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07-18-2006, 03:49 PM #1Junior Member
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Skater 27' !! Build or Package??
I am fairly new to this sort of "Boating", and man i cant get enough of it. All the pics and video that is on this site in unbelievable. I have one question in regards to a New Skater 27'. I would like to build one myself by getting the hull and outfitting with a pair of 2.5 280's. Would this be worth it doing myself or would it be better to have one built for me in a package deal? Also. where would i go for getting pointed in the right direction for taking on this sort of task? Thanks Jamie
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07-18-2006, 04:53 PM #2
IMHO it's TOOO MUCH boat to have as your FIRST boat. Start small and work your way up. A 28' Skater with twin 280's is alot of boat to learn on, especially being that it is a CAT. This is the problem with boating, if you got the money, they will sell it to you. just my .02!!! Chuck.
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CHUCK & TRACY FREELAND
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07-18-2006, 04:54 PM #3
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07-19-2006, 06:56 AM #4
I have to go with Chuck on this one ?????
A 28 not a 27 Skater is a large investment... and if you new to it you may not be happy with it ( probably set up ) off side turns and learning to fly it CORRECTLY.... would be things you would have to learn to adjust for not to mention a thousand other little things......
I have a 24 Skater and I love it .......But respect it also......I have probably 25 hours behind the wheel of this new to me boat ( not my first tunnel by any means) and every time I go out it teaches me something new.
As far as building it yourself there's alot to it and you could easily turn a good hull to JUNK if you rig it wrong or crappy and make it worthless to anyone else except as a rerig. Again safety is key to most of the people on the site..... Wear your life jacket and your teather and find yourself a good entry level tunnel boat to play with and learn and you'll know when it's time to step up!!!!
And please fill in your location ( under user CP) so people near you can help you out!! it pretty good odd there's some closer than you think!!
Welcome to the site
Jeff
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07-20-2006, 05:38 PM #5Junior Member
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Thanks alot for the info.. Yes i am new to this sort of boating.What do you guys suggest as a good starter boat that i could learn with?? Thanks Jamie. i am a need for speed sort of guy but i want to be safe as well.
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07-20-2006, 07:33 PM #6
I guess we need to know a little more about you and where you boat as well as what you want from your boat...... small pond, big lake , want to run a 100 or 85 all day?? seems like you already like tunnels..... maybe a V will get oyu going let us know but I'm thinking STV Euro with a 2.5 on it??? it will be a good handling safe tunnel that you can upgrade power as you learn what does what and you learn to drive a Tunnel and yes there guy running triple digets with them...Just stertsow 55/60 and work your way up with seat time cuz money won't buy safety.......
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07-20-2006, 07:49 PM #7
I would think a SOB would fit the bill to start. A Superboat Legend (21 ft) with a 225 HP., fast, able to handle rough water. That would be a great boat to learn on. And when your ready to move up, you will get a good part of your money out of it( as long as you don't run the poop out of it). Chuck.
CHUCK & TRACY FREELAND
1990 25 Talon with twin Merc. 300XS's
1983 Mako 21 with Merc. 225.
www.Fullthrottlepowerboats.com
NEVER FORGET 9/11
Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Give a man a welfare check, a free cellphone, food stamps, section 8 housing, a six-pack of beer and he'll vote for a Democrat the rest of his life.
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07-20-2006, 07:54 PM #8
I agree Chuck but if you read back he wanted a 27 Skater..... I think he wants a tunnel....by the way nice new ride
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07-20-2006, 09:12 PM #9
Thanks. I know he wants a tunnel!!! I just hope to God, he doesn't live around me. I don't want to read about him in the paper!!! Chuck
CHUCK & TRACY FREELAND
1990 25 Talon with twin Merc. 300XS's
1983 Mako 21 with Merc. 225.
www.Fullthrottlepowerboats.com
NEVER FORGET 9/11
Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Give a man a welfare check, a free cellphone, food stamps, section 8 housing, a six-pack of beer and he'll vote for a Democrat the rest of his life.
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07-21-2006, 12:08 AM #10Junior Member
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I have a friend that had one. almost identical to the one i want. He didnt keep it very long. He sold it for a bigger faster poker run boat. he has an unlimited income so he buys what he wants. I will be running mainly in the Illinois River and sometimes on Lake Shelbyville. My father has a Stratos bass boat that runs in the low seventies, so im not that unfamiliar with speed on the water, but it sounds like the big tunnels are alot different. u guys mentioned the STV Euro. Could you guys maybe point me in the right direction on the best kind. i have never enjoyed starting out something with the "starter" sort of things. i like to jump in with both feet. haha. Thanks a lot for all the information. Jamie
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07-21-2006, 12:14 AM #11
How about a 125mph 21ft Liberator
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07-21-2006, 12:32 AM #12Junior Member
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That is an awesome looking boat. It just looks fast. I found the Skater that i would love to have. Have Pic but i dont know how to post it.
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07-21-2006, 12:38 AM #13
Click on my website below. Go to Boats in stock now. I have a new 25 Liberator with twin 300's. The hull is the same as the 24 Skater
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07-21-2006, 12:46 AM #14Junior Member
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Just did Those are awesome. Spare the twin 300's. What could i get this boat and a pair of 2.5 280's rigged up for? Any idea. I am just getting an idea of pricing. I want to pick up two new 2.5's before they are no longer available. I plan on starting this project this winter and have it running next summer.
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07-21-2006, 06:30 AM #15
Randy you go easy on him He's a NEWBIE!!! Start him in one of your 21 Liberators with decent power and before you know it he'll be looking at that 25 with twins!!!