My new skater

[tzrider]

Hey all
I'm new to the site but am looking forward to everything it has to offer. Having been an an I\O v-bottom owner for years I'm also looking forward to getting my new boat in the water this weekend, it's a 32b Skater with quad 2.5's. I was actually going to re-rig it with twin 300xs's but think i may run it for a bit the way it is before I do. Any suggestions?

[Frank Molé]

Any suggestions
yes let me drive it:D ill pay for gas:eek: nice rig:cool:

[tzrider]

Mighty kind of ya...now I feel welcomed to the site..lol.

[Mastercraft241]

Wow, nice rig and welcome to the site. Look at it this way, you'll never be stuck dead in the water... LOL

[Frank Molé]

Mighty kind of ya...now I feel welcomed to the site..lol.

any time have fun here:D

[tzrider]

what do you guys think about re-rigging with twin 300xs's

[stvhelm]

Wow, nice rig and welcome to the site. Look at it this way, you'll never be stuck dead in the water... LOL


sure he will thats about 100 gal an hour:eek:

nice boat:)

frank I would reconsider:D

[MCRacing]

Saw this boat last weekend in deerfield bch. was that you sporting that bad boy. just repowered my 28 with 300xs's they are awsome. where you located i want a ride????

[tzrider]

I'm the new owner, I bought it tuesday and I live in Boca just off 18th street so I'm local. I'd love to meet up sometime as we are always looking for boating buddies

[MODVP22]

what do you guys think about re-rigging with twin 300xs's

Keep the four 2.5's-better shock factor. And they sound better in harmony:)

[MCRacing]

My project 28 skater is being done in ft. lauderdale you get down this way call me I'll show it to ya. Dave 954-275-0013

[tzrider]

Dave I'll definately do that. My shop is in margate but I'm back and forth to Ft.laud all the time

Paul

[skatermike24]

I sat in that boat a few years back it was at the Sarasota APBA race, man that thing is beautiful, good luck with it, don't know if 300's will push it to good....

[jerry]

its ok but you need another motor . HAHAHAHAAHAH!!!!!

[Ziemer]

I met the guy that rigged that boat a couple of months ago, and looked through a bunch of pictures of it when it was first completed. He's located in St. Pete. Good looking boat.

[tzrider]

ohh good idea, another motor, I like it. Maybe I could hang another 2.5 on the front..lol

[Frank Molé]

getin the hang of now:eek: :cool: :D

[at100plus]

Wow, nice rig and welcome to the site. Look at it this way, you'll never be stuck dead in the water... LOL

Could if he runs out of gas, which by the looks of it might be very possible!;)

Congrats if you can afford to run it and maintain it!!! Gorgeous boat. Welcome to S&F.

[leading edge propeller]

Hey all
I'm new to the site but am looking forward to everything it has to offer. Having been an an I\O v-bottom owner for years I'm also looking forward to getting my new boat in the water this weekend, it's a 32b Skater with quad 2.5's. I was actually going to re-rig it with twin 300xs's but think i may run it for a bit the way it is before I do. Any suggestions?The guy that put that boat together is andrew ingle from st pete it's ingle marine he is a skater dealer he may be able to help you with any questions. I think you will have less problems and more reliability with the 300's. I will try to get his phone # for you . Hope this helps . leadingedgepropeller.com

[Ospreyproduction]

I sat in that boat a few years back..........

and then they told you to get the hell out of it!!! lol....lol....

[tzrider]

thanks leadingedge

[philip12]

are you going to re-rig with (2) 300xs ?? This 32' Classic has (2) 300x engines. I couldn't imagine a 32B with (2)

[fat clam]

Don't change a thing- I drove the boat 1st time out with Andrew and John Ingle. They have rigged and maintained my last three Skaters, help put a world record under my belt, and are working on my new 30 Skater. Your boat is neat, I kid about being able to play cards at a 100mph below the dash. It carves turns nice at 80 and is very graceful well past 120. Enjoy it! Ingle Marine's # 727-572-8363, He can tell you anything about the boat and help with a re-rig if you go with 3 liters. Good luck-

[river rocket]

My project 28 skater is being done in ft. lauderdale you get down this way call me I'll show it to ya. Dave 954-275-0013 Who is doing the work?

[airentrapment]

Hey fat clam, Good luck on your test Wensday, I will call U again later in the week, I'll make U an offer U can't refuse...On my bridgeport powerhead...Be nice 2 me Big daddy...:D

[airentrapment]

TZ rider your new ride is sweet, I have driven the boat a couple of times with Andrew and he took that project very seriously...He is a very talented man. Fat cat is right if U need any info do not be afraid 2 call him as he is a well of information on any skater especially on your boat which he turned every nut and bolt himself...Congrats SWEET RIDE...:D Ingle marine's # again is 727-572-8363

[stevek]

Nice ride. I guess when you can afford a boat like that + insurance, gas is just pocket change ;)

[airentrapment]

Parker, Nice PM,Thats just wrong..LOL:eek:

[PARKER RABE]

IM PLANING A SWANNIE TRIP FOR 2020 , THINK U CAN MAKE IT ????:eek:

[fat clam]

:D Ohhh! That's gonna leave a mark!

[MCRacing]

Who is doing the work?


M 5 same firm that rigs for Midnight Express.

[river rocket]

That's what I thought. Ed sent me some pics of a 28 with triple 300XS motors on it. I was down at his shop a few months ago installing a 5-Axis waterjet cutter for a few weeks. They do some impressive work. Our company is installing a 5-Axis Mill right now for doing boat plugs. He will have a pretty rocking setup in a few months. Post some pics when it’s done I would like to see how it turns out.

BTW. Awsome looking boat tzrider. The quads add a lot of WOW factor

[MCRacing]

That's what I thought. Ed sent me some pics of a 28 with triple 300XS motors on it. I was down at his shop a few months ago installing a 5-Axis waterjet cutter for a few weeks. They do some impressive work. Our company is installing a 5-Axis Mill right now for doing boat plugs. He will have a pretty rocking setup in a few months. Post some pics when it’s done I would like to see how it turns out.

BTW. Awsome looking boat tzrider. The quads add a lot of WOW factor

Just left Ed's it's a small world, he's hoping the Mill will be ready for the test paths tomorrow. Machine is very impressive glad to see this technology getting closer to my home. I hope he can keep it busy, now people will a better choice than going to Vectorworks Ed has much more integrity.

[MCRacing]

That's what I thought. Ed sent me some pics of a 28 with triple 300XS motors on it. I was down at his shop a few months ago installing a 5-Axis waterjet cutter for a few weeks. They do some impressive work. Our company is installing a 5-Axis Mill right now for doing boat plugs. He will have a pretty rocking setup in a few months. Post some pics when it’s done I would like to see how it turns out.

BTW. Awsome looking boat tzrider. The quads add a lot of WOW factor

Would you go by the name Geoff and have a 21 skater copy w/300x. Ed say's to say hey. Water jet is totally bitchen used it for a few custom parts on the skater

[airentrapment]

Parker, 2020 is a little soon, But i'll check my calander...:D Hey Fat clam get off s&f and get 2 studyin...:eek:

[tzrider]

Well I had a long talk with Andrew at Ingle today and all I can say is "WOW" what a wealth of knowledge, not only about my boat but the marine industry in general. He provided some valuable direction about the setup pertaining to where he had it working the best.I took a page of notes and will be checking specs off one by one.

Thanks for the insight everyone
Paul

[river rocket]

Would you go by the name Geoff and have a 21 skater copy w/300x. Ed say's to say hey. Water jet is totally bitchen used it for a few custom parts on the skater
That’s me. The boat is a Liberator, so it’s a 21 Eliminator copy. I have made to many boat parts to count on the Jet. It’s a great tool. Ed is a real go getter; he has the ability to make both of those machines real busy. I'm amazed by the amount of work he is already getting on the waterjet. I will put a post in the custom rigging and metal Fab forum under the heading Waterjet with some pics so we can quit hijacking tzriders thread

[deadeye99]

Picture from 2004 When it was for sale. I've seen your boat in Lhp and in Hillsboro inlet. Very cool.

[airentrapment]

That pic was taken on lake tarpon...:D