How Does a 32' Skater Handle?
 

How does a 32' Skater handle 3-5's in (ocean chop)? How fast can you run comfortably in those conditions?

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I am looking for a 30 foot cat like a specter. Do you know of a 32 foot Skater for sale?

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i know bobby will need to get a new shirt. is he up for that??? stecz

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do they make yellow fountain shirts?? :evilb:

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Yes, a very nice one at that.
www.dereberyperformancemarine.com

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leon ran those 160+ runs w/ 1350 power i believe, he is selling it with 1000's....

new ride will be wicked.... canaopied 36, rudder, turbos... 3000+HP :eek:

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109 - 116 IN 3-5s easy . That new titan cat seems like a deal. :drink:

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Bobby won't fork out the loot it'll take to get Leons ride!!!!

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c'mon guys, some serious answers would help!

Thanks,
Bobby

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There is a totally updated 32 with triple 300x's for sale on screamandfly.com. Dont know your thoughts on O/B but the boat seems to have been very well cared for. I doubt I would want to be in real 5 footers. I am sure the boat could take it, just not sure how happy the passengers would be.

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Hey Bobby ... if you want a good answer to this question .... probably the best person to ask is Parnell (N/K) ... I believe his current ride of choice will give you a hint about what his answer will be ...

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The Skater for sale in the classifieds ( page 2 - " Perfect 10 " )
is the only 32 I've been on and it was an absolutely awesome ride....we were in 2 - 3's and it was no problem.

Boat ran like a dream......

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Really..thats what he went to?? Whats that tell ya, tired of getting blown off at 100! :D

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Nope .... he HAD a 32 Shater ... then went TO the 41 ! :cool:

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Bobby, I dont think you will get the ride of a Cig out of any cat running in the seas that you run in. I might be wrong, but I do believe you have to really air out a cat to get it to fly over the waves, meaning that if you want it to handle the true 4-5' waves you have to be running hard, not a cruise speed. I have minimal expierence in Cats, but plenty in Cigs, and I dont think you are going to enjoy your Sunday outings in anything less than a Cig. That is serious water that you boat in. It costs a ton of money to have a wave crusher that does 100 mph. If I had my choice of a slower Cig that can handle the big water or a cat that you have to pick and choose your days when you can run it flat out, Id take the Cig everytime.

Im not knocking cats at all, Its just that you have to have a big, big budget to run a big enough cat to handle the waters that you run in comfortably


My own humble opinion

Bob

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bobby ya should know that a 32 skater can't run that well in 3-5 real swells. but who cares it's not like you guys ride in those swells any way
:evilb:
donzjr mike

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that ought to stir the pot a little...... :D :evilb: :D

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Spoken like a man who has never owned a real cat.

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Bobby, My advice to you is ride in a 32 Skater and any other cat you get a chance to ride in. I have friends that have had 42 fountains, Cigs, Outerlimits. And they have all switched to MTI"S, Nortechs and Skaters. BTW I think you need Beyond Reason. Buy it if you don't like it you will never have a hard time selling her.

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Very true, Unfortunatly. I think randy has something cookin with the Ins that will allow his boats up to 150ish but with a 10% deductable, and possible other clauses.

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5-10% on the school hopefully... at least from markel.

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Usually posted by those that don't run cats. The only time we were able to lap the Virgin 38TS was when it was rough, in calm water we couldn't get around on him. We were running a 36 Skater 500s with #6s. A Skater will out run any V-bottom in the rough.

Otis was right about 1 thing, you need to run them. Cats will ride much better at speed but then only a V bottom guy would complain that you can't go slow :rolleyes: So if you run with Vs you can't slow down for them.

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How fast is the 36' with 500EFI and #6 drives?

LS JR.

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How fast is the 36' with 500EFI and #6 drives?

Runs 100-110 and wil run right over 3-5s probably the ultimate pleasure boat if you don't need a cabin.

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Talk to yahoo about the skater... he has had a few 36's...had one with 500 or 525's and #6's

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i think this is what you should get. and then give me a ride in.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-4838.html

I'd want something bigger then a 32 for a 3-5 sloppy messy chop like we get sometimes in s. florida. in rolling 3-5's it shoudl run over 100 though depending on power and trim.
I also reccomend taking Tres' class. SHould get you a break on our ins and teach you some new tricks, especially if new to cats. If your willing to go up to a 36, itll be worth it to call Randy Sweers and check out the nor-techs. Im sure a new one with 525's is still cheaper then used 36 skaters, although may be a little slower, but have a cabin, head, lots of cockpit room etc. Good luck on your search and purchase.
see at shooters
-Rick

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Thanks Rick. We don't want a cabin though, that is why we aren't looking at Nor-Tech's. Are you going to be down here anytime soon? We would consider a 36' Skater but haven't seen any with stock power except the one in NJ.

Bobby

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Sounds like you have raised your boat budget significantly. Congrats on selling the Gun.

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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. :confused:

Bobby

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good point..... i don't have any problems passing bigger vees (35-38') at LOTO with my smaller cat (30') :D :D

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So as not to offend the offendable, call me and I will give you an unbiased point of view seeing as I have had a 32 skater and a 38 cigarette.
For all of you with 30-32' cats that can run 100 in 5 foot seas comfortably and safely I salute you. :drink: NK

BTW 616-437-3852

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Yes...I would say you would want no smaller than a 36 skater for those waves..The 32 would seem to be a little small in honest 5 footers at 100.

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buy cig1's boat

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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

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twice... :D :D

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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.

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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.

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Me too also :rolleyes: :drink: 36'+ or Cigarette

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Agree completely. :D NK

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Thanks Parnell. Nice talking with you :cool:

Bobby