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04-06-2016, 02:29 PM #1
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Skater 18
Skater 18, Original owner, garage kept, fresh water only, very little usage, all original no paint, custom aluminum tanks. Newer 225X brand new condition.
609-259-8116 $18,000Last edited by Firewater; 04-06-2016 at 02:37 PM.
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04-06-2016, 02:37 PM #2
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Nice boat! Early or late bottom.
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04-06-2016, 02:45 PM #3
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Bought it new from Peter at Douglas 1982.
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04-06-2016, 02:48 PM #4
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wow! classic...
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04-06-2016, 02:55 PM #5
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No speed numbers yet, changing speedo to gps style. Just finished installing new aluminum fuel tanks as ethanol literally ate the originals and contaminated the 225X. This vintage Skater the tanks must be addressed.
I saw this post from 2012 concerning this boat. Did the fuel contaminate the balsa core? Can you explain how the tanks were installed? Thanks1988 Sutphen 31 Race Boat(Great Adventure)1987 24 Skater with Simon Motorsports 335x motors/Taylor 15" Mids.
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04-06-2016, 03:32 PM #6
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No, hull is great shape, caught the ethanol early...
Originally Posted by Sea2jet
Tanks were custom made to fit in the side gunnels. Can be removed easily.
225X needed injectors cleaned and filters changed. All good. No time to use boat, rather have other family enjoy.
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04-06-2016, 09:32 PM #7
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Wow my brother had one w 2.4 EFI. Ugly boat on a trailer but sweet in the water. Cool ride !!
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04-07-2016, 09:04 AM #8
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I had my pick back in the day, but the original Power Boat magazine test gave it a very good review. Not many 18 tunnels that could seat 6 and take on bigger water. The shape I find unique and purposeful. As stated, I custom ordered from Peter in late '81 and picked up at their Michigan factory. Have all original booklets and bill of sale. Garage queen that's one of the best if not only one in this condition.
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04-11-2016, 09:55 PM #9
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These are alum. tanks built into each side of the boat-not constructed like the 24s and all later skaters.Joe Originally Posted by Sea2jet
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04-12-2016, 09:27 AM #10
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[QUOTE=JPEROG;2847808]These were alum. tanks built into each side of the boat-not constructed like the 24s and all later skaters.
Last edited by Firewater; 04-12-2016 at 09:29 AM.
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04-12-2016, 11:00 AM #11
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So the 18 Skaters came originally from Skater with aluminum tanks? The corroded aluminum fouled up the motor?
1988 Sutphen 31 Race Boat(Great Adventure)1987 24 Skater with Simon Motorsports 335x motors/Taylor 15" Mids.
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04-12-2016, 12:45 PM #12
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No, all had fiberglass tanks built in, that's why I changed. Just showing a picture..
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have anymore pictures ? is this still available?
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04-08-2017, 12:33 AM #14
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Still or sale? Less motor?
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