Recommended set up for 28 Skater,2001 model
09-30-2005 | 08:27 PM
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Re: Recommended set up for 28 Skater,2001 model
Took the boat out today with the new jack plates and external pickups and it ran good.
Fresh water, 103 degree's and some humidity, almost full tanks I ran 114 mph at 6600 rpm's. I have the motors set at 1.5" above the bottom and it feels about right. With some weight out of the boat and some better conditions (maybe some different props) I should be able to post some better numbers. I was still pretty happy with the 6mph gain.
Fresh water, 103 degree's and some humidity, almost full tanks I ran 114 mph at 6600 rpm's. I have the motors set at 1.5" above the bottom and it feels about right. With some weight out of the boat and some better conditions (maybe some different props) I should be able to post some better numbers. I was still pretty happy with the 6mph gain.
10-09-2005 | 08:07 PM
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Re: Recommended set up for 28 Skater,2001 model
How Stable is ur 28' running at those top end speeds like that? Does it chine walk at all? How about at 80? I am trying to decide whether to look at buying a 28' or a 32' with outboards (if that is smart or not I don't know). Any info out there?
10-09-2005 | 09:58 PM
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Re: Recommended set up for 28 Skater,2001 model
dbhammer,,,I have had both, 28 and 32 with outboards, both boats are very different,, The 28 is a rocket ship, accelerates like you are shot out of a canon, the 32' just eats up the rougher water though, a lot depends where you are using the boat.
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10-10-2005 | 01:19 PM
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Re: Recommended set up for 28 Skater,2001 model
Originally Posted by dbhammer
How Stable is ur 28' running at those top end speeds like that? Does it chine walk at all? How about at 80? I am trying to decide whether to look at buying a 28' or a 32' with outboards (if that is smart or not I don't know). Any info out there?
10-12-2005 | 06:34 AM
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Re: Recommended set up for 28 Skater,2001 model
Originally Posted by dbhammer
sounds awesome. What do mean by tunnel hop? Phillip i will definatly give you a ring. Thanks
10-12-2005 | 06:58 AM
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Re: Recommended set up for 28 Skater,2001 model
as far as the tunnel hop my 30 O/B spectre does the same thing...once you've located you correct trim range its non exsistent. with ZERO trim my hop range is like 60-80 so i add a little trim and no hop. also only time she hops is when the water is flat...typical bay chop of 1-3 and NO HOP...good luck and you'll have a blast. i would spin as big a diameter prop as you can...15-15 1/4. i running 15x32 3 blade merc props 62-6300 rpms @ WOT with a best so far of 105.6
10-12-2005 | 08:02 AM
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Re: Recommended set up for 28 Skater,2001 model
Originally Posted by dreamboater
In the 50-70mph range true tunnel cats are beginning to air completely out. The boat will porpoise up and down through this range as it creates air pockets. It is not really a big deal once you get used to the boat. Above 70 air is passing completely through the tunnel.
