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Scream And Fly
03-26-2016, 03:43 AM
Skater 24/Mercury 300X at the River Ranch IV, 2009:

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mikesufka
03-26-2016, 06:18 AM
Greg .... Do you work in MN often? Your pics are spectacular - lol !!!

MDS
Scream And Fly
03-26-2016, 06:59 AM
Greg .... Do you work in MN often? Your pics are spectacular - lol !!!

MDS

Thank you so much for the compliment Mike! I have not been to MN in years, but I plan to be up your way this summer! :)

Greg
mikesufka
03-26-2016, 07:07 AM
Serious? Buy you a beer? May I recommend the Whitefish Chain for a day of boating? I think a 28 Skater & an Allison SS are available for your driving pleasure... Head NW of the twin cities about 2 1/2 hours.
mikesufka
03-26-2016, 07:10 AM
Be great to meet - Over

MDS
JPEROG
03-26-2016, 02:31 PM
Who has this boat now? Its a 90' and we owned from 94 to 97. I got the boat from Tommy Walker in NJ and it was absolutely perfect with twin 260s. It then went to Scott Harrison until it went away in his divorce process in around 2002. Next it was in NY with a single X and think that its in FL now.

Joe
rastadr
03-26-2016, 06:35 PM
Who has this boat now? Its a 90' and we owned from 94 to 97. I got the boat from Tommy Walker in NJ and it was absolutely perfect with twin 260s. It then went to Scott Harrison until it went away in his divorce process in around 2002. Next it was in NY with a single X and think that its in FL now.

Joe
I sold it to Allan in louisville. He runs it on the Ohio river dodging logs and dreams of hanging another motor on the back.
Bodhi
03-26-2016, 10:55 PM
As always greg, amazing pic. Can't wait to see your work with the upcoming river ranch
Scream And Fly
03-27-2016, 01:57 AM
As always greg, amazing pic. Can't wait to see your work with the upcoming river ranch

Thank you so much! Let's make sure we meet up so I can shoot pics of your Vector. Photo shoot is early on Saturday morning.

Greg
Bodhi
03-27-2016, 09:41 AM
Absolutely, looking forward to it
RADER
03-27-2016, 10:29 AM
That boat was originally own by Chris and Greg on Long Island NY.
JPEROG
03-27-2016, 12:16 PM
I sold it to Allan in louisville. He runs it on the Ohio river dodging logs and dreams of hanging another motor on the back.

Matt,

I didn't know that you had it. What was the best that you were able to get it to run with the single? did it ever truly air up in smooth water? I am working with Dave on his 24 Predator (skater knock off) and I am sure that it is heavier, it has a stroked 300X and its not getting it done in flat water. We are putting a Porta bracket it on it with a 17 inch set back for our next attempt. If it will air up past the hop and run 90 then he will be happy-if not, time to build another motor....

Joe
rastadr
03-27-2016, 06:48 PM
In the great south bay it truly was in the 90's. In fla it was in the high 80's and I went from 1.62 to 1.75 gears to wake it up. It was amazing in 1-2 foot seas but boring in the bay and on river runs. I went back to a qtr shot with a 280 and I'm back in the adrenaline zone where I like to be.
tux974
03-28-2016, 06:02 AM
Joe, I would start building another motor! It will perform OK but it will never have the excitement the 24 Skater was built to deliver......:nonod:
MeCapnDave
03-29-2016, 11:26 PM
Joe, I would start building another motor! It will perform OK but it will never have the excitement the 24 Skater was built to deliver......:nonod:
Tux I'm thinking a pair of new XS's are on my Christmas List for the Predator !! I'm still gaining propellor info and looking for the right one with this single engine set up. It's certainly a work in progress !!
tux974
03-30-2016, 05:13 AM
That would make for a very nice Xmas present....:thumbsup:
Certainly nothing wrong with what you are doing but if you want to get the true benefit in performance that boat can deliver you will never have it with a single engine application....JMPO.
MeCapnDave
03-30-2016, 10:48 PM
Im sure two would be a blast Tux, I cant get it past 85 with 90 gallons of gas and Joes fat ass in it !! LOL I'll leave about 600 pounds dock side and see how it does !!!
tux974
03-31-2016, 05:28 AM
:D...Cats are very weight sensitive....;)
I think if you get that boat to high 80's maybe low 90's you guys will be doing very well!
I see Joe is being very helpful :thumbsup: throwing everything he knows to make it run I just personally think if you are looking to get it to high 90's or even 100 not sure it will happen...:nonod: Not to mention all the work and money spent.....:eek:
The other thing with twins you will not get thrown around especially in the rough stuff because the boat will air out and get on top like cats like to run much easier.
JPEROG
03-31-2016, 08:27 AM
Under powered cats are very weight sensitive---

The other thing (aside from being a single engine) is that the weight is moved forward in this boat compared to a skater. The rear seat is forward 2 feet, the cockpit is longer which moves the two front seats up as well and the tanks are also forward about 8 inches with a bigger capacity.

If we can get the CG to where it airs up and carries itself then top end won't be a major concern for him. It has seen 85 but its like a wash board on smooth water (low fast hop and skip) its no good. It will never be a 100 mph boat with a single-Charlie is at just under 110 with his 21 skater and has big hp along with tons of set up/seat time.

Joe
MeCapnDave
03-31-2016, 07:42 PM
The boat ran 88 previously as set up so If I can get 90 out of it with a single mule pulling it I'll be happy. It's certainly a solid base to set up with twins and get it moving. Would love to see how a 400 would do on it but a pair of XS's is the way to go...