Originally Posted by Skater30 (Post 4855363)

I wouldn't say Pete redesigned the 32A into the 32B, as it's a completely different boat, with length being the only thing the same between the two. The 32A was what I would call one of the 2nd generation Skaters, being very similar to the 21 and 24 that it came after (1st gen Skaters were the 17, 18 and 18S which were nothing like the 21 or 24). The 32B is what I would call a 3rd gen Skater, being very similar to the 28, 36, 40 and 46 that came after the 21/24/32A, but before the 32B. If you look closely at the 21/24/32A, they are all very similar in design (2nd gen), whereas the 32B design is very similar to the 28/36/40/46 (3rd gen). I think it's hard to say the 32A performed best with O/Bs, knowing how many U.S. national titles and overseas world titles the 32A racked up in the I/O classes through the years. One thing is for sure, the 3rd gen design performs better with both outboards and inboards, seeing as Pete never built another model based on the early 2nd gen designs.

Originally Posted by PLYSGLF (Post 4855838)

Today a 2000 28 Skater with twin 400's popped up for $159k on that place, you know...FB. Guy was located in Springfield, LA. No other listing available that I can find besides FB.

Originally Posted by Skater30 (Post 4855841)

I would not recommend that setup for anything but smooth water running. A 28 does not work well in the rough with 1,400 #s of motors hanging off the transom. Everybody needs to remember that Pete originally designed and built that model for 2.4L motors that only weighed 375 #s apiece.

Originally Posted by seala8 (Post 4855874)

I've been keeping my eye out for preferably a 32 with 400's but would take 300xs and upgrade eventually. There doesnt seem to be too much out there currently and what is out there seems to be a little above the price range i would be comfortable in.