The little air diverter flipper upper thingys

[Jetboatguru]

Does anyone know where I can get something to mount in front of the driverseat and passenger seat on the dash to divert air? I heard they make a huge difference.

[Jrocket]

Does anyone know where I can get something to mount in front of the driverseat and passenger seat on the dash to divert air? I heard they make a huge difference.
You puss,try a bayliner store.Sack it up and close your eyes like the rest of us do.

[djunkie]

Made my own. :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6749720x540_DSC00244.jpg

[Havasu Hangin']

I think Finney makes some...
...you puss.

[Charley]

I would suggest goggles or goggle styled glasses...

[Jrocket]

Made my own. :D
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/6749720x540_DSC00244.jpg
Dam you've got sexy hair!

[djunkie]

Dam you've got sexy hair!
Why thank you. :D

[andy01]

I have a windshield on my Spectre and love it. Spectre has a shop that they had pattern it and make them for the boats. There is a shop in the city of orange? I think. They make all kinds of plexy stuff. I was going to use them to make a splash gaurd for the Ultra, John gave me there info. The best thing to do is call Dave, I hear he treats all customers the same. If you own one of his boats you own one of his boats. Im sure he has had people request stuff like this before. I don't know how something like this would look on a Mach 26 but this is what mine looks like. Oh and mine was around $800, I think.
http://www.spectrepowerboats.com/gallery/data/508/14PICT1935-med.JPG
http://www.spectrepowerboats.com/gallery/data/508/14PICT1937-med.JPG
I guess we know who will be buying a new F26 with 300's on the back next year........
Andy

[Jetboatguru]

Thanks for the info Andy. I will call Dave. I don't think I will be buying an F26. I really like the way the Mach looks. Bring that 30 up here to the Delta sometime.
Tony

[Dave C]

see if you would have bought an eliminator the windshields come stock. ;)

[Jetboatguru]

Dave you are right!
For Sale
2000 DCB all white
Twin 300 Promaxs
Triple axle trailer
No windshield
:D

[Boatmaster]

Somebody help me here GBG needs more Kool Aid! :D

[andy01]

Dave you are right!
For Sale
2000 DCB all white
Twin 300 Promaxs
Triple axle trailer
No windshield
:D
That's the spirit! Why change now!

[Charley]

see if you would have bought an eliminator the windshields come stock. ;)
ya and considering the resale on both you can probably have replacement and a back up eliminator after you sell the DCB ;) :eek: :eek: :D

[andy01]

ya and considering the resale on both you can probably have replacement and a back up eliminator after you sell the DCB ;) :eek: :eek: :D
LOL nothing like a kick in the junk.......

[Bre]

YOu still need some? Let me know.. I know someone that can make you a pair like the ones we had on the Daytona.

[Dave C]

hey its not my fault that you overpaid by $50,000 to start with for the same damn boat.
Sh*t if I overpaid by $50,000 to start with for the same boat I would be upset if I didn't have a higher resale value. ;)
ya and considering the resale on both you can probably have replacement and a back up eliminator after you sell the DCB ;) :eek: :eek: :D

[Jetboatguru]

CHILDREN!!
enough!
Now go to your rooms!!

[Jrocket]

hey its not my fault that you overpaid by $50,000 to start with for the same damn boat.
Sh*t if I overpaid by $50,000 to start with for the same boat I would be upset if I didn't have a higher resale value. ;)
They both float is about the only thing they have in common. :p

[Dave C]

Your right,
except for our gel coats being better than yours, the only thing we have in common is the same kool-aid holders and those sh*tty Merc motors.... oh and those merc drives.... same trailers... mostly the same components....
gee now that I think about it.. thats a lot. :notam:
wait I know..... the carpet, ... and oh ya the shifter is different.... Also that antenna thingy is different too. :D
I wanted those different swim steps too and I was willing to pay the extra $200 for them too. And I definitely would have sprung $250 for the extra chrome on the strainer. :wink:
They both float is about the only thing they have in common. :p

[Jrocket]

Gel cote better than DCB? I think your running a fever! :supp:
DCB comes with billet swim steps,no need to pay extra....LOL :p

[Hustler]

Gel cote better than DCB? I think your running a fever! :supp:
DCB comes with billet swim steps,no need to pay extra....LOL :p
Yeah but do you have Checkers :p :D

[Dave C]

OK for arguments sake, lets call the gel a push.
Gel cote better than DCB? I think your running a fever! :supp:
DCB comes with billet swim steps,no need to pay extra....LOL :p
But do you think if I spend the $1,500 for the things that I don't have like the carpet, antenna and shifter, do you think I will get the higher resale value like Charles says?
Or is it a lost cause? :rollside:

[Boatmaster]

hey its not my fault that you overpaid by $50,000 to start with for the same damn boat.
Sh*t if I overpaid by $50,000 to start with for the same boat I would be upset if I didn't have a higher resale value. ;)
Dave I had no idea you were another misled Eliminator owner that is searching for a reason why he did'nt buy a DCB for pennies more than a dime a dozen Eliminator.

[Jrocket]

Dave I had no idea you where another mislead Eliminator owner that is searching for a reason why he did'nt buy a DCB for pennies more than a dime a dozen Eliminator.
Dave C,
I rest my case! All in fun of course. :D

[Dave C]

LMAO.
Pennies more..... your the one with a fever. I didn't know pennies cost so much.
Remember me Boatmaster? Last year you told me that it would cost $96,000 for a DCB equipped just like my Daytona but it would take 6-8 months to get one.
Instead I saved $21,000 and not only got a better boat but I didn't have to wait 6-8 months.
So I think the only misleading that is being done around here is Norcal DCB. Eh?
Dave I had no idea you where another mislead Eliminator owner that is searching for a reason why he did'nt buy a DCB for pennies more than a dime a dozen Eliminator.
But for $96,000 it probably would have come with the cool XM antenna that I didn't get. ;)

[Jrocket]

Instead I saved $21,000 and not only got a better boat but I didn't have to wait 6-8 months.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder....now go get your eyes checked! LOL :D

[Dave C]

Hey my laser eye surgery worked just fine. ya and those plain white boats sure are pretty.....
Geez you DCB guys are a bunch of haters... I'm just trying to give Tony a hard time then all you kool aid guys show up and start hatin!
Calm down DCB'ers.... its not my fault you paid too much for your boats.....

[TheLurker]

it probably would have come with the cool XM antenna that I didn't get. ;)
But what about a 12 volt socket???? :cool:

[Jrocket]

ya those plain white boats sure are pretty.....
Geez you DCB guys are a bunch of haters... I'm just trying to give Tony a hard time then all you kool aid guys show up and start hatin!
Calm down DCB'ers.... its not my fault you paid too much for your boats.....
Yes they are pretty.
I'm by far a hater.
I got a great deal on my DCB and I'm VERY FOCKING CALM OK!!!!!! LMAO. :rollside:
BTW,I like your boat.

[Jrocket]

But what about a 12 volt socket???? :cool:
Got one.

[Dave C]

Haven't they told ya... Eliminator has stepped up their game... It now has a 12 volt socket.
But I got jipped on that XM antenna though and I am kind of peaved about it because I got that ugly black one instead.
But what about a 12 volt socket???? :cool:
no zip ties though...

[andy01]

Got one.
Me toooooooooo!
East Coast baby!

[Dave C]

LOL......
I got a great deal on my DCB and I'm VERY FOCKING CALM OK!!!!!! LMAO. :rollside:
Ya, I don't look at the payment either.... its too hard on the blood pressure!
who the hell are we kidding anyway. They are ALL too f-ing expensive! Are we nuts or something?
I guess it could be worse.... could have paid too much for an east coaster :hammer2: or made the monumental mistake of buying a v-bottom :devil:

[Jetboatguru]

Dave, I love the new boat. I looked at a 25 Daytona with a blown deal but could not get insurance for it. I have ridden in the 25 Eliminators and they didn't ride anything like the DCB.
I think your boat is good looking if you like baby blue lava lamp effect. :supp: :jawdrop:
I think the price was right on DCB. $28,000 for 2000 Mach26? That seemed like a great price. It was filled with fuel, came with a $10,000 bumpin stereo system. It had ropes, anchors, DVD player, and gift certificates to Chevy's. The trailer came with new rims and tires as well. Maybe I got taken on the price but I feel it was fair. ;)

[Boatmaster]

LMAO.
Pennies more..... your the one with a fever. I didn't know pennies cost so much.
Remember me Boatmaster? Last year you told me that it would cost $96,000 for a DCB equipped just like my Daytona but it would take 6-8 months to get one.
Instead I saved $21,000 and not only got a better boat but I didn't have to wait 6-8 months.
So I think the only misleading that is being done around here is Norcal DCB. Eh?
But for $96,000 it probably would have come with the cool XM antenna that I didn't get. ;)
Sorry Dave I don't remember talking to you last year ( my bad). Please take it for what it is worth, all bashing on these boards is done in good fun. I am by no means a hater, I've owned many Eliminators in my day(of course DCB rigged) but a nice boat none the less. The old saying that every farmers proud of his cow comes to mind, and yes I like my DCBs.

[25Elmn8r]

Dave I had no idea you were another misled Eliminator owner that is searching for a reason why he did'nt buy a DCB for pennies more than a dime a dozen Eliminator.
Sorry, couldn't let this one go. It seems that Dave's "Custom" Boats seems to be putting out quite a few copies of the same gel design. I guess picking the colors makes it custom :hammerhea
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1536cowan1.jpg
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/522/1536MVC-012F-med.JPG
And for the record, I like my Checkers!

[Jrocket]

And for the record, I like my Checkers!
You are so lucky you said that! LOL :D

[Dave C]

with the twin whackers? DAMN - $28,000... thats cheap!!! Great price.....
thats almost so low we have to cry B.S. on it. ;) I would have paid more if it was clean!
and getting insurance on twin whackers is any easier than a blown BB?? QUE? Where did you get your insurance cuz you got a deal there too. :rollside:
BTW I was referring to those new fawkers.
I think the price was right on DCB. $28,000 for 2000 Mach26? That seemed like a great price. It was filled with fuel, came with a $10,000 bumpin stereo system. It had ropes, anchors, DVD player, and gift certificates to Chevy's. The trailer came with new rims and tires as well. Maybe I got taken on the price but I feel it was fair. ;)

[Jetboatguru]

That is what I paid Dave.
I kept hammering the price down and we ended up at 28K. It started at 30K. I just found $5,000 in cash under the back seat. What a day!! :D

[Charley]

Dave ... Hatin??? yer the one getting all upset ... I made one lil joke :D and for the record...a like optioned DCB can be had for the same price... believe it or not ;)....

[Dave C]

for this boat?... damn good deal, you scored.
Am I way off on this, survey says?
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/1693Poker_Run_348s.jpg

[Dave C]

ohhhhh suuuurrrrreeee it can....... I did ask, (four times) not that I would have bought it.
I know, I know the final price would have been less than $96,000..... it would have been $95,500. ;)
...a like optioned DCB can be had for the same price... believe it or not ;)....

[Charley]

ohhhhh suuuurrrrreeee it can....... I did ask, (four times) not that I would have bought it.
I know, I know the final price would have been less than $96,000..... it would have been $95,500. ;)
well the 25 daytona is not a 26 mach is not a 27 daytona is not a mach29 so

[Charley]

Dave...it's as simple as this
A beautiful sunset viewed from a DCB
http://www2.***boat.com/forums/customavatars/avatar3318_18.gif
the same picture viewed from a Daytona
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/38elim.JPG
LOL!!!! :D :D :D

[Charley]

oh cmon where did u go?;)

[djunkie]

Dave...it's as simple as this
A beautiful sunset viewed from a DCB
http://www2.***boat.com/forums/customavatars/avatar3318_18.gif
the same picture viewed from a Daytona
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/38elim.JPG
LOL!!!! :D :D :D
WTF????? LOL :D

[Dave C]

LMAO..... :supp: thats funny right there.
and thats what it looks like but its usually green chunks from the cheap beer us little people drink!
Dave...it's as simple as this
A beautiful sunset viewed from a DCB
http://www2.***boat.com/forums/customavatars/avatar3318_18.gif
the same picture viewed from a Daytona
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/38elim.JPG
LOL!!!! :D :D :D

[Dave C]

No kidding a 25 ain't a 26, duhhhhh....
So I'm hanging out with some nice kool aid boats at Havazoo. both Mach 26's. Excellent boats. So they both show me around and we are "comparing"
As far as I can tell, these were the material differences between theirs and mine:
Dana Hinges $1,100 (need I say more)
Engraved battery boxes $110 (x2) (ohhh....nice touch there)
Chrome sea strainer $395 (chrome good for 5 mph)
white puck GPS receiver $245 (you got me there)
Livorsi controls $350+ (who cares)
5 lbs bag of zip ties $50
total parts difference $2,360
total boat price difference $21,000
portion attributed to DCB hype $18,640. :wink: :)
so the moral of the story is for an extra $18,640 I could have gotten an extra 1 foot of fiberglass in the DCB (that was shorter because I had to "step down to get onto the DCB) :idea: :wink: :)
well the 25 daytona is not a 26 mach is not a 27 daytona is not a mach29 so
BTW I had more powdercoated parts :p :)

[ELIMINAT THIS]

Dave...it's as simple as this
A beautiful sunset viewed from a DCB
http://www2.***boat.com/forums/customavatars/avatar3318_18.gif
the same picture viewed from a Daytona
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/38elim.JPG
LOL!!!! :D :D :D
I think that bottom pic. must have been taken in a f26 IO going 70-90 mph because the one I rode in porpesed(sp) so bad at 70 thru 90 that's about what it looked like. :confused: ok let me have koolaid crew lol. :D

[Jrocket]

I think that bottom pic. must have been taken in a f26 IO going 70-90 mph because the one I rode in porpesed(sp) so bad at 70 thru 90 that's about what it looked like. :confused: ok let me have koolaid crew lol. :D
What took you so long to get in here?Wouldnt be the same without ya....Anyway,anytime you want a ride in my Mach26 you have one,and no porpoise either.

[Jrocket]

No kidding a 25 ain't a 26, duhhhhh....
So I'm hanging out with some nice kool aid boats at Havazoo. both Mach 26's. Excellent boats. So they both show me around and we are "comparing"
As far as I can tell, these were the material differences between theirs and mine:
Dana Hinges $1,100 (need I say more)
Engraved battery boxes $110 (x2) (ohhh....nice touch there)
Chrome sea strainer $395 (chrome good for 5 mph)
white puck GPS receiver $245 (you got me there)
Livorsi controls $350+ (who cares)
5 lbs bag of zip ties $50
total parts difference $2,360
total boat price difference $21,000
portion attributed to DCB hype $18,640. :wink: :)
so the moral of the story is for an extra $18,640 I could have gotten an extra 1 foot of fiberglass in the DCB (that was shorter because I had to "step down to get onto the DCB) :idea: :wink: :)
BTW I had more powdercoated parts :p :)
Powdercoated stuff?Are you kidding me,thats the poor guys version of anodizing.Step up and anodize. :D
How about you get every motor compartment pic you want from Eliminator and I'll gather some DCB's..that should give you an idea of quality verse quanity!I'll pay extra for quality,I thank you very much!
BTW,Im just having fun here....and thats all it is too me.

[ELIMINAT THIS]

What took you so long to get in here?Wouldnt be the same without ya....Anyway,anytime you want a ride in my Mach26 you have one,and no porpoise either.
I will take you up on that offer. I wanted to ask if that was normal for the f26 because I was shocked how much it porpoise.maybe they had the x demension f-up or some thing. :idea:

[Dave C]

HEY, I included a 5 lb bag of zip ties for the motor compartment. $50.. thats what its worth. ;) :D
BTW where are those cushion clamps? Step up and cushion clamp ;)
How about you get every motor compartment pic you want from Eliminator and I'll gather some DCB's..that should give you an idea of quality verse quanity!I'll pay extra for quality,I thank you very much!
BTW,Im just having fun here....and thats all it is too me.
BTW whats a porpoise??? I don't seem to exhibit that quality? just curious ;)

[Charley]

so the moral of the story is for an extra $18,640 I could have gotten an extra 1 foot of fiberglass in the DCB and a boat worth about $25,000 more in resale
NOW YOU GOT IT!!!

[Charley]

HEY, I included a 5 lb bag of zip ties for the motor compartment. $50.. thats what its worth. ;) :D
BTW where are those cushion clamps? Step up and cushion clamp ;)
BTW whats a porpoise??? I don't seem to exhibit that quality? just curious ;)
I think you have to reach a certain speed to do that and a 496 aint enough to live in that world
DOH!!!!
:D :D

[Dave C]

OK here is one eliminator engine compartment.
https://www.eliminatorboat.com/ForumImages/ritchey8.jpg
How about you get every motor compartment pic you want from Eliminator and I'll gather some DCB's..that should give you an idea of quality verse quanity!I'll pay extra for quality,I thank you very much!
BTW,Im just having fun here....and thats all it is too me.
you know what they say.. if you can't beat em.. steal their rigger. LMAO

[Charley]

steal their rigger. LMAO
uh...... ya thats what happend!
:sleeping:
oh and you nailed it... thats ONE eliminator

[mbrown2]

I will take you up on that offer. I wanted to ask if that was normal for the f26 because I was shocked how much it porpoise.maybe they had the x demension f-up or some thing. :idea:
Maybe the driver...I will take you for a ride...mid day in Havi on a weekend and you will not see any noticable porpoise..in those ranges...may blip between 60-65 on flat water...but any higher and nothing...flat water can make alot of cats porpoise, but you take into a wide arc and porp goes away...

[Dave C]

so I hear that some "other" guys cats porpoise at 60-70 mph. Even with the lowely ol 496 we get r done at those speeds.
BTW resale means you actually have to "sell" it for that much... not "list" it for that much. :D
I think you have to reach a certain speed to do that and a 496 aint enough to live in that world
DOH!!!!
:D :D
Hey stop poking fun at us little motor guys... some of us don't have quite the understanding bank accounts.... ;)

[Charley]

so I hear that some "other" guys cats porpoise at 60-70 mph. Even with the lowely ol 496 we get r done at those speeds.
BTW resale means you actually have to "sell" it for that much... not "list" it for that much. :D
Hey stop poking fun at us little motor guys... some of us don't have quite the understanding bank accounts.... ;)
Trust me after writing a check for workmans comp today I cant even afford a Force!
DOH..... wheres Deano and SBMike!!! :D :D

[Dave C]

Your like a democrat... always moving the goal post..... he asked for an engine compartment and I brought him one.... what its not good enough???
uh...... ya thats what happend!
:sleeping:
oh and you nailed it... thats ONE eliminator
OK your right.... give me a 5 lb bag of zip ties and a few days to line up all my wires in a perfect-anal-retentive-straight line. I think I can get the same DCB effect in my engine compartment.... Oh ya just for some extra bling... let me get some braided hose and fittings....... OK maybe a week...... :D ;)

[Boatmaster]

Find me the price on that 33. Funny thing is did'nt Dave's old rigger Tony build that boat? Tony's rigging and Brain Dunn's paint work is second to none and I know this customer payed for it. ET I will have my new F26 in the Discovery Bay Show this weekend, feel free to come by for a ride.

[Jrocket]

you know what they say.. if you can't beat em.. steal their rigger. LMAO
Thats funny and yes that is a very nice Daytona....but that was only one! :D
I know of a DCB that will be done here shortly that is going to have an incredible engine compartment.But even the everday compartments are still some of if not the cleanest around.Smooth polished gel finishes cant beat that.

[ELIMINAT THIS]

Maybe the driver...I will take you for a ride...mid day in Havi on a weekend and you will not see any noticable porpoise..in those ranges...may blip between 60-65 on flat water...but any higher and nothing...flat water can make alot of cats porpoise, but you take into a wide arc and porp goes away...
Shiit I was in Havi for the poker run weekend with no boat.Now Im getting offers for rides. :hammerhea

[Jrocket]

Your like a democrat... always moving the goal post..... he asked for an engine compartment and I brought him one.... what its not good enough???
OK your right.... give me a 5 lb bag of zip ties and a few days to line up all my wires in a perfect-anal-retentive-straight line. I think I can get the same DCB effect in my engine compartment.... Oh ya just for some extra bling... let me get some braided hose and fittings....... OK maybe a week...... :D ;)
How about a pic of your engine compartment?

[Dave C]

There ya go, ruining all the fun...... now whats next talk about estimated taxes on 6/15?... your such a buzz-kill.
I know I know... its amazing how these guys can still afford all these boats even after works comp, liability insurance payments, ex-wives, IRS payments, bar bills and they still have money left over. :jawdrop: :jawdrop:
damn ballers
Trust me after writing a check for workmans comp today I cant even afford a Force!
DOH..... wheres Deano and SBMike!!! :D :D

[mbrown2]

Your like a democrat... always moving the goal post..... he asked for an engine compartment and I brought him one.... what its not good enough???
OK your right.... give me a 5 lb bag of zip ties and a few days to line up all my wires in a perfect-anal-retentive-straight line. I think I can get the same DCB effect in my engine compartment.... Oh ya just for some extra bling... let me get some braided hose and fittings....... OK maybe a week...... :D ;)
Dude, take a pic at your own engine compartment and then post it....I can take a pic of both my DCB's and they will look more like that 33 then your 25 without all the polishing and sick ass engines...and it probably cost extra....Also, I will take a pic of my 230 Eliminator Eagle and I bet it looks about as good as your 25...It's not just the zip ties...it is the time spent rigging it so crap don't rattle loose, through bolted versus woodscrews.....I was constantly tightening crap on my 230 after a weekend and finding stray bolts in the bilge cause it was not put together with the same attention for detail...I do like Eliminators and if I was to get one, I would pay and wait in line for it to rigged by Tony, but I am not going to fool myself in thinking I am getting the same boat stock versus stock...I also priced them both and they were pretty dam close when I bought mine...better deal from DCB with Teague power and within 5K on the outboard deal more for a DCB, so I went with the DCB.
Maybe Brandie can work me a better deal next time. ;)

[Dave C]

who cares what it looks like inside... thats not the business end of it anyway.... You should be concerned with what the transom of an eliminator looks like.
J/K :rollside:
How about a pic of your engine compartment?

[ELIMINAT THIS]

Find me the price on that 33. Funny thing is did'nt Dave's old rigger Tony build that boat? Tony's rigging and Brain Dunn's paint work is second to none and I know this customer payed for it. ET I will have my new F26 in the Discovery Bay Show this weekend, feel free to come by for a ride.
I am going sun. morning drew are you going to be around. You change boats like I change socks. Wackers or IO that was a dumb question :D

[Jrocket]

There ya go, ruining all the fun...... now whats next talk about estimated taxes on 6/15?... your such a buzz-kill.
I know I know... its amazing how these guys can still afford all these boats even after works comp, liability insurance payments, ex-wives, IRS payments, bar bills and they still have money left over. :jawdrop: :jawdrop:
damn ballers
Two ways to run big,lie your ass off or really make the huge coin...I do neither.Just a broke azz detailer.

[Jrocket]

who cares what it looks like inside... thats not the business end of it anyway.... You should be concerned with what the transom of an eliminator looks like.
J/K :rollside:
LMAO....I doubt there will be too many 25 Daytonas putting the whoopin on me but there will always be the one guy that gets by me when my drive breaks!

[Boatmaster]

who cares what it looks like inside... thats not the business end of it anyway.... You should be concerned with what the transom of an eliminator looks like.
J/K :rollside:
Please post a pic of this so called transom because I have never seen one! And no thats not because you are so far ahead.

[Dave C]

I'll tell you what it looks like... cheap merc crap!!!!
When you take all the cheap merc crap out..... youre not left with very much now, are you? Lets see two battery boxes and a fan...... WOW... thats lots of customization involved there!
You're right I am in there cleaning up all the cheap merc crap.... the Merc junk is all over the place....
Teague vs. Merc.... theres an apples vs. oranges comparison.
Dude, take a pic at your own engine compartment and then post it....I can take a pic of both my DCB's and they will look more like that 33 then your 25 without all the polishing and sick ass engines...and it probably cost extra....Also, I will take a pic of my 230 Eliminator Eagle and I bet it looks about as good as your 25...It's not just the zip ties...it is the time spent rigging it so crap don't rattle loose, through bolted versus woodscrews.....I was constantly tightening crap on my 230 after a weekend and finding stray bolts in the bilge cause it was not put together with the same attention for detail...I do like Eliminators and if I was to get one, I would pay and wait in line for it to rigged by Tony, but I am not going to fool myself in thinking I am getting the same boat stock versus stock...I also priced them both and they were pretty dam close when I bought mine...better deal from DCB with Teague power and within 5K on the outboard deal more for a DCB, so I went with the DCB.
Maybe Brandie can work me a better deal next time. ;)

[Dave C]

I know Tony did it... I talked to them about it... Hence my joke if you can't beat em steal their rigger!! LMAO
I want a 28 rigged by Tony.
Find me the price on that 33. Funny thing is did'nt Dave's old rigger Tony build that boat? Tony's rigging and Brain Dunn's paint work is second to none and I know this customer payed for it. ET I will have my new F26 in the Discovery Bay Show this weekend, feel free to come by for a ride.

[Boatmaster]

I am going sun. morning drew are you going to be around. You change boats like I change socks. Wackers or IO that was a dumb question :D
Glad you answered you own question. I/O COME ON, just not my style. Stop by the booth, I'll have two F26s I/O and O/B.

[mbrown2]

My last DCB had Merc Power with a Whipple and it was put together pretty clean....I also did not have crap falling apart...Again, I guess it would depend on who put it together? Also, it was not the Merc power in my Eliminator falling apart it was the woodscrews that held the side panels in, and the lag bolts that held the seats down and the lag bolts that held the battery compartments together...Again, it is more then zip ties, I know I had to retighten crap all the time..
Also, the Teague versus Merc comparison was for Prices only...not rigging or dressing...

[Jrocket]

When you take all the cheap merc crap out..... youre not left with very much now, are you? Lets see two battery boxes and a fan...... WOW... thats lots of customization involved there!
Your in denial but you'll live.There is alot more to an engine compartment than that.Its more than customization as you put it,its quality and style that makes a DCB stand out and over and Eliminator.....ohhhhhh that hurt,but it felt good for me! LOL

[Dave C]

it will be way ahead of you if my wife and insurance company stopped ruining all the fun.......
Please post a pic of this so called transom because I have never seen one! And no thats not because you are so far ahead.

[Dave C]

other than the paint job, which its doesn't have (but I could have added one)..... specifically what????????
Your in denial but you'll live.There is alot more to an engine compartment than that.Its more than customization as you put it,its quality and style that makes a DCB stand out and over and Eliminator.....ohhhhhh that hurt,but it felt good for me! LOL
BTW don't B.S. me I have personally rigged from the ground up at least three boats.. just not to DCB specifications.... ;)

[Jrocket]

I want a 28 rigged by Tony.
LMAO but why? Now your cunfusing me,I thought all that customization was crap and not needed.I thought your compartment and boat was rigged just as good as any DCB out there?Now you want one of DCB's old riggers to do a boat for you......? Dave your slipp'n here...LMAO

[Dave C]

OK now we are getting somewhere... seats and battery trays are through bolted.... but the side panels are still cheap though..
be more specific please......
My last DCB had Merc Power with a Whipple and it was put together pretty clean....I also did not have crap falling apart...Again, I guess it would depend on who put it together? Also, it was not the Merc power in my Eliminator falling apart it was the woodscrews that held the side panels in, and the lag bolts that held the seats down and the lag bolts that held the battery compartments together...Again, it is more then zip ties, I know I had to retighten crap all the time..
Also, the Teague versus Merc comparison was for Prices only...not rigging or dressing...

[Jrocket]

other than the paint job, which its doesn't have (but I could have added one)..... specifically what????????
BTW don't B.S. me I have personally rigged from the ground up at least three boats.. just not to DCB specifications.... ;)
If your a boat rigger,then why would you want Tony to do a boat for you?Theres a difference between "The stuff is in there" and "The parts are in there and in there correctly and styleish" yes style is a major thing in boating,if you dont agree then you wont need Tony to do your rigging on your next boat.

[Dave C]

I will explain... next boat is going to be rigged up to motor mounts with controls, and gimbals (i.e. less motors and drives) I want high quality zip ties up to that point.
I will give your points for interior paint though... Clean! (high quality zip ties and interior paint from now on)
I tried to get the current one this way but this 496HO deal was too good to pass up. Wanna buy a 496?
LMAO but why? Now your cunfusing me,I thought all that customization was crap and not needed.I thought your compartment and boat was rigged just as good as any DCB out there?Now you want one of DCB's old riggers to do a boat for you......? Dave your slipp'n here...LMAO

[mbrown2]

OK now we are getting somewhere... seats and battery trays are through bolted.... but the side panels are still cheap though..
be more specific please......
Maybe they have gotten better...cause all those areas were not through bolted in my boat...it was a 97..
I thought they could have designed the blower on that boat a lot better as well...vent went directly to the swim step vent...however with built in swim step, water would come directly up into the blower vent, go right to blower and burn it out....Just thought more attention to detail and better rigging could have made my boating experience more enjoyable and safer.

[Jrocket]

OK now we are getting somewhere... seats and battery trays are through bolted.... but the side panels are still cheap though..
be more specific please......
How are they cheap,mine are top notch built and have never even come close to coming loose or apart.Plus I'm betting DCB's customer service is top notch if anything did indeed happen in the future.

[Dave C]

Correct 100% agree... but less things then you might think.
The dash, panels controls are good examples and extra blinged-out items, hinges, etc. that need a professional touch.
"The parts are in there and in there correctly and styleish" yes style is a major thing in boating,.
I will tell you the cheap crap (all these could have been "upgraded" but weren't)
Battery boxes... didn't get the upgrade.
engine hatch motors - same
fuel switch - same
small gauges - same
All options that could be changed

[Jrocket]

Correct 100% agree... but less things then you might think.
The dash, panels controls are good examples and extra blinged-out items, hinges, etc. that need a professional touch.
But thats what DCB owners want, a step above in the bling department,but with bling also comes the highest quality that you can get in performance,parts and rigging.Theres no doubt that the daytona can run awesome numbers! Rock-it man proves it,you just dont see the same bling and parts on a stock daytona that you see on a DCB.
If I wanted a boat that was a cat and got me from point a to b and was cheaper on my wallet,I would get a Daytona,but I wanted a step above and the assurance that my boat is tops in the rigging and assembly department.
Plus Ive delt with Dave on issues with my boat and I HAVENT found anybody that will stand behind their product like Dave has with me.Even when DAVE WAS NOT AT FAULT FOR THE PROBLEM!

[Dave C]

my point is all this extra blinged out stuff can be specified and put into the boat at Eliminator factory too. (although most people wouldn't know what to add)
I have a list sitting on my desk of items that will get changed. By the time its done it will look like your DCB (minus the zip ties and interior paint) It ain't that much work either. I listed all these items on page one of this thread.
Yes it comes standard at DCB but can be optioned at Eliminator too

[Kilrtoy]

It was at the show and had only one negative comment, that i'm aware of...
Its always in channel, stop by and compare. It was cheaper than the other comparably boats at the show........
And the bling is too the MAX......
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/111DSC00658.JPG

[mbrown2]

Yes it comes standard at DCB but can be optioned at Eliminator too
Good luck on the build up of your 28...make sure you post some pix...always luv to see the build ups of these boats.... ;)

[Jrocket]

my point is all this extra blinged out stuff can be specified and put into the boat at Eliminator factory too. (although most people wouldn't know what to add)
I have a list sitting on my desk of items that will get changed. By the time its done it will look like your DCB (minus the zip ties and interior paint) It ain't that much work either. I listed all these items on page one of this thread.
Theres more to it than the small list you put up and a few parts in the engine compartment.I have no doubt in my mind that Tony can make a daytona as nice as a DCB,all im saying is there is a difference in price for what you get and you can see it when they roll out a new boat from either company.
BTW,Dave your a good sport and Im not bashing you at all,just passing the time with some conversation is all.If you ever get down to our area all the drinks are on me,but you aint getting in my DCB! Deal? LOL :D

[TheLurker]

Hey, Kilr,
That kid in the brown shorts is takeing a piss on the side of your boat. :2purples: :hammerhea
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/111DSC00658.JPG

[Dave C]

in March I was parked next to one with a HP500 and one with a custom 572 EFI.. nice pieces.
You passed us going too fast... so we couldn't see you up close! ;)
I compared and came up with my list of differences listed on another page.
It was at the show and had only one negative comment, that i'm aware of...
Its always in channel, stop by and compare. It was cheaper than the other comparably boats at the show........
And the bling is too the MAX......
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/111DSC00658.JPG

[Dave C]

how you gonna prove it unless we can look up under the hatches and panels?
Besides I will even take off my shoes.
Theres more to it than the small list you put up and a few parts in the engine compartment.I have no doubt in my mind that Tony can make a daytona as nice as a DCB,all im saying is there is a difference in price for what you get and you can see it when they roll out a new boat from either company.
BTW,Dave your a good sport and Im not bashing you at all,just passing the time with some conversation is all.If you ever get down to our area all the drinks are on me,but you aint getting in my DCB! Deal? LOL :D

[Kilrtoy]

in March I was parked next to one with a HP500 and one with a custom 572 EFI.. nice pieces.
You passed us going too fast... so we couldn't see you up close! ;)
I compared and came up with my list of differences listed on another page.
Pull up and lets compare and Im sure you will see the differences thru my windshields

[Charley]

Hey, Kilr,
That kid in the brown shorts is takeing a piss on the side of your boat. :2purples: :hammerhea
I dont care who you are,,,, thats funny right there!! lol!! :cry: :cry:

[Jrocket]

how you gonna prove it unless we can look up under the hatches and panels?
Besides I will even take off my shoes.
I know exactly what my boat looks like inside and out.Very nicely built and yes I have crawled underneath and inside everywhere I could to see. :D

[Jrocket]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/111DSC00658.JPG
How about the guy standing on his tippy toes to pee in Bob's engine compartment! Must work for Mercury? :D

[Dave C]

Here is one picture.
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/904daytona6.jpg
I want to upgrade the two heads up gauges. (I didn't order it)

[Dave C]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/904daytona7.jpg

[Charley]

Dave thats a nice looking boat man.... this is all in good fun man, and JR is right you are a good sport.... ;)

[Jrocket]

Good looking boat Dave.I like that color blue.

[Jetboatguru]

Hey, so about these wind flipper upper dealios!!
Nice Boat Dave. Looking forward to getting out on the water with you.

[Kilrtoy]

http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/11138_1_.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/904daytona6.jpg

[Jrocket]

Northern boys,so what this Delta run deal that happens up there?Radar runs and what else?Whens it going on next?

[Boatmaster]

There is a poker run every other weekend from May-September on the delta. Very different than Havasu, but still a great place to try if you have never been up here. The Big Cat Poker Run in August is the best run to catch if you were going to plan a trip around something. This run pulls well over one hundred boats. The Sacramento Bridge to Bridge Run is also very good, but more of a spectator deal than boating.

[Jrocket]

There is a poker run every other weekend from May-September on the delta. Very different than Havasu, but still a great place to try if you have never been up here. The Big Cat Poker Run in August is the best run to catch if you were going to plan a trip around something. This run pulls well over one hundred boats. The Sacramento Bridge to Bridge Run is also very good, but more of a spectator deal than boating.
I would like to come up for one of them.My brother lives in Tracy,how far is that from the Delta runs that are in August?

[Dave C]

Great talking with you guys. I know its all in good fun. ;) (I am being semi-serious though cuz I may be "looking" for a new boat in the next 2 years, 28 vs a 29 ;) ) ;)
I think DCB makes a great product so everyone else has to step up their "A game" to keep up. A little healthy competition among manufacturers is the best thing for us, "the consumer." By constantly improving to keep up with the other guy, they make us a better product.
IMHO the boat show is nothing more than a big trade show. Each manufacturer looking what the other has done new this year. Its a win-win for the consumer, when they compete.
IMHO Eliminator has stepped up their game in the last couple years. No doubt to keep up with DCB, even if no one cares to admit it.(on both sides of the aisle that is) ;)
JRocket,
Tracy is so close to the Delta its scary. :sqeyes: 5-10 minutes to a launch ramp. Boatmaster knows more about the Delta runs, he's the man.
I have to post some better pictures. Its hard to tell but each flame has its own fade in the gel color. it looks totally different in person.

[Dave C]

see good E.G. .. Kilrtoy has the gauges I wanted. Bigger Autometers. I could have gotten them as an option if I had ordered the boat. Instead I got those small things. :(
man I hate that Kilrtoy guy... not only is his wife really hot, he has better gauges then me..... I bet his kids are cute too. ;) :rollside:
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/11138_1_.JPG
http://www2.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/904daytona6.jpg

[Jrocket]

Good mornig Dave C! You ready to go at it again? LMAO Just kidding. :D
Im trying to get info on the Delta poker run in August maybe?My brother lives in Tracy so I have place to stay.I want to run my boat in that poker run.

[Dave C]

If you come up let me know. I will come and run too. I'm only 45 minutes away.
I don't go to the delta much cuz it sucks (and smells too). But an event like this is a different story.
then we can argue some more over cocktails. :) maybe Boatmaster can come out and "try to show me the light" ;) J/K BM
LMAO whats funny is it took 4-5 of you guys to argue against just one guy (me)!
Good mornig Dave C! You ready to go at it again? LMAO Just kidding. :D
Im trying to get info on the Delta poker run in August maybe?My brother lives in Tracy so I have place to stay.I want to run my boat in that poker run.

[Jrocket]

If you come up let me know. I will come and run too. I'm only 45 minutes away.
I don't go to the delta much cuz it sucks (and smells too). But an event like this is a different story.
then we can argue some more over cocktails. :) maybe Boatmaster can come out and "try to show me the light" ;) J/K BM
LMAO whats funny is it took 4-5 of you guys to argue against just one guy (me)!
The DCB people are Familia,we dont mess around.Plus we all back each other up on why we spent so much money,makes us feel better!
Im seriously going to try and make this Delta run this year.Where can I find info on it?

[Dave C]

la familia... sounds like a gang.... maybe I shouldn't mess with you guys... I may get kneecapped :sqeyes:
I have not friggen idea about the Delta run, call Boatmaster. He's knee deep in the heart of the Delta.
I avoid that place like the plague. Lots of the "wrong element" out there.... you know comp ski boats with wakeboard towers and teenagers. :sqeyes: :sqeyes: :squiggle:

[Jrocket]

Organization or syndicate if you will,not a gang.I'll try to get some info out of Drew then.

[Dave C]

you should call it la cosa nostra.... this thing of ours.
gang has a such a negative connotation.... the term doesnt have any class.....
now syndicate sounds much classier... kind of like you guys :D

[prosthogod]

Finney sells them, made just for your specific boat. I just put them on my HTM and they work extremely well. I also got a pair of goggle/glasses to wear just for driving. They work very well also.

[DrewDown]

29' and under, I'd go with the DCB....Even if I have sit on the floor. :jawdrop:

[Jrocket]

29' and under, I'd go with the DCB....Even if I have sit on the floor. :jawdrop:
Could you do me a favor and sign your name to that please? lol

[Kilrtoy]

29' and under, I'd go with the DCB....Even if I have sit on the floor. :jawdrop:
Hey that is what the hater at the show said, among other things.....
It puts life in a whole new prespective

[Jrocket]

Hey that is what the hater at the show said, among other things.....
It puts life in a whole new prespective
I believe thats one of the only real concerns from most people about the F26,sitting on the floor.Maybe a taller decked F26 will be coming out soon?Same bottom but taller top half.

[Kilrtoy]

I believe thats one of the only real concerns from most people about the F26,sitting on the floor..
I like it! Especially when im cruising the channel....
it reminds me of Whittier blvd on saturday nights :jawdrop:

[Jrocket]

I like it! Especially when im cruising the channel....
it reminds me of Whittier blvd on saturday nights :jawdrop:
Now I know whats wrong with ya!

[Kilrtoy]

Now I know whats wrong with ya!
whoa NOW. wHO EVER SAID ANYTHING WAS RIGHT

[Jrocket]

whoa NOW. wHO EVER SAID ANYTHING WAS RIGHT
True,true!