Strange Boat...

[Supa-Fly]

I spotted this boat on the Colorado river over Labor day

[Supa-Fly]

Another shot

[LakeRacer99]

Looks like the chix dig it...

[Supa-Fly]

It was definately a magnet!!

I just want to know where I can order one

Fly

[Liqui-Fly]

It's one of those high powered chic magnets.....it looks like it would be expensive....look expensive and they will come. I'm thinking about painting the Fly silver and putting a Walnut dash in it.hehe

David

[LakeRacer99]

Couldn't you just paint it green and put Benjamin Franklin on the side and they all come running...

[Liqui-Fly]

I don't think Ben will do it anymore...who the guy on a cool grand. Never seen one uv dem.

David

[Supa-Fly]

Already been done. A 46' Skater at Havasu's spring poker run had that.

[LakeRacer99]

Never seen a grand, hardly see the Benjamins.
I wonder is the chix dig the Monopoly poker run boat?
I got lots of Monopoly cash...

[Liqui-Fly]

They'll probably like your thimble too hehe.

David

[LakeRacer99]

;) ...I hope they know what to do with it or they will get my boot...

[Liqui-Fly]

And I'll carry them away in the wheelbarrow.

David

[mr.clean]

looks like a studebaker.if you need chics just let me ride shotgun brother :D :D :D :eek:

[Hammerhead]

Looks like a 49 Mercury

[Tom D.]

That thing is just plain BUTT CRACK UGLY and the chic's are feelin sorry for him. I mean would you put a pair of captian's chairs in an MG Midget? That's just my opinion, but then agian I like to burn the roof of my mouth.:D

[Burke Kilgour]

Ya, but what IS it ??????????????

[Doubledog]

I think they did a full report about that rig in (of all magazines:( ) FPBM.

If its the same rig and owner, this guy has tons of rigs to play with. Must be nice to have that kind of cheese to buy a dozen rigs at one time.

Heck, I'm still trying to win the lotto. When I do, all ya'll are invited to my place in FL for the Sunshine Syndicates version of the RUmble.

[LaserModVee]

That boat is about as far from being a Skater than anything I've ever seen on the water.

Here's a Skater!
http://www.skaterpowerboats.com/models/images/46racepleasure.jpg

[kathy]

My research is paying off........ Going to "chime" in here.... That is without a doubt one smooth ass riding boat. What is it?

Thank you.
Kathy


Quite interesting....... not strange. Just my opinion I could be wrong.:cool:


Quite anxious to race.

[Supa-Fly]

Allright.... It's a converted '46 Hudson

[BK]

There is quite a resemblance to the first old Inboard hydroplanes...

Sort of a 'retro' boat. Maybe a restoration?



http://powerboat.about.com/library/graphics/Antique2001/F57Delta.jpg

[Firestarter]

Hey BK, where did you get the picture of Delta? that is from my neck of the woods. It is a Ditchburn if I remember correctly.
That boat is worth about half a million dollers.

RT

[JamesE]

That thing looks like an old Gar Woods creation that has been modernized.

[VELOCITOY]

That boat is so old & FUGLY it's gotta be kool!!!!!!!!!!!!! BTW... SUPA-FLY, Is the cat boat on your signature a SKATER ? Or is it one from a past thread that implied it was the 21' mold from skater???? Do you know the thread I'm talking about???If so PLEASE post the guy's phone & web & location!!!!! I can't find that thread ANYWHERE!!!!!! BTW... MR CLEAN...There was someone at OSO or HOTBOAT sites that wanted some info on your APACHE & motor combination....I'm pretty sure it was OSO....IF you guys can help me out with this I thank you>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[LaserModVee]

I think that pic is Supa's 28 Skater

[Supa-Fly]

Yeah that's my 28' Skater on the river.

Fly

[Supa-Fly]

I don't remember the thread your talking about. Do you mean the thread where the guy has a 25' (Australian) Skater LOL..... Which is the old Motion mold??

Fly

[VELOCITOY]

HEY SUPA-FLY...Thanx for putting your thinking cap on !!! I was pretty sure your boat was a SKATER (VERY NICE you lucky bastid!!! I'm jealous!!!) There was a thread on this site about a 21' cat boat that was supposedly the old SKATER 21 mold....I may have found the name , LIGHTNING MINI OFFSHORE CAT ??? Do you know if that is what I'm talking about ??? I found the name @ for sale 20' & over but the thread I saw had pictures of the boat W/ twin MERCS on it & it DID look like a SKATER....I've got a Florida phone # but I don't want to call if I don't know for sure.........It's a good idea to know that you're talking about the same boat ...if u know what I mean.....THANX NICE SKATER but my son wants to know what that avatar boat is !!!!!!

[LaserModVee]

I have a buddy trying to sell his spotless 21 Skater. Always in freshwater, always stored inside, all shiny gelcoat, never wrecked, etc. 120 mph. Twin 2.5 OS.

I don't know if he'll seperate or not, but it wouldn't hurt to ask if that's what you wanted to do.

[JamesE]

I remember the post you are talking about. You are refering to Lightning Powerboats here in Sarasota, Florida. John from Lightning posts on here quite a bit. They said the 21 Lightning ran 119mph with twin 2.5's.

[VELOCITOY]

HEY JAMES E... You're right!!! That was the company I was talking about... Do you know this guy & if the boats aren't junk??? They are awful nice & the price isn't bad... Thanx you guys for the help/info !!! BTW LASERMODV... That SKATER 21 sounds nice but twin 2.5's on a 21' is a little more motor than I want/need.... LATAPOTATAS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[Supa-Fly]

The boat in my avatar is a 1988 "GMT". The boat weighs 390 lbs and was once owned/raced by Greg Foster.

Fly

[Supa-Fly]

Here's a bigger pic of the "Taco"

[Supa-Fly]

"Taco"

[JamesE]

I don't know him personally. I just have seen the boats in local advertisments and have read some of his posts on this sight. BMac has been by his shop and lives only a couple of minutes from him. I saw a 21 Lightning with a 2.5 in my neighborhood last year. The guy said it would run in the low 90's. It is a good looking hull that is a pop off of a 21 Skater. I have been wanting to go and see his shop. John (Lightning Powerboats) said to come on by the factory anytime. I just have been too busy with school to make it down that way. Sorry I can't help you anymore than that.

[VELOCITOY]

HEY SUPA-FLY...VERRRY NICE !!!! My son will be drooling !!!! THANX..............................FYI JAMESE...The LIGHTNING GUY got back to me & it is what I thought it was ..... From what I understand (from him & others) it's a well made boat & is worth looking into...It sure looks good... THANX for the help>>>>>>>>LATAPOTATAS>>>>>>>