Skater 368, from the beginning.

[HubbaHubbaLife]

I honestly have no idea and am not even going to find out. We'll all be surprised. I'm sure the decision has been made and I don't want to engage and possibly change it, adding time. It will be perfect.

There you go again, trusting the artists.... smart.

 

[Skater368]

There you go again, trusting the artists.... smart.

"They're quite good at this"

 

[RiverDave]

Should be? I was planning to drive back to Douglas March 13th. We've pushed it back one week. So the plan is to leave Peoria, Saturday the 20th and be home probably the ~27th-28th. Nice thing about pushing it a week is the weather will be better every week later it gets. My plan is a couple shakedown trips to Lake Pleasant here, before we leave for Havasu on April 11th.

I am going to be traveling those same dates.. I am really looking forward to checking in when I get back to see how it went!

 

[Duramax]

The Skater factory is like a big U shape. Boats that are done are at the front on the left side, and when you walk in to pick it up, it really hits you. I did not have a new build, but 9 months and almost 100k, close enough. Towing home I was looking in the rearview more than the windshield! Your story is amazing and your boat is mind boggling! You are going to have the time of your life! Congrats!

 

[Skater368]

The Skater factory is like a big U shape. Boats that are done are at the front on the left side, and when you walk in to pick it up, it really hits you. I did not have a new build, but 9 months and almost 100k, close enough. Towing home I was looking in the rearview more than the windshield! Your story is amazing and your boat is mind boggling! You are going to have the time of your life! Congrats!

Yep, I am not sure what to expect when I make that last right turn into their lot. Will they have it out front and tilted so it hits me in the face? Will they make me suffer and make a bunch of small talk in the office before we go back?

There's been one small delay. I was going to leave Peoria, this coming Saturday. I am going to wait till Tuesday next week, arrive Thursday. Spend the day Friday and either head home Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. Try to be home Monday, dunk it in Lake Pleasant, Tuesday.

 

[chvynhra]

http://instagr.am/p/CMdK57fjuNi/

 

[v6toy4x]

Yep, I am not sure what to expect when I make that last right turn into their lot. Will they have it out front and tilted so it hits me in the face? Will they make me suffer and make a bunch of small talk in the office before we go back?

There's been one small delay. I was going to leave Peoria, this coming Saturday. I am going to wait till Tuesday next week, arrive Thursday. Spend the day Friday and either head home Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. Try to be home Monday, dunk it in Lake Pleasant, Tuesday.

In either of those scenarios, there is one thing FOR SURE! you are going to s**t your pants, that thing is unreal!
My heart is racing and it ain't even my boat, I don't even know you and will probably never see this thing in my lifetime and I just s**t my pants looking at that IG post!!!

Lots of pics and vids please!

 

[Skater368]

http://instagr.am/p/CMdK57fjuNi/

Tony sent me that after the ceramic guy finished. The starboard engine hatch scoop was on B/O, that was the delay. As it stands, it won't get ceramic coated because the paint won't be cured enough yet. Skater has made arrangements with the guy in Havasu that uses the same material they use to do it. I'll be there April 11th or 12th and get it done.

 

[Duramax]

Yep, I am not sure what to expect when I make that last right turn into their lot. Will they have it out front and tilted so it hits me in the face? Will they make me suffer and make a bunch of small talk in the office before we go back?

There's been one small delay. I was going to leave Peoria, this coming Saturday. I am going to wait till Tuesday next week, arrive Thursday. Spend the day Friday and either head home Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. Try to be home Monday, dunk it in Lake Pleasant, Tuesday.

As I was looking at some older pics of mine, I realized the very first owner and name of my 40 was, "The Chase is On". Thought I would tell you!

 

[Duramax]

I am sure you explained it in another post, but is the big storage under the front deck for the wheelchair? Or is it just big storage?

 

[Skater368]

I am sure you explained it in another post, but is the big storage under the front deck for the wheelchair? Or is it just big storage?

No, the large hatch just appealed to me to shove big stuff in there, Awning, tents and bigger items. I plan on doing some overnight stuff on Powell. Hell, I'll even fish off of it. I had a guy in the lounge call my Tremor a fishing truck, so maybe my Skater is a Bass boat?

Brian doesn't use a wheelchair for mobility. He will use one where there is a bunch of walking. He will use one probably at the street fair, its busy and he falls down pretty easy if bumped. But climbing up into these things is another story. Not a chance. Therefore, the lift.

 

[precisiondetails]

That is a 438 next to yours not a 388

 

[Skater368]

That is a 438 next to yours not a 388

I don’t think I ever said what it was?

 

[NoOtherWay]

http://instagr.am/p/CMdK57fjuNi/

 

[lake p.a.l.]

http://instagr.am/p/CMdK57fjuNi/

Beyond INCREDIBLE!! Wish I was smart enough to describe this boat more accurately

 

[precisiondetails]

I don’t think I ever said what it was?

You didn’t, but SOTW did in their post, that’s what I was referring to figuring everyone clicked on the link

 

[Duramax]

No, the large hatch just appealed to me to shove big stuff in there, Awning, tents and bigger items. I plan on doing some overnight stuff on Powell. Hell, I'll even fish off of it. I had a guy in the lounge call my Tremor a fishing truck, so maybe my Skater is a Bass boat?

Brian doesn't use a wheelchair for mobility. He will use one where there is a bunch of walking. He will use one probably at the street fair, its busy and he falls down pretty easy if bumped. But climbing up into these things is another story. Not a chance. Therefore, the lift.

Ahh, I see, I see, and I agree with you for storage. So much room under there.

 

[Skater368]

You didn’t, but SOTW did in their post, that’s what I was referring to figuring everyone clicked on the link

Ah, I didn't see that part. I have it on my phone so never watched it.

 

[Skater368]

Tick- Tock.....

 

[Swain]

Is the trailer all wrapped up?

 

[Skater368]

I dunno? Maybe I should ask.

 

[Singleton]

Looks like a ton of work in the next 10 days. Exhaust pipes usually take weeks
Can’t wait to see it in April

 

[Skater368]

Looks like a ton of work in the next 10 days. Exhaust pipes usually take weeks
Can’t wait to see it in April

Tailpipes

 

[Skater368]

When a boat hits the rigging line, they set engines immediately. They then build all their own motorplates and measure for tailpipes.

 

[HST4ME]

Tick- Tock.....

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Nothing better than taking them fresh out of rhe wrapper

 

[Duramax]

Talk about a damn near bulletproof setup. What did the boys say you were going to run, 130-140? You will cruise at 80-100 everywhere and it will feel like 75 on the freeway. Great job in every way. If you ever want to blast a day at one of our local lakes, I'll sneak up to help you! =)

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

Tick- Tock.....

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Oh yeah here we go.... I think if I were a boat tech I'd want this job doing the engine final installs and outdrive stuff.... lining up my tools on a carpet fits my head space just right. I also wanted to comment on how much I liked keeping the underside white... I spotted that in the last video as he came around the bow. Much better contrast than choosing black I think. That'll look sweet under power as you approach.

 

[Skater368]

Oh yeah here we go.... I think if I were a boat tech I'd want this job doing the engine final installs and outdrive stuff.... lining up my tools on a carpet fits my head space just right. I also wanted to comment on how much I liked keeping the underside white... I spotted that in the last video as he came around the bow. Much better contrast than choosing black I think. That'll look sweet under power as you approach.

With our hard water out here, can you imaging a black bottom? The painter really tried to talk me into it.

 

[Skater368]

Side-panels set in for good. Interior is 100% done, just needs set in. Sea=Deck and cockpit cover are going on/in Tuesday.

Full cockpit, rear speedo.

 

[McKay]

Good job on the white bottom. Colorado water is terrible. If you beach your boat or take it off the trailer often white is the only way to go!

 

[Duramax]

Side-panels set in for good. Interior is 100% done, just needs set in. Sea=Deck and cockpit cover are going on/in Tuesday.

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Full cockpit, rear speedo.

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What a beauty. Love the side panels and all of the usable room, cup holders, etc.

 

[X-rated]

I totally understand your enthusiasm!! When my new float got to this point a few weeks ago I could barely contain myself. It's so awesome to watch these things come together and share them with others. Congrats on the new vessel, perhaps our paths will cross one day.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

You know..... we have a cheer competition right next to Pleasant next weekend and my mother-in-law is planning on being on the lake that weekend too...... maybe we'll have to head over there after it.

 

[HubbaHubbaLife]

You know..... we have a cheer competition right next to Pleasant next weekend and my mother-in-law is planning on being on the lake that weekend too...... maybe we'll have to head over there after it.

If I was you I'd just take entire cheer team over to wherever he's launching..... before he gets too accustomed to all that stuff.

 

[Flying_Lavey]

If I was you I'd just take entire cheer team over to wherever he's launching..... before he gets too accustomed to all that stuff.

Well they are 6 to 11 years old so..... that would be weird.

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[Skater368]

Well they are 6 to 11 years old so..... that would be weird.

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Don't set your calendar by my dates. I'm thinking there's gonna be another few day delay. We're super close but the paint on the scoops is cutting it too close. I don't want to sit there and wait around. There aint much to do in Douglas.

 

[Singleton]

Don't set your calendar by my dates. I'm thinking there's gonna be another few day delay. We're super close but the paint on the scoops is cutting it too close. I don't want to sit there and wait around. There aint much to do in Douglas.

pick it up April 6 and straight to Havasu

 

[Skater368]

If I was you I'd just take entire cheer team over to wherever he's launching..... before he gets too accustomed to all that stuff.

Your level of support is heartwarming....

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Don't set your calendar by my dates. I'm thinking there's gonna be another few day delay. We're super close but the paint on the scoops is cutting it too close. I don't want to sit there and wait around. There aint much to do in Douglas.

Lol! I wasn't going to. I'll just keep an eye on the thread in case.

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[Skater368]

pick it up April 6 and straight to Havasu

That'd be a hell of a birthday present to myself. I'll be 60 April 6th

 

[Singleton]

That'd be a hell of a birthday present to myself. I'll be 60 April 6th

i hit the jackpot with my random pick of a day.

I picked my boat up on a Friday in April 2007 and drove straight to Havasu. Saturday was DS2007!

 

[precisiondetails]

Don't set your calendar by my dates. I'm thinking there's gonna be another few day delay. We're super close but the paint on the scoops is cutting it too close. I don't want to sit there and wait around. There aint much to do in Douglas.

No there is not much to do there. Lol

 

[rivrrts429]

Interior complete. Sea Dek is next per Steve.

 

[AFTERSHOCK RACING+]

 

[Skater368]

A larger view.

 

[v6toy4x]

A larger view.

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I bet you can almost taste it!

 

[Instigator]

Steve
Did you buy a super sized box of tissues yet?
Some Salt Peter would be a good idea for your traveling partner to feed you on your trip.
Lol

 

[MeCasa16]

Interior complete. Sea Dek is next per Steve.

Wow.. That’s unreal. The attention to detail is over the top. It’s absolutely perfect. I can’t wait to see it in person.

 

[DesertFam]

Stunning!

 

[hallett21]

Epic! Definitely should pick it up on your Bday!


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