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Old 06-14-2010, 12:05 AM
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Default SKATER 32 or SPECTRE 36--better safer faster boat

simple question to all knowledgeable boaters...HP for HP what is a SAFER and FASTER hull --saftey first speed second----which is the better boat to have--first time CAT owner here!!!

i am looking for objecive opinions so please dont be scared to speak ur minds!!!!

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Both boats look good but workmanship, performance, resale value, SKATER all the way.
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do spectres have aluminum fuel tanks?
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I would definitely buy a skater but after riding in a 36 Spectre yesterday it felt pretty damn safe just because of it's size.
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Flat deck Skater makes all others, and I mean all others, look very dated. I am a Spectre fan, but there is no comparison between the two. If you've got the cabbage, Skater.
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I own a 36ft. Spectre Poker Run edition. I have never felt scared in any water, or in any situation. I have been in some pretty rough water, and watched some of the other big V-hulls getting pounded. The Spectre rode it out like a champ. Now if it just had a cabin to get out of the rain.........
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we all know a 32 skater would be faster but the extra 4 foot and extra beam of the spectra i would think wouldl handle rough water better . but i guess you would have to test drive both boat's and see what you like and of course where you boat make's a diffrence. " lake" ocean " ?

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Been pretty fast in our old Spectre, never got out of shape or felt unsafe. I'd vote on the larger boat
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