308 Skater Ocean Performance
 

How well would a 308 Skater perform in the ocean? Broad question I know but we are trying to find a full time Florida boat instead of dragging our 40 down during the winter.

I can buy a very nice 308 for less than the other boats we have been considering (older 38 Top Gun, mid 2000 42 Fountain, late 2000 Renegade CC, and the 2001 40 Skater project which I just nuked).

Not keeping secrets here. It's the 2008 blue and white 308 that was for sale recently. It is a beautiful boat but it has to serve it's purpose for me. It needs to be able to run around in the Miami area during the winter. We want to be able to run down to KW if weather permits a few times a year as well. If it's too small then we'll keep looking.

Pros of the 308 as far as I see them
near new and good looking
very economical and reliable
in my price range
easy resale
goes 100mph


Can't wait to hear what you guys think about how the 308, 38TG, 42 Fountain, and Renegade CC compare for Miami boating. All are in the low $100k and I'm sure have pluses and minuses.

A 28 to 32 outboard cat is a perfect boat for Florida. I am on my fourth one now. End of story.

I used to own a 382 formula fastech and my 30 motion ran much better and used half the fuel.

There is a really nice 32 Spectre with 300xs's from NJ for sale on ebay.

I rode in Nascats 30 to Key West from Miami an it was amazing. Very good, Skaters in general all handle the rough well and always seem bigger than advertised and what they really are. His is for sale right now, it does have 710 Ilmors and Indy drives.

Would the ride be any different with outboards?

inboard's in general will handle the rough better cause of the added weight. this is a relative question depending on your personal version of how hard you run the cat. food for thought here, might wanna look for a 32 skater b-model, much closer ride compared to a 36 or 40 skater than a 30 w/outboards.

If the 30 with OBs will handle it, I would rather not screw with all the things that come with owning a cat with significant power. I'm looking for stress free boating.

Go for it the 30 skater with outboards is a monster through the chop. The 300xs motors are great and you can not go wrong with one. The 30 skater is actually very big for its size when compared to other 30 ft cats and that really helps it in big water.

After i talked to you the person who was originally was going to buy it is coming on friday to pick it up,,,,he had 1st dibs on it,,, if it falls thru i will get in touch with u

Story of my life.

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Is this the 30 for sale? GREAT boat