple more boats. I would like something in the 36-43' range. Merc 700's and nxt drives would be great.

[Wardey]

40' Cabo Express......What can I say? I'm old and slowing down.

[Cash Bar]

I'm not partial to an BRAND, but I'd say the Cig 39'/700's has become the benchmark for what a great boat should be.

Like they say, when everyone compares something to a certain thing, why not just get that exact thing?

[Sean Stinson]

47 Apache w/ trip 1300 Mercs on #8 drives...... It's the only performance boat!!!!!

[Ratickle]

47 Apache w/ trip 1300 Mercs on #8 drives...... It's the only performance boat!!!!!

What would your estimated top speed be on that setup??????

[Sean Stinson]

120ish

[Perlmudder]

how come everybody wants the 700nxt and nobody says ilmor 710 indy?!

[Davidmnc]

What would your estimated top speed be on that setup??????

225-230 in flat conditions 250 in 6 footers :rolleyes:

[sledge]

but I'd say the Cig 39'/700's has become the benchmark for what a great boat should be.

Like they say, when everyone compares something to a certain thing, why not just get that exact thing?

Says who? All the marketing money and everyone that drools Cig? What can a Cig 39/700 do that the other 10 or so options can't? Why would I spend at least $500k just to be like somebody else?

I'll take an Active Thunder comparatively equipped. Or for the same money as that Cig, Pat "might" put together a 43' with Merc 1300/ASDs. :cheers2:

[Tommy Gun]

Says who? All the marketing money and everyone that drools Cig? What can a Cig 39/700 do that the other 10 or so options can't? Why would I spend at least $500k just to be like somebody else?

I'll take an Active Thunder comparatively equipped. Or for the same money as that Cig, Pat "might" put together a 43' with Merc 1300/ASDs. :cheers2:

Since a pair of Merc 1,300's w/8's is $404,000 I'd have to say good luck with that.

[TCEd]

I'll take a staggered blingless 42' Fountain poker run.
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[imco offshore]

the perfect boat !! is one YOU can afford to run all weekend ,without being afraid to go any where , drive it back home,and it didn,t set your houshold moneys into a down fall..that is a perfect boat,,:cheers2:

[BDiggity]

What makes the 39 more desirable than a 42x? I think i would rather have a 42 or 46x. Since i cant afford either, might as well add 7-11' in length to what i have now.

[L-V]

I really like the Outerlimits 39 sitdown GTX models with the half cabin, throw in some 700's and have one hell of fast reliable ride!

[Seafordguy]

What makes the 39 more desirable than a 42x? I think i would rather have a 42 or 46x. Since i cant afford either, might as well add 7-11' in length to what i have now.

Yeah - that Rough Rider that was a TWIN STEP with a full cabin including an enclosed bathroom that was in the CIG section a few months ago was my ultimate CIG.

[LIVE WIRE]

My perfect boat would be Sunsations new 36 Dominator open bow with side by side ilmor 710's for nice big cockpit ,A/C , refridge etc... The perfect blend of useability and performance

[GENERAL LEE]

What makes the 39 more desirable than a 42x? I think i would rather have a 42 or 46x. Since i cant afford either, might as well add 7-11' in length to what i have now.

Haha, I would rather have a 46 than the 39 as well, but in my own criteria for the thread, I had storage & transporting the boat as a bullet point. The 46 would take a big dock, big lift, & big truck, where the 39 would require a fairly average model of the three. The 39 running the 700's also runs comfortably over 100 as reliable as you could ask for.

I'm not sure I'd want the 42X over the 39 Unlimited. The 42 is no doubt a nice boat, I just think I like the 39 a little better. http://smiliesftw.com/x/nose.gif (http://smiliesftw.com)

[03darkshadow]

40 skater 1075's.

[Monopoly 46]

any black thunder

[Quinlan]

Something that runs every weekend wo break downs! YEA RIGHT:smash:

[DAREDEVIL]

Something that runs every weekend wo break downs! YEA RIGHT:smash:

That would be a 16' carolina skiff with a 5 HP HONDA !!!!:sifone::cheers2:

[BBB725]

Something that runs every weekend wo break downs! YEA RIGHT:smash:

He said we can't consider center consoles:sifone:

[DAREDEVIL]

He said we can't consider center consoles:sifone:

Then we will have to consider in the down time....getting towed in ,,u better have a bar on board !!!:cheers2:

[Quinlan]

Had PLENTY o Beer and the other drive was working. bout a 1 hr idle

[RebarBox]

Something that runs every weekend wo break downs! YEA RIGHT:smash:

So true, So true, but still not quite 'perfect'.

One that doesn't break down and also has a copy of BLee's gas card number written down in the cuddy - PERFECT!:bump:.

[Chris]

Assuming for a minute we're going to shed the towing/launching/rack-storing issues, the ideal boat for me would be in the mid-40' range and have diesels and a bow thruster. It would cruise all day in the mid-60's and use fuel at about half the rate as gas. Top out in the low-80's.

[L-V]

Had PLENTY o Beer and the other drive was working. bout a 1 hr idle

It wasnt so bad, it was better than working friday!

[Slandrew]

41 Apache dependable power beefy drives cabin & a couple of Dallas Cowboy cheer leaders:eek: oh yea:bump:

[richanton]

Yeah - that Rough Rider that was a TWIN STEP with a full cabin including an enclosed bathroom that was in the CIG section a few months ago was my ultimate CIG.

Are you talking about the one that was at Harrison Marine about 6 months back with no motors or drives?

I've been thinking about that boat, would make an awesome next project. Anybody know where it ended up?

[Ktron]

For ease of towing, storage, overall reliability and looks I would have to say either a 39 Cig TG w/ 700's or the OL Super Leggera w/700's. I love the canopy boats but if you are alone and pulling into a dock the stand up boats make it much easier.

[Seafordguy]

Are you talking about the one that was at Harrison Marine about 6 months back with no motors or drives?

I've been thinking about that boat, would make an awesome next project. Anybody know where it ended up?

That's the one - some guy bought it and I believe he already had some motors and 6's for it. It fell in good hands but it is my ultimate CIG and it also had great colors.... I just loved the boat. Maybe years down the road when I am ready to make a move it will be for sale

[LL17]

Always thought a 34' Advantage Party Cat with 725's and Indy's would be a fun perfromance/party boat. With this power its fast enough and big enough to poker run, holds plenty of people, huge stereo possiblities and has a bathroom onboard. Still throwing the idea around for the lake boating and few Pacific Runs I do.

[Coolerman]

i would dig a new style 32' skater with 1075's. Probably some insane acceleration and could handle a decent amount of water, and still trailerable without much problems.

[POWERPLAY33]

The perfect boat is someone elses your invited on... Bring girls, drinks or gas $$$

[skaterjim]

well how about a 388 skater 1350 hp mercs :sifone:

[skaterjim]

[QUOTE=Jesse James;492758]( 388 skater with merc 1300's) didnt see this I second that

[Team Tsunami]

i would dig a new style 32' skater with 1075's. Probably some insane acceleration and could handle a decent amount of water, and still trailerable without much problems.

The purple and yellow one that LCM had was just amazing!!

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/2007_skater_32_poker_run_race-o32493-en.html

[phragle]

Assuming for a minute we're going to shed the towing/launching/rack-storing issues, the ideal boat for me would be in the mid-40' range and have diesels and a bow thruster. It would cruise all day in the mid-60's and use fuel at about half the rate as gas. Top out in the low-80's.

BuilderBob's boat??