freerider

I am very curious about the aluminum tanks. That seems like a good option for replacement and could be done locally by an experienced shop without having to take the boat to Skater. I live in Washington and getting my boat to Skater and back would be a huge hassle and cost. Please update on aluminum tanks as you proceed.

thanks,
Lance

BLee

None of my business man, but the cost of getting it to Skater would be pennies compared to a mistake being made by someone else cutting into your boat. It's a pretty massive job.

freerider

I agree if it was to have the stock tanks re-coated but if aluminum tanks were being dropped in, that is something a lot of places could do. In the Northwest, there are a lot of shops that work on boats that cost a lot more than any Skater and I don't think that working on my boat would be any tougher than working on a mega-yacht. Just my opinion, that is why I would like more info on the aluminum tanks.

Skater247

I'm pretty sure that the fiberglass tanks give the boats alot of strength, and there is a reason why they haven't been putting aluminum tanks in as a replacement...

freerider

Has anyone made an insurance claim to have the work done?

If I have the boat towed to Skater from the Seattle area and back, that will about double the cost of the repair.

plumbers crack

Skater offers to do the work for cost $5,000.00 just bring it to them.I decided to go local,very reputable shop in Miami. 1,000 mile local

freerider

I already talked to Skater. $5000 sounds reasonable but getting it there and back is a problem. They are 2000 miles from where I live.

apache21

And resale. It's like taking your Ferrari to ford dealer to add a new ford gas tank. Does not make sense to me.

apache21

That is very reasonable and plus you know it is done right.

Jerrod

dreamboater

freerider, are you having problems with your tanks? I have a 2000 28 and have yet to see problems.