I hope that "there is no other" holds up! IMO, many things just gets better every decade. They don't make 'em like they used to... thank God! BTW, did you get hydraulic steering? I found the steering much more difficult with that longer shaft motor. I believe the extra $1000 would be worth it. I was quoted $23,200 for basic V-Cat, 140 Suzuki, and galvanized trailer... all 2009. Does that sound reasonable? That does not include hydraulic steering, no slip floor, TM, or other options I am sure I will find. 6 year warrany is standard these days on Suzuki.John, I purchased a v-cat last month. I absolutely love it. The ride is truly amazing. Honestly, I have a 24' caravelle ski boat and I think the v-cat ride is very comparable. It's just an all-around great fishing boat. I am very satisfied. I have always had a bad habit when I buy a new car, boat, etc., I buy one and see another that I would "like to have someday". However, with this boat there is no other IMO:wink: I also got the Suzuki 150 4 stroke, which I have found to be an awesome motor thus far.
Can we see some kicking brag pics man!!! I wanna see one of these! I've heard some good stuff bout them... And you just backed a whole bunch up. Show us some pics man!!I'm with Scott, the ride is fantastic. After spending too much time in flat bottoms, I put my V-Cat in the lake this afternoon and was amazed at how well it handles. The ride is quite smooth despite the wind blowing up a decent chop. Also mine has hydraulic steering and it too is a pleasure, you cna actually leave the wheel and attend to something then come back and find the wheel in the same place you left it. Also the quoted price of $23000 doesn't seem too bad, I paid $26500 for mine but I ordered it with several upgrades and well as a tandem axle aluminum trailer. Let us know if you pull the trigger.:roll_eyes:
Ill have to agree with scott and robbie also about the ride it takes the waves real well also the boat dont sound like its rattling apart like alot of aluminum boats due. Also i like 60 gallon live it has. ive got a 2008 v-cat the color is ice blue the interior ice marble zolotone with a rod box option. Before i bought this boat i spent a good 6 months looking at different boats and now that i have this boat i know 100 percent i made the right choice. The price you was quoted is about right for the boat.I'm with Scott, the ride is fantastic. After spending too much time in flat bottoms, I put my V-Cat in the lake this afternoon and was amazed at how well it handles. The ride is quite smooth despite the wind blowing up a decent chop. Also mine has hydraulic steering and it too is a pleasure, you cna actually leave the wheel and attend to something then come back and find the wheel in the same place you left it. Also the quoted price of $23000 doesn't seem too bad, I paid $26500 for mine but I ordered it with several upgrades and well as a tandem axle aluminum trailer. Let us know if you pull the trigger.:roll_eyes:
Can we see some kicking brag pics man!!! I wanna see one of these! I've heard some good stuff bout them... And you just backed a whole bunch up. Show us some pics man!!