Help with 32
07-24-2005, 09:38 AM
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Help with 32
Is the 32 a handfull in rough water compared to the 36?? I have a buddy looking at a 2001 32 with #6's and Sterling 850's and I dont know the answers. I am told the top end of the boat is 150mph, does that sound right?? Come on you Skater guys gimme some input ..... are these god safe boats??
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07-25-2005, 09:40 AM
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Re: Help with 32
I have a 1994 32' skater with merc 800SC's and 6's. I ran the Sarasota April poker run in 2004 and it was very rough. I was the third boat to arrive at the first card stop. The 51' boats and below had nothing on me. I also had 5 people including my better half so I had to stay conservative. My boat will run about 125-130mph @5200rpm. I cruise at 100mph @4000rpm. I may be interested in selling, give me a call or e-mail Paul 443-506-7577 [email protected]
07-28-2005, 03:29 PM
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Re: Help with 32
I have a 2002 32 Skater classic outboard. I run it from CT to Green port NY twice a week in any sea condition. It handles very rough water. Four weeks ago seas 6'-7', wind 24 knots I did have to slow down to 25 MPH. The boat is very well balanced and I always felt safe. There is not one stress crack after 380 hours. I have not been in a 36 but I'm told it would be a boring 100 MPH cruise in 3 to 4 foot seas.
07-29-2005, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Hydro
I have a 2002 32 Skater classic outboard. I run it from CT to Green port NY twice a week in any sea condition. It handles very rough water. Four weeks ago seas 6'-7', wind 24 knots I did have to slow down to 25 MPH. The boat is very well balanced and I always felt safe. There is not one stress crack after 380 hours. I have not been in a 36 but I'm told it would be a boring 100 MPH cruise in 3 to 4 foot seas.
07-29-2005, 09:07 PM
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Re: Help with 32
I have a 36' Skater and I don't know about it being a "boring ride" in 3-4' seas @100mph. I think it all depends on who's judging and their idea of 3-4 which most people think 1-2 is really 3-4. I rode on a 32' and it was a great ride just less boat.
07-30-2005, 03:25 PM
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Re: Help with 32
Originally Posted by alicat
I have a 36' Skater and I don't know about it being a "boring ride" in 3-4' seas @100mph. I think it all depends on who's judging and their idea of 3-4 which most people think 1-2 is really 3-4. I rode on a 32' and it was a great ride just less boat.
Could you fly your 36' in these conditions at 72 MPH?
On this day a 36 ran next to us and did not leave the water at 92 MPH.
I'm very interested in getting a bigger Skater, but I don't want to have to run at 118 MPH to feel like I'm going fast.
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08-11-2005, 08:10 AM
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Re: Help with 32
The 32 is definatly a safe boat , if you have the balls it will run fast in rough water as well !!!! We have a 32 Skater that will run 170 with our 1300 Raptor engs. , this boat is for sale . I dont think a 32 will run 150 with 850 hp engs.
