Does anyone have a skater 24 with twin 300's

[cc@100mph]

:) Does anyone have a skater 24 or motion 25 with twin 300's. i just bought a skater 24 from apache 21 and like to get some info from someone with a skater 24 or motion 25 with twin 300's. im going to put a set of 15'" 300 pm with lots of goodies on my 24 any info on setup with or without jack plates would be helpfull also some first hand experience with a set up like this on a 24 or 25 THANKS FOR THE HELP IN ADVANCE

[SUPAJAY]

I think godspeed has a 25 motion with twin Xs

[Propster]

Banjo on the board has one with X's. Not sure how it ran though.

[cc@100mph]

godspeed can you join in?? any input????????

[bigbore]

same boat with twin 280's:cool:

[godspeed]

im here....... well to be honest i set mine up with the motors on the center bolts like skater recumends ...with 32x15 cleavers labbed , but i think im going to raise them one bolt hole up this year i couldnt get more then 6k out of the motors . and i used the 15x32 for more stern lift due to the extra weight , but the boat handles good and the balance is good also , i got a bunch of crap when i was doing this setup because of the worrie about weight but it works just fine and the reliablity is awesome!!!

[cc@100mph]

yeah thats my issue is the weight, are yours 15'" or 20" and what speeds are you seeing and how about acceleration did you go to the suwanee run last year with this boat? have you seen any 24 skaters with 300's

[godspeed]

24 skater and 25 motion share the same hull . the decks are differnt though so some cotpits are set more forward and some set back .. i have 20' mids and acceleration is good , at 6k or the 6800 desired i was runnin 106 mph , randy "wildman" says with right setup we can acheive 115 mph ...but im happy with 106 ....im not racin anyone ..

[godspeed]

pics.....during riggin process

[cc@100mph]

spoke to randy and he said 15" motors would be a problem even on a 6" cmc bracket has anyone done 15" motors on a skater 24

[Hottrucks]

my 24 is on the second bolt hole with the original 2.4 220 mercs and I'm running 14.5 X 30 labs. Best was a 103 but the motors where twisting more than I want to . I plan to add a couple 5" jackplates to tune her in and hope to be able to turn a set of 32's this year.......

[godspeed]

do you own 15in motors?? if not go with the 20s , skater always recumends mounting engines to the transom as opposed to a jack plate

[cc@100mph]

yes i already have 1 15" 300 pm with tuner heads and rapair computers dont know if to turn it back into 20" or just change motor set up completly any ideas

[godspeed]

im sure there is alot of people here that would trade with you here (tuners and legs) ..that maybe an answer ..

[godspeed]

is it an x motor??? if funds are good you can sell you single and buy a matched pair

[mjwalters]

The 15'' motors put the bottom exhaust port very close to the water line. Water in the motor.... need I say more?

[Dd24skater]

The 15'' motors put the bottom exhaust port very close to the water line. Water in the motor.... need I say more?

GULP......:mad:

[cc@100mph]

guess i will be turning my 15" back to a 20" and adding a left putting them both on the transom on the second hole as a starting point will follow up with updates when i have them

[skydog]

Yea i have a 25 Motion with 4" set back 20" mids, sport masters, running 2001 280 She runs 110mph like cake. With very little room on are little river here . With some prop work i know it will run 115+++ MPH. :) :) I will have video to back it up very soon!! :) :)

Skydog

[cc@100mph]

SKYDOG what kind of wheels are we talking about and at what rpm thanks

[skydog]

I have 15x30 but they spin like 31-32" for the speed i am seeing on my dash GPS. I spin them right to the rev limiters. 7,800 i belive it is. The prop calculator is way off on my rig?

Skydog

[bahamatrama]

skater always recumends mounting engines to the transom as opposed to a jack plate[/quote]


Why? For CG? I would want more adjustabilty than just bracket holes

[godspeed]

id call skater to see why .. this is info ive gotten from alot of people whom rig skaters and do alot of setups on them

[apache21]

Alot depends on the water you run in. If you use the Skater for lake use I would recomend jackplates. CMC 5.5 would be the best. Ocean use I would do no setback. I ran no setback with my Skater and it worked just fine.

[cc@100mph]

this is your skater apache21, whats up jerrod ?

[bigbore]

Been with em when he's running 110,thats off a 400.00 3.5in. livorsi gps.dial spedo.THATS WHATS UP,i know the same thing can be done with brp's,BUT,thats what the dogs runing rght now,SOLID,you earned it buddy,good job matt.:cool:

[Hottrucks]

Jerrod you want to remove that 1989 24 Skater for your signature !!!
we can't associate with you anymore!!!!

LMAO

[cc@100mph]

yeah thats my boat now!!!!! hahaha!!!!! i gotta change mine also and get rid of my lightning (cant call me andy jr nomore)!!!

[cc@100mph]

update : just stated rigging my skater motors are on the third hole steering is on (marine machine) still need to replace throttle cables and install console i got fom skater !!!!!! will be at rr if water is not to low

[Hottrucks]

Cann't wait to see it run any test runs yet.....My motor parts are here but still looking for some setback
the weather here has finally broke So I can get her out to start adding the new stuff..........

Jeff

[cc@100mph]

no test runs yet both my lowers are getting redone before i run should be ready next weekend by the way jeff i know we spoke about my throttles but when i got the console from skater they sent me a beautiful chrome top plate to mount my throttles to the console so i going to keep them (my props dont come till next week either)

[cc@100mph]

cutting it really close for rr

[Hottrucks]

Keep us posted WHEN i repower I would like to know that the 3 liters will be ok and what the set up should be

I still haven't found a matching throttle I have one that is close but not sure how it's going to work shifting that left hand lower ( since it would look like I'm going down the lake in reverse any idea how to fix that??)
I'm thinking I will end up having to run one cable out the front of the stack of shifters for the lefty???
Jeff

[cc@100mph]

yes thats how mine is setup get the console it will hide all that and it looks beautiful

[Fish]

cc@100, is this your boat?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/280showdown0224071Medium-1.jpg

[beer30]

IMO, that is the one of the prettiest 28's around, ( I also always loved the Speed Racer boat);) :cool: :cool: . Chuck

[Fish]

IMO, that is the one of the prettiest 28's around, ( I also always loved the Speed Racer boat);) :cool: :cool: . Chuck

I am with ya. Saw it at the 280 shootout but never got a chance to talk to the owner. The pics do not do it justice, that thing was Schaaweeeet!

[beer30]

The way I understand is it also runs north of 120!!!!!!:cool: Chuck

[Lance Woodke]

I generally like all white but that 28 is nice. Interested to know how that 24 runs with the 300's. A friend of mine here in Washington is almost done setting his 24 up with 300's. I don't know his motor height but the motors are bolted to the transom.

[cc@100mph]

i wish that was mine im not that lucky

[Liquid Force]

I generally like all white but that 28 is nice. Interested to know how that 24 runs with the 300's. A friend of mine here in Washington is almost done setting his 24 up with 300's. I don't know his motor height but the motors are bolted to the transom.

Ask wildman, he has set up a few lib 24's would be a good place to start.

[cc@100mph]

well im finally done drives on , steering bled, fuel pumps in, etc,,, ill be in the water on monday tomm. is my kids high school grad so i cant ill update after then thank god just in time for memorial

[apache21]

Hector how is she looking. Man I wish I still had the Skater. I have to stay off the site because it kills me not having the Skater. Can't wait to see it with the 300's.:D

Jerrod

[airentrapment]

Jerrod, Go dig up that can of $ in your backyard and go buy that 28 already:D

[cc@100mph]

ill post pics tomm but i have to say if it looked good before it looks even better now first i had the whole boat wet sanded and polished, then added the mayfair steering, blue steering wheel, polished all the stainless, and of course the 3 liter's with new lowers etc...

[apache21]

:D
Jerrod, Go dig up that can of $ in your backyard and go buy that 28 already:D

I found the can but no money:D Why don't you sell me your 32 real cheap. Trying to buy a business :D