Reply With QuoteSince the price of insurance is no big deal to you then just buy what ever one you like.Looked like everyone of those boats had a blower on them too.
I would be looking at Drew Downs boat before any of those boats that you put up there.
I like the AO's, and won't ride in an HTM. :hammer2:
Since the price of insurance is no big deal to you then just buy what ever one you like.Looked like everyone of those boats had a blower on them too.
I would be looking at Drew Downs boat before any of those boats that you put up there.
I like the AO's, and won't ride in an HTM. :hammer2:
I will have to agree on this one also.
I agree also. The American Offshore will ride the best in rough water compared to a flat center pod boat. I know from 7 years in a 26 A/O with most friends in Daytona's ect.. The Elim usually have a little more bling. You have to decide what you want more. All are great boats. Drew's A/O is a awsome deal no doubt! Make him an offer. Meet him halway or something. You may find one for 50ish but it will be half as nice.
Since the price of insurance is no big deal to you then just buy what ever one you like
Now wait a minute, the price of everything is a big deal to me. I have been paying insurance on STV's and Allisons since 1990. I just sold a Ally GS with a 280 on it. Try talking your Allstate man into insuring a 900lb hull with a Merc 2.5 on it and a ski pole in front of it. I already have been quoted a 23' Cougar MTR w/575 SC for around $800 a year. Im figuring they will hit me in the 1,250 -1,500 range tops. Allstate usually subs another speacialty company for items like this with me.
I agree also. The American Offshore will ride the best in rough water compared to a flat center pod boat. I know from 7 years in a 26 A/O with most friends in Daytona's ect..
Thanks for the actual info Faster! This is what Im looking for.
Bad Blown.....whats up with the HTM's? I kind of like that open bow and mid cabin.
Maybe even consider the Force Offshore 26' or 29' Cats, alot of boat for the money and layed out nice.
We want pics!
These guys are correct when it comes to insurance on a Cat. Don't ASSume that you can get insurance on an 25-26' AO, Daytona or HTM from a quote on another brand. Most 25-26' cats are high on the insurance company "shi t-list" especially with big power.
Get yourself a quote first. and make them put it through to the underwriter. Be honest with them too. Most companies won't even touch what your asking for.
For 110 mph 25-26' Cat a legitimate quote from Markel will be more than $2,400 a year.
If you get a quote from Allstate be careful, they may not know what they have on their hands, pray they don't cancel the policy in 60 days, which they have a right to do. If you get it, consider yourself VERY VERY lucky!
But what the hell do I know, I only got cancelled twice!
BTW I like the ride in my Daytona. I haven't been in an AO or HTM for comparison though.
Cash talks, bring some $$ and talk some of those used boats down in price. If they won't budge then move on to the next one! You are bound to find one that will!
Good luck.
Now wait a minute, the price of everything is a big deal to me. I have been paying insurance on STV's and Allisons since 1990. I just sold a Ally GS with a 280 on it. Try talking your Allstate man into insuring a 900lb hull with a Merc 2.5 on it and a ski pole in front of it. I already have been quoted a 23' Cougar MTR w/575 SC for around $800 a year. Im figuring they will hit me in the 1,250 -1,500 range tops. Allstate usually subs another speacialty company for items like this with me.
Thanks for the actual info Faster! This is what Im looking for.
Bad Blown.....whats up with the HTM's? I kind of like that open bow and mid cabin.
The problem you will mainly find on the HTM's on this board mainly seems to be that they have a tendancy to roll on big turns @ higher speeds...other than that they are great boats...do a search on these boats...you will find lots of info.
I have done some research on the A/O from word of mouth is that after the new owner took over quality seemed to go down quite a bit. However a few were still built well. Look for the pre 98' I believe it was...(not certain) THe one on the first page listed for sale..Is one of the good one's that were built. The only bad thing about the boat I thought was where the throttle sat...kind of an awkward spot.
If you get a quote from Allstate be careful, they may not know what they have on their hands, pray they don't cancel the policy in 60 days, which they have a right to do. If you get it, consider yourself VERY VERY lucky!
I just hung up with Allstate and an 04 AO with the 500 Merc was $760 a year and he said he will be able to do better than that once we break out the paperwork. I asked him about horsepower ratings and blowers and he said dont worry, there is no box to check on my form for a blower.
It sounds like every kid in town wants a 100mph rig "in the land of sunshine".
So many idiots out there with more money than sense no wonder you guys have to pay out the azz for insurance. We are still on the "Good ole boy" network here in the SEC....Thank the Lord.
Check these out. They are all not 110 mph,,,maybe a couple, but some are under 50K and 40K. Dont know if they are still available though.
http://www.***boat.com/classifieds/a...can%20offshore
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/2/7/80655527.htm
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/1/5/80941515.htm
http://www.h2operformance.com/Details.asp?ID=1133
http://www.boats.com/listing/boat_de...arch_results.j sp%3Fbdi%3Dtrue%26searchtype%3Dbuy%26uom%3D126%26p ayingBrandsOnly%3Dtrue%26sm%3D3%26duom%3D126%26wuo m%3D126%26luom%3D126%26ps%3D20%26sfm%3Dfalse%26man %3Deliminator%26psdistance%3D500%26slim%3Dquick%26 so%3D2%26pszipcode%3DZip%26searchPage%3D%252Flisti ng%252Fcache%252Fquick_search.jsp%26n%3D1%253A1%25 3A22897%253A50187%253A52&showDL=false&showMD=false
http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/4/8/80375348.htm
http://www.***boat.com/classifieds/a...can%20Offshore
http://www.***boat.com/classifieds/a...7%20Effect%20X
All of these above listings are junk......Either big gel mistakes on the builders behalf, or just out of date technology and down right crap.........
We are all here to help you, but it looks to me like you have it all figured out already....
Posting Permissions