288 Skater (you read it right) - todays ride

[BIGRED9158]

@Tony DCB Boats why not go to Dimond valley or something closer to the shop san deigo has a few lakes right

 

[RiverDave]

Yes, they let OEM's and manufacturers test and with zero human water contact. The lake is disgusting and green. It looks like you could literally walk on it. Thank goodness they let us manufacturers still test our boats there as there are not many choices in the area.

I get some don’t want their boats in the salt but I think an aluminum dog trailer and testing in the bay would be what I’d do given your location..

El cap is too small right?

 

[JFMFG]

That has to seriously suck. It's not like you're wet testing a duck boat. Those are big boats, that have to be spotless when you deliver them. That's a whole lot of wiping down and green slimy rags

I dunked my boat in Elsinore about 2 years ago in January. It took me and my wife 1 hour at the ramp wiping it down to get most odd and another good hour at home with soap and water.

 

[Tony DCB Boats]

I get some don’t want their boats in the salt but I think an aluminum dog trailer and testing in the bay would be what I’d do given your location..

El cap is too small right?

Yes I do go down to J street marina and this is where we initially tested Hansen's 37. Our Aluminum MYCO is in Havasu and I won't dip the tilt in the salt. El Cap is way too low right now and San VIcinte is way too small.

 

[JFMFG]

@Tony DCB Boats why not go to Dimond valley or something closer to the shop san deigo has a few lakes right

My guess is speed limits?

 

[Tony DCB Boats]

@Tony DCB Boats why not go to Dimond valley or something closer to the shop san deigo has a few lakes right

Very, very strict speed limit there and the fishing guys hate us. I have tried and was asked to not return a few years ago.

 

[SLT Kota]

When I first saw Roy building this boat, I thought to myself, this exact boat with 300r's is my dream boat. Now that I have seen it finished, I am thinking my dream needs the 450 upgrade.

 

[Tony DCB Boats]

That has to seriously suck. It's not like you're wet testing a duck boat. Those are big boats, that have to be spotless when you deliver them. That's a whole lot of wiping down and green slimy rags

We unfortunately have to throw the Micro-fibers away.... Looks like baby shit. LOL

 

[Taboma]

@Tony DCB Boats why not go to Dimond valley or something closer to the shop san deigo has a few lakes right

Yup, just don't exceed 25 mph

 

[schrader23]

I’m with the big boats when they say 388 it is a 38 widened 8 inches.. I called it a 288 because it looks like a 28’ 388..

I think this one is widened more than 8 inches from a 28…. It does have a 10’ beam

Dave it was widened 19" and has a 64" tunnel. Thanks for the right up on the boat!

 

[DaveC]

Killer boat! I would like to see what numbers it would put up with bigger props. My standard 28 with 300's ran 117 with weight in the boat. I would bet it could come close to touching 140.

300x? Holy smokes that’s fast….

Wondering what it would run with 400’s….

450’s are almost overkill (no such thing I know)

 

[white tortilla]

can someone post link to the original thread of the cutting and widening? was there one?

 

[rivermobster]

Looks like a Perfect day on the lake.

Thanks for sharing!

 

[Icky]

can someone post link to the original thread of the cutting and widening? was there one?

Post #33 here had a link to the original thread.

28' Skater

Spent the day yesterday @ Skater. Started the project last October. Mine is in final bodywork and should be in paint in 2 weeks.

www.riverdavesplace.com

 

[BIGRED9158]

Very, very strict speed limit there and the fishing guys hate us. I have tried and was asked to not return a few years ago.

I don’t why they would hate you lol you sound like a giant bass boat anyways with those whacker motors

 

[bonesfab]

I don’t why they would hate you lol you sound like a giant bass boat anyways with those whacker motors

They need to add some metal flake and a couple of stools on the bow. Then they could get away with it.

 

[PlanB]

I’d bet somewhere around there or just shy of it, is completely attainable.. I have never understood taking a boat that does everything well though and making top speed the only priority.. usually when you squeeze that number everything else suffers.

I would have more that one set of props. Would be fun to throw on some big props and run it down to the dam and back.

 

[PlanB]

300x? Holy smokes that’s fast….

Wondering what it would run with 400’s….

450’s are almost overkill (no such thing I know)

Yeah, 300x's. That was against the current up above Pirates and I had a bunch of crap in the boat. I think it could have touched 120 empty and not running against a current.

 

[DWC]

Yeah, 300x's. That was against the current up above Pirates and I had a bunch of crap in the boat. I think it could have touched 120 empty and not running against a current.

Is that your current set-up?

 

[PlanB]

Is that your current set-up?

Nope It's gone. Another member here owns it now. The one boat I wish I would have kept.

 

[DWC]

Nope It's gone. Another member here owns it now. The one boat I wish I would have kept.

No doubt a dream set-up. If i could convince my wife I’d love to have one or something similar. She won’t go away from something easy to board. Toon or deck or it’s out.

 

[PlanB]

No doubt a dream set-up. If i could convince my wife I’d love to have one or something similar. She won’t go away from something easy to board. Toon or deck or it’s out.

Honestly a deck or toon is pretty ideal for the lake. Easy on and off and a ton of room inside. The reason I sold the Skater is it was sitting in the garage all the time while were were using the toon. I wish I still had it, but having our toon on a lift in a slip makes boating very easy. The flat deck that this thread is about would be a perfect Havasu boat.

 

[HighVoltage329]

Nope It's gone. Another member here owns it now. The one boat I wish I would have kept.

I say the same thing about my 28 Skater.

 

[TVMNick]

This boat is damn cool, I can't wait to see the feature vid on it! I remember seeing this at the street fair next to your booth a couple of years ago and thinking how much fun it would be.

 

[precisiondetails]

I’m with the big boats when they say 388 it is a 38 widened 8 inches.. I called it a 288 because it looks like a 28’ 388..

I think this one is widened more than 8 inches from a 28…. It does have a 10’ beam

We unfortunately have to throw the Micro-fibers away.... Looks like baby shit. LOL

Don’t throw my good towels away- I need to send you some rags to riches microfiber soap!

 

[DUNEFLYER]

Beautiful boat.
Mike and family are good peeps.

 

[MissB]

That would've been me towing a new M-37R home to test it on Elsinore. Pics coming soon. View attachment 1177346 View attachment 1177347

Gah, that would have made my week.... Now I regret not causing the fender bender...