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Old 05-12-2016, 05:23 AM
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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.
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Old 05-13-2016, 06:28 AM
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Mine are 52 3/4"
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Old 05-13-2016, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Zero Patience
Mine are 52 3/4"
Factory drilling or other shop?



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Originally Posted by Zero Patience
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!
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Old 05-13-2016, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Taboma
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!
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1996 28' Skater ... 51 1/4 center to center. :-)
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So there really isn't a standard distance for these. Interesting...
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Ya just pull out the 'lectric drill and eye-ball it!!??
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So Skater does not recommend centers for their boats?
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Old 05-16-2016, 02:19 PM
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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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