Reply With QuoteThat Top Cat sure looks sweet. I heard its a windy ride........
Just doing a little research for my future endeavor... what do you think? Suggestions for engines are welcome.
That Top Cat sure looks sweet. I heard its a windy ride........
Personally I think the Conquest is better in terms of looks. Talk to Keith Sayre and take a test ride.
I know a guy who's selling his 2002 Top Cat (Merc 575SC)...
Watch out for the bugs!
You already own an Advantage, how tough would it be to change? I love the Boss Cat's styling, and every article I've read raves about its handling and performance. If it's windy, just put deflectors on it.
The Advantage Party Cat is a great boat, so is ours. Come drive them one right after the other
and you'll like them both but love one of them.
Good luck!
Keith Sayre
Conquest Boats
Lake Havasu City
928-680-1400
As for speed, our boat will run 60 mph with 496Mag
65 mph with 496HO, 70+ with HP500EFI, 75 with
525EFI, mid 80's with 575. Those are real #'s.
Keith E. Sayre:
...mid 80's with 575. Those are real #'s. Yep...we were bumpin' the rev limiter (5,300RPMs) with a 28" prop and three people on board...that's mid-80's by my calculations.
Great boat...very solid.
Keith E. Sayre:
The Advantage Party Cat is a great boat, so is ours. Come drive them one right after the other
and you'll like them both but love one of them.
Good luck!
Keith Sayre
Conquest Boats
Lake Havasu City
928-680-1400
As for speed, our boat will run 60 mph with 496Mag
65 mph with 496HO, 70+ with HP500EFI, 75 with
525EFI, mid 80's with 575. Those are real #'s. I like the sleek look of the top cat, and definitely leaning that way, but like you said, we should test both. Checked you guys out at the show an addition to visiting out in Havasu. Definitely looking at a performance engine...what your take on a Keith Eickert (540 c.i.)?
The Eickert motor is a fine piece of machinery for sure, but it's pricey. Try this link; www.beckracingengines.com Your jaw will drop at the low prices! jawdrop Like that.The Beck 622/1025HP motor is less than $25,000! His site doesn't show all 16 of his Marine engines, so call Frank and discuss what you're looking for.
[ May 06, 2003, 10:31 PM: Message edited by: Catmando ]
RD,
Frank sent me a list of parts, and they're all big-time names; Fel-Pro, Childs and Albert, Manley, Crower, etc. Are you saying he doesn't actually USE those parts, substituting lower-quality parts?? What about his build quality?
I'm considering a Beck motor for racing next year, so please PM me your concerns.
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