Warning to all outboard skaters near Nashville-

[Rayzor]

My buddy Jim who went for a ride said with a 5 people in FL the slowest waters in the country LOL it went 105mph max.

I believe it Ron, Rick said it ran in the low to mid 100s when he was out in it with 4-5 guys as well. These lightweight bigger cats need to stay light to run good #s. Once they get weighed down with passengers and fuel, they're pigs. Hell, my 28 Skater that ran a best of 120 with just me and no fuel would always run 112-114 with 4 people and fuel in it. Merc needs to come out with at least a 500hp model before I'd have any interest in a 36' and up cat with outboards. It will happen in time, but I don't think we'll see it at Miami. My next (and last) Skater will be a 388 with a pair of big hp Mercs on the back - whatever the biggest hp motors they offer when I retire/relocate to San Diego (7-9 years from now).

[Rayzor]

I would be shaking for week after standing in that thing for 6 seconds. I think we are staying up North by you for the show. Looking forward to dinner one night at prime fish-

Rick is right, I spent a pretty good amount of time in that 36 with Myric and unless those motors are above 6500, they do nothing for me. The boat overall is pretty amazing but I would have 3 in a row to make it go.

Joe

Definitely get ahold of me if you're around at the Miami show. We'll be there with some friends of ours, but it would be great to hook-up for dinner one night. I only plan to be at the performance show on Friday, and the rest of the trip at the in-water yacht show across the street from our hotel. And I agree that I wouldn't want a 36 with a pair of 400Rs, but I wouldn't want trips either. I'll be waiting for the next gen outboards from Mother Mercury for a bigger cat.

[Krazymaan]

Very nice

[tux974]

Cats are VERY weight sensitive and if they are built too light the ride will suffer drastically in the rough.
It comes down to the usual, give and take.

Dale, it sure sounds like your 30 will now be a nice easy lower maintenance turn key package.

[Brad Zastrow]

My 36 accelerates very well with triple X motors.

[Double Rigged]

I think that 30 deserves 3x motors and you could really lay down the law on acceleration. There are two 2004s with zero hours on them only a phone call away and we could easily find a 3rd with low hours, convert them to 15" and look out....Accel is for sure what puts a grin on my face.

Joe

Joe,
Are these BRAND NEW or rebuilt motors?

[JPEROG]

Joe,
Are these BRAND NEW or rebuilt motors?

New old stock with zero hours on the clocks.

Joe

[fastcat]

I completely agree Joe. Having ridden in Dan's 28, I would highly recommend against 400Rs on that boat. Not only does the boat perform great with 600hp, but it wouldn't like the size/weight of the 400Rs hanging off the transom. Also, everybody has to realize that the two stroke 300s out-accelerate the 400Rs anyways - and isn't that half the fun in a boat that size?

Hey Rayzor
Having ridden in Dan's 28.
Hows the acceleration and handling compare to the other 28s you have been in?
Thanks

[conmax]

i am sure this hull runs very well with the 2 stroke power. after seeing the pics of the transom in this thread, i keep wondering if the function outweighs the look. is the benefit enough to justify the drawbacks in aesthetics and creature comfort? i guess that if the performance increase over the center pod tunnels is at least 5-10 mph and it turns better, planes better, cruises better, etc, than it might be worth it. since i don't think this short a cat is raced anymore, it has to be considered as a pleasure boat and has to have some distinct advantages over other, more people accommodating designs. i actually like this boat a lot, just not sure if it justifies some of the drawbacks.

[Ospreyproduction]

GOOD GAWD!!!! What a good looking boat!