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Dd24skater 05-12-2016 05:23 AM

Taboma, I agree with you, the feel was more wetted, stuck to the water without sacrificing top speed. Props were spinning outward, I do remember a discussion about setting the boat up this way for more ruff water applications.

Zero Patience 05-13-2016 06:28 AM

Mine are 52 3/4"

Onetime 05-13-2016 07:00 AM


Originally Posted by Zero Patience (Post 4438543)
Mine are 52 3/4"

Factory drilling or other shop?



?

Taboma 05-13-2016 08:20 AM


Originally Posted by Zero Patience (Post 4438543)
Mine are 52 3/4"

That is interesting! Who drilled them? Now I am really interested in what other 28's have. I guess that is why this thread was started! :popcorn:

Zero Patience 05-13-2016 10:53 AM


Originally Posted by Taboma (Post 4438593)
That is interesting! Who drilled them? Now I am really interested in what other 28's have. I guess that is why this thread was started! :popcorn:

Rigged at Skater. 1998 with 15" 2.5,s

Nice Pair 05-15-2016 07:00 PM

1996 28' Skater ... 51 1/4 center to center. :-)

AZMIDLYF 05-15-2016 07:53 PM

So there really isn't a standard distance for these. Interesting...

Taboma 05-16-2016 09:37 AM

Ya just pull out the 'lectric drill and eye-ball it!!?? :D

AZMIDLYF 05-16-2016 01:43 PM

So Skater does not recommend centers for their boats?

Onetime 05-16-2016 02:19 PM

It appears that Skater pretty much used around 51" centers.
Razors boat is 51-5/8" according to Al Stoker who rigged it. Said it was pre drilled by Skater when he received the boat.
The one that is set wider was also done at the factory so maybe they were playing with it. Was hoping Ron would find his old notes to see if that was played with on the race boat.
Razor is in with Pete so maybe he can call and get the inside scoop as to weather there was any handling/running differences at different centers.


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