WTB: 21' V-Drive Cruiser.

[dmontzsta]

My dad (shadetreedon) is looking for a 21' v-drive cruiser for him and my mom. He is looking to spend around $6-8k and prefers turn-key with a bbc. If anyone has any leads that would be great. I have been checking ebay and boattraderonline with no luck.

[Highlimit9000]

My dad (shadetreedon) is looking for a 21' v-drive cruiser for him and my mom. He is looking to spend around $6-8k and prefers turn-key with a bbc. If anyone has any leads that would be great. I have been checking ebay and boattraderonline with no luck.
Good Luck in that Price Range...You might find a daycruiser that needs a re-store with no Motor....

[GofastRacer]

Here's a cool project!.. :cool:
Howard! (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4535321199)

[wsuwrhr]

CA' MON D monzsta, help the old man out.
WITH engine?
You are going to have to up a couple thousand, unless you want a complete roach.
You will spend the money either way.
Brian
just my worthless quarter.

[flat broke]

You could buy this http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/8/8/78532888.htm I bet you could get it for 8k or less. Bigger than what he wanted, but a 21' Vdrive that is halfway decent just isn't going to come in at the price he's lookin.
Chris

[Jordy]

I have been checking ebay and boattraderonline with no luck.
As was pointed out, there is probably a reason for that, especially one in any kind of shape. ;)

[superdave013]

My dad (shadetreedon) is looking for a 21' v-drive cruiser for him and my mom. He is looking to spend around $6-8k and prefers turn-key with a bbc. If anyone has any leads that would be great. I have been checking ebay and boattraderonline with no luck.
Better make that 26-28K for a so-so and 36-38K for an ok / pretty nice. Super nice will start in the 40's I'd say.
Projects are much less but ya gotta finsih 'em. That seems to be the hard part for me. lol

[Highlimit9000]

Better make that 26-28K for a so-so and 36-38K for an ok / pretty nice. Super nice will start in the 40's I'd say.
Projects are much less but ya gotta finsih 'em. That seems to be the hard part for me. lol
:hammer2: I second that Dave! I added up my spending so far on my Schiada, and my future spending to get the thing done the way I want it.... Phew!!! Comin in at About 40K !!! Oh well I guess that beats 120K and A long waiting list! :hammer2:

[Jordy]

Better make that 26-28K for a so-so
I know where there is really nice so so for $28K. :cool:

[Floored]

go to recycler.com boats daycruiser 79 elim 460 V-drive 6500 in hesperia.

[emjay]

Hey Dmontzsta,
Check recycler on-line.
There's an Eliminator & an Advantage & a couple other cruisers
listed there in Dad's range. No photos, but at least worth a search.
Good luck!
(oops.. floored beat me by 4 minutes)
http://www.recycler.com/asp/Class.asp?iC=120ttp://www.recycler.com/asp/Class.asp?iC=120

[mouzer]

check (lake apes ) thread Watcha all think of this here boat 21 v-drive spectra NICEEEEEE :D

[Lake Ape]

check (lake apes ) thread Watcha all think of this here boat 21 v-drive spectra NICEEEEEE :D
Ain't it though.....I think it's already sold though...I wonder if Corleone fixed his tanks yet and if it's already sold...

[Highlimit9000]

Lake, Yes, the new tanks are in! I just finished Glassing in Bulkheads last week..
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/199Continentaltanks2.JPG
Ain't it though.....I think it's already sold though...I wonder if Corleone fixed his tanks yet and if it's already sold...

[dmontzsta]

I do not think it is impossible at all...
There is a Hallet here in Riverside for $9k obo has a 550hp fresh BBC, new interior, new carpet.
An Eliminator in Palm Springs for $6500 with a Ford 460.
I saw a Rayson Craft 21' last summer for $10k
There are tons of jets, but would prefer a v-drive...
He is not looking for a 21' GN style or anything that has potential to go fast, just a cruiser.

[Highlimit9000]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/199Continentaltanks1.JPG
Ain't it though.....I think it's already sold though...I wonder if Corleone fixed his tanks yet and if it's already sold...

[Highlimit9000]

Just started to Mock-UP a new Down Pedal Assembly and Foot Throttle
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/199Continentaldownpedalmockup1.JPG
Will be Glassing in all new subfloors...Much stronger...Fixed some Delam while I was in there also...Boat is a mess right now...Should look tits by Needles!!!
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/199Continentalnewtanks.JPG
Adding a New Bulkhead In center its sitting in there now.. The V-Drive will be in the Open now with Covered rotating assembly..
This is the New Rudder that will be going on the Boat!
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/199Platedfin.JPG
Newly plated Kinsvator Prop will be on there also...
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/524/199PlatedProp.JPG

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

He is not looking for a 21' GN style or anything that has potential to go fast, just a cruiser.
With that criteria an outboard would be perfect. :D

[dmontzsta]

With that criteria an outboard would be perfect. :D
oh shit, I forgot to mention, he doesnt want to be gay...sorry. :D

[bigkatboat]

Wow! I thought jet boats were inexpensive. Now I hear V-drive boat OWNERS inquiring about V-drive cruisers in that price range. I wonder if the person looking for the V-drive cruiser has any idea as to how much the parts, labor, or design/install cost or happened? I have known for over 15 years that most NEW V-drive boaters, came to V-drives because of COST. They found people who were willing to part with their "old V-drives" for PENNIES on the dollar. I also feel that the "old time V-drive owners" don't really care about "book values" until they have an insurance claim. I have had past customers call me on the phone and say " I sold that old flat boat too cheap". A V-drive boat is a 'different boat', the owner MUST be aware of how the componants work. Other boats (jet, I/O, O/B) are more 'user friendly', but they lack the BRUTE performance of the V-drive. If a "used" $6K boat is viewed as GOOD, they why would anyone purchase a new $60K V-drive boat? This is why I have avoided building any new V-drives. The parts have not gone down in price, nor has the quality! What makes any of you think that an "old V-drive", one who has survived thru the years (where others have not), is worth so little? If it is a POS, don't buy it! If it is "the real deal", step up, and buy with pride! It was made in America! By Americans! It lasted thru the years! I think it comes down to 'cheap crap, VS. hand built American "art". "I rest my case, but NEVER my heart".

[InKahntrol]

You might want to give the guys at Campbell boats a call. They had two 21' Campbells for sale and one 21' Taylor/Campbell. The nicest one is the Taylor, which I believe they're asking $12k for and it looks gorgeous. The Yellow 21' Campbell they had was pretty nice, but not perfect, and they were asking about $11k, and they also had an orange boat that was decent but looked kinda dated for $8k. The Taylor is the only one left on their web site, but all three might still be for sale.
Their number is (928) 855-2133.
I agree with the above statement about projects costing huge money. I got a smokin deal on my 21' Campbell... it was a running boat on a decent trailer for $4k. Well, 14 months and over $25k later the boat is getting closer to completion, but I still haven't done the interior yet. However, like Corleone my dad and I are essentially building a brand new boat, so its pretty expensive. My last boat was a GN style Nordic V-bottom V-drive that we restored top-to-bottom with a lot of scrounging and creative parts picking for about ten grand. So it can be done...
Dan

[dmontzsta]

Wow! I thought jet boats were inexpensive. Now I hear V-drive boat OWNERS inquiring about V-drive cruisers in that price range. I wonder if the person looking for the V-drive cruiser has any idea as to how much the parts, labor, or design/install cost or happened? I have known for over 15 years that most NEW V-drive boaters, came to V-drives because of COST. They found people who were willing to part with their "old V-drives" for PENNIES on the dollar. I also feel that the "old time V-drive owners" don't really care about "book values" until they have an insurance claim. I have had past customers call me on the phone and say " I sold that old flat boat too cheap". A V-drive boat is a 'different boat', the owner MUST be aware of how the componants work. Other boats (jet, I/O, O/B) are more 'user friendly', but they lack the BRUTE performance of the V-drive. If a "used" $6K boat is viewed as GOOD, they why would anyone purchase a new $60K V-drive boat? This is why I have avoided building any new V-drives. The parts have not gone down in price, nor has the quality! What makes any of you think that an "old V-drive", one who has survived thru the years (where others have not), is worth so little? If it is a POS, don't buy it! If it is "the real deal", step up, and buy with pride! It was made in America! By Americans! It lasted thru the years! I think it comes down to 'cheap crap, VS. hand built American "art". "I rest my case, but NEVER my heart".
ok :eat: I guess they are made in Japan now? :confused: