368 Skater Topcat
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I think this boat is a great foundation for someone who wants more of the late model look & wider tunnel. I agree most likely to receive a complete driveline upgrade. In the end someone built and owned a Skater that suited their needs regardless of the boats top speed. Not everyone that owns a Ferrari takes it to the track to see if they can mimick Road & Tracks performance claims, some just prefer to own a refined piece of machinery & enjoy their own way.
There's an older 32' Skater for $235k in the classifieds, I'd say TopCat is worth that & maybe even a little more. My guess it will sell for $250ish.
There's an older 32' Skater for $235k in the classifieds, I'd say TopCat is worth that & maybe even a little more. My guess it will sell for $250ish.
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Looks like a solid, reliable poker run setup that'll run good without high dollar maintenance in a modern hull design to me.
Two things come to mind:
1. Skater has/had a 368 hull for sale with no power for about the same price so it doesn't seem overpriced for a turnkey boat.
2. Correct me if I'm wrong but 6's can be bolted up to NXT transom assemblies so you could put 6's on it easily.
Two things come to mind:
1. Skater has/had a 368 hull for sale with no power for about the same price so it doesn't seem overpriced for a turnkey boat.
2. Correct me if I'm wrong but 6's can be bolted up to NXT transom assemblies so you could put 6's on it easily.
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" Skater has/had a 368 hull for sale with no power for about the same price so it doesn't seem overpriced for a turnkey boat."
Are you thinking of the never rigged white 368 w/trailer from CK Motorsports?
IMHO, for the money in the neighbour hood of a quarter mil - it is what it is, a nice running 368. If anyone is putting it down for the reliable package topping out around 120ish mph.... they can take another Million$$$+ to Peter and he can build them a sister ship to PP.
There's lots of boats that are on the market for a while for whatever reason.( Flightclub has boats listed before he fires the engines it seems - more power to him to be able to build each year). The owner of the 368 has a price in mind and is sticking to it ather than taking a low ball offer. In the mean time he's got a Skater!
Insurance on a cat also can play a factor in who buys a cat these days depending on where you boat out of.
Are you thinking of the never rigged white 368 w/trailer from CK Motorsports?
IMHO, for the money in the neighbour hood of a quarter mil - it is what it is, a nice running 368. If anyone is putting it down for the reliable package topping out around 120ish mph.... they can take another Million$$$+ to Peter and he can build them a sister ship to PP.
There's lots of boats that are on the market for a while for whatever reason.( Flightclub has boats listed before he fires the engines it seems - more power to him to be able to build each year). The owner of the 368 has a price in mind and is sticking to it ather than taking a low ball offer. In the mean time he's got a Skater!
Insurance on a cat also can play a factor in who buys a cat these days depending on where you boat out of.
Last edited by speicher lane; 03-29-2015 at 04:07 PM.
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I just don't see it selling for more than $200K , I think its been on the market for well over 2 years now. As for the 32 @ 235K way over priced, that one has also been for sale for a long time. I think when boats are on the market for that long it speaks for itself. There worth only what someone is willing to pay !
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I think this boat is a great foundation for someone who wants more of the late model look & wider tunnel. I agree most likely to receive a complete driveline upgrade. In the end someone built and owned a Skater that suited their needs regardless of the boats top speed. Not everyone that owns a Ferrari takes it to the track to see if they can mimick Road & Tracks performance claims, some just prefer to own a refined piece of machinery & enjoy their own way.
There's an older 32' Skater for $235k in the classifieds, I'd say TopCat is worth that & maybe even a little more. My guess it will sell for $250ish.
There's an older 32' Skater for $235k in the classifieds, I'd say TopCat is worth that & maybe even a little more. My guess it will sell for $250ish.
For me, I think this boat will be far more reliable/user friendly, I would get the necessary experience driving a Cat, and then make the decision or bigger and or faster. One thing is for certain, I will never ever be the fastest boat on the water, even if I had millions of dollars.
I like the boat, I am thinking like a man on a budget, not a man with unlimited funds available. But that is my $.02 opinion for the day. And what is not to like, it is a Skater!!! I need seat time and experience before I would even consider a boat like Pure Platinum, Predator, Tomcat, ect.. they are all beautiful, fast, but are dream boats for me.
Last edited by Smarty; 03-30-2015 at 05:10 AM. Reason: grammar
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" Skater has/had a 368 hull for sale with no power for about the same price so it doesn't seem overpriced for a turnkey boat."
Are you thinking of the never rigged white 368 w/trailer from CK Motorsports?
IMHO, for the money in the neighbour hood of a quarter mil - it is what it is, a nice running 368. If anyone is putting it down for the reliable package topping out around 120ish mph.... they can take another Million$$$+ to Peter and he can build them a sister ship to PP.
There's lots of boats that are on the market for a while for whatever reason.( Flightclub has boats listed before he fires the engines it seems - more power to him to be able to build each year). The owner of the 368 has a price in mind and is sticking to it ather than taking a low ball offer. In the mean time he's got a Skater!
Insurance on a cat also can play a factor in who buys a cat these days depending on where you boat out of.
Are you thinking of the never rigged white 368 w/trailer from CK Motorsports?
IMHO, for the money in the neighbour hood of a quarter mil - it is what it is, a nice running 368. If anyone is putting it down for the reliable package topping out around 120ish mph.... they can take another Million$$$+ to Peter and he can build them a sister ship to PP.
There's lots of boats that are on the market for a while for whatever reason.( Flightclub has boats listed before he fires the engines it seems - more power to him to be able to build each year). The owner of the 368 has a price in mind and is sticking to it ather than taking a low ball offer. In the mean time he's got a Skater!
Insurance on a cat also can play a factor in who buys a cat these days depending on where you boat out of.




