MURRAY G Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 I would like feed back on the best year to buy second hand shark cats 18 to 20ft and these boats versa a hydrofoil boat and whats the best outboards on theses boats cheers Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marks1984 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 mate all depends on how much you want to spend I would love to buy a Sailfish 2700 awesome boat but funds have better places to go at the moment lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 original sharkcats in that size had the problem that when trolling they sat so low to the water not being on the plane the bottom of the tunnel sat in the water so you were push in nearly 8ft wide oh ull thru the water..once you planed and got air under them they were fine..the low attitude caused a major problem if weather got real rough cause if you couldn't do 16knots or better to stay on plane you were dead in the water with nose down low and unable to travel..i can attest to this years ago after being stuck at broughton for four days..after fishin out of varies cats my pick would be alloy broadbill...they float with tunnel 14/18 inches above water and handle great..slightly lighter for towing and work with slightly smaller engines..old blunt nose 20ft broady with 90hp mercs flew and wasn't heavy on fuel...rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MURRAY G Posted February 10, 2018 Author Share Posted February 10, 2018 are the alloy websters better option cheers Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MURRAY G Posted February 11, 2018 Author Share Posted February 11, 2018 On 2/6/2018 at 12:37 PM, rickmarlin62 said: original sharkcats in that size had the problem that when trolling they sat so low to the water not being on the plane the bottom of the tunnel sat in the water so you were push in nearly 8ft wide oh ull thru the water..once you planed and got air under them they were fine..the low attitude caused a major problem if weather got real rough cause if you couldn't do 16knots or better to stay on plane you were dead in the water with nose down low and unable to travel..i can attest to this years ago after being stuck at broughton for four days..after fishin out of varies cats my pick would be alloy broadbill...they float with tunnel 14/18 inches above water and handle great..slightly lighter for towing and work with slightly smaller engines..old blunt nose 20ft broady with 90hp mercs flew and wasn't heavy on fuel...rick Rick i saw a 2000 marlin broadbill5.5mt single motor 90hp for sale whats your thoughts on this size and set up cheers Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted February 11, 2018 Share Posted February 11, 2018 websters only go to a 5.0mtr as far as I know..they arnt for sale very often anyway...broadys with singles work..but you lose the maneuverability of twins...best bet if price is right take it for a run..if you like it you will know if its what you want..you cant tell by lookin at em...rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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