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-   -   Ski Ray Spitfire (http://www.wakeworld.com/forum/showthread.php?t=507050)

loudsubz 10-01-2007 4:31 PM

any info on these boats? <BR> <BR>I was looking at one the other day and it was a '95 and in pretty good condition. Had a fiberglass floor with removable carpet etc. 5.7L Mercruiser Comp. <BR> <BR>Any idea if it has wood or fiberglass stirngers? Anyone comment on the wake behind these things? Its not a deep boat, it sits low in the water. <BR> <BR>What are some good websites to look up opinions on boats beside this one? To see what others have to say about the quality etc.

10-01-2007 10:03 PM

I have a 93 spitfire ski ray. it throws a good wake with about 1300lbs in it. How big is the one your looking at? mine is only 18.5 feet

loudsubz 10-02-2007 4:28 AM

Same its an 185 Spitfire. <BR> <BR>It looks a little different than the ski rays I have seen on the board here. The back doesn't have the moulded in look that connects the ski platform to the boat. <BR> <BR>Heres a pic. Looks more like a mastercraft. <BR> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/507165.jpg" alt="Upload">

10-02-2007 5:39 AM

i've rode behind one that was weighted really heavy, i think it had like 1800lbs in it. the wake was really good in my opinion.

loudsubz 10-02-2007 7:39 AM

Anyone know for sure if the stringers in the boat are made from wood or fiberglass? I am under the impression they are fiberglass but not 100% sure. <BR> <BR>What kind of prop would you put on the boat when its weighted down?

shawnk 10-02-2007 7:52 AM

Can't go wrong with a Ski Ray. I had mine for 11 years. I bought it new in '93, and put 1350 hours on it. <BR>. <BR>. <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/507171.jpg" alt="Upload">

loudsubz 10-02-2007 8:22 AM

How is the wake compared to other boats. I heard it loves the be weighted for a steep wake.

10-02-2007 11:26 AM

i have the same boat as the pic you posted just in green. Im pretty sure the stringers are fiberglass. I just added a monster tower and have over 1300lbs and it throws a good wake. i definately had to re-prop it, but it was well worth it

loudsubz 10-02-2007 12:44 PM

I emailed sea-ray and surprisingly they got back to me within a day. <BR> <BR>They did indeed say the whole construction is fiberglass and no wood was involved which is good news for me. <BR> <BR>Going to test drive it tomorro. <BR> <BR>Where did you guys buy your props from and what pitch did you go with? Is there a guide to help me choose?

10-02-2007 3:20 PM

I got an acme prop. im not exactly sure what pitch it is. i have all the info at home but unfortunately im back at college. talk to the guys at either acme or wakeside and they will know exactly what prop you need. <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/507318.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/507319.jpg" alt="Upload">

2007_x2 10-02-2007 4:11 PM

my buddy nick has a 93 ski ray with an outboard ill see if he has any pics.

loudsubz 10-02-2007 4:25 PM

Erik the wake looks really nice. How much weight were you running?

10-02-2007 7:28 PM

i have 250 upfront, 500+ on each side of the engine, and 200 in the back.

brit_rider 10-03-2007 2:44 AM

Just an FYI... if looking into Ski Rays (inboards not outboard editions) it may also be looking for a boat called a SKI Max. Made by Maxum, very very similar boat, rare but if you can find one they are great boats and just as worthy as the Ski Ray.

loudsubz 10-03-2007 5:08 PM

I test drove it today, ran great, shifted nice, no flaws that I could find. Put my down payment on it and pick it up in the spring. Now 8 months to go <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/sad.gif" ALT=":-(" BORDER=0> <BR> <BR>Took a couple pictures. Ignore the pink :D <BR> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/507977.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/507978.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/507979.jpg" alt="Upload">


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