Diferance Between Kurtis 500-501

[BLOWNDEAVER]

I am currently looking at 500 and 501,capsule boats, please someone tell me what the differance is between the two boats, and how to tell the differance in apperance, looking at mid to late 80 models, is the differance in the top or mainly the bottom THANKS ALOT THOMAS :smile:

[Ex PSI Canyon]

Call Dale Aaseth at Canyon Marine, He does rigging on Kurtis Hulls.

[superdave013]

Dale Aaseth, now that would be a funny combo. A mix of short and tall. lol asian and what ever the heck dan is. to funny.
The guy you would be asking for at canyon marine is Dan Aaseth.

[Ex PSI Canyon]

Thank you for correcting me this morning Dave Dan Dale

[haulina29]

Best way to get the straight scoop is to call Dale Lambert he and Kelly built the 501 mold when Dale was at Kurtis .

[BLOWNDEAVER]

Since I don't have a California phone book, could one of you please post the phone numbers so I could call these guys. Thanks!

[Just-Jettin]

If Iam not mistaken, the 501 has narrrower front sponsons and cockpit. Without a capsule it had a windshield. The 500 has more of a straight gunnell (dash) at the steering column. The 500 was built for BGH and the 501 was usually used in normally aspirated set-ups, hince the more narrow cockpit and front sponsons.

[Unforgiven]

I am currently looking at 500 and 501,capsule boats, please someone tell me what the differance is between the two boats, and how to tell the differance in apperance, looking at mid to late 80 models, is the differance in the top or mainly the bottom THANKS ALOT THOMAS :smile:
Pm later...I'll give you sizes and diminsions...

[DetroitJim]

501 has the pointy windshield. Mine's the black one, the purple one behind me is a 500.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/181Dscn0215-med.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/181JULY28_1-med.jpg

[Kurtis500]

My understanding is the 501 was wider on the sponson contact areas. My 500 had a small area on the right sponson extended out to make for a wider stance. I was told that it had the same surface contact area as the 501..??.. Of course the dashes are different too, but anything else I'm not aware of. I've never looked into it before, so I'll be checking back for some good info.

[BLOWNDEAVER]

Please Give Me Canyon Marine Number, Or City They Are In Thanks Alot(please Send Those Measurements)

[Bobbo541]

You can go on Dragboats .com go to classifides look under parts Dan has an add there.

[21rayson]

this came from joe shelfo pe 623.
This is my knowedge on the kurtis kraft.
the 500 has a completely different sponson and sponson location than the 501. I am refering to the small kurtis. The 500 is an earlier design, that has a slightly bit less depth than the 501. The width location is also narrower than the 501. The approach(angle) is also a little different, meaning the 501 is steeper. The decks on these boats are different from each other. The 501 has a cool windsheild, and the 500 has a kicked up ramp deck. Both of these boats had the narrow tail. The newer GSM/Grimes 502 has the wider , filled in tail with a wider blast plate. I have put the wider tail on the earlier boats, and it does help the boat leave a tiny bit flatter. The Kurtis, MPH, and the Bitz 501 are all modified splashes off of the old Kindsvater shovel nose. I do know this, they are all good boats, for racing only.With the right weight locations, prop depth and angle, rudder offset, and of course the right RB prop, you can make any hydro work. They only ride on two plates up front, and the prop or props and rudder. They have not changed that much in the last 35 years.

[DUECE'SDAD]

I dont know the answer but i ran across a Kurtis i think 501 in haskell oklahoma and the guy worked at a place in broken arrow oklahoma name Victory graphics, ask for the guy that is into Jet boats, he was wanting to sell it and it had center steering and was minus engine for around 5000 all the rigging was polished including the vdrive

[BLOWNDEAVER]

I dont know the answer but i ran across a Kurtis i think 501 in haskell oklahoma and the guy worked at a place in broken arrow oklahoma name Victory graphics, ask for the guy that is into Jet boats, he was wanting to sell it and it had center steering and was minus engine for around 5000 all the rigging was polished including the vdrive
THANKS DUECE DAD,I WILL CALL IN THE MORNING, everyone keep your eyes open for me , will consider project thanks alot

[LakesOnly]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/181JULY28_1-med.jpg
Looks Really Nice, Jim. :cool:
LO

[DetroitJim]

Would have looked a lot better if I hadn't redlighted by 0.06 seconds in the final round but thanks.

[Kindsvater Flat]

The Kurtis, MPH, and the Bitz 501 are all modified splashes off of the old Kindsvater shovel nose.
Is this the boat that started it all?
72 or 73 Kindsvater
http://www.schoutenranch.com/boat/lb2/images/MVC-020S.jpg

[Nstigator74]

That boat just looks spooky to me. Alot of motor outboard steering with cables and the floors look to be well stressed :squiggle: :notam:

[boat030]

I don't know all the specs on the 500 compared too the 501 but I have driven both with similar power and there is no comparison the 501 is light years ahead of the 500.