big decision jet or v-drive [Archive]

speed demon

01-14-2007, 06:05 PM

:confused: ok, here is the deal!!!
I can purchase a nordic picklefork jetboat(no motor)tunnel hull for the same price as a v-drive hondo flat bottom 10degree casale drive.(no motor).
I love a picklefork,but for what I have for motor is a 427 chevy about 400 plus horses!! I feel I can run faster with the v-drive but I do own an outboard nordic picklefork tunnel and it runs 91.4 mph on gps.I need more speed!!!
What do you guys/gals think I should purchase? v-drive hondo or the nordic picklefork jet driven?Keep in mind I only have a 400 plus motor!!I would say low 400hp. motor.Let me know,thanks!
David

Dimarco21

01-14-2007, 06:07 PM

V-Drive....Sorry I'm impartial.:D

BrendellaJet

01-14-2007, 06:25 PM

with the limited power Id go v drive too.

QuickJet

01-14-2007, 06:38 PM

V-drive, but then again you won't have room for your cooler and it won't have one of those rooster tail lever dealios http://***boat.com/ubb/rolleyes.gif

77charger

01-14-2007, 06:41 PM

go for the v drive.

dumbandyoung

01-14-2007, 06:48 PM

do you have pictures of the boats. im a visual guy:D ..im leaning towards the vdrive

Emanon Performance Marine

01-14-2007, 06:51 PM

The tunnel will be more practical and no need for the kiney belt.

Rattle Can Lou

01-14-2007, 06:52 PM

The decision shuld be based on which forum on ***boat has more fun. I can tell you that the homos om the v-drive forum have more fun....if you want an answer, buy the v-drive and have a smile on your face everytime you fire it up.

acatitude

01-14-2007, 06:53 PM

real boats have props:D

Warlockjer

01-14-2007, 06:53 PM

V Drive!!:) :)

Moneypitt

01-14-2007, 06:56 PM

real boats have props:D
And exposed engines, no windshields, and owners that think fenders belong on a dually............MP

W.O.T

01-14-2007, 06:56 PM

if all your looking for is speed with 400hp i would get the v drive. but those nordic pickles are really nice! think of the resale values also. jets are fun. you will have less to maintain with the jet. you can always build your motor up in the future. i would choose the nordic pickle fork myself. tunnels are nice.

dmontzsta

01-14-2007, 06:59 PM

If you want to save gas, buy the V-Drive.:) lol

Dimarco21

01-14-2007, 07:16 PM

real boats have props:D
Ken, You mean V-Drive props.:D

QuickJet

01-14-2007, 07:21 PM

Ken, You mean V-Drive props.:D
Of course that's what he meant ;)

mickeyfinn

01-14-2007, 07:22 PM

I'd get the v-drive. You should be able to pass everything (with similar power) except the gas pumps. Go with the jet and the v-drives will be passing you on the way to the pumps, if you haven't already run out in which case you may be towed in by the v-drive. Bottom line is if you have enough fuel or if you are being towed you will still be seeing the BACK of the v-drives.:D :D

Jbb

01-14-2007, 07:32 PM

How do Vee drives do ...say in 1-2ft chop......compared to ...say a 21 ft tunnel...?

Fiat48

01-14-2007, 07:32 PM

Now post this over in Just jets.

QuickJet

01-14-2007, 07:35 PM

How do Vee drives do ...say in 1-2ft chop......compared to ...say a 21 ft tunnel...?
That's more of a hull comparison than a drive type comparison.

Jbb

01-14-2007, 07:38 PM

That's more of a hull comparison than a drive type comparison.
Well, Infomaniac aside...:D
What type hull do vee drives mostly find themselves in? not tunnels?

dmontzsta

01-14-2007, 07:38 PM

That's more of a hull comparison than a drive type comparison.
EXACTLY. A 21' V-Bottom would do VERY well in 1-2' chop.

V-DRIVE VIDEO

01-14-2007, 07:41 PM

Twin jet deckboat for sure!:D

Tom Brown

01-14-2007, 07:42 PM

How do Vee drives do ...say in 1-2ft chop......compared to ...say a 21 ft tunnel...?
They do great. Roman1 rents his v-drive flat as a fishing tender to tourists on Lost Lake.
Oh... and I'd forget the new hull and get a bigger outboard so you can go 120+ with the Nordic.
Anyone who wants a v-drive knows exactly what they want and exactly what they're about. A v-drive flat is not a lake cruiser.

Jbb

01-14-2007, 07:44 PM

They do great. Roman1 rents his v-drive flat as a fishing tender to tourists on Lost Lake.
Oh... and I'd forget the new hull and get a bigger outboard so you can go 120+ with the Nordic.
Anyone who wants a v-drive knows exactly what they want and exactly what they're about. A v-drive flat is not a lake cruiser.
I thought you were banned....?
why did you delete your earlier thread?...:jawdrop:

Tom Brown

01-14-2007, 07:45 PM

I thought you were banned....?
It didn't take.

speed demon

01-14-2007, 07:45 PM

If you want to save gas, buy the V-Drive.:) lol
Awsome videos!!!! I think I am going to get the hondo!! I dont have alot of money to throw away for speed so I think the v-drive is the way to go.
Thank you so much for your opinions!
David

Jbb

01-14-2007, 07:45 PM

It didn't take.
So it's true....?
You are 10 feet tall........and bulletproof....:D

Tom Brown

01-14-2007, 07:46 PM

Awsome videos!!!! I think I am going to get the hondo!! I dont have alot of money to throw away for speed so I think the v-drive is the way to go.
Thank you so much for your opinions!
David
Right on, Dave.
I look forward to seeing pictures of you out having fun in the new boat on Tahoe. :cool:

dmontzsta

01-14-2007, 07:51 PM

Awsome videos!!!! I think I am going to get the hondo!! I dont have alot of money to throw away for speed so I think the v-drive is the way to go.
Thank you so much for your opinions!
David
Thanks. :)
Hit up V-Drive Video for special deals!:idea:

BrendellaJet

01-14-2007, 07:55 PM

I changed my mind, I didn't realize jet was a tunnel(was thinking hydro). Go with the jet, the v drive will sit on the trailer, the jet will get used. It just takes more power.

speed demon

01-14-2007, 07:59 PM

QuickJet

01-14-2007, 08:03 PM

I changed my mind, I didn't realize jet was a tunnel(was thinking hydro). Go with the jet, the v drive will sit on the trailer, the jet will get used. It just takes more power.
Being that he is dealing with only 400 hp, he'll never see the high side of 70mph in the jet. It sounds like he wants the most bang for the buck.
Don't understand the whole trailer thing so I won't comment on that.

acatitude

01-14-2007, 08:03 PM

Ken, You mean V-Drive props.:D
of course thats what i meant:lightsabe

QuickJet

01-14-2007, 08:08 PM

In all honesty I own a nordic semi v with a 12 degree casale drive running a 454 tunnel ram with 750 carbs!I love this boat.Not fast enough!!82mph on gps.I bought the Nordic picklefork 200 outboard modified hydrolic jack plate speed master lower unit 30 pitch over the hub blade.Runs awsome.Not fast enough! I own a kona 22 ft mini cruiser 460 berkley jet too slow!
I need speed,I am down to my last dollar,I think I am really going to go with the hondo.I love a pickle fork tunnel but I think I am going to buy the v-drive.
Thanks and take care.
David
The Nordic V-drive is a ski boat. If the Hondo is rigged for drag racing you will notice a difference. Is it a runnerbottom (if so which one?). T-deck, true flat??
Oh, and you can't sign off on a V-drive vs. jet thread like you are done with it. These things can go on forever ......... ;)

Dimarco21

01-14-2007, 08:20 PM

of course thats what i meant:lightsabe
Ya know....Just had to check.:D

speed demon

01-15-2007, 05:18 PM

The Nordic V-drive is a ski boat. If the Hondo is rigged for drag racing you will notice a difference. Is it a runnerbottom (if so which one?). T-deck, true flat??
Oh, and you can't sign off on a V-drive vs. jet thread like you are done with it. These things can go on forever ......... ;)
This is a true flat! I bought the hondo,I will take some pics as soon as I get the boat home.I am going to buy the jet also.(wife is pissed but I am not)I need both boats!I will take pics of it also as soon as I get it home.
I sold the kona to my neighbor and this allows me to purchase the Nordic jet as well!! I would like to thank all of you for your opinions!!!!!:)
Thanks again
David
I would like to say,I love jets and v-drives!Both have there ups and downs!

vee-driven

01-15-2007, 05:34 PM

V-DRIVE OR JET it dosen't sound like a hard decision to me.
"v-drives screw and jet boats suck wadda you wanna do?"

dmontzsta

01-15-2007, 06:35 PM

Wow....a 454 V-drive with twin 750's on it and turning 82 mph...I'm impressed....HAHAHAHAHAHAAHhahahahahahaha
Now back to reality.....a good hull with a jet will run 82 with a ZZ4....v-drive junk
I do believe his V-Drive is a cruiser? I would like to see that happen. :eek:
Also, the dual 750s are probably hurting the 454, if the compression is low.

V-DRIVE VIDEO

01-15-2007, 08:01 PM

Wow....a 454 V-drive with twin 750's on it and turning 82 mph...I'm impressed....HAHAHAHAHAHAAHhahahahahahaha
Now back to reality.....a good hull with a jet will run 82 with a ZZ4....v-drive junk
And a "good" v-drive will run 121 with a single 830 cfm 4 barrel 427. No roller cam and unported heads and intake...;)
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/jerrysgallery/albums/userpics/10001/SS-70%20Kilo%20001.jpg http://www.v-drivevideo.com/jerrysgallery/albums/userpics/10001/SS-70%20Kilo.jpg

V-DRIVE VIDEO

01-15-2007, 09:27 PM

So? What will it do with a stock ZZ4?
I don't really know.... but, the top superstock guys see around 650 hp on the dyno. The hull is not assisted by tunnels it is a true flatbottom boat. A much more efficient v-drive hydro should be faster with same power.

Tom Brown

01-15-2007, 11:43 PM

... 650 hp will run over 100 .....
Wow... 650 hp to hit 100. I'm impressed....HAHAHAHAHAHAAHhahahahahahaha
What a loser.

vee-driven

01-16-2007, 12:12 AM

Damn, you guy should sell whatever he's smokin!

Jbb

01-16-2007, 03:18 AM

Vee drive jeeps are the best....lol (http://www.break.com/index/jeep_does_wheelies.html)..:D

01-16-2007, 03:30 AM

Vee drive jeeps are the best....lol (http://www.break.com/index/jeep_does_wheelies.html)..:D
Don't forget the jet powered jeep!
http://www.watercar.com/video.html

BA Kurtis

01-16-2007, 06:31 AM

This is a true flat! I bought the hondo,I will take some pics as soon as I get the boat home.I am going to buy the jet also.(wife is pissed but I am not)I need both boats!I will take pics of it also as soon as I get it home.
I sold the kona to my neighbor and this allows me to purchase the Nordic jet as well!! I would like to thank all of you for your opinions!!!!!:)
Thanks again
David
I would like to say,I love jets and v-drives!Both have there ups and downs!
MOUZER IS THIS YOU:confused: :confused: :D