Bare bones big water cat
Bare bones big water cat
This boat was discussed at length over on THT but I just saw it in person tonight at a sportfishing show near Seattle and I've got to say it is a solid beast with a specific mission, catching fish offshore at low cost. This is hull #1 for this model and it was obviously rushed in the cosmetics dept. in order to make the show circuit. Its sold by Aman Marine in Portland, Oregon but built by Maxweld. Its 28 x 10, no galley, no head, no dinette, etc. just heavily built tuna killer. I thought it was worth the $130k with twin 175's they are asking. You ever bang on the side of a boat hull and have it hurt your hand? It feels like you are hitting a concrete bunker.
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I see a Tracker sign behind that boat.....they must be really embarassed to be with in the same air as a boat like that.
Heck that's the way I like'em. But I suppose some actual fishing ameneties could be added like rod racks and such.
The problem I see is that the 4th charter client is really screwed if the seas get sporty, since that person doesn't have a big fat chair to sit in.
Get rid of three of those, and on the benches ad coushions and now ya have seating for everyone. But leave one for the driver.
Not a bad price, but I'd like a comparison done against a mono-hull of similar stature and power. Because it seems cats F'glass or alloy cost more to make and sell. Maybe versus a 28 BLM/Pacific with twins...probably the same cost???????
Heck that's the way I like'em. But I suppose some actual fishing ameneties could be added like rod racks and such.
The problem I see is that the 4th charter client is really screwed if the seas get sporty, since that person doesn't have a big fat chair to sit in.
Get rid of three of those, and on the benches ad coushions and now ya have seating for everyone. But leave one for the driver.
Not a bad price, but I'd like a comparison done against a mono-hull of similar stature and power. Because it seems cats F'glass or alloy cost more to make and sell. Maybe versus a 28 BLM/Pacific with twins...probably the same cost???????
It was at the Sportsmans Show in Puyallupruggit wrote:I had hoped to see this boat at the Seattle show, but missed it somehow.
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With close to a 10' beam, a low price, solid construction, and weather protection, this cat has a lot of things going for it that you won't find on others. It has the World cat 27HT beat as far as I am concerned.
The single panel sides cut down on the construction cost and the channel rubrails also help at the dock.
I just wonder if twin 175's are enough power?
She probably rides so smooth that shock absorbing seating is not necessary, but its obvious that the owner set her up like he wanted.
Does the deck step up at the bow Chaps?
The single panel sides cut down on the construction cost and the channel rubrails also help at the dock.
I just wonder if twin 175's are enough power?
She probably rides so smooth that shock absorbing seating is not necessary, but its obvious that the owner set her up like he wanted.
Does the deck step up at the bow Chaps?
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Great looking boat. It could use a couple of vertical grab rails on the back of the pilothouse. I am not sure why the horizontal rails were put there below the rear seats...unless the captian is 13 inches tall, what are those used for?
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I think thats the right power (& seats) considering how rough it is offshore up here, most times no way you can run at any great speeds. Those 175 Zukes are very efficient, thats what I would have put on. Wonder how the owner feels about it? The 225's on my Maxcat were more than I felt I needed even though I think Nighthawk, who owns the boat now, runs it cranked.Bullshipper wrote:
I just wonder if twin 175's are enough power?
She probably rides so smooth that shock absorbing seating is not necessary, but its obvious that the owner set her up like he wanted.
Does the deck step up at the bow Chaps?
Foredeck was flat now that I found this pic that I didn't previously post
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[quote="Chaps"][quote="Bullshipper"]
I just wonder if twin 175's are enough power?
She probably rides so smooth that shock absorbing seating is not necessary, but its obvious that the owner set her up like he wanted.
Does the deck step up at the bow Chaps?[/quote]
I think thats the right power (& seats) considering how rough it is offshore up here, most times no way you can run at any great speeds. Those 175 Zukes are very efficient, thats what I would have put on. Wonder how the owner feels about it? The 225's on my Maxcat were more than I felt I needed even though I think Nighthawk, who owns the boat now, runs it cranked.
Foredeck was flat now that I found this pic that I didn't previously post
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/ ... 240019.jpg[/img][/quote]
All the 27 WC's and Pk26's run with twin 225's, and since this Maxwell has a wider stance, it made me wonder. Nice hull- A a 2' more feet of beam would help widen the isles, but she is already a handfull to trailer.
I just wonder if twin 175's are enough power?
She probably rides so smooth that shock absorbing seating is not necessary, but its obvious that the owner set her up like he wanted.
Does the deck step up at the bow Chaps?[/quote]
I think thats the right power (& seats) considering how rough it is offshore up here, most times no way you can run at any great speeds. Those 175 Zukes are very efficient, thats what I would have put on. Wonder how the owner feels about it? The 225's on my Maxcat were more than I felt I needed even though I think Nighthawk, who owns the boat now, runs it cranked.
Foredeck was flat now that I found this pic that I didn't previously post
[img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v234/ ... 240019.jpg[/img][/quote]
All the 27 WC's and Pk26's run with twin 225's, and since this Maxwell has a wider stance, it made me wonder. Nice hull- A a 2' more feet of beam would help widen the isles, but she is already a handfull to trailer.