First 32’ Doug Wright “Pleasure Boat” Ready for Testing in Two to Three Weeks
05-09-2012 | 01:42 PM
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So the boat ran 109 in break in mode..... huh.... thats interesting. It ran 96 on radar at Desert Storm in the shootout.. guess the fresh water in Havasu cost 13 MPH... Im sure that is the only logical explanation.
I agree with other observers that the windsshield is way way too low. Im also wondering how much water cascades over the back (an on to your back seat passangers) when you come off plane quickly due to the exagerrated rake of the hull.
Also, boat is too big for twins - needs triples especially if your going to stick wtih stock 300xs's.
Won't run with the Skaters in the category. Physical size is closer to the 28 Skater than the 30 and both of them will outrun this boat.
There is also a 328 Skater out there with twin stock 300xs's - wrap around windshield, about 30% bigger in physical size than this boat - ran 101.6 with twins , recently converted to a triple.
The Doug Wright Race boats do run well though... Boats....
I agree with other observers that the windsshield is way way too low. Im also wondering how much water cascades over the back (an on to your back seat passangers) when you come off plane quickly due to the exagerrated rake of the hull.
Also, boat is too big for twins - needs triples especially if your going to stick wtih stock 300xs's.
Won't run with the Skaters in the category. Physical size is closer to the 28 Skater than the 30 and both of them will outrun this boat.
There is also a 328 Skater out there with twin stock 300xs's - wrap around windshield, about 30% bigger in physical size than this boat - ran 101.6 with twins , recently converted to a triple.
The Doug Wright Race boats do run well though... Boats....
don't you think?
05-09-2012 | 02:20 PM
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From: Arlington Tx
I think the windshield is the perfect height it should be just below eye level so you can look over it instead of through it (much better) but the wind goes over your eyes but still catches your hair. These days with NMEA data you don't need a million gauges to have the info you need, that garmin can display all of the info the engines provide. I do agree with the comment about the stern I don't like that design either.
05-09-2012 | 02:21 PM
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From: Casa De Kappy
So the boat ran 109 in break in mode..... huh.... thats interesting. It ran 96 on radar at Desert Storm in the shootout.. guess the fresh water in Havasu cost 13 MPH... Im sure that is the only logical explanation.
I agree with other observers that the windsshield is way way too low. Im also wondering how much water cascades over the back (an on to your back seat passangers) when you come off plane quickly due to the exagerrated rake of the hull.
Also, boat is too big for twins - needs triples especially if your going to stick wtih stock 300xs's.
Won't run with the Skaters in the category. Physical size is closer to the 28 Skater than the 30 and both of them will outrun this boat.
There is also a 328 Skater out there with twin stock 300xs's - wrap around windshield, about 30% bigger in physical size than this boat - ran 101.6 with twins , recently converted to a triple.
The Doug Wright Race boats do run well though... Boats....
I agree with other observers that the windsshield is way way too low. Im also wondering how much water cascades over the back (an on to your back seat passangers) when you come off plane quickly due to the exagerrated rake of the hull.
Also, boat is too big for twins - needs triples especially if your going to stick wtih stock 300xs's.
Won't run with the Skaters in the category. Physical size is closer to the 28 Skater than the 30 and both of them will outrun this boat.
There is also a 328 Skater out there with twin stock 300xs's - wrap around windshield, about 30% bigger in physical size than this boat - ran 101.6 with twins , recently converted to a triple.
The Doug Wright Race boats do run well though... Boats....
Thank you Bidpro for your interest in the new 32 Doug Wright.
Your rendition of what occurred is speculation and all hearsay. The boat ran 96MPH on one motor at the Shootout the port side motor went into guardian mode due to sensor issues.
Have you seen the boat? I really do not know what your conclusions on windshield or rake are based on without having seen the boat in person or even running.
In addition, why don't you post up the GPS photo of the speedo on the Skater you speak of maybe it was behind a truck on the freeway...lol. In addition, met the owner of 30 Skater at Desert Storm with 300XS motors and he stated best he ever seen was 96MPH.
Look for some video here in the near future it will dispell all the critics and make you a believer.
Here is a link to a thread that not only discusses the boat but also has some GPS photos to review.
http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forum...ad.php?t=72107
Post number 79 has the speedo photos.
Thanks for your interest.
KAP
05-09-2012 | 03:25 PM
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being it was mentioned. what is the size differenec between the dw and the skater? the dw does look small for a boat that long. the paint while might shine does not appeal with the scoopy droopy look. windscreen looks low or someone is a giant. and what about those seats. they stick up so high or is the boat actually that small. like to see the two boats side by side in the water. belive we would step up to get on the skater deck from the dw deck. is this an exoxy boat?
05-09-2012 | 04:07 PM
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109 is a respectable number for a 32' boat with twin outboards- there's no doubt about it. How fast did you guys think it should go? I'm more concerned with what the top end will be set up for every day use- not simply for running in a poker run with enough gas to finish. Regarding the size concern I'd like to see more pictures. My first impression from the pics I have seen is that the driver is seated very high in the boat- similar or even less freeboard than the 28' skater.
05-09-2012 | 05:33 PM
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So the boat ran 109 in break in mode..... huh.... thats interesting. It ran 96 on radar at Desert Storm in the shootout.. guess the fresh water in Havasu cost 13 MPH... Im sure that is the only logical explanation.
I agree with other observers that the windsshield is way way too low. Im also wondering how much water cascades over the back (an on to your back seat passangers) when you come off plane quickly due to the exagerrated rake of the hull.
Also, boat is too big for twins - needs triples especially if your going to stick wtih stock 300xs's.
Yeah 115+- is way too slow, must need trips
Won't run with the Skaters in the category. Physical size is closer to the 28 Skater than the 30 and both of them will outrun this boat.
30 Skater will outrun this this boat. Wrong, Skater needs 10+ MPH to even come close.
There is also a 328 Skater out there with twin stock 300xs's - wrap around windshield, about 30% bigger in physical size than this boat - ran 101.6 with twins , recently converted to a triple.
30% bigger, ok. Again this 101.6 is 10-15 MPH off the pace, must need trips.
The Doug Wright Race boats do run well though... Boats....
I agree with other observers that the windsshield is way way too low. Im also wondering how much water cascades over the back (an on to your back seat passangers) when you come off plane quickly due to the exagerrated rake of the hull.
Also, boat is too big for twins - needs triples especially if your going to stick wtih stock 300xs's.
Yeah 115+- is way too slow, must need trips
Won't run with the Skaters in the category. Physical size is closer to the 28 Skater than the 30 and both of them will outrun this boat.
30 Skater will outrun this this boat. Wrong, Skater needs 10+ MPH to even come close.
There is also a 328 Skater out there with twin stock 300xs's - wrap around windshield, about 30% bigger in physical size than this boat - ran 101.6 with twins , recently converted to a triple.
30% bigger, ok. Again this 101.6 is 10-15 MPH off the pace, must need trips.
The Doug Wright Race boats do run well though... Boats....
