hull question...skater, liberator etc.

**SKATER241** · 08-03-2004, 09:48 AM

CHOP REALLY ISNT AN ISSUE WITH A EURO.BOAT ROLLERS ARE A HUGE ISSUE.I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO DO 100MPH ON A TWO FOOT CHOP ONCE YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THE HULL.NOW ADD BOAT ROLLERS AND YOU WILL BE OFF THE GAS IN A HEART BEAT.3FT CHOP IS PUSHING IT A LITTLE.KINDA DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH SEAT TIME YOU HAVE AND HOW MUCH YOU LIKE PUSHING IT.

**skatermike24** · 08-03-2004, 10:01 AM

The kind of water you run on , I don't think you'll go wrong with either boat, good luck. If you go with the Liberator let Randy rig the boat.

**Ospreyproduction** · 08-03-2004, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by UP_ROKTOY
Just for giggles, How fast could you comfortably cruise in an STV euro in say a 2 ft chop?, 3 foot? I dont mind getting a little wet, but dont forget the old lady will prolly be with me. Knowing this could also aid in my decision making process.

Well, if you want your spine pushed up into your skull, you could run about 65 or so. lol!!! I've been watching your thread and here's my .o2

The 21 Skater is an awsome boat, but it's buit for rougher water than you have and it performs better in that rough stuff.

Randy may have a big imagination on 3ft chop or my 3ft chop is taller than his because I'm not sure any 21 Liberator could hang with a 21 Skater in 3ft chop. That being said.... The Liberator is more than likely the better choice for you. It has a center pod, not a true cat and that's good for your situation. You can ski behind it or carve the hell out of a river, can't do that in a Skater. Skaters don't like to turn as hard as the Liberator, but they handle rough water better than ANY 21 ft boat.

The other boat you may want to look at is a 21 Talon. Great boat, center pod, single engine (up to 300 HP) and they handle more like the Liberator. Either two would be good choices. Not too sure that the deck in the Liberator is flat, and some people don't like that.

Good luck.

**Ospreyproduction** · 08-03-2004, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by SKATER241
CHOP REALLY ISNT AN ISSUE WITH A EURO......3FT CHOP IS PUSHING IT A LITTLE......

I think you are confusing your 1ft ruler with a yard stick.

Three feet to me are waves as high as my waist with a 3 ft hole in the middle.

I welcome a STV Euro to ride next to me in the Charleston Harbor at 2ft.

**at100plus** · 08-03-2004, 10:53 AM

I do agree with Chuck, if I had calmer waters, I'd go with the Liberator or Eliminator or Euro or something.

I'm actually eyballing 22 Progressions right now too cause I need the cabin and interior room in my next boat. I hate V hulls but I'm going to get myself a ride in one that's rigged right and see how I like it.

**skatermike24** · 08-03-2004, 11:15 AM

Lee who asked you!

**Ospreyproduction** · 08-03-2004, 12:31 PM

I asked me!!! Slow poke.

**Pro300x24LD** · 08-09-2004, 08:28 PM

Where would you all consider the talon's and eliminators to compare to the skater Hull and the liberator hull in terms of performance both on rough and smooth water.....

So far i am leaning towards a liberator because it seems more practical for the ratio of smooth and rough water i will see...though I think I like the skater better.

Thanks again guys.

**WILDMAN** · 08-09-2004, 08:49 PM

Come on down for a ride!

**Pro300x24LD** · 08-09-2004, 08:59 PM

I dont really think any convincing is needed, I have spent countless hours reading, and reading and reading....the liberator seems to be the hull that will suit my needs....I just need to patiently wait until i have the money lined up and find the boat for me.

Ideally this will be a mid winter purchase.

**David** · 08-10-2004, 08:52 PM

I had a ride in an STV in 3 foot chop and we got very wet. No doubt the STV can handle big chop for its size but there are limits.

What about a V bottom? The 21 Challenger or any its offspring are pretty cool rides. My tongue hangs out every time I see a Tuffboat.