How much does a Cafe weigh?

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05-04-2004, 08:41 AM

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05-05-2004, 04:33 PM

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Re: Deep V models

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1) yes they are, but 'considerably' is subjective. As a comparison, a non stepped 35 Fountain Lightning weighs in at 8,600 pounds ( approximately ) and a 35 Cigarette Cafe' is 9,400 pounds.

2) yes due to more wetted / running surface in the water. The upside to that is that they ride VERY well, and you tend to stay nice and dry

A friend of mine has a 1985 34' Scarab. I enjoy the feel of that boat very well. I rode in a 33 formula SS (2000) with twin 502's and Bravo III's and found the the ride seemed much heavier. Very comfortable but not really what I expected. It may have something to do with the way the weight is distributed on the formula too. I remember thinking the the bow was to short. With the "more wetted surface" will the "Cafe" still give a nimble and aggressive ride? I guess I need to test one soon. I'm really getting the itch to buy something and I love the "Cafe's".

05-05-2004, 06:30 PM

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Re: Re: Deep V models

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1) I rode in a 33 formula SS (2000) with twin 502's and Bravo III's and found the the ride seemed much heavier. Very comfortable but not really what I expected. It may have something to do with the way the weight is distributed on the formula too. I remember thinking the the bow was to short.

2) With the "more wetted surface" will the "Cafe" still give a nimble and aggressive ride?

1) That feeling is correct because the cockpit area is indeed farther forward on the 33SS Express Cruiser. You will always see more 'nose' in an offshore boat because the cockpits are farther back. Plus you sit / stand alot higher up from the waterline in an Express Cruiser.

2) Aggressive ? I would say no. Nimble as far as carving turns ? Yes. Its actually a very forgiving hull. If you misjudge water, a deep V hull like a Cafe' will forgive you and plow right through with little fanfare.