What do you think is the best V bottom boat being built today and why?
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Narrow down the scope a bit, MAYBE (yet extremely unlikely) this could be a meaningful discussion.[/QUOTE]
Ok since I own a 35 ZR I'll start the discussion in this range say 30 to 40 feet.
What boat in this range has current speed record and have other boats had that same horsepower?
What features of that boats hull design make it better than others? We can all expand on this and I would like to learn something so if comments are just to bash go to the cig vs fountain thread lol.
Ok since I own a 35 ZR I'll start the discussion in this range say 30 to 40 feet.
What boat in this range has current speed record and have other boats had that same horsepower?
What features of that boats hull design make it better than others? We can all expand on this and I would like to learn something so if comments are just to bash go to the cig vs fountain thread lol.
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It seems like there is always a- brand x vs Fountain debate! Lol... What's the constant there?! Seems like to be the best you have to go up against the best!! People will laugh at this statement, but hey I don't make the stats, and the proof is in the pudding, no denying that.
I remember when the Donzi 38ZR 1st came out! It was and still is one great and very Fast boat!!
I remember when the Donzi 38ZR 1st came out! It was and still is one great and very Fast boat!!
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I have not rode in one yet........ But I'm starting to think for there speed with stock merc power/ ride/ and cabin comforts. I'm going to say in my eyes the AT 37 may be the perfect boat. I would not hesitate to run it on the river close to my home and I be leave it has proven itself in the open ocean. I don't know the cost of a brand new one but I am willing to bet they are very comparative with cig/OL. As I stated I have not rode in one this is all on things I have read and heard from folks that own them. So....... Who is taking me for a ride in there 37..........
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The 43 ZR is one of the smoothest boats I've ever been in. While I'm partial to Donzi even though they haven't done much of anything in recent years, right now I don't think anyone is coming close to Outerlimits. I've ridden in a 43 SV and it was a sweet ride. Would love to ride in a 50 or 52 sometime
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The 43 ZR is one of the smoothest boats I've ever been in. While I'm partial to Donzi even though they haven't done much of anything in recent years, right now I don't think anyone is coming close to Outerlimits. I've ridden in a 43 SV and it was a sweet ride. Would love to ride in a 50 or 52 sometime
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Have the extra steps in OL hull shown improvement in speed or handling compared to Fountain Donzi Cig hulls that have less steps. I have tried to find article on hull design but not finding anything good. If anyone has good article to read post it here or link to it. Thanks
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I actually did this comparison in 2010. Toured factories of many of the manufactures you mentioned. In the end we bought the Cigarette. Factory tour, attention to detail and longevity were deciding factors. With the exception of Outerlimits there's not that much difference in speed with comparable power.
Final X factor; who's gonna be in business when to go to sell it...
Final X factor; who's gonna be in business when to go to sell it...
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Best V bottom built today: OL for go fast, Nortech for CC.......if money was no object
*the guy that would get my money for a reasonably priced v bottom would be Pat/Active Thunder!
*the guy that would get my money for a reasonably priced v bottom would be Pat/Active Thunder!
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