First Outboard-Powered Skater 388 Catamaran Set For May Completion
03-23-2022, 01:33 PM
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It would be interesting to know how much this 388 differs from a I/O 388 to accommodate twin O/Bs. Was the bottom changed, the CG moved? Looks like the cockpit is about the same size.
03-23-2022, 03:11 PM
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The hulls are identical (they're built in the same mold), with the exception of an insert being installed in the mold at the start of the build process that produces the notch in the bottom of the sponsons at the transom. The notch moves the load bearing end of the running surface of the sponsons forward, to help carry the front of the boat better. The layout of the deck/cockpit vary as much as the owner wants them to - all of that is built one-off for each owner's preference.
03-23-2022, 06:04 PM
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Hey Jon, I think Steve could get 120+ out of it if he chases it, but I don't think he will. Sam saw a best of 124 in his 368/450 setup without ever really chasing a big number. As an inboard boat with lighter power, Pete says a 368 is about 5mph faster than a 388. So if the same holds true for the outboard versions, 120 should be attainable for the 388/450R setup. No doubt it is giving up 10 mph on smooth water to all the outboard-specific cat models out there, but it will more than make up for that when the water gets rough.
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03-24-2022, 08:19 PM
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DWs are awesome that is for sure. But I believe the point Skater30 is making is that the 68 and 88 were always designed to be IO boats. DWs OB boats! Dale has mentioned before about the width of the sponsons. The Skaters are much bigger. All the new OB cats are like the DWs with narrow sponsons and SHALLOW tunnels
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03-25-2022, 04:46 AM
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DWs are awesome that is for sure. But I believe the point Skater30 is making is that the 68 and 88 were always designed to be IO boats. DWs OB boats! Dale has mentioned before about the width of the sponsons. The Skaters are much bigger. All the new OB cats are like the DWs with narrow sponsons and SHALLOW tunnels
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03-25-2022, 05:30 AM
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With the outboard market being what it is these days, I would suspect the Skater 388 may have a few surprises moving forward! But then again who knows?
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