Hopefully joining the Skater Nation soon. Other than the obvious 4 feet and purchase price differences, what are the significant differences between the two for everyday boating and poker runs. Expecting power in the 850 hp range. Not concerned so much with ultimate speed, rather I'm interested to know handling characteristics and safety.

Thanks

A WORLD APART, you wouldn't believe what a difference 4' could make

Holy crap, Frank !! Good to see you back at it.

I would call the 32' a fun, usable boat. I would call the 36' a REAL boat.

32' has great Skater traits buts it's not gonna like anything 3' or bigger. And the tunnel on the 36' will definitely help with the ride comfort.

Btw Frank is refereeing to the classic not flat deck. The 32 classic feels a lot bigger and is bigger than a 32 flat deck.

Greg has it on point it's a fun, easy usable boat.

Gulfstream 650 or gulfstream 550,

What Greg said. I wouldn't consider the 32' if you have the option to buy a 36 Skater. No comparison in my opinion or the opinion of my friend who has had both and still has the 36. I have had the pleasure to run his 36 since 2011 and if I had the coin I wouldn't consider the 32'. I hope/plan to be running the 36 from the 25th of August to the 2nd of September between Miami and Key Largo or until my credit card implodes!

I went the 32 classic route. It is very tow/launch/retrieve friendly. I can legally tow it most anytime and anywhere.
Steve

There you go trying to be legal and all just trying to make the rest of us look bad. We may have to call a meeting about pulling your Skater Brother card!

I have owned my 32 Classic for 14 years.
I think about going to a 36 everyday. With over 1,500 hours on my 32, I still can't justify the extra $. I run my boat a lot. Sure the 36 would be more comfortable but fuel cost alone I think would be a least t triple. I can run from CT to Shelter Island NY then over to Watch Hill RI on 50 gallons of fuel. Yes, I do cross the Sound at 50 MPH but then I cruise at 85 to 92 MPH.
Here is a little video.
Yes we should have had our vests on in the big stuff.

https://danlandryvideos.shutterfly.com/pictures/29

Nice Boat!

I like the intro a lot. The fueling, up, backing down ramp are all cool parts of boating.

Awesome compilation. Please post more videos.


looks like you run your cat hard...luvin' it.




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