Skater 21 Draft

[CheekyCreature]

Can anyone tell me the static draft of a 21 Skater?

Thanks!

[Dirk Pitt]

what is a static draft?

[lowfunds]

i think he is looking for how much water the boat draws just sitting. but you need to be more specific because you never mentioned what you are running for power.

[CheekyCreature]

Draft while not moving. Typically referred to as just draft though I have seen draft called out as either static or dynamic. For instance, a 25' Ocean Express sport cat is specified on their website as a 14" static draft and 5" dynamic draft. I am having issues finding any draft listed for most other manufacturers. You are correct lowfunds. Understand that what power is applied will effect this some though I am undecided on the moment on that. Been reading a lot with the search function on different recommended power, singles, twins, etc. I actually am in the nice position of power choices being rather open right now but looking for some general hull info.

I have very shallow water near my house, really want to put a boat on a lift (frustrated with having bought a place on the water but trailering my boat). I have 90' of dock but a sandbar which is 30" deep running out 200'. The lake is 30mi long by 20mi wide so I don't want to go below 21'. I finally have the excuse I needed to justify the cost difference of a cat. Hoping to find something under 20" of draft but with decent freeboard. Considering a 21 skater, 24 skater, 25 Liberator, 22 Talon, etc, though trying not to open the discussion on which boats are better etc and right now just trying to verify that the draft will work for me.

[Dirk Pitt]

just from my experience 30" would be sufficient to idle out either with twins or single appication, if you plant a single engine on a 21' I recommend a hydraulic jack plate which will eliminate the issue all together

[BUZZIN' DOZEN]

In this picture I have aprox. 19"-20" with the boat empty, lite fuel etc. 3 big boys in the back seat and more fuel, coolers are gonna' change it

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[RNM018]

I'm with Dirk , on this . 30" of water and Hyr. Jack Plates should get any of the boats you have mentioned up to your house . Most certainly the 21' Skater , or the 22' Talon .

Check with Wild Man , He runs a 25' Liberator , around in some shallow water in these parts . He should have a pretty good idea .

Also , is this a sand or rock bottom ? That would make a big differance on how close I would be willing to cut it !!!


Rich Martin 018

[CheekyCreature]

Thanks for the replies!

It is sand... though scattered with stones. I have had my current 21' cuddy cruiser tied off to the dock, typically walked in on very calm evenings. Trimmed up all the way it draws 24". I need an extra several inches for a lift though. It sounds like it would be closer then ideal but possible for a 21 Skater or similar to do it.

[RNM018]

I think the 22' Talon , might draw less water , as it has a center snonson .
Just a thought .

Rich Martin 018

[Adam McKeon]

My water line ( pink stripe on the side ) is 17" to the lowest part of my center pod if this helps.
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[Dirk Pitt]

My water line ( pink stripe on the side ) is 17" to the lowest part of my center pod if this helps.
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Thats a sweet looking boat!!!