Skater 27' !! Build or Package??

[Merc Lover!]

I am fairly new to this sort of "Boating", and man i cant get enough of it. All the pics and video that is on this site in unbelievable. I have one question in regards to a New Skater 27'. I would like to build one myself by getting the hull and outfitting with a pair of 2.5 280's. Would this be worth it doing myself or would it be better to have one built for me in a package deal? Also. where would i go for getting pointed in the right direction for taking on this sort of task? Thanks Jamie:eek:

[beer30]

IMHO it's TOOO MUCH boat to have as your FIRST boat. Start small and work your way up. A 28' Skater with twin 280's is alot of boat to learn on, especially being that it is a CAT. This is the problem with boating, if you got the money, they will sell it to you. just my .02!!!:) Chuck.

[Alan Power]

Hi and welcome to screamn and fly, sounds like it should be a nice ride.
Fill in your location so people know where you are to help you out.
Best of luck,
Alan;)

[Hottrucks]

I have to go with Chuck on this one ?????

A 28 not a 27 Skater is a large investment... and if you new to it you may not be happy with it ( probably set up ) off side turns and learning to fly it CORRECTLY.... would be things you would have to learn to adjust for not to mention a thousand other little things......
I have a 24 Skater and I love it .......But respect it also......I have probably 25 hours behind the wheel of this new to me boat ( not my first tunnel by any means) and every time I go out it teaches me something new.

As far as building it yourself there's alot to it and you could easily turn a good hull to JUNK if you rig it wrong or crappy and make it worthless to anyone else except as a rerig. Again safety is key to most of the people on the site..... Wear your life jacket and your teather and find yourself a good entry level tunnel boat to play with and learn and you'll know when it's time to step up!!!!

And please fill in your location ( under user CP) so people near you can help you out!! it pretty good odd there's some closer than you think!!

Welcome to the site

Jeff

[Merc Lover!]

Thanks alot for the info.. Yes i am new to this sort of boating.What do you guys suggest as a good starter boat that i could learn with?? Thanks Jamie. i am a need for speed sort of guy but i want to be safe as well.

[Hottrucks]

I guess we need to know a little more about you and where you boat as well as what you want from your boat...... small pond, big lake , want to run a 100 or 85 all day?? seems like you already like tunnels..... maybe a V will get oyu going let us know but I'm thinking STV Euro with a 2.5 on it??? it will be a good handling safe tunnel that you can upgrade power as you learn what does what and you learn to drive a Tunnel and yes there guy running triple digets with them...Just stertsow 55/60 and work your way up with seat time cuz money won't buy safety.......

[beer30]

I would think a SOB would fit the bill to start. A Superboat Legend (21 ft) with a 225 HP., fast, able to handle rough water. That would be a great boat to learn on. And when your ready to move up, you will get a good part of your money out of it( as long as you don't run the poop out of it).:) Chuck.

[Hottrucks]

I agree Chuck but if you read back he wanted a 27 Skater..... I think he wants a tunnel....by the way nice new ride

[beer30]

Thanks. I know he wants a tunnel!!!:rolleyes: I just hope to God, he doesn't live around me. I don't want to read about him in the paper!!!:( Chuck

[Merc Lover!]

I have a friend that had one. almost identical to the one i want. He didnt keep it very long. He sold it for a bigger faster poker run boat. he has an unlimited income so he buys what he wants. I will be running mainly in the Illinois River and sometimes on Lake Shelbyville. My father has a Stratos bass boat that runs in the low seventies, so im not that unfamiliar with speed on the water, but it sounds like the big tunnels are alot different. u guys mentioned the STV Euro. Could you guys maybe point me in the right direction on the best kind. i have never enjoyed starting out something with the "starter" sort of things. i like to jump in with both feet. haha. Thanks a lot for all the information. Jamie

[WILDMAN]

How about a 125mph 21ft Liberator

[Merc Lover!]

That is an awesome looking boat. It just looks fast. I found the Skater that i would love to have. Have Pic but i dont know how to post it.

[WILDMAN]

Click on my website below. Go to Boats in stock now. I have a new 25 Liberator with twin 300's. The hull is the same as the 24 Skater

[Merc Lover!]

Just did Those are awesome. Spare the twin 300's. What could i get this boat and a pair of 2.5 280's rigged up for? Any idea. I am just getting an idea of pricing. I want to pick up two new 2.5's before they are no longer available. I plan on starting this project this winter and have it running next summer.

[Hottrucks]

Randy you go easy on him He's a NEWBIE!!! Start him in one of your 21 Liberators with decent power and before you know it he'll be looking at that 25 with twins!!!

[WILDMAN]

That boat would be around $50-$52K without power. It depends what you can get power for. You'll need 20 inch motors. The 300's are alot more user friendly and will be much more maintenance free.

[Tampa Cat]

If you're going to jump in a big boat head first I hope you get a big center pod boat.Their less flip happy.Stay away from the 24 skater as a first boat,if you can drive it you can drive any tunnel.