368 Skater Topcat
 

Was looking at this boat anyone have info on it, was told that it fell off a boat lift and broke a drive off?
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I've HEARD the NXTs don't work that well. Just what I've heard. Don't mean it's true. But based on other things I've heard, the NXTs just aren't very fast and efficient. Never heard of it falling off a lift tho

Boat belonged to our client. You can call me for details 609 724 4715

So what do you guys think it worth being a 525 NXT boat? personally I think its worth no more than $185K

Idk, it still is a 368 with wrap around windshield. If say still 200-225k

I of course could be wrong. Lol

185? i'll take 2 please

See I thought it was a bit low. You taught me well Ronnie

IDK what it's worth (I don't recall the ad), but I wouldnt think there are too many people interested in shelling out over a quarter mil for a skater that I doubt even runs 120mph. 525's and NXT drives might be fine for a mid size vee, but neither belongs on a 368. The boat will always have limited resale value with this package, especially with those drives. Unfortunately converting over to 6's and either adding Whipples or swapping power will not be cheap.

In my (worthless) opinion, this boat is basically worth it's value in parts. In all likelihood, this boat will ultimately get stripped and refitted with the proper power/drives and the selling price will probably reflect that. But keep in mind, it's still a 368 with a wrap around windshield so the hull still has a lot of value!

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.

For someone stepping up from a 60-70mph V into a reliable, low(er) maintenance SKATER that has all the modern creature comforts - 120 would be flying with seating for 6 for just cruising around drawing attention in a nice 368

It's not listed as a contender for Pure Platinum...
I think Nascat is 100% on the money

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 !

Only 2 reasons things don't sell, they are over priced or they are a POS. Pick one.

OR and over priced POS lol:D

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.

" 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.

It's actually sold once in last 6-7 months. The newer owner is going in a more relaxed boating direction. It is listed by the same broker again so I can see why it looks to have been unsold.

You really hit the nail on the head with your assessment/opinion. While I am not a boat buying prospect at this time, I often think I would love to own a catamaran some day, specifically a Skater. I have 40+ years of wheel time, but I have zero hours of wheel time driving a Cat. Would it be reasonable or practical for me, even if I could afford it, to buy a 160+ mph Skater ? There are some nice 36' and 40' Skaters that are under $200K and run close to that speed; two or three are here in New Jersey. I don't think is it a smart move (for me), to jump into a 160+ mph boat after having seat time at 92 mph, that is me...but we all have to learn sometime.

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.

Yes, I was thinking of the CK Motorsports boat.