Which boat to buy, 40 Skater or 39 MTI?
09-13-2005, 08:35 AM
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Re: Which boat to buy, 40 Skater or 39 MTI?
Originally Posted by dank368
denial???? can't deny the beauty 
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09-13-2005, 08:55 AM
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Re: Which boat to buy, 40 Skater or 39 MTI?
Originally Posted by dank368
still got it......I had 2 seats made when it ws being built. One with the bolsters for the rough, and being from Havasu with our .5 footers, I had a flat one made too.......for lounging around on 
Stereo friggin cranks BTW.....thanks!!!
Stereo friggin cranks BTW.....thanks!!!
09-13-2005, 09:57 AM
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Re: Which boat to buy, 40 Skater or 39 MTI?
I have had a few calls and emails as well on this subject from this posting. Wow, did I open Pandora's box or what? Even managed to ruffle Nortech's feathers for being left out of the mix. My summary is the 40 Skater is the better rough water boat of the two. The 39 MTI will be faster in calmer waters. The 42 MTI might be a better comparsion to the 40 Skater. I personally love the lines of the MTI. The cockpit is great looking on the MTI. The Skater has more cockpit space. That alone is tough call as my current boat is a four bucket seat boat and that can be a real pain. See picture. Basically it is going to come down to the best deal. Since I am looking at 2-3 year old boats it can be decided by who is the most anxious to sell. I am not on fishing trip as the cash is ready to go. I am also looking at race boat conversions to pleasure.
09-13-2005, 10:02 AM
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Re: Which boat to buy, 40 Skater or 39 MTI?
Originally Posted by 42MTI
I agree, but this ain't bad either.
09-13-2005, 10:21 AM
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Re: Which boat to buy, 40 Skater or 39 MTI?
Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow
I have had a few calls and emails as well on this subject from this posting. Wow, did I open Pandora's box or what? Even managed to ruffle Nortech's feathers for being left out of the mix. My summary is the 40 Skater is the better rough water boat of the two. The 39 MTI will be faster in calmer waters. The 42 MTI might be a better comparsion to the 40 Skater. I personally love the lines of the MTI. The cockpit is great looking on the MTI. The Skater has more cockpit space. That alone is tough call as my current boat is a four bucket seat boat and that can be a real pain. See picture. Basically it is going to come down to the best deal. Since I am looking at 2-3 year old boats it can be decided by who is the most anxious to sell. I am not on fishing trip as the cash is ready to go. I am also looking at race boat conversions to pleasure.
09-13-2005, 11:21 AM
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Re: Which boat to buy, 40 Skater or 39 MTI?
Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow
I have had a few calls and emails as well on this subject from this posting. Wow, did I open Pandora's box or what? Even managed to ruffle Nortech's feathers for being left out of the mix. My summary is the 40 Skater is the better rough water boat of the two. The 39 MTI will be faster in calmer waters. The 42 MTI might be a better comparsion to the 40 Skater. I personally love the lines of the MTI. The cockpit is great looking on the MTI. The Skater has more cockpit space. That alone is tough call as my current boat is a four bucket seat boat and that can be a real pain. See picture. Basically it is going to come down to the best deal. Since I am looking at 2-3 year old boats it can be decided by who is the most anxious to sell. I am not on fishing trip as the cash is ready to go. I am also looking at race boat conversions to pleasure.
09-13-2005, 11:27 AM
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Re: Which boat to buy, 40 Skater or 39 MTI?
09-13-2005, 11:47 AM
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Re: Which boat to buy, 40 Skater or 39 MTI?
Originally Posted by KiloKat
Very interesting post! I just wonder if Brad feels that his original question has been answered? How about a comment Brad - what do you think now?
Brad, good luck with your decision! Sorry if we got your thread a little sidetracked
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09-13-2005, 12:30 PM
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Re: Which boat to buy, 40 Skater or 39 MTI?
Originally Posted by T2x
OY!
P.S....After a Skater... my second choice..... would be Doug Wright's new 38'.... That guy really has a hold of something right now..... and it's original.
P.S....After a Skater... my second choice..... would be Doug Wright's new 38'.... That guy really has a hold of something right now..... and it's original.
What? This I want to hear more about.
09-13-2005, 07:50 PM
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Re: Which boat to buy, 40 Skater or 39 MTI?
Originally Posted by Sean H
the canopy system on the MTI is far better than the quarters used on the skaters, you don't get that center blast that comes from down the middle.... you can talk at 100+ likes it no big deal in the front or back seat of the MTI...
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