Daves Custom Boats F-26 Opinions needed? Or Daytona 26? [Archive]

CatShopper

09-19-2006, 09:47 PM

How do they run in Havasu? Do they do okay or are they under sized? What power and drive should I look for? The IMCO 4x4? or the SSM 6 and what power? 800 plus? Plus what is the best place to find a used one? I am looking for a pre-owned one. If you have one for sale you may send me a private message or e-mail me at truefriends22@juno.com
Thank you for the input.
CS

TOBTEK

09-19-2006, 10:07 PM

all I can say is drive them all, and see what YOU like most. we had our 26 out this weekend in pretty rough water and was very impressed! Never pushed it for we had 7 people on board.. 3 being children. up on plane at 50-55 mph it was soaking up the CRAP water very well. Drive inboards and outboards to see what you prefer. After owning a twin outboard.... I'll never own a single motor high performance boat.
bottom line, it comes down to your wants and WALLET :cool:

Kilrtoy

09-20-2006, 12:27 AM

This one is for sale and has a TCM800 carb its 95 and he is motivated
Me personally, I would do outboards. I have no clue where i get that from, but Elim is also a great choice, it comes down to preferancehttp://***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119319

CatShopper

09-20-2006, 01:37 AM

This one is for sale and has a TCM800 carb its 95 and he is motivated
http://***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119319
I like this boat but I spoke with him in private message and it is sold. He has someone that has the loan and already rode in it. Very nice looking boat, with a nice set up.

Hardly Satisfied

09-20-2006, 01:39 AM

Kilrtoy

09-20-2006, 02:52 AM

I like this boat but I spoke with him in private message and it is sold. He has someone that has the loan and already rode in it. Very nice looking boat, with a nice set up.
Ok
here is another, ALBEIT not an Fseries
http://www.dcbracing.com/preowned/2003Mach26b.htm

DCBDaytona

09-20-2006, 06:03 AM

Each has their perks...I suggest that you take test rides in each and decide. With a TCM 800 or equivalent, outdrives could be a problem, even with the 4x4. You will not find many, or even any with an SSM#6. It's a soft market right now, so it's possible to find quite a deal!

CatShopper

09-20-2006, 06:25 AM

Ok
here is another, ALBEIT not an Fseries
http://www.dcbracing.com/preowned/2003Mach26b.htm
That is a nice boat but I don't think I would want seating in the front like that I would buy a pontoon boat or production boat. I want something that is faster then boats I've had, so putting people in the front wouldn't be safe at a 100mph I wouldn't think? Plus it just looks bad, to me.

CatShopper

09-20-2006, 06:27 AM

Wow I have reieved a couple of e-mails on boats forsale this morning. Thank you, keep them coming. I think your right the market is slower/softer and from what I have seen there are some deals out there.

CatShopper

09-20-2006, 06:30 AM

http://***boat.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119319
I have another question about this boat. It said in one of the owners statements that he would keep the boat and sell it for more next year? Do these boats appreciate some how? Or would that just be banking on so many people loooking for boats at the begining of season that there would be a shortage and he could sell for more? I didn't understand that, never heard that before and these twin v's are new to me.

Cattitude1

09-20-2006, 06:49 AM

Gary smith hangs on oso- can find him in the Elim forum- he has a nic e one fopr sale with a 525. He's in tulsa- not that far a RT

TOBTEK

09-20-2006, 08:01 AM

That is a nice boat but I don't think I would want seating in the front like that I would buy a pontoon boat or production boat. I want something that is faster then boats I've had, so putting people in the front wouldn't be safe at a 100mph I wouldn't think? Plus it just looks bad, to me.
we love our open bow. I wouldnt put anyone in front if we going more than 50 or so. BUT it is really user friendly. Meaning you and your passengers dont have to allways be running across your bow all the time. We've had alot of people onboard that own closed bows that have said that they would do our set up next time. Make sure you drive all of these different set ups before you throw down your hard earned money, cause selling these things arent as EZ as it used to be :cool:

Dave C

09-20-2006, 08:01 AM

this is the end of the season. so no one is buying. You can find a better deal at the end of the season. Its the best time to buy IMO!
At the beginning of the season there are just more buyers.
so to answer the question, things just have to be discounted a little in order to get them to move at year end. In spring it goes back to full price.
BTW the Elim 26 is actually almost 27' (26.11') Check it out.
you got lots of choices, big block I/O (blower. no blower), twin whackas...
twin whackas run really good but they are ... whackas. ;)
A blown BBC will outrun the twin whackas until it blows up the drive.
lots of choices, so, good luck! ;)
I have another question about this boat. It said in one of the owners statements that he would keep the boat and sell it for more next year? Do these boats appreciate some how? Or would that just be banking on so many people loooking for boats at the begining of season that there would be a shortage and he could sell for more? I didn't understand that, never heard that before and these twin v's are new to me.

plaster dave

09-20-2006, 01:00 PM

In my opinion I think 26' is fine in Havi. I have yet to have a day that I would say was way to choppy for me.

Sigus

09-20-2006, 01:43 PM

In my humble opinion a 26 is just the rite size for Havasu, big enough to handle the slop and small enough to be responsive and exciting without monster HP.
Open bow walk through is extremely convenient for a lot of reasons, beaching, side tying and lounging just to mention a few.
Like everyone says go and drive them see what you like and what fits your apatite.
Prior to my DCB I had an Eliminator. If I were to do it over again... DCB hands down. Because I love all the jealous ribbing we receive! (really it's the quality and service)
Happy hunting!

CatShopper

10-02-2006, 08:52 PM

Thank you for all of the help and advice. I have recieved a couple of e-mails on boats for sale as well. If anyone else has any 26's for sale please send them my way.

MR HARLEY

10-02-2006, 09:21 PM

dicudmore

10-02-2006, 09:36 PM

26 is good sized for Havasu...how much do you want to pay for insurance and how fast do you want to go?? Those two questions seems to be related...

CatShopper

10-02-2006, 09:37 PM

IMHO, I'd go with a DCB F-26 with twin wackers (300's). A buddy of mine has one in Havasu and its a blast to be in, especially when its ruff out. :)
Have you seen Toby's yet, its a sweet boat, a steal at the price he is letting it go for.Click Me (http://www.***boat.net/forums/showthread.php?t=128243)
If I didnt have the bayliner, I would be all over it. :D
Thank you, but that DCB is more then I would pay for a 26' boat with outboards. You can buy Spectres and Skaters for that kind of money.
You have a bayliner? I had one before I started this, the heat sure did slow mine down. How about yours???? :cry:
CS

Kilrtoy

10-02-2006, 09:53 PM

Thank you, but that DCB is more then I would pay for a 26' boat with outboards. You can buy Spectres and Skaters for that kind of money.
You have a bayliner? I had one before I started this, the heat sure did slow mine down. How about yours???? :cry:
CS
Spectre YES, Skater NO
two different boats all together
and the Eliminator is the same price as the DCB

mbrown2

10-03-2006, 04:11 AM

Spectre YES, Skater NO
You can get a used Skater for 125K.....Havasu Cig's was a 2004 and was priced at 119K on OSO...if they come available, most 2000-2005 used Skater 28's with OB's will go for the 100 - 125K range...they hold value better then Spectre but they depreciate significantly as any other boat does..

ClownRoyal

10-03-2006, 05:10 AM

If I didnt have the bayliner, I would be all over it. :D
Uh huh :rolleyes:

DCBDaytona

10-03-2006, 06:03 AM

Spectre YES, Skater NO
two different boats all together
and the Eliminator is the same price as the DCB
Like Mike said...Stop smokin' that crack! HavasuCig's 2004 28 Skater with X's sold for less than $120k...There are a couple with twins around for sale now.
CatShopper - There's a 2000 Mach 26 for sale in the trader with twin 2.5L (280 each) Outboards. It's listed at $64k.

ClownRoyal

10-03-2006, 06:28 AM

What happened to Framer 1's F26 with the 800 Teague?

phebus

10-03-2006, 06:35 AM

What happened to Framer 1's F26 with the 800 Teague?
He still has it. He was in Havasu last weekend with it.

MR HARLEY

10-03-2006, 07:20 AM

You have a bayliner?
Dont we all? :) J/K ............I have a DCB F-29.
I had one before I started this, the heat sure did slow mine down. How about yours????
Yes our boat was affected by the heat also. Its running sweet now that the temps are down and you launch at 6:40am. :D
Uh huh
I was down at DCB in mid Sept. did'nt see your boat, are you sure your having one built. :p

SnakeWrench

10-03-2006, 08:26 AM

If I may enter my opinion. If I had the choice of either a DCB or an Eliminator, I would have to go with DCB. The reason is clear. Dave has the reputation of near perfect rigging, and I PERSONALLY feel that the Eliminators are not rigged as well as they used to be. That's just my 2 cents though.

ClownRoyal

10-03-2006, 08:28 AM

I was down at DCB in mid Sept. did'nt see your boat, are you sure your having one built. :p
You didn't see it? Its the one in rigging with the 350 small blocks and alpha drives. :crossx: :crossx:

MR HARLEY

10-03-2006, 08:29 AM

You didn't see it? Its the one in rigging with the 350 small blocks and alpha drives. :crossx: :crossx:
Nope, didnt see it, I even asked Bryan where it was, he told me he had no idea who I was talking about. :) :rollside:

ClownRoyal

10-03-2006, 08:31 AM

Nope, didnt see it, I even asked Bryan where it was, he told me he had no idea who I was talking about. :) :rollside:
LOL...your a funny guy

MR HARLEY

10-03-2006, 08:33 AM

LOL...your a funny guy
Where's the pics at already. :crossx:

ClownRoyal

10-03-2006, 08:36 AM

Where's the pics at already. :crossx:
No can do...sorry :rolleyes:

MR HARLEY

10-03-2006, 08:38 AM

No can do...sorry :rolleyes:
Well then it looks like its time for a stealth mission. I'll have the photos we take sent to ya. :crossx:

ClownRoyal

10-03-2006, 08:43 AM

Well then it looks like its time for a stealth mission. I'll have the photos we take sent to ya. :crossx:
LMAO...you really are funny. Don't make me hire a couple of thug-guards with baseball bats ...

DCBDaytona

10-03-2006, 08:52 AM

I've seen pics already...what's the big secret for?

MR HARLEY

10-03-2006, 08:58 AM

I've seen pics already...what's the big secret for?
Exactly. :crossx:

Kilrtoy

10-03-2006, 09:41 AM

Like Mike said...Stop smokin' that crack! HavasuCig's 2004 28 Skater with X's sold for less than $120k...There are a couple with twins around for sale now.
CatShopper - There's a 2000 Mach 26 for sale in the trader with twin 2.5L (280 each) Outboards. It's listed at $64k.
I was referring to NEW, Listen here, Mr.DCB don't call back

Kilrtoy

10-03-2006, 09:42 AM

I've seen pics already...what's the big secret for?
These new breed of guys are super secret about everything

DCBDaytona

10-03-2006, 11:32 AM

These new breed of guys are super secret about everything
Seems to be the new COOL thing to do! :p

Three Days Only

10-03-2006, 12:18 PM

Skater 28 / Spectre 30!!!!!! Enough said!!! LOL
Hey Charley..............DCB's still suck

Sigus

10-03-2006, 01:20 PM

LMAO...you really are funny. Don't make me hire a couple of thug-guards with baseball bats ...
How long do you think you can hold them off?

TOBTEK

10-03-2006, 08:31 PM

how about Mbrowns old F26 that Kirk now owns....... that could be had for a tick UNDER 100k.

TOBTEK

10-03-2006, 08:38 PM

Thank you, but that DCB is more then I would pay for a 26' boat with outboards. You can buy Spectres and Skaters for that kind of money.
You have a bayliner? I had one before I started this, the heat sure did slow mine down. How about yours???? :cry:
CS
you can buy a 2006 SKATER with every option mine has for 125,000.00 ? hmmmm, where were they all hiding when I was buying this heap :p Yeaaaaah. someone needs to get current price sheet from manufactres :) I hear that 05 24 SKATER with 2.5's is still available at the everyday low price of $240,000.00 sounds fair :rolleyes:

twindcb

10-04-2006, 03:12 PM

Cat Shopper, I Have A F-26 With 300x's . Its For Sale . How About $89k .

Kilrtoy

10-04-2006, 03:52 PM

Cat Shopper, I Have A F-26 With 300x's . Its For Sale . How About $89k .
WTF, Why so CHEAP.. YOUR KILLING ME LARRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

TOBTEK

10-04-2006, 07:45 PM

WTF, Why so CHEAP.. YOUR KILLING ME LARRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
cause it smells like baducy :) 89K for X factors old 26 is a deal!

Kilrtoy

10-04-2006, 08:01 PM

cause it smells like baducy :) 89K for X factors old 26 is a deal!
Guess you better drop your boat to $105K now if you want to sell yours now

MR HARLEY

10-04-2006, 08:04 PM

Guess you better drop your boat to $105K now if you want to sell yours now
If it were that price, I may have to go to the bank. :wink:

Kilrtoy

10-04-2006, 08:12 PM

If it were that price, I may have to go to the bank. :wink:
WHAT IS THIS WALMART, WE ARE SLASHING PRICES....
These guys are killing me and TOBY, I dont think he has realized this yet

dicudmore

10-04-2006, 08:38 PM

WHAT IS THIS WALMART, WE ARE SLASHING PRICES....
These guys are killing me and TOBY, I dont think he has realized this yet
what about an 06 525 Shadow for under 90K... "blue light special" :D

roln 20s

10-04-2006, 08:43 PM

what about an 06 525 Shadow for under 90K... "blue light special" :D
Don't do it...or atleast don't GIVE it away..geez, amateurs :)
Roln 20s

dicudmore

10-04-2006, 08:44 PM

Don't do it...or atleast don't GIVE it away..geez, amateurs :)
Roln 20s
with your money and the way you roll you should buy it to put your left overs on :D

DCBDaytona

10-05-2006, 06:19 AM

WHAT IS THIS WALMART, WE ARE SLASHING PRICES....
These guys are killing me and TOBY, I dont think he has realized this yet
This is the frustrating thing now with DCB's. You used to be able to buy new and sell a couple years later and net a couple dollars. Now, as with any co, used prices will begin to come down.

TOBTEK

10-05-2006, 07:17 AM

If it were that price, I may have to go to the bank. :wink:
sorry, the family will be sluming in our old POS 26 next season if we dont get the 125K. thats enough of a ass kicking on this boat :crossx:

DCBDaytona

10-05-2006, 07:28 AM

sorry, the family will be sluming in our old POS 26 next season if we dont get the 125K. thats enough of a ass kicking on this boat :crossx:
Slumming...I love it.
$125k is a steal for your ride...But at that price, you're killing the next guy as well. For instance, the guy who has a 2006 with a 525 listed at $119k. Lets see, $125k for yours or $119k for his, no comparison.

TOBTEK

10-05-2006, 09:00 AM

Slumming...I love it.
$125k is a steal for your ride...But at that price, you're killing the next guy as well. For instance, the guy who has a 2006 with a 525 listed at $119k. Lets see, $125k for yours or $119k for his, no comparison.
but whats CRAZY is at 125K...... it hasnt sold yet :mad: really shity resale market right now! few tire kickers, no cashiers checks :)

dirtracer

10-05-2006, 09:18 AM

my buddy has an all white 03 f26 with 300x's you can pick up for 85k!!

bchbum

10-05-2006, 09:40 AM

Your 06 Shadow for under 90, God tell me why I'm putting a pool in . I need another Ultra . :cry: :cry: :cry:

ClownRoyal

10-05-2006, 10:27 AM

... few tire kickers, no cashiers checks :)
How about 'lots' of tire kickers who basically want you to give it to them at a 90% discount.

Kilrtoy

10-05-2006, 11:02 AM

my buddy has an all white 03 f26 with 300x's you can pick up for 85k!!
All these people must be insome seriouis trouble, Why would you give your boat away

TOBTEK

10-05-2006, 11:07 AM

How about 'lots' of tire kickers who basically want you to give it to them at a 90% discount.
Thats why I just sent this quarters storage bill out. im already taking a huge hit! did I say HUGE...oh I ment HUGE! before people throw a number out of their butt, they need to get a current price sheet and see what these sell for new. I was just quoted on a new 29 with 800's..... mine is looking better all the time! :p

DCBDaytona

10-05-2006, 11:15 AM

All these people must be insome seriouis trouble, Why would you give your boat away
It's a sad state of affairs. So much for the used DCB market.
New DCB prices will be coming down soon as well.

TOBTEK

10-05-2006, 11:22 AM

It's a sad state of affairs. So much for the used DCB market.
New DCB prices will be coming down soon as well.
not sure about coming down.... they are still booked solid.
you should give me your Mach22 and $ 99,500.00 and get my 26.... wouldn't it be nice to leave the channel every now and then :p

DCBDaytona

10-05-2006, 11:30 AM

not sure about coming down.... they are still booked solid.
you should give me your Mach22 and $ 99,500.00 and get my 26.... wouldn't it be nice to leave the channel every now and then :p
Okay, deal. The 22 is apparently worth only $25k :p
Not knocking your ride, but I have no desire for it. In essence I've semi-owned a 26, when I spent almost 4 months in Havi in 2003, putting about 150 hours on it while my dad was working...Poor guy. I'm a thrill seeker, and the thrill with a 26 with whackers was gone long ago :cry:
I'll swap staying in the channel on Sat's for the rush Sun-Fri!!

Dave C

10-05-2006, 01:05 PM

you guys are all B-A-L-L-E-R-S! :crossx:

mbrown2

10-05-2006, 01:20 PM

All these people must be insome seriouis trouble, Why would you give your boat away
Exactly...over extended....and as the used market drops so will pricing on new....as the gap gets bigger between new and used...the demand for new will drop and so will prices or discount will get bigger.......just basic economics will tell you that...
Also, Toby your new price sheet means little cause your boat is used and part of the used market....as for the stereo and all the options you mention they are great to the "that particular guy" looking for that over the top bling stuff.......ie: how many do you know that go over the top to your level on your truck, rhino and boat....the % is small.....
So when you compare your 06 DCB 26 to Havasu Cig's 04 28 with the same engines....your has a bigger stereop and more bling, but his beat you by about 20mph every day of the week....so I think the $120K-$125 for either boat is a good buy but more people out there will want the extra 20mph for the same price instead of the stereo, painted pods, and sponson shower...imo.

DCBDaytona

10-05-2006, 01:53 PM

Exactly...over extended....and as the used market drops so will pricing on new....as the gap gets bigger between new and used...the demand for new will drop and so will prices or discount will get bigger.......just basic economics will tell you that...
Also, Toby your new price sheet means little cause your boat is used and part of the used market....as for the stereo and all the options you mention they are great to the "that particular guy" looking for that over the top bling stuff.......ie: how many do you know that go over the top to your level on your truck, rhino and boat....the % is small.....
So when you compare your 06 DCB 26 to Havasu Cig's 04 28 with the same engines....your has a bigger stereop and more bling, but his beat you by about 20mph every day of the week....so I think the $120K-$125 for either boat is a good buy but more people out there will want the extra 20mph for the same price instead of the stereo, painted pods, and sponson shower...imo.
Great summary Mike. Finally somebody agrees with me!

ClownRoyal

10-05-2006, 02:31 PM

... I was just quoted on a new 29 with 800's..... mine is looking better all the time! :p
Not to mention the insurance on that bad boy. I guarentee your current insurance company will not insure that boat. And if they say they will as soon as it gets to the underwriter forget it.

blown dough

10-05-2006, 02:32 PM

Not to mention the insurance on that bad boy. I guarentee your current insurance company will not insure that boat. And if they say they will as soon as it gets to the underwriter forget it.
I sent you a PM

MR HARLEY

10-05-2006, 02:39 PM

I sent you a PM
And I sent you a pm. :wink:

dicudmore

10-05-2006, 06:45 PM

Your 06 Shadow for under 90, God tell me why I'm putting a pool in . I need another Ultra . :cry: :cry: :cry:
come get it...I know where the keys are :D

Kilrtoy

10-05-2006, 10:04 PM

Exactly...over extended....and as the used market drops so will pricing on new....as the gap gets bigger between new and used...the demand for new will drop and so will prices or discount will get bigger.......just basic economics will tell you that...
Also, Toby your new price sheet means little cause your boat is used and part of the used market....as for the stereo and all the options you mention they are great to the "that particular guy" looking for that over the top bling stuff.......ie: how many do you know that go over the top to your level on your truck, rhino and boat....the % is small.....
So when you compare your 06 DCB 26 to Havasu Cig's 04 28 with the same engines....your has a bigger stereop and more bling, but his beat you by about 20mph every day of the week....so I think the $120K-$125 for either boat is a good buy but more people out there will want the extra 20mph for the same price instead of the stereo, painted pods, and sponson shower...imo.
I agree with this statement except, the Skater thingy. We specifically did not get the Skater because it had no under berth, As small as it be it was very important to the wife...

Kilrtoy

10-05-2006, 10:04 PM

Great summary Mike. Finally somebody I agree with
I fixed it for you junior :boxed:

mbrown2

10-06-2006, 09:09 AM

I agree with this statement except, the Skater thingy. We specifically did not get the Skater because it had no under berth, As small as it be it was very important to the wife...
Agreed...different boats for different folks...I test drove a mid later 90's 28 Skater before buying the Mach....The Skater was no doubt a faster boat that handled well regardless of what people will say about turning capabilities versus a center sponson cat....however the boat was bare and I wanted something a little less bare....I went with the DCB twice in the following couple years...Was only pointing out when that some folks might pay a premium for speed over bling....The mach I got was around the same as the Skater...I would not have paid a significant diff for the DCB over the skater if things were different.