Originally Posted by Zero Patience (Post 4396834)

It leaked in September, just enough to smell, but not visible, but enough we would not run it again. A call was made to Mr. Pete, and he said to send it up. I removed the interior, and engines. And started whining, about taking it from Florida to Douglas Michigan. Pete "Shoot to Thrill" Boden, volunteered to drive it up in early October. He picked it up on a Sunday, and delivered it on Monday.... In Michigan.. wow

I met Mr. Pete on the Galleon Docks in Key West at the Worlds in November, he said I call to much .....

It was picked up complete with new tanks and water ramps last Thursday, by Pete Boden, in the beginning of the big blizzard. I was expecting a lot of problems, until I heard the back up horn on the big freight liner backing the boat into the driveway Friday Afternoon. Thanks Pete. Although it was quite dirty from the snow.

At Skater

Originally Posted by Zero Patience (Post 4396844)

We had no damage from ethanol, the tanks had been replaced by the previous owner, just before I purchased the boat. A big factor in the purchase decision. But the replacement was not done at Skater, and it failed. Lesson learned.

Yes an iPad

Originally Posted by 79formula (Post 4397116)

What does Skater do that's special?

Originally Posted by Zero Patience (Post 4396867)

Someone correct me, but pre 97 Skaters and post 2004 Skaters have no tank problems. The resin used during that period, was not compatible with the stupid idea to add corn to our fuel. The ethanol can / will dissolve the resin, fuel line, primer bulb, etc. and plug the fuel system up.[/QUOTE

I believe for the most part you are correct. I was told newer then 2006 would not have problems.