Visited Skater Last Friday

[T2x]

I welcomed the chance to spend some quality time with one of my favorite people, Peter Hledin. He had over a dozen boats on the floor in various stages of build (or re-rig in a couple of cases). While business is not at peak levels, Skater continues to lead the performance pack in demand and quality.

It amazes me that anyone would consider another cat, given that the handcrafted, flat deck Skaters are the only truly custom product out there, at a price which is competitive with the other (fully molded) contenders in the market. The hours of hand workmanship, sizzling performance, and original styling are the standard against which all others are measured. In addition the absolutely insane in house painting is outrageously creative and unique.

I've known Peter since his earliest boats and I bow to his position as the undisputed king of performance builders in the entire history of the sport. I look forward to our next visit toward the end of this year.

Buy a Skater.......... I did

T2x
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[Bobcat]

pics Rich pics!!!! ( I might be too fat for a skater,I could get in,but gettin out looks tough!):sifone:

 

[CDOWNS]

 

[T2x]

pics Rich pics!!!! ( I might be too fat for a skater,I could get in,but gettin out looks tough!):sifone:

Like I said...Skaters are custom built...there is no owner too fat to fit in.....



T2x

 

[Bobcat]

it is a dead giveaway when the trim tab on the drivers side is twice as big as the other !:sifone:

 

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Rich,

Maybe next time I could go with you to do a photo shoot ?

Or on the other hand, how far is the SKATER plant from Harrison Twp. ???

If I end up driving out there for the race in July, it may be worth the extra time to pay Peter a visit...

Here is the inside of one of Peter's work of art :

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/p883283702/slideshow


Enjoy !

 

[Offshore Ginger]

I welcomed the chance to spend some quality time with one of my favorite people, Peter Hledin. He had over a dozen boats on the floor in various stages of build (or re-rig in a couple of cases). While business is not at peak levels, Skater continues to lead the performance pack in demand and quality.

It amazes me that anyone would consider another cat, given that the handcrafted, flat deck Skaters are the only truly custom product out there, at a price which is competitive with the other (fully molded) contenders in the market. The hours of hand workmanship, sizzling performance, and original styling are the standard against which all others are measured. In addition the absolutely insane in house painting is outrageously creative and unique.

I've known Peter since his earliest boats and I bow to his position as the undisputed king of performance builders in the entire history of the sport. I look forward to our next visit toward the end of this year.

Buy a Skater.......... I did

T2x
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I agree 100% , because it's a Skater nation...........................................................:26:

 

[Ratickle]

Rich,

Maybe next time I could go with you to do a photo shoot ?

Or on the other hand, how far is the SKATER plant from Harrison Twp. ???

If I end up driving out there for the race in July, it may be worth the extra time to pay Peter a visit...

Here is the inside of one of Peter's work of art :

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/p883283702/slideshow


Enjoy !

You guys are always welcome to stay at our place, just let us know. We're about 1/2 hour from the factory on the north side of Holland.

 

[Offshore Ginger]

Rich,

Maybe next time I could go with you to do a photo shoot ?

Or on the other hand, how far is the SKATER plant from Harrison Twp. ???

If I end up driving out there for the race in July, it may be worth the extra time to pay Peter a visit...

Here is the inside of one of Peter's work of art :

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/p883283702/slideshow


Enjoy !

around 3 to 4 hours and maybe we all could hook up considerig im only 20 min from Douglas and have lunch ?

 

[Wrinkleface]

I welcomed the chance to spend some quality time with one of my favorite people, Peter Hledin. He had over a dozen boats on the floor in various stages of build (or re-rig in a couple of cases). While business is not at peak levels, Skater continues to lead the performance pack in demand and quality.

It amazes me that anyone would consider another cat, given that the handcrafted, flat deck Skaters are the only truly custom product out there, at a price which is competitive with the other (fully molded) contenders in the market. The hours of hand workmanship, sizzling performance, and original styling are the standard against which all others are measured. In addition the absolutely insane in house painting is outrageously creative and unique.

I've known Peter since his earliest boats and I bow to his position as the undisputed king of performance builders in the entire history of the sport. I look forward to our next visit toward the end of this year.

Buy a Skater.......... I did

T2x
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Have a Buddy that is close 2 get'n his new 32! I understand they R wait'n on eggbeaters that R 2 B supplied by somebody else!!!:boxing_smiley:

 

[Ratickle]

Rich,

Maybe next time I could go with you to do a photo shoot ?

Or on the other hand, how far is the SKATER plant from Harrison Twp. ???

If I end up driving out there for the race in July, it may be worth the extra time to pay Peter a visit...

Here is the inside of one of Peter's work of art :

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/p883283702/slideshow


Enjoy !

And just bring Rich with you......:sifone:

 

[Offshore Ginger]

Rich,

Maybe next time I could go with you to do a photo shoot ?

Or on the other hand, how far is the SKATER plant from Harrison Twp. ???

If I end up driving out there for the race in July, it may be worth the extra time to pay Peter a visit...

Here is the inside of one of Peter's work of art :

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/p883283702/slideshow


Enjoy !

Dammmmmmmmmmm SHARKEY i can not believe you made it that far up in the Pickles to take pics and by the way great pics . I also have been up at Douglas 3 to 4 times in the last few months getting materials for redoing gas tanks on a 32 Skater and how pretty is there layup. WOW !:26:

 

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Dammmmmmmmmmm SHARKEY i can not believe you made it that far up in the Pickles to take pics and by the way great pics . I also have been up at Douglas 3 to 4 times in the last few months getting materials for redoing gas tanks on a 32 Skater and how pretty is there layup. WOW !:26:

It's so much better going up there with a camera instead of a grinder and a dryer hose attached to the front of my face.....:ack2:

And to think with the vacuum bagged boats, there is little to no chance of getting any splinters.....

 

[stainless]

Skater Baby!

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

I agree 100% , because it's a Skater nation...........................................................:26:

Me too:sifone:

 

[gatorone]

Mine leaves tomorrow

 

[ApachePete]

Rich!

Are you still here?

Love to get to see you. And tell you the TRUTH re: Peter.

 

[Offshore Ginger]

Mine leaves tomorrow

DAWGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG and what was yours there for ( new or old ) and as luck has it i will be at Douglas around 1:30 tomorrow .:sifone:

 

[Offshore Ginger]

Rich!

Are you still here?

Love to get to see you. And tell you the TRUTH re: Peter.

Be nice Pete .:rofl::rofl::rofl: :26:

 

[Cash Bar]

Mine leaves tomorrow

Good to hear!!

Now, about that avatar. :ack2:


See you in a week. :biggrinjester: