388SLW Special Edition Cat Coming Soon!!!!
05-30-2011 | 08:59 PM
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I can't wait too see this SLW,,, I'm glad its wild and crazy looking... Totally my style, I always see so many boats painted the same colors, so I love this one!!..... Even though it is taking forever to build, hahahaaha......
Even the trailer looks amazing,, maybe blume can post a picture of that sometime too....
And it performs too, that 388 hull is my favorite....
I can't wait to hopefully see it in person one day!...
Even the trailer looks amazing,, maybe blume can post a picture of that sometime too....
And it performs too, that 388 hull is my favorite....
I can't wait to hopefully see it in person one day!...
05-31-2011 | 08:56 PM
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06-01-2011 | 04:41 PM
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06-01-2011 | 05:28 PM
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Please don't that that comment the wrong way it was honestly meant in jest. The boat looks like it will be amazing and built just like the owner wants it which is the way it should be, it's definitely not built for everyone. To be honest I like the blend of bling and speed, I just find it interesting to see someone build a super light weight boat (assuming it was done for performance reasons) and then add extra stuff that has nothing to do with going faster. If performance is the ultimate goal then I attribute it to adding air conditioning to a race car, yes it can be done but no one does because it defeats the purpose no matter how little the effect. Now on the same token I also acknowledge 2.2 pounds for tv's is NEGLIGIBLE and will have zero effect on actual performance, it's still funny to me. Heck adding 80 pounds of stereo will have no effect on performance IMO, just run a couple less gallons of gas and you've more than made up for it.
On another note just because I'm really impressed with the 800lb savings (which is significant) how was that done? Is it a full carbon fiber layup, where the decks made thinner, etc??? Really interested to hear where they were able to take the weight out and keep it the strong, bullet proof missile that we've come to know and respect from Skater.
On another note just because I'm really impressed with the 800lb savings (which is significant) how was that done? Is it a full carbon fiber layup, where the decks made thinner, etc??? Really interested to hear where they were able to take the weight out and keep it the strong, bullet proof missile that we've come to know and respect from Skater.
06-01-2011 | 05:35 PM
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Besides it was easier to comment on the TV's in the headrests then the Miami Vice meets United Colors of Benetton interior colors 
Sorry I just couldn't resist, glad it's coming out different that all the rest that's what makes custom builds so interesting and fun.
Sorry I just couldn't resist, glad it's coming out different that all the rest that's what makes custom builds so interesting and fun.
06-01-2011 | 07:43 PM
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Whats so cool about it and your comment was dead on, is the fact that the owner is taking a very active hands on approach and really enjoying the build.
06-01-2011 | 10:40 PM
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Please don't that that comment the wrong way it was honestly meant in jest. The boat looks like it will be amazing and built just like the owner wants it which is the way it should be, it's definitely not built for everyone. To be honest I like the blend of bling and speed, I just find it interesting to see someone build a super light weight boat (assuming it was done for performance reasons) and then add extra stuff that has nothing to do with going faster. If performance is the ultimate goal then I attribute it to adding air conditioning to a race car, yes it can be done but no one does because it defeats the purpose no matter how little the effect. Now on the same token I also acknowledge 2.2 pounds for tv's is NEGLIGIBLE and will have zero effect on actual performance, it's still funny to me. Heck adding 80 pounds of stereo will have no effect on performance IMO, just run a couple less gallons of gas and you've more than made up for it.
On another note just because I'm really impressed with the 800lb savings (which is significant) how was that done? Is it a full carbon fiber layup, where the decks made thinner, etc??? Really interested to hear where they were able to take the weight out and keep it the strong, bullet proof missile that we've come to know and respect from Skater.
On another note just because I'm really impressed with the 800lb savings (which is significant) how was that done? Is it a full carbon fiber layup, where the decks made thinner, etc??? Really interested to hear where they were able to take the weight out and keep it the strong, bullet proof missile that we've come to know and respect from Skater.
