302Sport

The problem is the average guy looks at boats by the length as they’re designated by their manufacture. Simple fact is you can’t compare the boats using that number and to compare rough water capability with equal tunnel length and height you should be comparing a Skater to a 4-8ft larger (as advertised) MTI.

Cash Bar

If my 3212 Skater gets it done then either 40 is like cake.


Here is a good video of us but the middle two mins of this will really give you a feel.

Griff

I've ridden in Orthobams 40 Skater and ridden in a 42 MTI both at over 100mph. The Skater felt more solid and was a deeper boat. The water was rougher when I rode in the Skater. Thanks again Brett!!!!!! think a lot of that had to do with the Skater being a conventional type layup. The MTI rode fine. It just felt like I was sitting very low, like in a jet boat, and had the typical epoxy sound to it when it hit waves. I've also seen lots of MTI's eating up rough water just like the rough water that Orthobam posted.

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Thank you for all the comments. I think I will stay with the Skater brand. Need a bit of time to recover and see where I am after the virus but I am convinced now that the skater is the brand I need to look for.


Thank you
Mike

abones

What length Skater would be on your radar?

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40' Skater with 1100's

Mike

abones

Yes, that would be a very nice setup. I was fortunate enough to get a ride on one a few years ago on Lake Havasu, what a great ride.

Helmwurst

Buy a 51 or 57 Sea Ray.... if you want a good ride on LOTO , especially on the weekend. Used to run around on a 47 diesel power the whole deal... Was not uncommon to rattle the windows every now and then with the waves.. Just kidding, I guess the only way you will know would be to test them both and buy what you like. It is just a matter of taste for each one or for that matter what you are willing to pay to play. I see guys run up and down all day long running the snot out of their equipment, dogging PWC's, pontoons and everything between one side of the lake and the other. Be safe and don't be that guy that we have to scrape off the bottom.

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Thanks Helmhursts. Also abones, the boat I am wanting is on lake Havasu. I actually bought it then the virus stuff happened. I feel bad leaving him hung up a bit but I have to take care of my employees first before I get to play. I think it will work out in the end. Thank you to all that chimed in. I promise not to be that guy scraped off the bottom of the lake.

Mike

Helmwurst

Thank you for taking care of your employee's first. I am sure the guy does not mind the slight delay. Everything is being delayed some right now.