Rare Skater 488 V-bottom Runs 118 MPH

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07-06-2012, 02:59 AM

Jason Johnson

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Rare Skater 488 V-bottom Runs 118 MPH

One of only three Skater 488 V-bottoms, this newly repowered model runs a reported 118 mph with a pair of Mercury Racing HP700SCi engines....

http://speedonthewater.com/new-boats...s-118-mph.html

07-06-2012, 07:05 AM

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one of only three skater 488 v-bottoms, this newly repowered model runs a reported 118 mph with a pair of mercury racing hp700sci engines....

http://speedonthewater.com/new-boats...s-118-mph.html

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07-06-2012, 07:18 AM

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STOCK 700's...?
Impressive number none the less! Bad ass boat for sure!!

07-06-2012, 08:19 AM

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Epoxy boat no doubt. Cigarette could never get that speed with their layup.

07-06-2012, 09:36 AM

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Epoxy boat no doubt. Cigarette could never get that speed with their layup.

That's all Skater builds, epoxy boats.

07-06-2012, 09:37 AM

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Looks like Whipple flame arrestors in the engine pic. That would be a Whipple Stage 3 kit or better. 118 mph seems more realistic at 865hp, as opposed to 700hp. Either way, it's an awesome piece.