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RunninHotRacing163.1 01-12-2011 10:34 AM


Originally Posted by blume (Post 3295179)
The 388 is two and a half foot longer than the 368, the 388 sponson is one and a half wider, the 388 has a little deeper tunnel at the bow and the 388 is two and a half inches wider than the 368. I have both ready to start rigging/paint and will be ready for early summer.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner :drink: Tell em Blume :coolcowboy:

blume 01-12-2011 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by stainless (Post 3295298)
I agree with you on the tunnel extention part, however I was referring to the piece that comes off the deck to make the transom a little sexier and more aerodynamic looking. That's what I was referring to as the bussle

The bussel is not included in the info I gave on the difference in the two boats. It would make both of them longer from front to back but no difference in wet surface. Here's a few pics of bussels, two on a 368, one 388 and a 40'. Most of the Skaters have the bussle/tunnel extension as shown below.

blume 01-12-2011 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RunninHotRacing163.1 (Post 3295307)
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner :drink: Tell em Blume :coolcowboy:

RHR.......................It's not hard when you get the correct information from the right person!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

40FlatDeck 01-12-2011 11:23 AM


Originally Posted by blume (Post 3295354)
RHR.......................It's not hard when you get the correct information from the right person!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The man!!!!

I may be wrong, but I thought I remember Pete telling me the tunnel extension did not do anything, strictly there for cosmetic purpose.

stainless 01-12-2011 11:23 AM

Ah....... a pic of the infamous slw 388! Sweet!

BLee 01-12-2011 02:22 PM


Originally Posted by stainless (Post 3295298)
I agree with you on the tunnel extention part, however I was referring to the piece that comes off the deck to make the transom a little sexier and more aerodynamic looking. That's what I was referring to as the bussle

Yeah I knew what you meant, but was trying to clairify for the others that may have been confused. Didn't mean to sound like I was disagreeing with your comment.

I think of a bustle more as what MTI can add to their 42 that make them a 44. The top portion that covers the drives, etc, but stops just before the chines:

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/8291/bustleex.jpg

stainless 01-12-2011 05:47 PM

Gotcha B lee!
Looks like the top secret 388 slw pis has poofed!
Guess well have to wait!
Looked sweet though!

KNOT-RIGHT 01-12-2011 06:32 PM


Originally Posted by 40FlatDeck (Post 3295357)
The man!!!!

I may be wrong, but I thought I remember Pete telling me the tunnel extension did not do anything, strictly there for cosmetic purpose.

Peter told me the same thing when i inquired about the 50 over the
46. Come to think of it I ran with Danny Desantos new 2010 40ss
this summer. A couple of weeks ago i Complemented Peter on how Bad A$$ the tunnel extension and the extended decks above the transom. Quote " its all cosmetic makes no difference in performance."

Im with Blee on the tunnel extension theory so I was somewhat
surprised on Peters response.

PokerRun388 01-12-2011 07:00 PM


Originally Posted by blume (Post 3295348)
The bussel is not included in the info I gave on the difference in the two boats. It would make both of them longer from front to back but no difference in wet surface. Here's a few pics of bussels, two on a 368, one 388 and a 40'. Most of the Skaters have the bussle/tunnel extension as shown below.

thanku for the pics and response....

PokerRun388 01-12-2011 07:01 PM


Originally Posted by BLee (Post 3295554)
Yeah I knew what you meant, but was trying to clairify for the others that may have been confused. Didn't mean to sound like I was disagreeing with your comment.

I think of a bustle more as what MTI can add to their 42 that make them a 44. The top portion that covers the drives, etc, but stops just before the chines:

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/8291/bustleex.jpg

44 MTi... spinetingler... its for sale.... 1350hps


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