Was this one of the first Skaters
 

I saw this in a lot up in Traverse City Michigan

Is this one of the first or a tunnel style with the same name?

Guess I better add the Picture :drink:

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:eek:

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I believe that skater did make a 18, but I've never seen one.

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Yup, that's the one.

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They sure were fugly though. :eek:

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Cuda they are fugly now... :D however I SURE would like to have one :D:D

Jon

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Thank you for the replies now I know :drink:

Any idea of the years produced this boat was in great condition and other than the Fugly factor of the 60's styling it's hard to tell?

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Belive it or not, Pete was making his ugly far into the late 70's..

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my buddy had one with a 2.5 and it ran in the 90's great ski boat too!it has a center pod so it way stable.

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Douglas Marine produced the Skater 18' at least through 1982 and probably longer. In later years they were available without the center pod. They were layed up very thin and used foam in place between the sole and hull. If you are interested in the boat, be sure that the sole is solid and no water has gotten into foam. Don't ask how I know!!!

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I see these for sale once in a while around here (there are quite a few in this area, Skater is only a half hour - 45 min. away from me). If anyone want's a heads up when I see one, let me know!

'Foul

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No I'm not looking to buy one I was just curious and appreciate all the input :cool:


Hey Foul made any crank calls lately :p

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I got my 18 foot 60 mph deep-vee ass dusted by one in 3 footers on lake michigan in the early 80's.Guy took me for a ride in it afterwards. Handled the waves better than my boat.Styling was just weird and the ride was almost boring because of the rock steady ride.