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Skater 32
01-11-2009, 12:43 PM
It Is A 32 Skater , Kevlar / Vinylester Lay Up , It WilL Have 2 New 300 Xs In The Spring

GDM
01-11-2009, 01:11 PM
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sounds like a good plan



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skywalker26v
01-11-2009, 01:24 PM
Beautiful boat. That should be a nice package with the XS's. Good luck, and post more pics! :thumbsup:

Skater 32
01-11-2009, 01:48 PM
Thank you

Forkin' Crazy
01-11-2009, 02:12 PM
It WilL Have 2 New 300 Xs In The Spring

Awwwe come on man, put three on it! ;)

Skater 32
01-11-2009, 02:21 PM
I dont hate myself that much . I almost considered conversion to IO power

Skater 32
01-13-2009, 01:15 AM
more pics

bworner
01-13-2009, 02:54 AM
brt24 I am so envious, If you wouldn't mind helping out a fellow S&Fer but could you IM me roughly costs on boat and trailer like that? As most of us on here the big Skaters, the big v huls are just so cool, now granted I live in Wisconsin and boats like that are not really feasible, but I would still like to know....So since it was obvioulsy a full race boat was it built totally different than lets say their production version? Im not that good with older Mercs are those 225 Offshores? Sorry for the questions but that thing is just killer, what is a projected speed range for that boat with the 2 new 300xs's? Does that boat need the torque advantage of the 3.2 vs. the 3 liter? I was just wondering how Horsepower a hull like that really needs to work efficiently......Thanks for making me drool

Skater 32
01-13-2009, 07:49 AM
Thank you for those kind words !!! Let me start off by saying I'm poor , very poor , but what I do have is a ability , let me explain, I could never ever afford to buy a new boat and to be honest would not want the depreciation , that is why I must refurbish old junk .

The hull is 1988 race / pleasure Kevlar Vinylester , thank god it is , Why ? No fuel tank issues with modern fuel , epxoy and G.P resin have issues . The only way I can afford to be in this hobby is because I do auto restoration for a living and the labor is kind of free . Been boating for 25 years , raced a few years with the OPA and can be found on and around Chesapeake during summer , always @ the INN ,

I owned around 10 boats , always dreaming of a Skater , first it was 21 then a 24 then 28 never pulling the trigger because of high price ,then last April got offered this hull fully rigged on a perfect triple axle trailer minus engines for 23 k . This was perfect for me because since the intro of the 300Opti I wanted to get back to my Outboard days . This boat ran 115 MPH with 3-260 hp , bare hull weight is 2900 , full rigged with 2 300 Optis is going to be 4400 lbs and told by Skater 103 MPH Tops .


Larry

PARKER RABE
01-13-2009, 08:46 AM
was this boat ever called RISK TAKER ?

Skater 32
01-13-2009, 08:50 AM
Not sure , but is was " STYLIN " @ one time

Sheer Insanity
01-13-2009, 09:20 AM
Old Skaters are a HOT item this year??

GDM
01-13-2009, 09:26 AM
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here is a 32 with 2 300 xs's that turned out awesome

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/general-boating-discussion/191859-new-pics-skater-interior.html



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Ryan Beckley
01-13-2009, 10:23 AM
Risk Taker was a Canopy Boat, last seen as Phenomenon. Before Risk Taker it was Auto Palace.

appsyscons
01-13-2009, 10:25 AM
I remember racing with this boat on the course. They raced more years than I listed below, but these are the only ones for which I can locate the results right now. I also recall they switched to another hull, towards the late 90s.<O:p</O:p
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32 Skater<O:p</O:p
P-17 Stylin<O:p</O:p
Al Rullo, Watervliet, NY
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1992 7 th place, national points (Pro-Stock Class)<O:p</O:p
1993 6 th place, national points (Pro-Stock Class)
1994 8 th place, national points (Modified Class)<O:p
1995 5 th place, national points (Pro-Stock Class)

bulletbob
01-13-2009, 05:39 PM
I am looking to build either the same rig or something similar. In the past few months there were three 32s' on oso for under 60k. One with blower motors, and two with trip 260s', one under 39k. the guy wanted 3500 extra for the trailer!LOL! I think you will be happy when finished. Keep us posted. Bob:cheers:

Skater 32
01-13-2009, 11:43 PM
I have seen those boats , for example the triple 260 for 39 k , what do you really have when you bring it home ? A beat up wreck that the motors will blow up in a few hours and your in over your head . That is why I searched for a long time for a deal without power .

Larry

Skater 32
01-14-2009, 01:25 PM
I have rec a few PM's from members here about problems with hull bottom or rigging . Let me start off by stating this is not my first day @ the Rodeo and B-4 I took on this project I made several calls to Peter @ Skater to see if my Idea's were feasible on coverting this race / pleasure triple OB 2.4 litre to twin 300 opti and converting the rear I.O engine compartment to a rear cabin . And also since boat was V/E resin that fuel tanks were not an issue with alcohol in fuel as if it was G.P resin or epoxy the tanks would have to be lined .Peter agreed that all of the mods to boat will be OK .

One PM was about I have the wrong notch on bottom because my hull was a triple and the weight diiff from triple 2.4 to twin 300 was a factor and the notch should be 20 inches not 9 inches . My hull was built as triple and the rear notch is 23.5 , and for the record a 2.4 is something like 350 lbs x 3 = 1050 lbs , well a 300 opti is 505 lbs x 2 = 1010.

Also it was said that I have the jack plate in tunnel too much and should not have more than 3.5 inch tunnel , for the record as rigged and If I was swinging a 15 inch prop the tip would only be 1 3/4 in tunnel , maybe it was the angle of photo taken that they made that judgement.

Thank you for the questions , I truly do welcome and ideas and thoughts .
Larry

fast fun 2
01-14-2009, 06:38 PM
I remember racing with this boat on the course. They raced more years than I listed below, but these are the only ones for which I can locate the results right now. I also recall they switched to another hull, towards the late 90s.<O:p</O:p
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32 Skater<O:p</O:p
P-17 Stylin<O:p</O:p
Al Rullo, Watervliet, NY
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1992 7 th place, national points (Pro-Stock Class)<O:p</O:p
1993 6 th place, national points (Pro-Stock Class)
1994 8 th place, national points (Modified Class)<O:p
1995 5 th place, national points (Pro-Stock Class)
Its done better then that, my dad throttled it for Al. They started running a 36 Spectre for C class in 99. Boat still runs (although hasnt raced in a few years) Its a lot of fun for P1

fast fun 2
01-14-2009, 06:40 PM
Shes lookin good Larry!

fast fun 2
01-14-2009, 06:41 PM
was this boat ever called RISK TAKER ?
Nope, went from Chin Chin to Stylin to Gunsmoke

Skater 32
01-14-2009, 06:41 PM
Thanks !!! I was contacted from OSO from an owner of my Skater , It was performance marine out of Lake George NY

fast fun 2
01-14-2009, 06:42 PM
Yeah, thats me :D

mikesufka
01-14-2009, 07:38 PM
BRT24

Just curious as to where you're getting the 300XS's and who's doing the rigging? Yourself?

Reason I ask is I'd like to hang some new motors on my Spectre, but I don't know of anyone in MN that works on bigger "cats".

Good luck.

Mike Sufka
St. Cloud, MN
Spectre 30 w/twin 300 Mercs
Allison Grandsport w/200 ProV Yamaha

Skater 32
01-14-2009, 08:15 PM
I do all my own work , Glass work , paint and mech , I own a auto resto shop . I have rigged several offshore I.O race boats in the past and this is a cake walk to the work involved with inboard boat , lets face it , 4 bolts , plug it in and go for a boat ride !!!!! Maybe a few more details .

Larry

PARKER RABE
01-14-2009, 08:23 PM
Risk Taker was a Canopy Boat, last seen as Phenomenon. Before Risk Taker it was Auto Palace.

ryan , your right , mabye i was thinking of (money shot) steve armstrongs boat .

fast fun 2
01-14-2009, 09:31 PM
Hey Larry, if ever go to sell it let me know.

Maritime_Eng
01-14-2009, 09:32 PM
BRT24

Just curious as to where you're getting the 300XS's and who's doing the rigging? Yourself?

Reason I ask is I'd like to hang some new motors on my Spectre, but I don't know of anyone in MN that works on bigger "cats".

Good luck.

Mike Sufka
St. Cloud, MN
Spectre 30 w/twin 300 Mercs
Allison Grandsport w/200 ProV Yamaha

There are many places in MN that will work on your boat. When you get serious about rigging the boat let me know and I can point you in the right direction. I lived up there for most of my life and still have many friends that live up there that are into the big boats.

Don

Skater 32
01-15-2009, 01:02 AM
You never know it might be for sale , I have a very short attention span !!! A deal fell through on a trade with my old race boat on a 40 Skater , thats how I wound up with this 32 .

Larry

fast fun 2
01-15-2009, 03:26 PM
Keep me posted Shes lookin great!

mikesufka
01-15-2009, 03:57 PM
There are many places in MN that will work on your boat. When you get serious about rigging the boat let me know and I can point you in the right direction. I lived up there for most of my life and still have many friends that live up there that are into the big boats.

Don


Don -

Check your PM.

Sorry to Hijack!

Mike

TOASTY
01-15-2009, 05:47 PM
dont sell its a perfect piece. post more pics!! free labor...jersey people are insane

Skater 32
01-16-2009, 11:42 PM
As I'm getting ready to rig this boat , what you think this 32 Skater VE / kevlar would run with 3 - 300 Opti's ???

Larry

fast fun 2
01-17-2009, 10:39 AM
Now your talking :thumbsup: Thsi boat ran awesome withthe trips, always flew level and would run 105-108 all day long. Thats with early 90s prop technology too.

Skater 32
01-17-2009, 10:55 AM
The reason I ask is on the Skater site they say the boat will run 101 with 300 , But have been told it will only run 98 , that is going slow for a Skater . I can build a pair of 540 CI 750 HP cheap and it would run 130

Shaun Torrente
01-17-2009, 11:36 AM
brt you and i are alike in the fact that we don't have alot of money so we do everything we can ourselves... Your project looks great so far but i do not think you will be happy with just the twins... I think the boat may run 101-103 in perfect conditions for speed ie cold weather, lite on fuel etc.. So i think the boat will be 95mph most of the time, that would not be fast enough for me so i would figure out a way to do trips because i am not an inboard person...

my 2 cents

Shaun

fast fun 2
01-17-2009, 11:37 AM
The reason I ask is on the Skater site they say the boat will run 101 with 300 , But have been told it will only run 98 , that is going slow for a Skater . I can build a pair of 540 CI 750 HP cheap and it would run 130
When we looked at buying it back we were going to convert it into a sbc boat. They need trips to really be a rocketship again if your going to eggbeater route. Call my dad 518-644-3080 ask for Jason. He knows this boat better than anyone.

Skater 32
01-17-2009, 01:49 PM
if it ran 108 with 780 hp , what will it run with 915 hp ? 260x 3 = 780 , 305 x 3 = 915

fast fun 2
01-17-2009, 05:47 PM
There was one with trip 300x's running 118 i heard

Skater 32
01-17-2009, 07:33 PM
I will have to settle for 95 - 100 for now , in way to deep to turn back now . When the boat is together it will be easier to unload if it painted and has new power , this way it will offset the cost of a 36 or 40

fast fun 2
01-17-2009, 07:41 PM
We can cut you a hell of a deal on the motors Larry, that boat is is practically family :D

bulletbob
01-17-2009, 10:23 PM
If I new the weight of the hull I think?@#$5 I could be more accurate. 115 to low 120s' with trips. More pics when you got em. I would be interested if for sale. keep us posted. B:cheers:

Skater 32
01-17-2009, 10:26 PM
I think peter said 2900 bare hull, 4400 rigged

fast fun 2
01-17-2009, 10:30 PM
That boat was light, but one strong mofo. Had the hell beat out of it and never had one problem

bulletbob
01-17-2009, 10:35 PM
I think in todays market you have picked one of the most marketable hulls out there. 32, Skater! The name and race heritage says it all. I live on a 54k lake. I bought a 280 Velocity with twin 280s'. Never use the cuddy. The boat runs 90 but is a drivers boat. Your 32' sold 100 mph all day everyday. It will cruise sipping the fuel! I think my boat is sold. Then I am going to follow your lead! B:cheers:

Skater 32
01-17-2009, 11:14 PM
Thanks to all for the kind words about my old hunk of crap !!

fast fun 2
01-18-2009, 11:52 AM
Thanks to all for the kind words about my old hunk of crap !!
Hey! Watch it :p:D

Skater 32
01-19-2009, 12:51 AM
More pics of my pile of crap / One of the pics shows transom as I took delivery , it had the ramp for third engine , no engine well and 4 x 7 inch hole where each engine sat , skater rigged a few boats this way back in day . I made a mold to make a fiberglass engine well, it was a ton of work but someone had to do it .

Larry

Skater 32
01-19-2009, 12:54 AM
more pics

fast fun 2
01-19-2009, 10:09 AM
Shes lookin good!

Skater 32
01-19-2009, 11:08 AM
Thanks ! I'm broke so I have to polish a turd !!


Larry

fast fun 2
01-19-2009, 12:48 PM
Thats far from a turd ;)

Sheer Insanity
01-19-2009, 01:20 PM
Scratch the triple 300's.. Twin Merc 1075's with #6's would put you cruising at 120. :cool: Glass work looks good though. I need to find myself a new project like yours?

Skater 32
01-19-2009, 01:42 PM
For now I will finish and keep this boat and drive the crap out of it , then I will buy a 40 and restore it .

Larry

Sheer Insanity
01-19-2009, 01:47 PM
A friend of mine had a 30' Skater with twin modified 800's and #6 drives. Cruised at 90 3500 rpm's 130 easy

fast fun 2
01-19-2009, 03:40 PM
They havent built a 30 with 6s

Skater 32
01-19-2009, 04:30 PM
No offense guy's , but if I had the money for twin 1075 hp I wouldnt be on S & F

Sheer Insanity
01-19-2009, 06:28 PM
They havent built a 30 with 6s

I was on one in 2005. Named "Cattitude" Owned by Danny Miller Arnold Md. Ugly boat all white with blue, lt blue and yellow stripping. It might of been a little longer, but I do remember seeing 30 on it. I heard to new owner painted it orange?

GDM
01-19-2009, 06:37 PM
No offense guy's , but if I had the money for twin 1075 hp I wouldnt be on S & F

why not ?


i have a real question for ya , did you look into insurance for this boat ?


i was wondering if a 32 with twin otboards would be easliy insurable , being it is bigger and safer/slower than a 28



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Skater 32
01-19-2009, 06:49 PM
Can't afford insurance on a cat , it would be atleast 4 k for 6 months

Skater 32
01-19-2009, 11:12 PM
More pics

GDM
01-19-2009, 11:23 PM
Can't afford insurance on a cat , it would be atleast 4 k for 6 months


oh , too risky for me


did you get a quote ? or are you just guessing ?

im thinking a 32 might be insurable with 2 300's , due to its size and under 100 mph speed


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Skater 32
01-19-2009, 11:37 PM
Never did , but a buddy got a quote for a 28 and it was very high . I guess I'm a risk taker , always have been .

GDM
01-19-2009, 11:40 PM
Never did , but a buddy got a quote for a 28 and it was very high . I guess I'm a risk taker , always have been .

i would get a quote if i were you , they know the 28's run well over 100 and they dont like that , plus many have flipped over the years

markel might give you a decent price for a 32 foot , 95 mph skater



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Skater 32
01-19-2009, 11:47 PM
Right now just want to get power and go for a boat ride before I wear a Diaper

GDM
01-19-2009, 11:54 PM
Right now just want to get power and go for a boat ride before I wear a Diaper



cool , i wasnt trying to be pushy i just wanted to point out that in the insurance companies eyes , the 32 might be a whole lot different then the 28

plus i wanted to know for myself for future reference , i think a 32 with 2 big outboard is a cool set up , and it seems like over the past few years there have ben some 32's for low prices

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Skater 32
01-19-2009, 11:56 PM
paid 23 for my pile of crap. Going 95 + getting 2.4 mpg @ 90 and going over 4-5 ft water , sign me up

GDM
01-20-2009, 12:02 AM
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insurance companies are wierd , i couldnt get ins for a 28 skater with 2 300x's but it was no problem to get insurance for a 23 cougar cat with 2 300x's , only $2400 a year to start , then they lowerd it the second year


skater had the speed for the 28 listed right on their website as 118 mph back then , it seems the insurance companies didnt like those numbers :)


plus a lot of 28's flipped , im guessing few 32 pleasure outboard skaters had flipped , plus you can claim it runs 95 mph and technically not be lying


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GDM
01-20-2009, 12:04 AM
paid 23 for my pile of crap. Going 95 + getting 2.4 mpg @ 90 and going over 4-5 ft water , sign me up

thats what im saying , im thinking maybe ill get a 32 in the future


plus im not against 4 strokes , maybe in a couple of years they will have a high hp supercharged 4stroke , maybe 2 of em will get the 32 to 110 mph


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GDM
01-20-2009, 12:07 AM
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http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=114962&highlight=skater



i wanted to go look at this one in the worst way , but i didnt even bother looking at it or getting an insurance quote because after i thought about it , there was no way in hell i was going to have those 2 nightmare , basket case , complete junk gearcases again



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Skater 32
01-20-2009, 12:14 AM
Good luck they are 700 lbs each , If you dont like a 300 XS , you need to get out of boating !

What is the problem with the Sportmaster ?? I'm out of the loop , been running XR on my race boat

I did hear of a few minor problems that mercury say the fixed on the new 300 XS

GDM
01-20-2009, 12:24 AM
Good luck they are 700 lbs each , If you dont like a 300 XS , you need to get out of boating !


im affraid the 300 xs might have gearcase problems like the 300x engines but time will tell


why get out of boating over a 4 stroke ?

i thought the 350 verado weighed 670 ?

if a 28 can hold 2 480 lb motors why cant a 32 hold 2 670 lb'rs ?


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Skater 32
01-20-2009, 12:36 AM
I have simple logic , KISS , KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID , not directed at anyone here , just way buy a techno nightmare 4 stroke super charged when you can by th 300 XS ?

I have been boating for 25 years and raced with OPA for a few years , never trashed a gearcase , I truly think most cases of gearcase failure is driver error . IE , being not quick enough on the sticks

Larry

GDM
01-20-2009, 12:45 AM
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i was against 4 strokes at first , until i got my 4 stroke 250 hp jetski

it now has over 250 hours of the hardest kind of riding possible

constant long distance wot runs , jumping huge waves , on and off the throttle like your trying to break it

so far the motor is a beast and holding together like a mo fo

all this reliability from a 1.5 liter 250 hp motor


im waithing for a true supercharged performance 4 stroke outboard to come out


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Sheer Insanity
01-20-2009, 09:24 AM
They havent built a 30 with 6s

I'm admitting I was wrong. :rolleyes: The Skater I was decribing is a 32 not a 30.

Skater 32
01-20-2009, 03:23 PM
Takes a big man to admit that around here !!! Tough group

fast fun 2
01-21-2009, 07:15 AM
I'm admitting I was wrong. :rolleyes: The Skater I was decribing is a 32 not a 30.
Sorta thought so, gotta love those 32s!

Coming along nice Larry :cool:

Skater 32
01-21-2009, 08:17 AM
Mama , I bees out of money !!! :)

fast fun 2
01-21-2009, 03:25 PM
So sell it to me :D

Skater 32
01-21-2009, 09:09 PM
I will tell you this , if this hunk of crap runs under 95 it will be for sale after the first boat ride . Lets face it 95 mph in a 32 Skater is very slow !

Larry

fast fun 2
01-21-2009, 09:24 PM
That 'hunk of crap" has to be one of the more winningest 32s out there. Wed love to have her back someday :D

Skater 32
01-21-2009, 09:38 PM
A buddy stoped over and said he has a Video of your boat "Stylin " back in the day .

Larry

fast fun 2
01-22-2009, 07:11 AM
Yup, shes on on most freeze tapes from 91-95 :cool:

TOASTY
01-23-2009, 04:56 PM
such a blabber mouth...

airentrapment
01-23-2009, 09:42 PM
Parker, Steve's boat(money shot) was the hooters 32 owned by Rique ford i think. It held the kilo at 110 and change with 2.4 bridge ports. Andrew & John Ingle bought it and sold it 2 Bob Hamlin to race as patriot but had some $ problems then sold it 2 Steve Armstrong...:thumbsup:I only hope my 32 turns out as good as Money shot did as I am also a broke boat lover, Labors free...:rolleyes:

airentrapment
01-23-2009, 09:48 PM
Brt24 I am doing the same project, Where R you located? If close I would Luv 2 come take a look at your boat...:D

Skater 32
01-23-2009, 11:04 PM
I'm stuck in **it hole South Jersey . Home of high taxes and overcrowding

Skater 32
01-23-2009, 11:56 PM
I only hear good things about the XS 300 ! Yes they are only 305 hp , but they sip fuel and run forever so I'm told , not so ?
I did go for a ride on Patricks 32 with 2-300 Xs , infact he let me drive like a big boy !

Larry

joneslaw@comcast.net
01-24-2009, 12:14 AM
Larry,

I think it is great that you found a 32' Skater and you are doing so muh to get it right, and the way you want it to be. You will be very happy with the outcome in the long run, I am sure. You remind me of my father with a project like this. I will keep on following your progress from your postings. Great boat, right idea with the outboards!!!

Stephen Jones

Skater 32
01-24-2009, 12:23 AM
I'm thinking 95 , but keep in mind the smallest water I see is 3ft water , not 3 inch chop .
I will say this . been boating for 25 years , raced with OPA for few seasons , never broke anything , on the other hand I know a bunch of camel heds who blow there **** uo every weekend , my case here is knowing how to drive is 99% of the battle ! I own an Auto restoration shop so the labor is knid of free and already looking down the rod to a 36 or 40 classic with 6's and big power . But for now this old hunk of crap will do

GDM
01-24-2009, 12:26 AM
Caution: PWC lover!


See Above!



Not in the ocean getting sucked down the tunnel! :)



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oh please , try putting 5 hours on your boat and breaking 100 mph before you talk trash


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Skater 32
01-24-2009, 12:29 AM
??????????? I don't think it will go 100 just 95 , sorry it's not a PWC !

Skater 32
01-24-2009, 12:33 AM
The only reason I came back to clamp-on is the 300 XS , ran old school outboards and they are the reason I went to I.O power

GDM
01-24-2009, 12:40 AM
the 300x is a much better option. I don't like the 300x either;
but again jmo/it's far better than the xs.


and why is that ?


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GDM
01-24-2009, 01:03 AM
I'd go w/the DF300 Action Shot Suzuki
w/the 6 year warranty! :)

youll get nothing and like it

dont rain on this guys parade , did anybody do up a 32 with a 300xs and compared it to a 300x 32 ?

maybe it will be the same speed (i think the 21 liberator had this happen)

or maybe it will be 2 miles an hour slower , 2mph for good gas milage and a warranty is worth it to a lot of people



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GDM
01-24-2009, 01:04 AM
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ps , the 300x is a basket case with a faulty garbage gearcase



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GDM
01-24-2009, 01:06 AM
power2weight!

the power to weight on the 300x vs the 300xs is minimal


you need to worry about power2WAIT with your handfull 280's

because with the 280's youll always be waiting for your engine to get back together from the constant tear downs


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GDM
01-24-2009, 01:39 AM
Brutal! No lie, tear downs and spare power heads are part of the package.
For me, maintenance (including tears downs) is part ownership and half the fun!
Your'e right, I'm focused on performance which is probably not for everyone's desire.



i think we all like performance , but on a 32 we dont even know if the x is any faster than the xs. and if it is only 2 miles an hour slower , the good might outweigh the bad (or 5 mph difference for that matter)


the 28 skaters seem to be faster with the 300x's over the 280's so why did you go with the 280's mr "im all about performance"


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GDM
01-24-2009, 02:25 AM
feel free to mount one on your dingy though!

im fixin to mount four 350 verados on a 4 foot setback on my rig in 2013 :)



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GDM
01-24-2009, 02:27 AM
I'm focused on performance


then you should have bought a 32 doug wright for your 280's :eek:



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GDM
01-24-2009, 02:31 AM
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hey brt , did you ever consider painting your boat all silver ?





http://www.grantscustomrigging.com/34dougwright/DSC03611.JPG

Skater 32
01-24-2009, 07:59 AM
Is this a joke I'm walking into ?

bulletbob
01-24-2009, 08:54 AM
If the boat only did 85 I wouldn't be complaning. You can always up the power as money permits. The ability to handle rough water would be a fair trade off to me. Any the 300xs' will give you great fuel economy. Hang in there and keep postin. Bob

Sheer Insanity
01-24-2009, 08:59 AM
the power to weight on the 300x vs the 300xs is minimal


you need to worry about power2WAIT with your handfull 280's

because with the 280's youll always be waiting for your engine to get back together from the constant tear downs


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:iagree:

GDM
01-24-2009, 12:02 PM
Is this a joke I'm walking into ?

i know your boat looks totally different , i was serious about an all silver boat , i think all silver looks hot

and you mentioned you do car retorations so i figured you were capable

im not busting balls just suggesting

what color are you planning on ?


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Powerplay25
01-24-2009, 05:34 PM
Nice project. :thumbsup:

TOASTY
01-24-2009, 11:02 PM
i want to know more about this powerplay!!!???!?! i saw it playing in somers point after i pulled my sled out of the water and i saw that thing screaming by. Speak on it!

Skater 32
01-24-2009, 11:24 PM
So what did you think of my hunk of crap ?

fast fun 2
01-25-2009, 08:07 AM
Nice avatar. :thumbsup: She always flew nice n level. Far from a hunk of crap. More like a diamond in the rough. :D

TOASTY
01-25-2009, 12:20 PM
So what did you think of my hunk of crap ?


Is this question directed to me? If so, boat project looks great, you dont need confirmation from me to know this. You do good work, and i would run right along side of you then in front of you knowing you rigged the boat. kidding aside, A1 work more people should bring their rigs to you, its a shame you charge to much coin for a resto...

he is now saying hunk of crap to use reverse thinking on the masses. He knows or thinks he is now at the top of well kinda at the top of the food chain...at least on the Del River...However if he brings that slick bad b it ch to the shore in 4-6 footers that cat will be going home with its tail between its legs.

The smartcar and honda civic your doing looks nice at your shop will you be doing more imports these days...?!?!

AWESOME BOAT...cant wait to see the upgrades...get on the gas, stop messing with young girls and put coin into the boat...

Skater 32
01-25-2009, 01:03 PM
Nonsense ! I only asked you because you are around one of the best built super Vee in the world !!! By the way bring your old relic to the Chesapeake , then well see who cry's for mommy

TOASTY
01-25-2009, 02:21 PM
You got that right, but typig around is putting it loosely...please people down south arent ready for the sutphen yet...plus the power isnt done yet. One piece of advice...if your going for power to weight with the cat, leave the 55 gal drum can of hair gel home...I cant wait to see this boat scream on the water, i know once it is done you will be able to bring it to pebble beach...

PS i rarely read private msgs larry...

Hugs
C

Powerplay25
01-25-2009, 02:25 PM
i want to know more about this powerplay!!!???!?! i saw it playing in somers point after i pulled my sled out of the water and i saw that thing screaming by. Speak on it!

I'm usually out every weekend running down the Egg Harbor River out the inlet to Atlantic City.

Where were you pulling your boat out? What do you have?

TOASTY
01-25-2009, 02:34 PM
smiths on bay ave.
Just an old clunker that can get the job done when she wants
and a little 55mph outboard that i build to keep me off the streets so to speak.

i dont want to take away from the resto thread, theres alot there and informative. Larry is doing an amazing job, Peter and all the racers would be quite proud of his ownership!

my name is Christian, good to meet you.

Skater 32
01-26-2009, 12:05 AM
Do you race like the big boy's ? ?

TOASTY
01-27-2009, 01:47 AM
NO i dont like racing, it very scary, i hear the cigarette owners are racers...i wish...

airentrapment
01-29-2009, 12:30 PM
BR24 any new pic's???

TOASTY
01-29-2009, 08:02 PM
ronnie wtf is ur # i got some good news about those purple pills you needed hit me up asap! or else i have to give them to the bald mistress owner out of south nj

Skater 32
01-30-2009, 08:21 AM
I have been very busy working on cust cars and trying to get my 69 Daytona Charger in paint before I completely start working on boat , thankl god I have help ! .!!

Larry

airentrapment
03-05-2009, 10:04 PM
Progress???:confused:

Skater 32
03-05-2009, 10:23 PM
Funny you ask , I starting making a new instrument bezel today , I made a few in the past . They are made from 1/8 alum , I lay out my gauges and I use alum 3/8 all thread that is welded to panel for clean look . Here is a pic of my last panel that I powdercoated in house to match interior . The 100 kb max is a joke , that is why I have no pic

Larry

airentrapment
03-15-2009, 08:44 PM
Pic sizing is a a pain in the azz...

eika
03-16-2009, 02:21 AM
this is a dream project for me :D i would LOVE to see more pics


www.photobucket.com :D

airentrapment
03-22-2009, 08:56 PM
DITTO...:thumbsup:

WILDMAN
03-22-2009, 09:53 PM
The 300XS is a great motor. With stock 32" Bravos, the 30 Liberator runs 59-60 mph at 4000 rpm, and 97 top speed. With the stock bravos, 126 gallons of fuel, and two people, it still ran 95. It also weighs almost 5000 lbs fully rigged with full cabin. I think your Skater should run 100. I have'nt tried my 15x32 3 blade cleavers yet, but I'd think that would be the top end getter. The Bravos are the best all around prop though. According to the SystemView screen, the twins 300xs motors use 46 gallons per hour at WOT. That's over 2 mpg at full throttle. A single 300x on a 21 Liberator also gets about 2 mpg

fast fun 2
03-23-2009, 06:23 AM
She needs trips :cheers:

Skater 32
03-23-2009, 06:54 AM
F-that !!!I don't hate myself enough to have triple O.B's . My next boat is going to be a 36 or 40 Skater with big power , but for now this will have to do

fast fun 2
03-23-2009, 05:37 PM
Love to have it back :p:D:D

airentrapment
04-05-2009, 08:54 PM
Update...:thumbsup:

airentrapment
04-19-2009, 09:00 PM
:confused::confused::confused:

NICE PAIR
04-20-2009, 01:30 PM
Pic sizing is a a pain in the azz...

Try this, After downloading, right clic on pic and pick the size you want.

http://download.microsoft.com/download/whistler/Install/2/WXP/EN-US/ImageResizerPowertoySetup.exe

ct20sutphen
04-22-2009, 10:18 PM
The boat looks great sounds like guys need an update on the build


Toasty your CRaZy! We need more of your posts on OSO!


Its nice to see your keeping the sutphens in peoples hearts or at least thier crosshairs.

Love that sutphen its just such a clean looking ride.
30 sutphen OP is the best boat weve every owned.

BRAVEHEART
04-23-2009, 05:45 AM
f-that !!!i don't hate myself enough to have triple o.b's . My next boat is going to be a 36 or 40 skater with big power , but for now this will have to do

same here bud!!

TOASTY
05-25-2009, 10:10 PM
The boat looks great sounds like guys need an update on the build


Toasty your CRaZy! We need more of your posts on OSO!


Its nice to see your keeping the sutphens in peoples hearts or at least thier crosshairs.

Love that sutphen its just such a clean looking ride.
30 sutphen OP is the best boat weve every owned.

Yeah, good good. sut almost ready to go murdering...
need more posts...please oso sos cant handle me.

update on bitch tit larry od. i had to pick up some prime girl from around his way and saw him at his sandford and son lot at his house with no shirt on and a hot hot new/old dodge. but really larry breasts are so big i started to think man hes got a great rack for a 50 year old run out chick. anyho, his skater is doing well doing something with a crapper in the back deck that i was kinda scratching my head over but i am sure it will be clean like larry do, do. ha

Later
CDC

airentrapment
06-24-2009, 09:22 PM
??? update:thumbsup:

ToplessGun
11-17-2009, 03:19 PM
is that 32 done yet, id love to see the finished product

airentrapment
11-29-2009, 09:30 PM
????:)

Skater 32
11-30-2009, 01:17 AM
not yet

Skater 32
03-14-2010, 07:57 AM
a few pics , about to lay-up new hatch

OFFSHORE GINGER
03-15-2010, 04:55 PM
Just curious did you see my thread on the old Don Q Rum that i was doing which got a new pleasure deck , fire wall , custom hatch , cockpit panels , added tunnel support , Gas tanks and the list goes on .http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197300&highlight=32+skater

NAVISPEED1
03-15-2010, 08:14 PM
Just curious did you see my thread on the old Don Q Rum that i was doing which got a new pleasure deck , fire wall , custom hatch , cockpit panels , added tunnel support , Gas tanks and the list goes on .http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197300&highlight=32+skater

Hi Ginger, any progress with your project? I grew up in PR and saw that boat racing down there in the 90's :D, awesome boat!!! :thumbsup:

OFFSHORE GINGER
03-15-2010, 08:20 PM
:thumbsup:
Hi Ginger, any progress with your project? I grew up in PR and saw that boat racing down there in the 90's :D, awesome boat!!! :thumbsup: Not really because the person who own's the boat put the project on hold for now and i see that you are moving right along and looking good :thumbsup:

Skater 32
03-15-2010, 08:29 PM
Really nice work!!!! I was informed the only reason Peter lays up with epoxy is cure time ( more time with epoxy )

Stitch King
03-15-2010, 08:50 PM
Bingo....With epoxy you can have cure times of hours versus minutes with the ester resins. This allows the time to do the lamination schedule correctly with less margin for error/rework. Also the shrink rate of epoxy is more than 50% less than the typical ester resin. Less shrink means less warp. That makes for a more accurately reproduced part from the mold. That's the benefit to Skater.

The additional benefits of epoxy over the esters are:

Better Adhesive Properties, Superior Mechanical Properties, Better Water Permeation Resistance.

Those are the benefits to the Boat Owner.

You are doing some very nice work! Keep it up and keep us informed of your progress.

Skater 32
03-15-2010, 09:13 PM
When I bought my 32 classic I knew the boat was V-E resin which as you know has zero Ethanol issues but played along saying it needed tanks repaired . Bought it cheap

OFFSHORE GINGER
03-15-2010, 09:15 PM
Really nice work!!!! I was informed the only reason Peter lays up with epoxy is cure time ( more time with epoxy ) I get just about everything i need from Douglas Marine / Skater including the Epoxy they use which is Shell and has a very longggggggggg pot life and takes 48 hours to cure and tensile strength is rated very high and using all the latest and greatest composites such as Kevlar ,Carbon Fiber , S-and E-Glass along with Vacum bagging , there is no subsitute other then Epoxy because some fabrics are only designed to be used with Epoxy , as long as they do not have a chop back or (binder) like 1708 .

OFFSHORE GINGER
03-15-2010, 09:19 PM
when i bought my 32 classic i knew the boat was v-e resin which as you know has zero ethanol issues but played along saying it needed tanks repaired . Bought it cheap g r e a t !

Skater 32
03-15-2010, 09:27 PM
Most people think because a boat is Epoxy it is light , not true all resins weigh the same the key is how you use them and as you said the long cure time with epoxy / vacuum bagging I would think give you more time to get things right . With regular Ester resins I'm always in a mad ruch before kick off

NAVISPEED1
03-16-2010, 09:30 AM
More pics of my pile of crap / One of the pics shows transom as I took delivery , it had the ramp for third engine , no engine well and 4 x 7 inch hole where each engine sat , skater rigged a few boats this way back in day . I made a mold to make a fiberglass engine well, it was a ton of work but someone had to do it .

Larry

Hi BTR, Hey just wondering about the center ramp, can that be added to a Skater 24 or Motion 25 in order to rigged with one motor? :confused: Thinking in a 300xs, I think should be able to reach 80 mph. Your thoughts?:o.
Thanks

Skater 32
03-16-2010, 09:52 AM
Offshore Ginger is perfect for that question . I cut that ramp off

OFFSHORE GINGER
03-18-2010, 11:17 AM
Most people think because a boat is Epoxy it is light , not true all resins weigh the same the key is how you use them and as you said the long cure time with epoxy / vacuum bagging I would think give you more time to get things right . With regular Ester resins I'm always in a mad ruch before kick offI know that feeling about being in a mad rush and that is why i do everything in Epoxy an have been for over 25 years and i would like to mention that vacume bagging and doing infusion has made it it that much easier to control and keep the weight down on a layup .

OFFSHORE GINGER
03-18-2010, 11:20 AM
Hi BTR, Hey just wondering about the center ramp, can that be added to a Skater 24 or Motion 25 in order to rigged with one motor? :confused: Thinking in a 300xs, I think should be able to reach 80 mph. Your thoughts?:o.
Thanks Just by chance did you get my P M thru BTR ?

NAVISPEED1
03-18-2010, 11:31 PM
I got your PM, and reply to it!!


Thanks Ginger :thumbsup: