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Old 12-30-2009, 06:38 AM
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That video of Gatorone in Pure Platinum really gets the adrenaline pumping. Last winter I stopped by the Skater factory to see what was going on and have not stopped thinking about the 40 Skater. Is there a significant difference between these 2 hulls and their rough water capabilities. Is the 388 an extended version of the 368 or an entirely different hull.
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Old 12-30-2009, 12:31 PM
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388 tottaly different hull same with the 40 both great hulls the 368 is the 36 with 8 inches added to the tunnel width but also a different mold not cut up
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Here are a couple of shots of Pure Platinum(388) next to No Plans(40) for comparison.
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aren't there 2 diff 40 hulls? The 40ss (shortened 46), and then the original 40 with the flat deck or classic deck?
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Originally Posted by saxman
aren't there 2 diff 40 hulls? The 40ss (shortened 46), and then the original 40 with the flat deck or classic deck?
That is correct But the 40SS is not as wide and a different mold. 11'6 beam
40 SS best in rough water less speed per HP- weight ratio
40 Classic less rough than a SS but depending on the lay up close in speed HP-weight ratio 10'11 beam
38.8 Faster with same HP_weight ratio but less rough handling..also turns the courners faster. 11' beam
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That would make the 40ss 12 feet wide?
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388 faster.Look at all the 388 race boats out there.
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Originally Posted by KNOT-RIGHT
That would make the 40ss 12 feet wide?
No i believe it is 11-6
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