SPAM 26' Sleekcraft Jet Boat For Sale

[propless]

With great reluctance after being downsized yesterday afternoon, that I put my boat up for sale.
I've attached one picture but can provide many others. Boat is strong, very strong:
26' jet drive, hydraulic place diverter, 454. Interior and carpet is about a year old and continues to turn heads and receive compliments everywhere we take the boat.
I'm located next to Lewisville Lake in North Dallas and obvioulsy have the time to take to people out on it (some humor left).
George Marshall
aka "Propless"

[1978 Rogers]

Very nice.
Will you deliver to the NW? :D

[BadBahner]

How much are you asking?

[Lightning]

The obvious initial reaction comment..." that's a big boat for a jet"

[propless]

It is a big boat, but a dream to have on the water. Requires attention to manuevering in tight spots, but choppy to rough water, not a problem unlike most smaller boats.
Again, if you like attention, you'll get it with this one. I've had it for years and I'm looking at all cash options (boat, items in the attic, and a load of camera goodies). My wife wants to keep the boat because of the fun we have in it, but as a father and husband my priorities are roof, food and a new job - boats are replaceable, families are not.
As for the rpice?? Hell, we all have a zillion dollars in our boats, but I would like to get around $15K. Can I deliver? When I bought it I had it delivered to me from 1500 miles away for $1100 - yes I'll work with anyone at this point assuming my wife does not convince me otherwise to keep it.
Here is another shot of the boat.

[propless]

Yes, I'm confident that it is a jet! Picture is attached.

[propless]

I'll try it again

[Sleek26]

Propless,
I feel for ya man. I have the same boat, just different color. I converted mine from I/O with a 350 to a Berkley/454. I've worked a whopping 13 days this year and 11 weeks last year. I sold my 76 Ferrari Dino,my custom pick up, and my 19 Ft. V-drive mini-Daycruiser but, will live in my Sleek 26 if I have to. Fortunatley my kids are grown and on their own so my situation is a little different. You gotta do what ya gotta do.
Best Wishes
Sleek26

[DogHouse]

Propless, that's a beautiful boat. Very sorry to hear that you might have to part with it on undesirable terms. I'm curious to know how it runs and what kind of hp the 454 is making. Anyone know what it might take to get a big boat like this up near 80 mph with the jet?

[propless]

Dog House -
Many thanks for the comments. The boat does about 55 today. I would suspect it would take a completely different engine and possibly the duel jet drive to get it 80. Honestly, I'm not sure I would want to go 80 in a boat that was not designed for it. I suspect that this boat was designed for a maximum run around 55-60. I could be alll wet on this one.
Keep the word being passed around, and I'll work with anyone on getting the boat to them. I'll be updating new photos this weekend - would like to understand how I go about posting several pictures on a reply - thanks!
propless

[DogHouse]

To post your pics, go to the picture in the gallery and right click, select "properties". Highlight and copy the URL, then go back to your message and paste the URL between the image markers your URL . Like this:
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4673
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4680
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4683

[AZKC]

:idea2: As usual timing is everything, very nice boat. Doghouse that would look good cruisin around Apache don't ya think :D

[propless]

Testing attaching pictures - hope it works.
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[HammerDown]

26' Ambassador, I had one for a short time...kinda wish I held on to it.
It had a white furry headliner and a wet bar :)

[manuel]

Hey Propless, did you ever get the hat I sent ?, I never heard back from you and was wondering, sorry to hear you're selling the boat, I will probably be putting mine on eBay soon, after we have a little more fun in it, mine also has the Disco pimp white bunny fur headliner,
Good luck, Manuel

[DogHouse]

:idea2: As usual timing is everything, very nice boat. Doghouse that would look good cruisin around Apache don't ya think :D
Yes it would! It'd be a great boat for overnighting as well.
:cool:

[propless]

Manuel -
Thank you, I did receive the hat - I sent a reply but it obvisouly never made it to you - thanks again!

[propless]

Whoever emailed me on Thursday, I did respond back to you but keep getting a "failed mailbox" when I reply. Bottom line, yes it is still for sale and I have dropped the price.