Daves new 26

[WetWillie]

Just got my new HB mag and was flipping thru the shots of the LA show and I see a green 26 DCB. First... did someone twist Daves arm to do this paint job? I mean he normally runs a pretty consurvitive paint job on his boats. I thought that boat looked trick! How about the lines of the new boat are they much different then the original 26? Anyone have one yet??
Wet

[25 Eagle]

It's on my wish list! Anyone looking for a super clean Eagle?

[bigboy78]

The F26 at the boat show was owned by a guy from back East. The owner picked out the colors, I kind of thought it was goddy at first but you know its kind of grew on me just a little, and I mean just a lillte. Also when I was talking to Dave he did say that the bottom was changed just a little from the orginal 26.

[WetWillie]

I kinda thought that as well when I first saw it! But with the cromed engine and the Puter hardware I can imagine it!! I hope HB does an article on it soon. Was this the first one out of the mold?
Wet

[MrHavasuCat]

As far as I know (I was told from the guys at DCB) the bottom change occured on the 2001 models before the release of the new canopy boat. I owned a 2000 and now own (trying to sell) a 2001. The 2001 has a stepped center sponson and the 2000 and older 26's did not. I was told the only changes on the canopy were the deck and some inner-liner (sp) components.

[playdeep]

MrHavasucat,I am looking at a (2001)26mach open bow.I was curious as to how much heavier the open bow is as opposed to the hard deck model?

[MrHavasuCat]

I really could not tell you, I would call Dave and ask him. If you are not set on an open bow I am selling mine, and will make someone a good deal. Good luck with the shopping.

[kab2]

Or if your set on an open-bow I have one that I need to sell. Its a 2002 brand new with only 10 hours on it.

[MrHavasuCat]

Kab's boat is very nice, and it is an open bow like he stated. I would take a look at it before you decide on the other one you are looking at.

[playdeep]

MHC,I would prefer a closed deck.The one that I am currently looking at I found on the internet saw the 505 area code (N.M) called the guy,turns out he lives about a mile away from me.I saw your piece the weekend of the AHBA poker run in the channel.If price were not a factor your boat would be in my driveway right now that thing is flippin gorgeous.Lou at the boat brokers was telling me the other day that is as nice a boat as he has ever seen,Period!.The one here in New Mexico has a normally aspirated 540.The guy says she will run mid to upper 80's.We are currently about 7k off from it being to good of a deal to pass up.BTW I really appreciate all of your feedback thanks.

[MrHavasuCat]

Playdeep,
Thanks for the compliments on the boat, I wish I could afford to keep it and the new boat we just bought, but I can't swing it. Good luck on the deal you are working on, sounds like a nice boat as well.
Chris

[Screaming Pete]

Mr. Havasu Cat, Have you sold the Mach26 yet . I live in escondido and may have an interested party
S/P

[MrHavasuCat]

Not yet I have a couple people interested that want to go for a ride when the motor is back in. The motor was just rebuilt and I need to get with Jeff Blosdale about a good time to put it back in the boat (it is sitting at his shop at the moment).
I had a couple of lifters stick the last time we had it out...The motor has been completely rebuilt and is sporting a pair of Brand new Brodix heads..whom ever buys the boat will be getting a great deal...let me know if you want to look at it. The boat is here in North San Diego county in my garage, and I am thinking probably two weeks until the motor goes back in. If you are serious we could meet at Havasu after the motor is put in, and go for a ride. You can call me at 760-630-8035.

[WetWillie]

MrHavasuCat
Pictures Pictures!!!!!

[MissHavasuCat]

Hey Wet Willie...
Here's a pic of our Mach 26 for sale. You can also see a couple more pictures and the write up about it in the ***boat.net classifieds off the home page. Give us a call and we'll give you the skinny http://free.***boat.net/ubb/wink.gif
http://www.***boat.net/class/7606308035b.jpg
[This message has been edited by MissHavasuCat (edited June 11, 2002).]

[bigorangefan]

Kab2
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Thanks; Chris