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07-20-2018, 03:14 PM | #1 |
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Anyone have a newer World Cat 23cc in the area?
Looking to do a ride-along (gas money to be provided by me) so as to really get a good idea of how it performs in our conditions, without a salesman trying to pitch me the whole time.
Yup, I'm seriously considering selling the Pickled Pelican and my wife's boat and moving up to a catamaran. |
07-20-2018, 07:25 PM | #2 | |
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07-20-2018, 07:41 PM | #3 |
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Re: Anyone have a newer World Cat 23cc in the area?
I hope the 23 rides better than the 27. I have honestly never been on a worst riding hull in a quartering Gulf chop. I seriously don’t think it will be an upgrade from your current ride. Small cats are also very sensitive to overloading. With you being a diver that is something to consider.
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07-20-2018, 08:22 PM | #4 |
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Re: Anyone have a newer World Cat 23cc in the area?
That is what I've heard too. Dive gear equals too much weight, which equals tunnel slap and pounding. I have no personal experience.
Eric, I might be interested in your wife's boat. |
07-20-2018, 09:25 PM | #5 |
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Re: Anyone have a newer World Cat 23cc in the area?
I've read some very good reviews of the new 23 hull, including from some local people who dive as well. The smaller hull also seems to be a better choice for my inshore needs as well, and the lighter weight means no need to change my current tow vehicle.
James, I'll keep that in mind - I think I'm going to have more of a time selling the Cobia than the Key West, which seems to be very much in demand due to its size, name, and price. Going to have to sell the Pelican first before I can sell the wife's boat. |
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I have been going offshore on a 2005 WC 27 TE for many years. In a quartering sea you Might consider wearing seat belts. It’s thirsty and bow heavy because it’s seriously overbuilt.
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07-22-2018, 06:54 AM | #8 | |
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Hey Eric,
Call me, I can get you a ride on a 25' WC and maybe get a dive in as well. Butch Quote:
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07-29-2018, 01:53 PM | #11 |
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Re: Anyone have a newer World Cat 23cc in the area?
I use to have a baha king cat 30 foot, it was the best riding boat i've ever owned. 5 foot waves like riding 1-2 on other boats.
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08-04-2018, 07:57 AM | #12 | |
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My buddy just bought a 28.8 Pro Kat with twin suzuki 250 ,s 2007 , second best riding kat Ive been on .4 Divers 16 tanks no problem. Ps I have been on a lot of Kats , definitely my next boat. |
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08-04-2018, 07:59 AM | #13 |
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08-04-2018, 10:01 AM | #15 |
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I was considering a ProKat before I started the Bertram project. You definitely get a lot of boat for the money. But I still had my reservation about it handling a full weekend grounds trip or Tortugas trip comfortably with a full load. I figured 4 divers, 24 tanks, full of fuel, a couple hundred pounds of ice and fish and fresh water. I just wasn't confident it could avoid the tunnel slap, despite being a plaining hull.
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