What's the story on this one?
01-04-2007, 08:56 AM
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What's the story on this one?
1989 Skater / Douglas Marine Offshore Racing, 32' A classic Skater currently set up for racing but could be retro-fitted for pleasure. Ran 130's with 850 engines.
Being sold without engines as they were recently sold.
Comes with triple axle aluminum trailer.
Equipped with fresh #5 drives built with all the correct HD 1.61 gears/etc.
Is a 1.61 gear ratio an overdrive or underdrive?
This boat was probably ran really hard and I know that, but what do you guys think it is worth?
I'm looking for a diesel project and this may be the one if I am ready in a few months.
Ernie
Being sold without engines as they were recently sold.
Comes with triple axle aluminum trailer.
Equipped with fresh #5 drives built with all the correct HD 1.61 gears/etc.
Is a 1.61 gear ratio an overdrive or underdrive?
This boat was probably ran really hard and I know that, but what do you guys think it is worth?
I'm looking for a diesel project and this may be the one if I am ready in a few months.
Ernie
01-04-2007, 11:21 AM
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Re: What's the story on this one?
There is one on ebay right now with arnesons, its the new 32b.
Im also interested in doing a diesel app, let me know how it goes. We are neighbors.
Curtis
Im also interested in doing a diesel app, let me know how it goes. We are neighbors.
Curtis
01-04-2007, 11:48 AM
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Re: What's the story on this one?
Depending..... Upon the diesel you want to use, the 32A does not have sufficent bottom surface area to support the displacement of a heavy diesel. 1500 lbs ea. so to speak.
Now, a duramax 850 lb engine would be fine, but not a Yanmar.
The 32' B has a larger sponson and can carry the weight better than the 32' A. For a diesel look for a larger boat like the 36' Skater or small engines.
Now, a duramax 850 lb engine would be fine, but not a Yanmar.
The 32' B has a larger sponson and can carry the weight better than the 32' A. For a diesel look for a larger boat like the 36' Skater or small engines.
01-04-2007, 12:23 PM
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Re: What's the story on this one?
Not sure why you say that, there is only 210 lbs diff between a merc 525, and a yanmar 480hp.
Add a multispeed tranny to use all the torque.
CM
Add a multispeed tranny to use all the torque.
CM
01-04-2007, 12:54 PM
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Re: What's the story on this one?
cummins 5.9 with twin turbos....cnc ported heads
750hp
2200-2500 ftlsb torque
but redlines at less than 3k rpm
I'm looking into the heads and waterjacked exhaust... may have to build and dyno the motor then decide on a boat
750hp
2200-2500 ftlsb torque
but redlines at less than 3k rpm
I'm looking into the heads and waterjacked exhaust... may have to build and dyno the motor then decide on a boat
01-04-2007, 01:37 PM
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Re: What's the story on this one?
With that rpm limit are ya going to run Multi speed trannys?
01-04-2007, 02:27 PM
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Re: What's the story on this one?
I'm thinking a 3 speed... paddleshift.. I don't have a clue what the trannies are gonna cost
Pat Wiesman?? maybe he will chime in
Ernie
Pat Wiesman?? maybe he will chime in
Ernie
01-04-2007, 06:33 PM
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Re: What's the story on this one?
Big difference and the Yanmar is Longer which would not fit in the 32'A as a BBC barely fits.
