Looking at buying a 2000 40' Skater. What's the difference between a flat deck and classic deck? Are the newer models layed up any different and are the bottoms the same? I have a 36 Spectre right now and the boat has a small porpoise range that is no big deal to me, does the 40 have any bad issues? I know OSO has some Skater experts!

The bottom of the 40's are pretty much all the same. There are a fer different tunnels (v or flat) and a few different notches, your best bet would be to call Skater and speak to Pete about your particular boat

I know of one for sale. X race boat turned pleasure.

http://www.custommarinesales.com/cla...page=out&id=39

Pete has a nice one. It's older than you are talking about but a very nice boat. It has always been a pleasure boat.

Eric-Scot Conrad has a nice flat deck and he may work a deal on your spectre.His #1-714-612-4544 Gary

Thanks Gary. Just talked to Scot and I'm flying there Wed. I'm not a big fan of the name on the side but the boat looks great. Can Skater put 4 seats in the back?

These two web pages from the Skater web site may help.

http://www.skaterpowerboats.com/models/40crp/index.htm

http://www.skaterpowerboats.com/models/40clp/index.htm

A 2001 40 for sale:

http://www.skaterpowerboats.com/used/2001sk40-01/

http://www.bullockmarine.com/boat_li..._40/index.html
Bruce has a few 40' Skaters also and he can work a trade on your boat.

Bruce Bullock has 2 40' Skaters for sale: 2003 and a 2006.