40 Skater ID ???
 

I am trying to find some old race shots of my Skater 1992
it is unique in the fact that it had four seats and engine hatches that had 3 hinges on each side of the hatch, opening the engine compartment more than any other Skater I have seen.
The title work supports most of this this.
Stuart had it built and raced 1992 than raced under other names ??Cat in the Act II is on the title Anthony Izzo and
Then Art Girard / Sloppy Joes ?
Big Thunder as big Thunder? ( just a thought )
then Martin Marine of Broward.
So 4 seater with f 16 and 3 hinges on each hatch on the side of the boat 6 inches down the side.

Thinking of some redo and paint options retro race ???
Thanks in advance
Jim

Did you ever talk to Mike B.? He was the one that bought the boat as a race boat and redid it.

I tried to find him but no luck, really didnt try that hard to bother him.
If you know him let me know or give him my info thanks.
Cheeper to keep her:coolcowboy:
Thanks TX

That's the one that came from overseas and was bought in jersey about 4 years back right? If so I know the Jersey owner well. I can ask if he has any.

I dont think this is the one you are talking about
this 40 has been in the states according to the paper trail.
I think I know what one you are talking about.
Thanks Jim

Sorry, didn't realize the history you already had. The boat I'm talking about was sold to a guy in Arizona then I think made its way to LOTO. Completely redone. May have been a 90. I think the owners name is also Jim. Sorry I couldn't help.

George

Thats ok ,
I get cornfuzed with him but thats ok:eek:
Jim Watson

Oh yeah, sorry. I remember some threads now....

Jim Darr

Bob Morgan had it as Cat in the Act in 1996 and the first part of 1997. Raced it once in Key West and lake mead. He has a picture of it on his wall in Florida before it was painted but can't post. He bought it from Art and then sold it to Tres Martens dad when he was a boat dealer. Shortly after that it was in texas and I think that guy gave it the paint job it has now. Had 4 seats when Bob had it. That all I know about the boat.

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Thanks Jim
Yep think he raced it raced in Chicago once also.

Really looking for some older photos of it when it first started to campaign.
Thanks
Jim Watson
N.D.

I also think it raced under Shooters and may be Heavy metal back when anthony izzo owned it in key west 93-94

Hey thanks will search for those pics:drink:

it is on the video from big seas productions called, the history of Skater, as recovery

Looks like H@t PIRSIUT yellow , must of been a popular colour back in the day ....
good luck with your project , Darr Performance is right in your backyard with loads of experieance LOL

Thats real close but I dont think it is it, will research before I call it.
Thanks Jim

His was Don Q Blue wasnt it ?

My backyard is water:lolhit:

The Yellow Boat is a 46' in those pictures....

That image was recently shot in October of 2010. If I recall correctly, it used to be the BUD DRY ? race boat which had 4 seats..

Bud Dry was a 1990 and was the first 40 ever made had arnies on it. it was for sale in oso classified recently complete pleasure no canopies?

Thanks Sharky getting closer.

Found some picture's of what I am talking about with the hatches see how they open up the side of the deck.
Jim

Jim glad to see you are keeping the old girl. Must have been that $150 I sent ya that made it all possible! :lolhit: Too bad you didnt still have my old 14-71 blowers kicking around, looks like you may be needing 'em by summer!!!

Got the itch to get rollin' on my skater project too, this cabin fever must be getting to us. Coming up to MI for skaterfest?

150 filled up my dually:eek:
14 71 was nice real nice I miss them too:drink:

Yep diesel is killer right now.

Was sad to see the 14-71s go as well, but my engines were setup to run racegas with those so figured i'd go NA and maybe just maybe be able to afford to feed her.

Make sure to build a build thread like Hot Pursuit did.

Dont recall skater ever making a 4 seat 40 race boat,just 46's

I could be wrong, but it sure looks like a 3rd helmet on the port side of that Bud Dry boat. ? :confused:

Jim........Pete is the best person to speak with about #s & title.
Maybe you already have.........just trying to help........Chris

There was more than one 4 seat 40' Race boat both Bud Dry and this boat, Recovery were 4 seaters as was Mixed Emotions/Carlos & Charlies/Spirit of Texas, I would guess there were a few more too.....

Ryan is right........Check with the ol'Petser ! He Will Know.

There is also Maxed out on the east coast, green and yellow 4 seater also for sale not long ago on oso.

Left a message with Peter just as I started this post.
Just thought I would try here.
Talked to Stuart awhile back but he didnt want to take the oil painting down off the wall for me:eek:
:coolcowboy:

Cat Killer met that one!!!
Ah yes the famous cat that could Whats Reggie doin now MEOW!!!

BTW What old race boat is Maxed Out ?

Maxed Out:
http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/im...36699302-3.jpg

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/im...75506229-3.jpg

Thumper.......Pete has dozens of pics just stacked up laying on his office floor ..... I believe he may have the one you want.

You "MAXED OUT" Guys are my HEROS......The Video is Great.....Does Anybody Have It ?

Mixed Emotions// Carlos & Charles was a 4 seater 40'
Al Copeland Jr had it for awhile.

The yellow on my boat is a Pearl about 600$$ per quart. Nothing wrong with daves yellow but no where near a 4 stage paint!! All the colors on my hull are candy or pearl!! Cheaper to buy cocaine. Pictures do the paint no justice,,in the sun they change color.

I believe that Maxed Out was the Mixed Emotions/Spirit of Texas/Popeyes boat.....