28 Skater with 3 2.5's
01-10-2006 | 07:48 PM
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Re: 28 Skater with 3 2.5's
Check out this video of a 28 with 3 2.5's. http://forums.screamandfly.com/Gall....php/photo/7901
01-11-2006 | 05:18 PM
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Re: 28 Skater with 3 2.5's
I have heard that a tripple engine 28 is built diffrently from a twin engine 28. I have seen a tripple engine 28 with mod 2.5 and nitrous run better then 135. The boat rides perfect at those speeds. If you want a tripple engine 28 you have to find one built for that.
01-11-2006 | 07:34 PM
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I don't believe that they are built different I believe its the same exact boat just with the third engine in the back. I have never heard of any other then the normal 28. I can't see what would be different except maybe for a center pod but other than that thats all i can think off.
01-11-2006 | 08:59 PM
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Re: 28 Skater with 3 2.5's
That is what the guy told me about his 28 with tripples. It is similar to how twin engine 21's are built stronger then the single engine 21's. People say that if you turn a single engine 21 into a twin it will not ride and handle properly. I believe that there were only 7 or 8 twin engine 21's origionally built from the skater factory.
03-03-2006 | 09:07 AM
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Re: 28 Skater with 3 2.5's
Originally Posted by CrazyClyde
That is what the guy told me about his 28 with tripples. It is similar to how twin engine 21's are built stronger then the single engine 21's. People say that if you turn a single engine 21 into a twin it will not ride and handle properly. I believe that there were only 7 or 8 twin engine 21's origionally built from the skater factory.
That is true about the 21's. Trust me, been there, done that. I had a 21 coverted with twins and it porpoused so bad around 78mph, it almost though you out of the boat. Skater told me they were definitely built different. I now have a original 21 built for twins from the factory and this thing rips! I also have a 30 Motion with triple 280's. I definitely don't offshore race but as far as the center motor taking a beating, I've never had a problem. By the way the 30 is for sale. Later, Dave
11-12-2006 | 03:53 PM
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Re: 28 Skater with 3 2.5's
Originally Posted by Shane
I too know the prior and current owners of the boat formerly known as KING STING, now called SHOOTOUT. The 28 with the center engine does make it tail heavy and the real performance gain noted by the center engine is acceleration. If you predominantly run in smooth water the damage to the center engine is reduced but by far not eliminated. Handling in rough water is definitely compromised by having the third engine.
There have been 32B models built with triples. TEAM RUDDEN had triple 300's and didn't run well at all. He had the boat converted back to inboards.
There have been 32B models built with triples. TEAM RUDDEN had triple 300's and didn't run well at all. He had the boat converted back to inboards.
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