Need info on Hawaiin Day Cruiser

[captainpete]

Hello all: I am a marine surveyor who has been asked to provide a value opinion on a 1982, 28' Hawaiian day cruiser, 7.4 Liter to a Berkely Jet. I have tried to find the status of this builder and comparable sales. Does anyone know that status. Also, in view of the limited listings available, what do you folks who live in the hot boat world feel a comparable manufacturer would be, especially for early 1980s vintage boats of this sort. The boat looks a lot like a Hallet to me, but I am not sure if it is of that quality.
Feel free to e mail me. captainpete@gci.net
Thanks

[Havasu Hangin']

In my (unprofessional) opinion, that boat probably would have been similar to a Sleekcraft or Campbell daycruiser...of that era.
I think Hawaiian (the name anyway) is still in business in Norco?

[Mrs. casean]

In my (unprofessional) opinion, that boat probably would have been similar to a Sleekcraft or Campbell daycruiser...of that era.
I think Hawaiian (the name anyway) is still in business in Norco?
They are still in the I.E... not sure if it's considered Norco or Corona right there though, off the 15 just north of the 91 I think...

[HPB]

here is there website complete with address and Phone Number http://www.hawaiianpowerboats.com/

[Raisin Wake]

Main St. just south of Hidden Valley. I think it's Corona.

[bigkatboat]

If that thing looks like a "Hallett" to you, then YOU are no surveyor. I am no fan of Hallett, but to compare them leads me to believe that you are not what you say you are. Why not just ask your question with 'the truth' and not show your lack of boat knowledge.

[moneypit]

If that thing looks like a "Hallett" to you, then YOU are no surveyor. I am no fan of Hallett, but to compare them leads me to believe that you are not what you say you are. Why not just ask your question with 'the truth' and not show your lack of boat knowledge.
WOW... Tell it like it is... Something we should know about?

[RiverToysJas]

My first boat was a '76 Hawaiian! I'm no expert, but I play one on the internet.
I could be wrong, but I don't think Hallett made boats of that size in that era. Not until the mid-late 80's. I know they had a 26 then. I didn't know Hawaiian had a 28'er then either though, yet it seems they did - so I'm probably wrong about Hallett too. I know in the mid-90s Wayne King (then owner of "Team Hawaiian" - there are probably new owners now, under the name Hawaiian Power Boats) had a 28 that they put a single jetdrive in. Hot Boat gave it a less than glowing review (to say the least), law suits arose, and Hawaiian has not been featured in Hot Boat since.
The late 70's Hawaiian 26 looked much like a Nordic or Sleek IMO, like I said, I'm not familular with a 28'. Either of those would be a good comparison. I think Campbell is a notch up, but I'm biased towards Campbell.
RTJas :D

[Outnumbered]

My first boat was a '76 Hawaiian! I'm no expert, but I play one on the internet.
I could be wrong, but I don't think Hallett made boats of that size in that era. Not until the mid-late 80's. I know they had a 26 then. I didn't know Hawaiian had a 28'er then either though, yet it seems they did - so I'm probably wrong about Hallett too. I know in the mid-90s Wayne King (then owner of "Team Hawaiian" - there are probably new owners now, under the name Hawaiian Power Boats) had a 28 that they put a single jetdrive in. Hot Boat gave it a less than glowing review (to say the least), law suits arose, and Hawaiian has not been featured in Hot Boat since.
The late 70's Hawaiian 26 looked much like a Nordic or Sleek IMO, like I said, I'm not familular with a 28'. Either of those would be a good comparison. I think Campbell is a notch up, but I'm biased towards Campbell.
RTJas :D
Ahhh, thanks for the history. That explains why all boats "evaluated" now by HB mag get two thumbs up. Kind of a joke if you ask me. It would be nice for the mags to be able to write their opinion about the pros and cons of a boat and not have to worry about getting sued.
Thanks Jas

[BiggusJimbus]

I think Old Rigger may be the man for this question.

[phebus]

The only thing a Hallett and a Hawaiian have in common, is they both start with an "H". :hammerhea

[moneypit]

Ahhh, thanks for the history. That explains why all boats "evaluated" now by HB mag get two thumbs up. Kind of a joke if you ask me. It would be nice for the mags to be able to write their opinion about the pros and cons of a boat and not have to worry about getting sued.
Thanks Jas
But also remember who pays the bills for ***boat? Look at all those adsvertisements in the Magazines.... Would you talk smack about the guy who writes you a phat check every month? :D

[RiverToysJas]

Ahhh, thanks for the history. That explains why all boats "evaluated" now by HB mag get two thumbs up. Kind of a joke if you ask me. It would be nice for the mags to be able to write their opinion about the pros and cons of a boat and not have to worry about getting sued.
Thanks Jas
You used to be able to find that article on the Hawaiian 28' Jet in the archieves of the members section of Hot Boat. I'd read it again, now and then just for a big laugh. I remember one of the quotes (more or less) was, "If lagging behind all new custom boats, and most PWC's on the lake doesn't bother you, then this is a great boat." It had a few lines like that in it. I'd guess this was written in 1996-1997ish if any of you keep your old Hot Boat's around.
RTJas :D

[captainpete]

If that thing looks like a "Hallett" to you, then YOU are no surveyor. I am no fan of Hallett, but to compare them leads me to believe that you are not what you say you are. Why not just ask your question with 'the truth' and not show your lack of boat knowledge.
Sorry, did not mean to offend. I was simply talking about the lines of the boat in terms of it being a larger, single jet day-cruiser. Immediately afterwards I say that I doubt they match in quality.
Thank you for responding. I do appreciate the helpful input from the other posters. And; BTW, yes, I am a surveyor and have a tug license as well. Normally deal with large steel commercial, but when I get these types of assignments, I seek help from folks that live there. Most of the time, when I do so, I get input that helps me get on the right track in terms of doing a fair and even handed job in coming to valuations. I do not think that anyone can say that we all know everything there is to know about every type of vessel. Anyone who says they do is kidding themselves or others.

[RiverToysJas]

Sorry, did not mean to offend. I was simply talking about the lines of the boat in terms of it being a larger, single jet day-cruiser. Immediately afterwards I say that I doubt they match in quality.
Thank you for responding. I do appreciate the helpful input from the other posters. And; BTW, yes, I am a surveyor and have a tug license as well. Normally deal with large steel commercial, but when I get these types of assignments, I seek help from folks that live there. Most of the time, when I do so, I get input that helps me get on the right track in terms of doing a fair and even handed job in coming to valuations. I do not think that anyone can say that we all know everything there is to know about every type of vessel. Anyone who says they do is kidding themselves or others.
W/O even seeing that boat, I'd say $5,000 is too much! ;)

[Outnumbered]

But also remember who pays the bills for ***boat? Look at all those adsvertisements in the Magazines.... Would you talk smack about the guy who writes you a phat check every month? :D
I know, its just business.

[Dribble]

If you're looking to put a value on the boat, that should be pretty easy. A 28' boat that is almost 30 years old with a jet would be worthless.

[AZKC]

Wow people are sure bitchy today :D