Cat hunting

I am looking for a new boat either Liberator,Skater or Lightning with a 300x or a 300 promax 21'I would like to hear your thoughts on these boats.I was told that the Skater and Lighting don't handle that well with a single engine.Thanks.

Two friends 2 boats...One has a 21 Skater with a 2.5 race Merc. and loves it...the other has a 21 Lib with a 2.5 Mariner...also a nice boat, and a pic.can be seen on the Jet forum,under Pic. of Hammer Downs Daytona. Never herd of any handeling problems with either,seen em both run hard, they looked nice and clean on the water. I think with more freeboard the Skater would be a happer choice in rough water.

I think the smallest boat that Skater makes now is 24'. Being a true cat I don't know how a Skater would handle with a single o/b. I have only seen twins and triples.

Missinglink, My 21 Liberator has twin 260's and runs 123-124 when I'm alone. A single 300x will always run over 100, usually 105-107. Dave, at Liberator says he has one customer who claims to have run 118 with a 300x. 7400rpm with a 32 mazco. Says his rev-limiter does'nt kick in. Several guys run 110 with the right set-up. I've run several eliminators and a lightning with similar power, and it was'nt even close. had to be 10 mph difference. Also, Liberator has 6 inches more freeboard than Eliminator. I'm not sure of Skater and Lightning. Of course I'm biased, but I really beleive that the Liberator in a better performing boat. I also, just started selling Liberators here in Fl. My first load of four comes in next week. If you're looking for new, I'm sure I can give you a good price. If so, email at liberatorboats@yahoo.com Thanx WILDMAN

I have a 1989 21' Eliminator Daytona with a 300 Hp V8 Johnson Motor on it for sale....Its a Black boat with Pink,gray.teal accents....the boat needs some TLC but Ill let it go cheap... Its on the boat brokers site ....email me if your interested

I own the 24 Skater in the March 2001 Hot Boat.24ft,450hp,$35,000,102mph and rough water handling that will blow your mind.You can't beat those #'s.

SkaterFast, your post intriques me..
The 35 Grand is that new or buying that boat used? Does it include the motor etc??
RD

sounds like a steal even without engine !Or was it in the reader rides section?
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Originally posted by Skaterfast:
I own the 24 Skater in the March 2001 Hot Boat.24ft,450hp,$35,000,102mph and rough water handling that will blow your mind.You can't beat those #'s.
If that's for a new boat where do I sign? http://free.***boat.net/ubb/smile.gif
RD

Long story short.Bought 24 Skater repo boat for 17k.Sold the blown 2.4 it came with for $1500 and the good one for $3500.Bought 1997 225 promaxs from Douglas Marine(Skater)for $5500 a peice,then restored about 90% of the boat.Check your last March issue of hot Boat"Repo Resto".

I think missinglink was inquiring about single o/b cats. It sounds like you are running twins. Maybe you would know better whether a skater, being a true cat, would work with a single o/b.

Don't know much about the 21 Skater.Put it this way,it's a Skater.How can you go wrong?
I will say this though,I do miss my 204 Stoker on those calmer days.

Unfortunatly i dont have my 204 STOKER anymore either...but do like the LIBERATOR boats from what I have seen of them...where are they located at...dealer..shop..ect

Stoker, I'm a new Liberator dealer in Daytona, Fl. I've got a 24[skater with a stepped hull], a 21 withtwinn 2.5's, and 3 18's, [the original mirage molds]. Anything I can help you with, let me know email at liberatorboats@yahoo.com see-ya WILDMAN

I have pictures of all the Liberators on my site, being your in Phoenix and only 200 miles away, feel free to come over to Havasu to test at your leisure.
I have a new 24ft that will be here mid Feb.
We can make you a great deal on this exact boat or be happy to order one in your choice of color schemes.
The next one coming to this area is white with black stripes.
http://www.havasubarney.com/genesis/...y/24_FRONT.JPG
Also have this 21 in stock now with 300X
http://www.havasubarney.com/genesis/...ney/New_21.jpg
Check here for the other Liberator pictures,
Havasubarney.com New Boats (http://www.havasubarney.com/gallery/album11)
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