Cheetah 22ft deck boat

[BIGRED9158]

I know there was some talk about one I don’t have social media and I don’t see it listed on the website is there anyone that has some pics of it

 

[Brobee]

This is the first one that I think they’re using as a demo rig. I saw a green one on Insta that went to a customer. I’d imagine it would be a great River boat.
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[RiverDave]

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

That’s pretty damn cool.

 

[RiverDave]

 

[paradise]

Looks nice from the outside but feels a little utilitarian on the inside...

Cool to see more small boats

 

[BIGRED9158]

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Wow that looks amazing I wonder what the price point is

 

[Caydens Cat]

Wow that looks amazing I wonder what the price point is

85k with big block.


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[SHOCKtheMONKEY]

How fast?

 

[RiverDave]

How fast?

this boat has a 350 hp small block and it runs 57-58 mph

 

[Loo Dog]

I saw on Cheetah’s FB page they rolled out the red carpet for RDP. Big Red broke the “2-week” protocol, I’ve been patiently waiting for this one. Is there a single outboard option in the works for this one, @RiverDave?

 

[BIGRED9158]

I saw on Cheetah’s FB page they rolled out the red carpet for RDP. Big Red broke the “2-week” protocol, I’ve been patiently waiting for this one. Is there a single outboard option in the works for this one, @RiverDave?

I bet you could 2 twins lol

 

[RiverDave]

I saw on Cheetah’s FB page they rolled out the red carpet for RDP. Big Red broke the “2-week” protocol, I’ve been patiently waiting for this one. Is there a single outboard option in the works for this one, @RiverDave?

I have no idea on the outboard option.. but I think it works better as an IO to maintain the swim step

 

[Loo Dog]

I have no idea on the outboard option.. but I think it works better as an IO to maintain the swim step

Fair enough, just thought they may want to compete with all the former Placecraft based 22-23’ decks on the market and offer the option. Most if not all of those can be configured jet, I/O or single whacker. With a deck boat front walk off, the rear offset walk thru could work well with a single OB. No crawling over the hatch either way.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

Walk off, with a true swim step, seems they will be real busy with this model. I really hope the new Cheetah owners keep this going. The 22’ has been extremely popular the past few years, so i don’t see this being anything but a win.

 

[Tireman]

been in this boat and it impressed me...had me thinking maybe i should trade for my 26., but i didnt.

 

[Dan Lorenze]

I like it

 

[attitude]

How long have they been working on this? It didn’t seem that long ago Cheetah changed owners.

 

[YeahYeah01]

Thoughts on the 22' handing Havasu chop?

 

[guest hs]

Not to shabby definitely not your fathers Cheetah

 

[guest hs]

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So what’s the price on this particular optioned boat?

 

[Tireman]

Thoughts on the 22' handing Havasu chop?

RIDES LIKE an m37...amazing

 

[Riverryder]

Not to shabby definitely not your fathers Cheetah

Would you work on this cheetah or turn the work away?

 

[sirbob]

They will sell a bunch at that price point. Not everyone can afford a 200k new boat.

 

[charred1]

Man, this wildcat looks nice. Still kicking myself for not moving on a new 22’/23’ deck that a member here was building a few years ago. Almost a $30k price difference now.

 

[guest hs]

Would you work on this cheetah or turn the work away?

I would work on this cheetah and most others.

 

[riverroyal]

I believe this 22 is a home run .
They are filling a gap that nobody else is. I might...might...go for a ride soon
If weekends line up with my coworker. He has a test drive coming soon.

 

[ELCHINGONROGERS]

my buddy jason owns the green one that just got done he said he loves it

 

[Cheetah Kev]

How long have they been working on this? It didn’t seem that long ago Cheetah changed owners.

We took over the company in 2019, started working on the 22 in the beginning of 2020. Took us almost a year to get a finished product.

 

[Cheetah Kev]

So what’s the price on this particular optioned boat?

The boat starts at 84,000 with the 6.2 HO 350hp. After the gator step flooring/stereo upgrades/under water lighting/ bimini top/ and extra aqua ladder and grab handles your grand total comes out to about 105k including tax.

 

[Cheetah Kev]

Thoughts on the 22' handing Havasu chop?

There are so many different scenarios on how a boat handles chop but I will address the busy weekend chop. We have to remember for being a 22ft deck boat it doesn't have the length to just carry itself over larger chop/swells at any given speed. The 22 has a sweet spot of 25-40 mph in the middle of the lake before you find yourself needing to go 55 plus to stay on top of everything. It gives you the comfort of a bigger deck boat, but in a smaller package. It's extremely fun to drive, and looks amazing on the water. Once you get outside the lake everything changes and you don't have to worry about white caps and ferry waves. Middle of the lake is 7/10, river conditions is 10/10. This is in comparison to our larger 26 Wildcat and an array of boats 21ft-30ft I have been lucky enough to personally drive throughout the years.

 

[Cheetah Kev]

I saw on Cheetah’s FB page they rolled out the red carpet for RDP. Big Red broke the “2-week” protocol, I’ve been patiently waiting for this one. Is there a single outboard option in the works for this one, @RiverDave?

We built the boat for I/O or Jet. That way we can keep the full length swim platform. We wanted to offer something the other 22 deck boats in the market didn't which was a walk through and full length swim platform. We will also have the ability to add a swim platform extension which will turn this into a 24ft deck boat. I won't say never but unless you have the pull that 2forcefull does with us the chances are looking slim. If you're seriously wanting an outboard option come in and we can talk about what would need to happen and timelines.

 

[attitude]

We took over the company in 2019, started working on the 22 in the beginning of 2020. Took us almost a year to get a finished product.

That’s a quick turn around, congrats on the new hull!

 

[YeahYeah01]

There are so many different scenarios on how a boat handles chop but I will address the busy weekend chop. We have to remember for being a 22ft deck boat it doesn't have the length to just carry itself over larger chop/swells at any given speed. The 22 has a sweet spot of 25-40 mph in the middle of the lake before you find yourself needing to go 55 plus to stay on top of everything. It gives you the comfort of a bigger deck boat, but in a smaller package. It's extremely fun to drive, and looks amazing on the water. Once you get outside the lake everything changes and you don't have to worry about white caps and ferry waves. Middle of the lake is 7/10, river conditions is 10/10. This is in comparison to our larger 26 Wildcat and an array of boats 21ft-30ft I have been lucky enough to personally drive throughout the years.

Thank you!

The largest boats I've had is a 21' Warlock. I've always made it work in the chop but it would be nice for the boat to do some of the work lol.

 

[Hardly Satisfied]

There Deck boats came a long ways and look sweet on the water but has the quality stepped up ? Definitely a good looking boat

 

[RiverDave]

Thoughts on the 22' handing Havasu chop?

taking it out Thursday.

 

[YeahYeah01]

taking it out Thursday.

Nice! Can't wait for the write up.

 

[2FORCEFULL]

We built the boat for I/O or Jet. That way we can keep the full length swim platform. We wanted to offer something the other 22 deck boats in the market didn't which was a walk through and full length swim platform. We will also have the ability to add a swim platform extension which will turn this into a 24ft deck boat. I won't say never but unless you have the pull that 2forcefull does with us the chances are looking slim. If you're seriously wanting an outboard option come in and we can talk about what would need to happen and timelines.

Thanks again Kev and Greg for taking care of the problems on the fast cat,... still haven't run it to see if there are any more problems...

so which 22 ride better??? big block, or small block???

 

[Blackmagic94]

Very cool. Be cool to see what a bbc would run

 

[2FORCEFULL]

my buddy jason owns the green one that just got done he said he loves it

big block???

 

[ELCHINGONROGERS]

big block???

he has the 8.2 makes 400hp