How Does a 32' Skater Handle?
03-31-2005 | 06:38 PM
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Re: How Does a 32' Skater Handle?
Originally Posted by lucky strike
Thanks buddy. We really haven't decided on whether we want a T/S Top Gun or a 32' Skater. Just worried if Cat can handle the big Atlantic Ocean water. 
Bobby
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For all of you with 30-32' cats that can run 100 in 5 foot seas comfortably and safely I salute you.
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03-31-2005 | 07:46 PM
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Re: How Does a 32' Skater Handle?
36 skater hp 500 110+ wll out run all v hulls with same power, regardless of the seas.
We laped team virgin in a 38 tg almost every race regardless of the waters. Laped not passed.
Not sure on the 32, Im thinking of getting one myself.
CM
We laped team virgin in a 38 tg almost every race regardless of the waters. Laped not passed.
Not sure on the 32, Im thinking of getting one myself.
CM
03-31-2005 | 11:27 PM
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Re: How Does a 32' Skater Handle?
Had a 32 Skater, does well in 3's but 5's your pushing it. Make sure it has 6's and not bravos, your gonna be a bit flighty. I can tell ya this though, what a fun boat. I have a 36 Nor-tech now and for sure rides better in the rough. If your looking to mainly boat in the rough get into the 36 foot range. Hey, don't let the Nor-tech cabin scare ya.
04-01-2005 | 09:57 AM
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Re: How Does a 32' Skater Handle?
Nauti Kitty, assuming the pictures of the outboard 32 cat is yours and comparing that to the I/O 38 cig is no comparison. The 32 O/B cat is a light boat that is very fast. The same boat with I/O power will handle the rough very well. In any case a 38 like the Cig will do well in rough water and probably better than a 32 Skater I/O or O/B. But a 36 Skater will kill that Cig in the same rough water. I have been to Poker Runs with my 35 Motion and marveled at why the V's were running so rough in 5' seas as I passed them. My wife has even asked after the run why do the other boats bounce so much?
My advise is go for a 36 Skater for the ocean. The 32 is bit small for big water.
My advise is go for a 36 Skater for the ocean. The 32 is bit small for big water.
04-01-2005 | 02:58 PM
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Re: How Does a 32' Skater Handle?
Originally Posted by Nauti Kitty
For all of you with 30-32' cats that can run 100 in 5 foot seas comfortably and safely I salute you. NK
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04-01-2005 | 04:25 PM
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Re: How Does a 32' Skater Handle?
Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow
Nauti Kitty, assuming the pictures of the outboard 32 cat is yours and comparing that to the I/O 38 cig is no comparison. The 32 O/B cat is a light boat that is very fast. The same boat with I/O power will handle the rough very well. In any case a 38 like the Cig will do well in rough water and probably better than a 32 Skater I/O or O/B.
My advise is go for a 36 Skater for the ocean. The 32 is bit small for big water.
My advise is go for a 36 Skater for the ocean. The 32 is bit small for big water.
NK
