That video of Gatorone in Pure Platinum really gets the adrenaline pumping. Last winter I stopped by the Skater factory to see what was going on and have not stopped thinking about the 40 Skater. Is there a significant difference between these 2 hulls and their rough water capabilities. Is the 388 an extended version of the 368 or an entirely different hull.

388 tottaly different hull same with the 40 both great hulls the 368 is the 36 with 8 inches added to the tunnel width but also a different mold not cut up

Here are a couple of shots of Pure Platinum(388) next to No Plans(40) for comparison.

Now your on the right track to go FAST!!...

cats are great fun...

aren't there 2 diff 40 hulls? The 40ss (shortened 46), and then the original 40 with the flat deck or classic deck?

That is correct But the 40SS is not as wide and a different mold. 11'6 beam
40 SS best in rough water less speed per HP- weight ratio
40 Classic less rough than a SS but depending on the lay up close in speed HP-weight ratio 10'11 beam
38.8 Faster with same HP_weight ratio but less rough handling..also turns the courners faster. 11' beam

That would make the 40ss 12 feet wide?

388 faster.Look at all the 388 race boats out there.

No i believe it is 11-6

11'10''