Which Hull--V-Bottom or Catarmaran??

[mxrod]

I am seriously looking at buying a used LaveyCraft. I see both the NuEra V- Bottom and the Sabre Cat hulls. Two of the Sabre Cat sellers are going to buy V-bottoms. I realize a Cat should be faster but not turn well and a V-bottom is smoother, turns better but is slower thru the water. Is there something else I am missing? I do not want to buy the wrong boat.

mxrod

 

[NicPaus]

What do you plan to do with it? Cats are not good for wake boarding or skiing. I like this 26' on cl http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/3907204241.html

 

[HighVoltage329]

Cat's are much faster and ride smother. V's turn better and handle better at lower speeds and plane sooner. I'd say if your not using it for skiing, tubing & wake boarding I'd look toward a cat.

 

[mentalmatt]

What do you plan to do with it? Cats are not good for wake boarding or skiing. I like this 26' on cl http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/3907204241.html

Now that is a beautiful fucking Lavey!!!! My god, I wish I could afford that. We bought our 07 LaveyCraft 21' XTSki last year for 30k and I hope to step up to something bigger like this Lavey some day. If I had the money or budget, I would be in that boat, like NOW!

 

[Lavey5150]

all mentioned regarding the cat and v are true.I've grown up with both,driven them both sea and lake.I pulled the trigger on my Sabre in 06 because I was
single,w/ no children and I have a little problem w/ going fast.I love my Sabre, but things have changed, I need some more room for the kiddos a 2.7 year old and a 2 month old now.I want a "V" for doing some Ocean stuff,and more room for the family, my Cat is an ocean virgin,BTW,and it's for sale in the fresh/salt section.I used my Sabre to camp in no problem out at mead, it has a lot of room actually,just a bit tight w/ two younger kids who require a bit more down time.You can't go wrong w/ a Lavey,I ride in my buddies 29 NuEra all the time out in the ocean,it's unreal.

 

[Rivertoys]

I have never owned a cat, but I have talked to Chris at Lavey about the Sabre. I understand insurance on a cat can be expensive, depending on the power. I think that's the main reason you see a lot of under-powered (IMHO) cats out there.

I also asked Chris if they would ever build a cat one size down from the Sabre (I would prefer one a little smaller), and they will not. Too much liability.

 

[mxrod]

Bought a V-bottom, could not be happier with the boat. smooth ride, lots of room, the guy I bought it from took excellent care of it, looks like brand new.

 

[Lavey5150]

Nice

 

[Joepump]

I had a daytona. I'm now on my 3rd V, and it eats up the rough stuff. Love the Laveys. This is my 2nd one.