Why the 28 Skater ?
 

Gentleman and Skater Fans -

Just curious why this is such a loved boat? I own one (bought last fall), but haven't driven it yet. Almost none for sale out there.

Some of the guys with big Skaters and big I/O's have a 28 as a second boat. I can think of 3 and I'm definitely a beginner Skater owner so don't know that many people.

Let's hear it.

MDS

24. is too small,,
28 runs same speed with same power
and mainly handles the rough lots better

They are pretty darn fun

120+ boat for half the cost of the larger skaters ! I have Ben in 21s owned a 24 loved it !!!!!!!!!! Now I have a 28
I just hope it's as fun ,I am sure the wife will like the 28 abit more lol

Mike you need to bring that 28 down to Dubuque ia some weekend

the 28 isn't twitchy in some conditions which is noted with the 24 and not near the same porpoise to power through, 28 handles extra passengers better than 24, noticeably smaller than a 32 ( more speed for same power), easy to trailer and launch pretty much anywhere.... and considerably less to purchase, run and maintain than the bigger I/O sisterships but still have big water handling characteristics

... with the addition of the wrap-around windshield, the demand is definitely on the market for the 28 as the breakdown's/smoke with the 2.5's is all but forgotten as were the tear inducing 100mph runs

A 28 skater is the most fun you can have in a boat.
Let's compare them to cars.
28 skater = racing go-cart
388 skater = Ferrari
46 skater = Cadillac Escalade
44 mti = Ford Explorer

You can out accelerate a Ferrari with a go-cart but will not go as fast top end and you can not haul as many people or ride as good in either as the Escalade.

A 28 skater can handle just as big of water as anything you just cannot go as fast sometimes. A 28 skater will out run all of them in 12' seas because of its acceleration. We proved that in the Bimini challenge in jims 28 when it was rough.
The same way a racing go cart can outrun a pickup truck around a motocross track.

Tyson- I'm loving the 44mti is a Ford Explorer. I'm lmao at the moment!

28s Handle awesome, On the other hand you have to have your man panties on in a 24 for the same water

Very well said !! You actually have to drive a 24 an they are are a blast to drive!!!! N