Whats the best 1970 -80's jet boats

[THEPISTONHEAD]

List your opinions of the sest hulls out there in order of preference. Trying to get a handle on this jet boat world. One person says one boat....the next person says a 180. Im confused and hope to get a better idea of what to look for. Thanks as always,
Jason

[Nucking futs]

Its what you want becuase it will be your boat. What are you going to do with it? Cruise,ski-tube or haul ass ?
How big 18 19 20 21 22 ?
open bow closed bow
get a good used tri hull, drop a big block in it and make it a hot rod.

[Cas]

for an all around performer, I don't think you can't go wrong with a Rogers 19'. They ride good and you can put a lot of hp to them to make them run real good.

[lilrick]

do you wanna go fast or cruise?? It's like buying a car or truck, ask yourself the same ?'s about affordability, application, # of passengers, etc.

[dmontzsta]

do you wanna go fast or cruise?? It's like buying a car or truck, ask yourself the same ?'s about affordability, application, # of passengers, etc.
Arent all trucks fast though? :D

[atxwrangler]

ROGERS 19' BONNEVILLE TR ALL THE WAY,SOLID,FAST,ADEQUATE ROOM,COOL CLASSIC LINES LIKE THE ROUNDED BACK END! http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/26863870_MAP0010-med.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2686HPIM0624.JPG http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2686HPIM0635.JPG

[beerjet]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2686HPIM0635.JPG
The rogers has my vote ! :eek:

[Cas]

ATX,
Looks like you were able to pick that boat up! cool deal!

[atxwrangler]

Yes, I Love It.the Guy I Bought It From Is Thinking Of Selling All His Boats And Has A Mint/showroom Quality Spectra I/o He Might Sell,fyi.any, I Got My Rogers!thanx,cas

[old rigger]

Hands down, Rogers 18 or 19TR.
By the way, they never looked as nice as this one does when we were building them. :)
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2686HPIM0635.JPG

[atxwrangler]

ahhhhh! texas women! there is a 19' all original in excellent condition for sale in the spam section for like $5,500 a very sweet deal.i'll bump it to the top for ya!

[bigblockbill]

ahhhhh! texas women! there is a 19' all original in excellent condition for sale in the spam section for like $5,500 a very sweet deal.i'll bump it to the top for ya!
19' all original Texas Women for sale? Nice I guess they do grow them bigger in Texas. :crossx:

[THEPISTONHEAD]

I am looking for a well rounded boat. Lenght...(the bigger the better). Closed bow, big block, 70mph is good, just want something structuraly sound and reliable. cruising and maybe some skiing but I really want to raft up and drink some beer with my fellow Americans !!!!! Ive driven ultra jets and love them but I really like nostalgic style........No pickle forks though. Thanks.

[THEPISTONHEAD]

ATXwragler,
Thats exactly what im looking for minus the wing. Classic lines. Very sharp boat.

[superdave013]

what about a 21' Elim. Daytona? I'd think that would be a solid lake hot rod.

[HavasuDreamin']

My choice for a cruiser would be a Spectra 21' with a warmed over BBC and a properly set-up pump. Should put your speed in the 60's or 70's depending on how hot you go on the engine.

[3 daytona`s]

what about a 21' Elim. Daytona? I'd think that would be a solid lake hot rod.
Superdave`s right on :)

[olbiezer]

i think the 19 eliminator daytona jet since i just bought one! :) :)

[Heatseeker]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2686HPIM0635.JPG
The rogers has my vote ! :eek:
Mine too.
I especially like the bubble deck on this particular model
:eek: !!!

[lucky]

one with a prop under it

[Hardin18454]

In my opinion, I like the California Performance 19 footer. The hulls are solid and fast. I have seen one with an open bow if you want more room. They have a real good ride too. They are super smooth in good chop once you get air traped under the hull.

[80Dimarco]

Dimarco ;p...

[roostwear]

I perfer the Rogers 18 based hull in an open bow personally :D

[Brooski]

I am partial to Southwinds...... :cool:

[Cas]

I perfer the Rogers 18 based hull in an open bow personally :D
ditto that!
http://www.laidbackboaters.com/a9760080.jpg
http://www.laidbackboaters.com/ba054ff0.jpg
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/3870Cas_Bahner.JPG

[QuickJet]

one with a prop under it
I like this answer.

[pce680]

18 FT ELIMINATOR BUBBLE DECK DELTA BOTTOM :cool:

[THEPISTONHEAD]

Whats up with Place Craft Boats....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=320001695033&ih=011&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
I would really like something like this with a closed in engine compartment but I like open too. This setup get me wet. He says it will do 60-65 mph.

[El Prosecutor]

Whats up with Place Craft Boats....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1,1&item=320001695033&ih=011&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT
I would really like something like this with a closed in engine compartment but I like open too. This setup get me wet. He says it will do 60-65 mph.
That thing is cherry. If it had a deck rail it would be the perfect little day cruiser. On the other hand, it is bid up to $8500 right now, and if I had that kind of cash I think I would build something up myself. There is certainly an advantage to a turnkey boat though, especially at this time of year!!

['76Southwind]

Taken from the movie "The Great Outdoors","A Pontoon Boat? What are ya gonna do? Overtake Omaha beach or something?, c'mon kids whattaya say we go with Uncle Roman here and drop some serious coin on a kickass drag boat." Southwinds kick serious ass!

[El Prosecutor]

Taken from the movie "The Great Outdoors","A Pontoon Boat? What are ya gonna do? Overtake Omaha beach or something?, c'mon kids whattaya say we go with Uncle Roman here and drop some serious coin on a kickass drag boat." Southwinds kick serious ass!
I rented that movie specifically because my Dad told me about the boat scene. I can't remember the specific dialogue now, but do remember that they get all excited about renting a "Jet boat". When the "Jet boat" gets driven up on the dock you can see the propeller spinning! :skull: It WAS a cool looking boat with a big engine and OT headers though!

[QuickJet]

Taken from the movie "The Great Outdoors","A Pontoon Boat? What are ya gonna do? Overtake Omaha beach or something?, c'mon kids whattaya say we go with Uncle Roman here and drop some serious coin on a kickass drag boat." Southwinds kick serious ass!
Ha,and that kick ass drag boat was a V-driven Miller. Ask Roman, he knows ALL about it ;)

['76Southwind]

Taken from the movie "The Great Outdoors", "What are ya gonna do? Overtake Omaha beach or something, kids whattaya say we go with Uncle Roman here and drop some serious coin on a kickass drag boat." Southwinds kick serious ass!

[HammerDown]

If you can find one...get it!
My 1983 21' Daytona. A true classic Hot Boat with a ride second to none.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/106406_BOTE.jpg

[taylormanss]

liberator,daytona,nordic,gullwing,tx-20,tx-19 .rogers are about the best v-hull in my opinion,but there is only so much you can do with a v-hull. how about a southwind tunnel dragster? a buddy of mine has one forsale up in edna which is 120 miles north of you, he also has a tx-19 gullwing forsale there are pics in the spam section,give him a call 361-782-1241 ask for martin.

[taylormanss]

Taken from the movie "The Great Outdoors", "What are ya gonna do? Overtake Omaha beach or something, kids whattaya say we go with Uncle Roman here and drop some serious coin on a kickass drag boat." Southwinds kick serious ass!
but that was a v-drive not a southwind. " how about we go for a ride in SUCK MY WAKE"

[Cas]

If you can find one...get it!
My 1983 21' Daytona. A true classic Hot Boat with a ride second to none.
just don't try getting insurance. I remember calling about 30 or so insurance companies about Hammer's boat..found a couple but they wanted like $2400. a year. My 18' Rogers with TT headers, $235. year :)

[taylormanss]

atxwrangler had a southwind tunnel dragster forsale also.

[olbiezer]

looks wise u cant beat the 79 biesemeyer long deck jet

[Floored]

Thats right we be stylin!!!!! Go B-Boat

[HammerDown]

just don't try getting insurance. I remember calling about 30 or so insurance companies about Hammer's boat..found a couple but they wanted like $2400. a year. My 18' Rogers with TT headers, $235. year :)
Very true... :rolleyes:

[stashtrey]

I'm partial to the 18' Spectra. :)
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-10/1093751/062506riverside.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-10/1093751/062506riverback.JPG
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-10/1093751/062506River.JPG

[THEPISTONHEAD]

That thing is sharp.

[IMPATIENT 1]

That thing is sharp.
I GOTTA TAYLOR SJ FOR SALE, CLASSIC JET STYLING, RIDES AWESOME AND IS EVERY FAST FOR WHAT IT IS, 80MPH.EVERYTHING HAS BEEN OVERHAULED OR REPLACED BY ME IN THE PAST 2YRS..LOOK IN SPAM SECTION.

[billet racing]

Ask 10 boaters, get 20 opinions.
Mine, the 21' Daytona. All the boats I've owned or ridden, in, second to none.
Jerry

[n8dawg]

Canyon runner bottom.............Just save yourself the headache and get a flatty, cause your just gonna want to go faster and faster!!!!!!!!!
My .02