No center pod
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This past weekend I saw a 26 Awesome Cat at our local lake. I noticed that it was a true cat, no center pod. Most of the cats I have seen that size have center pods. Just curious to hear from 26 Awesome Cat owners how these boats handle. The boat looked great sitting in the water. I noticed it had a fairly large door to the cabin area and a deck hatch. Is there really a cabin down there?
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Can you share some specifics of the ride? How does the boat plane, run in rough water, turn, etc? What is an ideal power plant and drive for the 26 Cat? What type of top speed can you see with a stock 525 EFI? How fast can the boat get going within 20 seconds at a stand still with this type of power? Is the ride similar to AO's 26 cat?
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I also have a 26 Awesome without a center pod. Unfortunatly, due to the condition of the boat when I bought it, I am rebuilding it and have not had it on the water yet. But it is probably 2 weeks away!!
). One thing different, mine is a twin outboard. I have no living under at all. Just feet room then drops down to bulkheads. Anxious to see how it rides and top speed - I have no idea.
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Originally Posted by vendetta
anyone own 31' cat that did work on x dim and props
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Hey Ran-Dom, Forgot that you had told me that your brother owned a 26' Awesome. What power is he running? Still don't have my boat in the water yet. Still working on finishing the engine area and the motors. You will see mine in 06. New motors, new interior, new dash, new----------almost everything.
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Originally Posted by vendetta
I also have 31' 1999 cat with hp 500 bravo dr's. i'am at 89-91 mpi i think it can do better