Based on the pictures not good lol

that looks like some smooth water as well....could be hopping all the way out in that one pic???? :eek:

not ragging on it!! just curious guys :D

I have not personally seen the boat run but from another buddy of mine when they where at river ranch he lined up against another 24 with 2.5s promaxs or 260s and they raced to 100mph and verado boat had it buy 4 to 5 boats is what I heard. As soon as my ready I'm going to line up with him. When I go ride I'll get some video. I agree it can't be good touch water boat but I'm sure pretty soon he can turn those 350s to 400s and 800hp in 24 ft boat is no joke. Hope everyone has good mermorial day weekend and thank you if there any veterans in here.

There is no doubt that 700hp in a 24' boat will be fast. Please tell them to be careful. That boat with smaller motors was dangerous enough.
Thanks for sharing. Always nice to see what others are up to.
Happy Memorial Day to you guys as well.

I owned a 24 for many years and totally loved the boat! Ran it with 2.5's and it was a very well balanced boat.
Would fly straight and level but still there were times you could get in trouble under the right(wrong) circumstances and water conditions.
Just can't imagine a 24 with an extra 600 pounds hanging off the back of the transom!
Like others are saying, be extra careful and safe.

Nice Pair, will we finally get to see your beautiful trailer all finished and looking fantastic at Shasta in 9 days? Please tell the life-sized leprechaun we miss her.

I'm bringing 2 gallons of rustoleum and 14 brushes, we'll need something to do while I'm cooking the tri-tips. ;-)

I'm more than happy to help as long as I only have to paint with one had so the other hand can always have a drink in it. Please make sure my wife is somewhere close by telling me how to paint also. Glad to be of assistance.

Anyone have a lead on what skater uses to trim out the bottom of the dash? Bought the boat without it and have no clue what was used originally. only thing I can find is rubber U-channel and I don't think that will look right.

Picture of my dash with the trim missing, any help/info would be much appreciated.

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A good Upholstery shop should be able to make something that would attach with studs. We are going to have one made for the boat I am working on.

how do you guys get the pics to post full screen?

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I've replace the trim multiple times and it's a PIA. Usually has a rubber hose or tubing or foam to pad the sharp front edge covered with matching vinyl backed with thin foam rubber. The holes on the dash are from rivets holding a lead 1/2" bar over the trim to the dash on the front. Take excess vinyl up over bar and foam/rubber down over the hose to the back of the dash. Then rivet or screw the back side of dash being careful to not wrinkle as you go. The corners are the most fun! I used aluminum angle or plate to replace the lead. It gives a straighter finish line. I also intially tack the plate with screws on either end then rivet the rest on the front. When drilling holes for rivets or screwing vinyl on the back side of dash be sure to put a stop on drill bits and check your dash thickness especially where wood stops unless you are really good at gel coat repairs. Don't ask how I know that. It's especially fun for an old fat guy laying on your back. Allow plenty of time and have plenty of beer. I think it was posted on my 308 thread but not sure. I'll see if I have some photos.

Great now no upload of images! Why are we still paying for this site?

Few shots of my 28

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Nice Skater! You could use a windshield, though. :boat:

Nice attitude running shot. Also agree with David. Windshields are a must

That's a great looking 28! I agree nice angle of attack!! What year is it?

2000 hull and 2012 Motors

Hey guys I started a Facebook page called (Outboard Skater Powerboats). Join up and lets add some content, if anyone wants to be a part of it let me know and ill add you as a moderator.

I cannot find it

Should come right up in a Facebook search

https://www.facebook.com/groups/104038333602236/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/104038333602236/

These links work

ok who's making it to key west this year??? :flag:

We will be there, at the Galleon Marina. Same slip as other years, stop by. We are traveling in the Cig.

Im taking my 28 on the poker run, can't wait

Oh yea!

getting closer...had to cancel last year at the last minute...not happening this year!!!!!:evilb:

Attachment 573503Attachment 573504Attachment 573505Attachment 573506Attachment 573507Attachment 573508just finishing up a rerig and just finishing up a rerig and custom updates on a customers 24
I blocked off and gelcoated all holes on dash and transom and rerigged a bit cleaner than was,,,
made a custom rear hatch and slid seat forward with a custom made seat base,,installed a console from a 28
cut in all new livorsi gauges,throttles,pop up indicators,ect with 8 speaker jl audio stereo
owner wanted to keep it old sckool look with all new everything,,,,,down to having new snap in carpet made and done,,,,

chirp, chirp, chirp...its winter time! where's the BS??? :poopoo:

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F14 in his 28' Speed Racer and me in my 308 will be taking some friends on a 140+ mile rip from the Delta to San Francisco Bay, under the Golden Gate, etc this Saturday. Supposed to be low 60's with some sun. Hopefully run up the Petaluma River on the way back. We tried to get Nice Pair in his 28 to join us but his much better half has plans for him, hopefully those "plans" are worth missing an epic boating day.

I should know the weight of my bare 30 when Skater picks it off the dolly to put it back on it's trailer next week. Hoping it comes in around 3,000-3,200#s. It's an all carbon/epoxy build and was really light as an inboard setup - just under 7,000#s dry. Our target weight is 5,000#s dry once completed. Besides that, just waiting to see what Mercury unveils at Miami so I know what motors it's going to get.

Hey Rob, you guys have fun Saturday, and don't beat up on Brian in my old 28 out in the bay. :angry-smiley-038: I'll be in my garage all day finishing up my STV........

That's it, I quit, I've hung up my boat.

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Until my trailer's painted.

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NP, two weeks and the trailer will be done, right....................
Dale, I promise to be nice to F14 out in the Bay. It will be the 1st time Bullhead Bully has been in the Bay. It will be interesting to hear his thoughts on a 28 Nordic vs 28 Skater in the Bay. We won't bother comparing his 28 Nordic vs my 308. Get that STV done, can't wait to see it ripping up the backwaters of the Delta. I believe Kevin Kraft is joining F14 for our run on Saturday.

If any of you guys are looking for a good set of rough water props I have a set of 5 blade thru-hub Dewald’s to sell in a 29P. They are 14.5 diameter and 20 degree rake.
They worked really well on my boat until the slip got to high due to motor height.

Wish I could make it. Have fun, take lots of pics, and be safe!

what an excellent time to sharpen the bottom!

Thanks David, Hows the New Year so far? :-)