Skater To Offer Entry-Level Cat In 2014
09-06-2013 | 02:27 PM
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Well Pete told me my 338 was entry level a year and a half ago
When we discussed this idea his goal was simply to get the "Average Joe" back in a Skater again. He built a lot of Outboard boats in the day and enjoyed the simplicity of rigging them and getting them out the door.
That said I think he simply wants to maintain customer base. Today's outboard owner is tomorrow's big cat owner. I don't think he has any intentions of retirement and enjoys designing and building our dreams.
When we discussed this idea his goal was simply to get the "Average Joe" back in a Skater again. He built a lot of Outboard boats in the day and enjoyed the simplicity of rigging them and getting them out the door.
That said I think he simply wants to maintain customer base. Today's outboard owner is tomorrow's big cat owner. I don't think he has any intentions of retirement and enjoys designing and building our dreams.
09-06-2013 | 03:00 PM
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There is a real $50K in hard parts there from engines to throttles, batteries, gauges etc..before the boat. With a no name, out of business. dated, heavy questionable to begin with old technology catamaran you bought off craigslist used bare for $20K $70k is entry level. So $30k more for a new latest technology design Skater you did not rig/sort/build yourself seems like a deal to me. Since many owners of larger Skater's have a small one also I am sure in the first few years there will be a waiting list for these.
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09-06-2013 | 03:04 PM
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Well Pete told me my 338 was entry level a year and a half ago
When we discussed this idea his goal was simply to get the "Average Joe" back in a Skater again. He built a lot of Outboard boats in the day and enjoyed the simplicity of rigging them and getting them out the door.
That said I think he simply wants to maintain customer base. Today's outboard owner is tomorrow's big cat owner. I don't think he has any intentions of retirement and enjoys designing and building our dreams.
When we discussed this idea his goal was simply to get the "Average Joe" back in a Skater again. He built a lot of Outboard boats in the day and enjoyed the simplicity of rigging them and getting them out the door.
That said I think he simply wants to maintain customer base. Today's outboard owner is tomorrow's big cat owner. I don't think he has any intentions of retirement and enjoys designing and building our dreams.
Carry on, gentlemen.
09-06-2013 | 03:55 PM
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One of very few men orchestrating a MasterClass in offshore powerboat construction. Skater has evolved into a work of art comprising form, fit, build quality and function.
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09-06-2013 | 04:25 PM
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To amplify on this comment ... Mr. Hledin told me no less than three times yesterday how much he still "loves" building his boats. I have interviewed him a bunch over the years, and it wasn't the first time he's said that to me. He loves what he does and knows what he's doing. For what it's worth, I don't think he would release a new product without good reasons to believe there's a market for it. When it comes to his products and his place in the market, he's not someone I would even presume to second-guess.
Carry on, gentlemen.
Carry on, gentlemen.
