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Apparently this boat did 104 first time out. Once dialed in should get to 110! and there is another 26 cat coming around the corner with twin 450s. Pretty sweet.

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Is this the fastest Shockwave 28 deck? What does yours run with the 600 @Dirtbag?
 

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nice boat for sure. Too bad some need to express their negative opinions about the gelcoat design. I'm sure the owner loves it
meh its ok. Im not a huge fan of the design but i love the colors. I think the grey is really awesome. my next boat will be base grey. This new gel design seems like something i have sen on roll bar boats. Nonetheless the 26 cat is the best looking boat shockwave builds imo
 

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I like the graphics! It definitely stands out from the crowd!

That boat looks infinitely better as a twin outboard as well!
 

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Price?
like the colors missed the mark for design for me. But... it’s not mine
Nice to see something new
 

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This is what I wanted to build before finding my 2016 earlier this year. Glad someone built one. I talked to them a couple times wanting to build one with the 300R’s but never got close enough to terms to sit and come to a solid price. My biased opinion, this 26’ cat has the largest cabin and mid cuddy. Granted, Eliminator and others now have the extended cabin area for the O/B boats but Shockwave has that space with an I/B.

For a heavy boat that rides like a Cadillac, those are some great performance numbers! Good job!
 

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This is what I wanted to build before finding my 2016 earlier this year. Glad someone built one. I talked to them a couple times wanting to build one with the 300R’s but never got close enough to terms to sit and come to a solid price. My biased opinion, this 26’ cat has the largest cabin and mid cuddy. Granted, Eliminator and others now have the extended cabin area for the O/B boats but Shockwave has that space with an I/B.

For a heavy boat that rides like a Cadillac, those are some great performance numbers! Good job!

I am sure they made this lighter than there traditional layups?
 

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I like it! The graffics are a bit bold for my taste but its not the same front and rear 2 or 3 color swoosh spikes (don't know how to describe them) that all the other manufacturers are using now. And btw, why is it that almost nobody does graphics anymore that flow WITH the lines of the hull instead of through them?

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I am sure they made this lighter than there traditional layups?
Not sure if they made any major changes to this boat, but the next one with 450’s was vacuum bagged. From what I was told, they took 400-500 pounds out of it. Also changed up the interior layout and did a bunch of other changes.
 

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I saw this boat last week, Bob just got back from testing it... pics do ZERO justice. Really nice boat, Shockwave is PUMPING out really nice boats. There was a 26' or 28' deck boat in the building that was fricken AWESOME!!!! One of the nicest I've seen come out of there.
 

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glad to see these getting built and those are solid numbers for a deck and 800hp.

as for the design of the gel, owner wanted what he got. Some might like it, some will not, but if the owner is happy WGAF what I think about his design!
 

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This is all I see with the graphics.

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I am sure the owner loves it.
 

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Should ask greg or Bob!

I might be swinging by the shop this weekend to get a peak at Johns. He’ll let me know Friday if it’s worth me going yet or not, since he’s shooting to stop by as well. If I do, I’ll of course ask Greg some more details.

....and you know why. Lol
 

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glad to see these getting built and those are solid numbers for a deck and 800hp.

as for the design of the gel, owner wanted what he got. Some might like it, some will not, but if the owner is happy WGAF what I think about his design!
I bet this guy isn’t so happy about it, lol.
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I will say I’m glad to see Bob and the crew building their cat, and the outboard program seems to agree with the hull.
Nice job, Shockwave👍
 

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I bet this guy isn’t so happy about it, lol.
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I will say I’m glad to see Bob and the crew building their cat, and the outboard program seems to agree with the hull.
Nice job, Shockwave👍
they are definitely close but different. there is a 28 deck with similar scheme that was in the boat show last year red and grey i believe.

my design has been copied numerous times.
 

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they are definitely close but different. there is a 28 deck with similar scheme that was in the boat show last year red and grey i believe.

my design has been copied numerous times.

Two 26’s prior with the same scheme. And they’re veryyy similar to the Elim. But most styles get duplicated so I’m not hatin. lol.

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I’m with @RiverDave the outboards changed the whole style. Can’t wait to see Johns tho. The 300R’s and 450R’s are just so much sexier.

C’mon Trump!! Don’t you let us down now. I already made a soft commitment based on you putting Sleepy Joe to bed in November.
 

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Any pics of the 450 boat? The pics on the shockwave instagram aren't that great.
 

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Cool to see something different as far as gel schemes, kind of reminds of transformers.
 

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Saw John and Heather out at Pirates a couple weekends ago. The boat is impressive to say the least. The amount of space inside is INSANE. You can literally set up 2 pack and plays in between the back seat and front seats. So much room.



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How fast is the 26' Cat with Twin 300's? I don't need a 110 mph Patio. 🤪
 

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255 Speedster ran 90's with single 400r. I know the Shockwave is a heavier boat, but propped right it should be close.
A shockwave cat running mid 90's with single 450? I don't see it.
No way twin 400’s did 104.
I bet 85-87 at best.

isnt old schools 24 deck a 400? If that isn’t doing 90mph the 26’ sure in the hell won’t with only 50hp more.
 

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255 Speedster ran 90's with single 400r. I know the Shockwave is a heavier boat, but propped right it should be close.
The 25 speedster was a carbon layup closed bow also running a cleaver. Judging by your family size you will probably order a open bow and with little kids I doubt you will be running a cleaver. I would say a single 450 26 shockwave with a max 5 wouldn’t break 80 in the summer.
 

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I'd probably go twin 300's over the single 450. Better out of the hole I'd imagine and cost difference would likely be similar.
My thoughts exactly, I doubt getting out of the hole is better with two motors hanging off the back though. Twin 300s will be faster, have better docking abilities and be about the same price.
 

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What does your 22' run with the 400? It's gotta move pretty damn good

76 at 6050 RPM with full tanks, coolers, all of our crap and 4 adults. A lot more in it as the 400r redlines at 7000

That's the most I have pushed it to. Was running a 25P Max 5
 
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