Best Looking Boats...?

[Mandelon]

Which boats do you think have the best lines?
I don't mean best gel coats, or colors, not best the for the money, not the most expensive...just talking plain out of the mold style?
I am of course, partial to Laveycraft. The way the windshield line lays back looks so good.
The Howard 25 Bullet looks good to me. Not so much the 28, it just seems too stretched. That same low and sexy look is on the old Ultra 24XS and the Cobra Razor line.
Harder to make a deckboat look good, so many look boxy or too round. Magic, Conquest are good, but I think Howard nailed it. Lavey's deck is just plain odd. They seem so busy, too many things going on.
I see that same low profile on the older Eliminator Liberty hull.
You see some boats that will have one section squared off, and another part rounded, they just don't flow right...design wise.
Opinions?

[phebus]

I have always liked the Nor-Tec, Skater, MTI boats, and the new Adrenaline has great looking lines as well.

[Havasu_Dreamin]

The Howard 25 Bullet looks good to me. Not so much the 28, it just seems too stretched..
The 25 is a built off of the 28, not the other way around
Harder to make a deckboat look good, <snip> but I think Howard nailed it.
I would agree with that. :D

[djunkie]

Bullett!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D

[bigq]

Howard 25 or 28 Bullet, DCB\ultra 247. Lavey 2750, Ultra Shadow 27:D :D :D

[MR.rvrluvr]

bayliner classic..:D

[Mandelon]

The 25 is a built off of the 28, not the other way around
:D
Either way the gunwales still look too stretched, if you don't like that term how about "too long" then....The 25er just seems better balanced, that's all.
I am not a big fan of the canopy style, they just look too busy, It goofs up the lines.
Its only my opinion, doesn't mean its right. :D

[riverbound]

The classic cruisers (Schiada, Howard, Spectra) Have always been my cup of tea. I also love the lines of Skaters, MTI's, Spectre, etc...

[TCHB]

Over the past 30 years it has to be Eliminator.
1. Everything from 18 and up
2. Always clean not too much bling
3. Always out front with designs

[AZJD]

Schiada River Cruiser is the most timeless looking boat IMO,

[Beer-30]

I am not really a canopy guy, but it is hard to beat the lines of the 30' Adrenaline, as previously mentioned. Cutting edge. It's doing 100mph just sitting still.
http://www.uniqueperformancewest.com/marine/images/Incoming_Boats/1-4/30002%20-%2010%20(Large).JPG
Another "hidden" hero is the 28' DCB Extreme. Similar to the Bullets. You just don't see many of them.
http://www.dcbracing.com/images/boats/e28/e28b.jpg

[roln 20s]

The new Adrenaline is just plain out SIC :D
I love the lines of the Howard Bullets, the Conquest Boss Cat, any Skater Flat deck, the schiadas and the DCB Mach 26 :D :D
Roln 20s

[YeLLowBoaT]

http://www.millercustomboats.com/images/designs/***boat.jpg

[Xlration Marine]

By far would be the Cole line of boats. I wish I had the Super Hawk molds, and the 24 as well.

[djunkie]

Another "hidden" hero is the 28' DCB Extreme. Similar to the Bullets. You just don't see many of them.
http://www.dcbracing.com/images/boats/e28/e28b.jpg
Sure you do, its called any Eliminator V-bottom. :D :D

[throwerb]

Schiada 21' RC and the 25' bullet.

[beaverretriever]

Are these boats I would necessarily own? No. But I do think they have great lines.
DCB Mach22... Very sleek. I have always liked the lines of that boat.
Howard 28 Bullet. Cleanest V around. The all red one with the silver windshield is unbelievable.
Elim 36 Daytona Coupe. Somthing about it looks so cool to me. Maybe it is the automobile looking windshield.
Boats I would own in a heartbeat that have the sickest lines around. MTI and Nortech Cats are my favorites with the Skaters close behind.

[Havasu_Dreamin]

Howard 28 Bullet. Cleanest V around. The all red one with the silver windshield is unbelievable.
And For Sale.....smokin price also.....

[DMOORE]

For me, it's the classic 42ft Fountain. That bow design is just beautiful, and very graceful.
Darrell.

[Mandelon]

By far would be the Cole line of boats. I wish I had the Super Hawk molds, and the 24 as well.
That's a good point. The first ***boat magazine I bought had a sweet Cole 25 ( I think) on the cover. Beautiful styling.

[STV_Keith]

Ever seen a Silverwing 21' tunnel? Great looking boat. Got to gawk at John's on Saturday for a while.
Also really like the airplane-ish look of the Nor-Techs'.

[blackcloud75]

http://www.millercustomboats.com/images/designs/***boat.jpg
I would have to agree with YB(for this once and only once).....that miller is sick!!!!!

[beaverretriever]

I would have to agree, I like the Miller boats.
I have always liked the late 70s Southwind river tunnels with really crazy paint jobs. Super sleek looking.

[ChumpChange]

The reason I got the Dana was the windshield line. It had me there. The windshield makes or breaks a boat for me. It has to be high enough to mean something but low enough to look sleek. A lot of boats just don't flow when it comes to the windshield.
I think Outerlimits has the best lines. It all just flows together so smoothly.

[boater250s]

http://i12.tinypic.com/2e2p9b4.jpg
25 foot cole

[Decided Advantage]

[QUOTE=Beer-30;2516074]I am not really a canopy guy, but it is hard to beat the lines of the 30' Adrenaline, as previously mentioned. Cutting edge. It's doing 100mph just sitting still.
http://www.uniqueperformancewest.com/marine/images/Incoming_Boats/1-4/30002%20-%2010%20(Large).JPG
I agree in general that canopies do little for me, but your right those are great lines.
What about the Advantage Sport Cat. A great set of lines in a smaller package.

[92562]

Bullett!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D :D
Of course I'm biased!!! :D :D :D

[LOWRIVER2]

The Liberty hull was bought by Eliminator from Liberty boats. That hull was designed solely for circle jet racing. The hull turned out to be a great one for handling chop for a 19ft. semi vee.
You can't talk about great small boat designs without mentioning these three:
1.19ft. Eliminator Daytona-no words necessary
2. Gullwings- I like the CP (bias), ride in any gullwing with power and you'll know why they were designed
3. Sanger and Cole runner bottoms-different hulls but both icons of their time. The classic 1/4 mile warriors for V drives.

[Jbb]

For me......21 ft Eliminator Daytona.....blown....jet drive....of course...:D

[Keith E. Sayre]

In 1996 I would have said the 25 Daytona was the best
looking boat ever, still might.
The Schiada 21 River Cruiser, yes I am a bit biased!
The newer Flat Deck Skaters, Byron Ashley's Phat Cat
Nortech, Gibson's MTI, the 47 GTX,
I also love the look of the new Boss Cat that we sell.
Howard deck is tough to not like also, and the 25.
Keith Sayre
Conquest Boats

[spectras only]

I'm biased ;) 20' Spectra
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/64Lincoln.76Spectra.jpg
19' Spectra
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/spectra%2019%20OK%20Falls
For offshore boats , this one of Sonny Levi with 4 engines ,from the 60's is my pick ;)
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/barba.jpg

[beaverretriever]

I'm biased ;)
For offshore boats , this one of Sonny Levi with 4 engines ,from the 60's is my pick ;)
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/barba.jpg
That boat is SICK.... That boat is every bit as stylish as todays boats.:jawdrop:
It looks like the one on the left side of Turbine Marines page... check it out.:)
http://www.turbinemarine.com/

[eliminatedsprinter]

Lot's of pretty boats. I love the lines of my little Eliminator Sprint. However, I think my all time favorite is the Cole 22 night hawk or super hawk...:D

[spectras only]

That boat is SICK.... That boat is every bit as stylish as todays boats.:jawdrop:
It also had some bling under the hatch [ 4 engines at some 1600 HP ] to move it along .
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/1600HP%20Barbarina.jpg
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/Barbarina.jpg

[Trailer Park Casanova]

Ultra has had some real standout displays at the Boat Shows from time to time.
Nordic boats grab us for style.
Seem unique.

[the_gray_goose]

the alpha Z
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/darren_mark/4alphaz-2.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/darren_mark/alphaz_1.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/darren_mark/alphaz_3.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/darren_mark/alphaz_4.jpg

[USCFAN]

This is a nice looking boat. One of the nicest I have seen.
http://www.uniqueperformancewest.com/marine/images/Incoming_Boats/1-4/30002%20-%2010%20(Large).JPG[/IMG]

[Xlration Marine]

the alpha Z
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/darren_mark/4alphaz-2.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/darren_mark/alphaz_1.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/darren_mark/alphaz_3.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/darren_mark/alphaz_4.jpg
Now that is COOL.:D :D :D

[the_gray_goose]

This one is sure hot!!!!
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/darren_mark/985E8O8801.jpg

[blackcloud75]

Totally forgot about that thing.....your right goose
the alpha Z
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/darren_mark/4alphaz-2.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/darren_mark/alphaz_1.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/darren_mark/alphaz_3.jpg
http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u315/darren_mark/alphaz_4.jpg

[widowmaker]

I'm a little biased about eliminators, but remember this they tooled the original 19' Daytona in 1975 and first one popped out of the mold in 1976. Even still today, that boat is an eye catcher anywhere you go.
mine is an 81
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u109/kjelladams/19EliminatorDaytona539.jpg

[spider]

07' Fountain Lightning 35 ft. Hands down,although that Alpha looks sweet :sqeyes:

[dzaber]

nothings better than the older boats with some history like my 75 Newman she is a real beauty! "for an old cop boat" but maybe im just a little prejudice get complements on her all the time she has smooth lines is clean, vintage, and fast!!!!!!

[DeepVee]

For classic lines the Donzi 22-Classic, the boat lines that started it all in 1964 with the Sweet-16 and still unchanged today.
http://www.donzimarine.com/assets/donzigirls/5/800_600_DonziGirls_Wallpapers2sRff0.jpg

[spectras only]

[QUOTE=DeepVee;2529267]For classic lines the Donzi 22-Classic, the boat lines that started it all in 1964 with the Sweet-16 and still unchanged today.
tought you might like this ;) > http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/sweet%2016.jpg

[Hankster]

Cole's 22' Nighthawk hard deck was ***boat's Boat of the Month in July 2000.
This particular one was built for Larry Reed from San Diego.
For my tastes, it's the perfect boat.
Anyone know where it is today?
Anyone got a pic of it to post?
Hank

[boatsnblondes]

Under 25? tie between the schiada and the 24 extreme...over 25? 28 Bullett...hands down, one of the best looking boats ever built..classic lines..don't get me wrong..I love my vector, but only cause I couldn't find my schiada....:D

[movie$money]

I have never posted pic's..just words...how do I post pics I would like to add to this list of IMO good looking boats.help...please

[BADAXE]

Schiada - 21 river cruiser or 22 day cruiser
Hallett - 21 vector
Cole - 250
Howard - 22 offshore xl

[STV_Keith]

Ever seen a Silverwing 21' tunnel? Great looking boat. Got to gawk at John's on Saturday for a while.
http://forums.screamandfly.com/Gallery/data/3188/084.jpg
http://forums.screamandfly.com/Gallery/data/3188/091.jpg

[justfloatn]

Jet Boats- Miller, Eliminator Daytona 19'
Hydro- Late 70's Sanger, Bitz
Cat- NorTech
Deck- 28 Howard, 27 Ultra Shadow deck W/O tribal B.S.
V-Hull- Nordic, Outerlimits
Side note: Eliminator, DCB & Ultra need to stop with the canopy & tribal look..:rolleyes:
Take a look at NorTech. That's style!

[shippingguy]

Side note: Eliminator, DCB & Ultra need to stop with the canopy & tribal look..:rolleyes: Take a look at NorTech. That's style![/QUOTE]
You have to build what the customer wants (tribal flames) if that is what they want.
As for the canopy look:idea: ? Ultra does not have a canopy boat. Now wait till the new 26 Stealth comes out. You will see some nice new styling:)
By the way my ultra does not have any tribal:D

[Cole Trickle]

Side note: Eliminator, DCB & Ultra need to stop with the canopy & tribal look..:rolleyes: Take a look at NorTech. That's style!
You have to build what the customer wants (tribal flames) if that is what they want.
As for the canopy look:idea: ? Ultra does not have a canopy boat. Now wait till the new 26 Stealth comes out. You will see some nice new styling:)
By the way my ultra does not have any tribal:D[/QUOTE]
I though you owned a DCB?:D:jawdrop: ;)

[movie$money]

could someone tell me how to post a pic on here

[Havasu_Dreamin]

could someone tell me how to post a pic on here
Get the pic hosted on a website, like photobucket.com , the image center here on Hot Boat or hotboatpics.com. Then grab the url and paste it between [***img]this is where the url goes[***/img] removing the stars

[shippingguy]

You have to build what the customer wants (tribal flames) if that is what they want.
As for the canopy look:idea: ? Ultra does not have a canopy boat. Now wait till the new 26 Stealth comes out. You will see some nice new styling:)
By the way my ultra does not have any tribal:D
I though you owned a DCB?:D:jawdrop: ;)[/QUOTE]
:eek: :) :D

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Small, light, quick, fast and agile. Just like a hotrod car....:)
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/jerrysgallery/albums/userpics/10001/DSC00872.JPG
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/jerrysgallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_River%20Rats%20Video%20Pics%20002.jpg
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/jerrysgallery/albums/userpics/10001/Video%20Pics%20011.jpg
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/jerrysgallery/albums/userpics/IMG_0079.JPG

[justfloatn]

Side note: Eliminator, DCB & Ultra need to stop with the canopy & tribal look..:rolleyes: Take a look at NorTech. That's style!
You have to build what the customer wants (tribal flames) if that is what they want.
As for the canopy look:idea: ? Ultra does not have a canopy boat. Now wait till the new 26 Stealth comes out. You will see some nice new styling:)
By the way my ultra does not have any tribal:D[/QUOTE]
I didn't know I needed to be so specific on here. I do like the Ultra shadow as I listed above. I am aware they don't have a canopy.
But tribal is ugly.

[shueman]

I really like the lines of the Conquest as well and the Eliminator 27' Deck I saw at the factory (today)....very, very nice up close :cool:

[Phat Matt]

32 Dw

[phebus]

32 Dw
Blings new boat looks incredible.
Can I say sexy without turning Greg on too much? :D

[In2Deep]

I still like the Nordic lines. 28 and 35.

[champ225]

http://myspace-670.vo.llnwd.net/00765/07/66/765346670_l.jpg
haha well i like my bass boat :)

[Lavey29]

I have to say that I like a lot of the different boat models out there for differing reasons but of course, I am partial to Lavey's Nuera models. Just really like the lines and the aggressive bottom. They are rock solidly built also...

[highvoltagehands]

I have to say that I like a lot of the different boat models out there for differing reasons but of course, I am partial to Lavey's Nuera models. Just really like the lines and the aggressive bottom. They are rock solidly built also...
I agree. My bro's 07' Laveycraft 2750 cruising Folsom lake "without the Pasties" : )http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=30207&stc=1&d=1178368453http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=30208&stc=1&d=1178368490

[fatboy95]

Check out the Allison. Pretty nice lake rods

[Lavey29]

I agree. My bro's 07' Laveycraft 2750 cruising Folsom lake "without the Pasties" : )http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=30207&stc=1&d=1178368453http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=30208&stc=1&d=1178368490
Thats a bitchen gel design on your boat...I have to start making some trips up north and checking the lakes out up there....some place other than Havasu or Mojave....

[21TUNL]

Im partial but,,,, TPR 21
http://www.nloc.net/photopost/data/1982/medium/boat_pics_001.jpg

[highvoltagehands]

Thats a bitchen gel design on your boat...I have to start making some trips up north and checking the lakes out up there....some place other than Havasu or Mojave....
Bring it.

[likwidsukr]

http://www.warlockpowerboats.com/images/models/normal_25sxt_main.jpg

[Rayhill]

Art Carlson
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=30223&stc=1&d=1178417964
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=30224&stc=1&d=1178417964
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=30225&stc=1&d=1178417964

[Lavey29]

Bring it.
ya I need to make a run or two up there and check out some different scenery, pasties and water...

[Toffen]

Hi!
many great boats out there; Cigarette 36 Gladiator, Laveycraft EVO 28, Bullet 28, Donzi 22 Classic, Adrenaline 30 and ofcourse my ol' queen Phantom 25 from UK!
Cheeeers, Toffen G:)

[SC1]

Miss Sweden 2 :sqeyes:
www.turbinemarine.com

[Unitek]

Htm Ss-24 :)

[likwidsukr]

Tahiti 22 offshore "TOAD" :D

[BLOWN88FRESNO MINI]

Im partial but,,,, TPR 21
http://www.nloc.net/photopost/data/1982/medium/boat_pics_001.jpg
This boat is one of the nicest around! I wish I still had my 21 daytona.

[ToMorrow44]

Obviously like everyone else, I am partial to my boat, Advantage:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/DSC019271.JPG
But also love the likes of Nor-Tech, Donzi, and Outerlimits (of which some of my favorites are pictured):
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/ballistic.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Havasu_47_.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/38_Donzi_ZR.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/gtx-pic.jpg
And of course there's thousands others but those are just a few...
-Tom

[beaverretriever]

I felt stupid putting a pic up of our own boat. But since others are doing it and I already put up some other brands I will post ours. :D
One of the reasons we bought our boat was because of the awesome lines. I don't care what anyone says, that thing looks sick sitting in the water. I love the looks of a V with a big long fat nose and a short skinny rear end sitting real low.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/203/475693069_2c86e88e40.jpg?v=0

[SFV2RVR]

Schiada River Cruiser V-Drive!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e320/SFV2RVR06/boat003.jpg

[movie$money]

my new to me 2002 28 pantera with 2x500s only 58 hrs on it ...Panteras been around scince the early 70s, won all kinds of races and they still build the boat that looks like mine ...they go through anything.30390

[THEPISTONHEAD]

I will be the one to say it.....I love Fountains. Always have always will. Im also a fan of the Donzi 16,18 and 22 classics! And there is the 24' Cigarette that rocks too! American Offshore cats are sweet and also the old 18 and 20 Spectra's!!!!
Hell...theres not to many I dont like!

[spectras only]

pistonhead , here are some more spectra shots to get you going to get that spectra .:D
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/Picture%20152.jpg
20 footer
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/Picture%20146.jpg
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/Picture%20144.jpg
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/Picture%20006.jpg
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/Picture%20003.jpg
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/rivertrip.jpg

[Summer LuvN]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/boat_pic.jpg
I love our boat
And I have no idea how to make the pictures bigger.....

[Daytona100]

http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/boat_pic.jpg
I love our boat
And I have no idea how to make the pictures bigger.....
Let me help you out.http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1542DSC00217.JPG

[movie$money]

very nice, I saw a new daytona being built , it was nice to see a new 28 daytona without canopys...and all the latest touches .....super classy.Don't get me wrong I like canopys but every other boats got em ...I am going to stop rambaling on now ..By the way I tryed to put up my pic of my boat and the best I could do is the stupid like on my other post. If some one knows how to get the pic up ...please tell me
thanks .Rock

[Summer LuvN]

Let me help you out.http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/1542DSC00217.JPG
Ahhhh, Thanks!!! How did you do that? You aren't expecting favors for it are you??? LOL!!!!

[Daytona100]

You bet I am.:D

[Murray PE 857]

Once again, partial to my new to me, 2002 26' American Offshore Cat, blown 540. Ran 100 this wknd. w/ my wife asleep in the back seat. Like riding in a Caddy.

[Summer LuvN]

You bet I am.:D
What's the favor????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????

[BLOWN88FRESNO MINI]

I'm a real die hard fan of the Fresno mini cruiser, Hope this works! I'll figure this out later, Anyhow here are some attachments

[ap67et10]

I'm a real die hard fan of the Fresno mini cruiser, Hope this works! I'll figure this out later, Anyhow here are some attachments
i have only seen 5 of the mini's that fresno made and 3 are the ones you posted. 2 years ago i saw a nice original white and green metal flake one and many years before that i saw a white yellow and blue one if i remember right it had a blower motor in it. both i saw at millerton. they are beautiful though same with the cruiser....by far one of the best looking cruisers...hardly anyone has heard of them though. heard you still have the purple and white fresno my dad sold you...he always talks about trying to get it back but just dont have the room or time...my sanger mini is taking it all up :D (my alltime favorite boat)
by the way do you know how long they made the mini fresno? do you know how many of them they made? what about the cruiser? I just never see any fresno's anywhere so i'm curious.

[SC1]

Hot babe from Sweden:)

[BLOWN88FRESNO MINI]

i have only seen 5 of the mini's that fresno made and 3 are the ones you posted. 2 years ago i saw a nice original white and green metal flake one and many years before that i saw a white yellow and blue one if i remember right it had a blower motor in it. both i saw at millerton. they are beautiful though same with the cruiser....by far one of the best looking cruisers...hardly anyone has heard of them though. heard you still have the purple and white fresno my dad sold you...he always talks about trying to get it back but just dont have the room or time...my sanger mini is taking it all up :D (my alltime favorite boat)
by the way do you know how long they made the mini fresno? do you know how many of them they made? what about the cruiser? I just never see any fresno's anywhere so i'm curious.
Well I know of 2 other blown big block fresno mini v-drives plus 3 other fresno mini's of jet configurations not pictured, all beautiful boats. I believe Fresnos last production year under the original owners was 1988, but Fresno Boats although a very small operation is still in business(hobby) buy Jim Massie, Very nice guy. Say hello to your father.
Thanks,
Lee Garcia
559-352-1309

[BLOWN88FRESNO MINI]

Hot babe from Sweden:)
Bad @$$.

[ap67et10]

Well I know of 2 other blown big block fresno mini v-drives plus 3 other fresno mini's of jet configurations not pictured, all beautiful boats. I believe Fresnos last production year under the original owners was 1988, but Fresno Boats although a very small operation is still in business(hobby) buy Jim Massie, Very nice guy. Say hello to your father.
Thanks,
Lee Garcia
559-352-1309
did fresno only have the two models? is that what he is still making? the first boat in the 2 pics is yours right?

[BLOWN88FRESNO MINI]

The first two pictures are the same boat and yes its mine, a 1988 Mini cruiser, The third picture is my brothers boat and the fourth picture was a boat sold a couple of years ago that belonged to a business owner in Clovis who died in an accident racing in the desert offroad,GRHS.
Heres a couple of Fresno's daycruiser's I've had and still own.
Also Fresno has a 26' Offshore, I believe only two were made, but Jim Massie of Fresno Boats has the 22 nighthawk which is an open bow. There's a couple of them at Bass Lake.(residents)

[Patyacht]

You know judging the best looking boat is tough. I think there are really several categories, boats on trailers, boats sitting still in the water or beached and boats running. I think the true test is to see them running thru some chop. At Desert Storm I got to video them all running thru the rough stuff and the smoothest running boats were the DCB's and MTI's. All the V's were bouncing and rocking side to side, some more than others and then there were the hoppers - Spectre's, Skater's (32's) and Nortech's all seemed to have some hop especially the Spectre's. Kind of screws up the lines unless they are running clean and smooth. Just my .02 :idea:

[Lefty]

I guess I'm biased as well because I painted this one, but D21 has done a nice job with the detail on his boat. It's a Dimarco
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/Phils.JPG

[Dimarco21]

Man that Lefty sure does some nice work.:D

[GoCiggie31]

my new to me 2002 28 pantera with 2x500s only 58 hrs on it ...Panteras been around scince the early 70s, won all kinds of races and they still build the boat that looks like mine ...they go through anything.30390
what is your top speed with those 500's? It must Rip!
Very nice Pantera:)

[spectras only]

My friend built only 4 of these , so it's unlike you guys ever going to see one .All fiberglass hull & deck , vacuum bagged , with mahogany inlay deck . 24' Kazulin , 496 Mag Bravo 1 drive.
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/still%20iso.jpg
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/still%20stbd.jpg

[spectras only]

There are about 50 of these 19 footers with sterdrives and small blocks , and some V-drives
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/kavalk19.8.jpg

[spectras only]

and finally , ca 16 29 footers total .
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/kavalk29d.jpg
dashboard
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/dash.jpg
ultra suede cabin
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/salon.jpg

[Rayhill]

There are about 50 of these 19 footers with sterdrives and small blocks , and some V-drives
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/kavalk19.8.jpg
Just saw one this weekend on Fort Loudon Lake in TN this weekend. Beautiful boat!

[spectras only]

Just saw one this weekend on Fort Loudon Lake in TN this weekend. Beautiful boat!
Most of them are in the Georgian Bay and Muskoka [ ontario ca ] lake area .
A few are around Lake Tahoe .

[Rayhill]

The one we saw looked more like the 24'? 1 of 4 in TN? Looked like a family; father, mother, 2 small children. They were parked at Prater Flats (Party Cove). We circled the entire boat in awe! I will have to find them again and snap some photos and stop and chat with them. Now I know a little history behind their boat. Thanks!
Only on Hot Boat! ;)

[spectras only]

The one we saw looked more like the 24'? 1 of 4 in TN? . Now I know a little history behind their boat. Thanks!
Only on Hot Boat! ;)
I maybe wrong , there could be 5 24's . Go to the website , I did some of the photographs for Tony . www.kazulinboats.com
One have to be up close to appreciate the boats .
Here's one with Tony at the helm
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/kazulin14.jpg
You can see the seat backs can be shifted for rear facing in this boat .
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/cockpit%20new%20disc%206.4.jpg
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/2001%20kaz%20yacth%20tender%20layout.jpg

[buzzgoss]

The one we saw looked more like the 24'? 1 of 4 in TN? Looked like a family; father, mother, 2 small children. They were parked at Prater Flats (Party Cove). We circled the entire boat in awe! I will have to find them again and snap some photos and stop and chat with them. Now I know a little history behind their boat. Thanks!
Only on Hot Boat! ;)
no there are only 4
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/buzzgoss/kaz1.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/buzzgoss/kaz2.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/buzzgoss/romines.jpg
tony builds one of, if not, the most beautiful boat in the world.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/buzzgoss/tony.jpg
i am now lusting for one of his 44's...guess i'm an addict.
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e387/buzzgoss/44.jpg
buzz

[SC1]

Little Miss Sweden
New 21 ft classic speedster. Red candy over gold flakes, Verado with mathcing colors.
Mahogany decking:)

[Rayhill]

#1 of 4. Super nice! Buzz!
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31405&stc=1&d=1179794188

[Rayhill]

You saw my CVX18. I also have a CV23 Carlson.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31407&stc=1&d=1179795853
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31408&stc=1&d=1179795853

[spectras only]

no there are only 4
[now lusting for one of his 44's...guess i'm an addict.
buzz
Hey Buzz , is the 24 yours ? Lucky dog if it is :D
Here's the rendition of the 44
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/Tony::s%20dreamboat.jpg

[likwidsukr]

Hey Buzz , is the 24 yours ? Lucky dog if it is :D
Here's the rendition of the 44
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/Tony::s%20dreamboat.jpg
WOW SO
Noice ty for the pictures shes awesome

[FASTERDAMITT]

This Superboat is one of my favorites. I also like the looks of the Adrenaline, but not the price!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/478DSCN0707_Large_.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/478boat_006_Medium_.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/478boat_007_Medium_.jpg

[ToMorrow44]

You saw my CVX18. I also have a CV23 Carlson.
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31407&stc=1&d=1179795853
Where was this pic taken? That looks like some awesome lake front property there!
-Tom

[Rayhill]

Fort Loudon lake in Knoxville, TN. It is part of the Tennessee river, so one can lock thru and go any where! Lots of extravagant homes and land in the Knoxville area! More and more Hot Boats keep popping up! Check it out!

[clearfork]

There will be a whole lot on the river in July......I will be there.
Not quite like desert storm but still a lot of fun for us TN folks..
Should be some pretty nice boats this year, I will see you there.
MP

[TPI]

This Superboat is one of my favorites. I also like the looks of the Adrenaline, but not the price!
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/478DSCN0707_Large_.JPG
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/478boat_006_Medium_.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/478boat_007_Medium_.jpg
I have to say,
I really like the way these boats look too. I especially love the hatch/scoop.:D This is also one of my favorites:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/11382.jpg
Its amazing the kind of speed a vee bottom boat will pick up when you narrow the beam. Both of these boats run very fast without a whole lot of power.

[skinut]

Which boats do you think have the best lines?
I don't mean best gel coats, or colors, not best the for the money, not the most expensive...just talking plain out of the mold style?
I am of course, partial to Laveycraft. The way the windshield line lays back looks so good.
The Howard 25 Bullet looks good to me. Not so much the 28, it just seems too stretched. That same low and sexy look is on the old Ultra 24XS and the Cobra Razor line.
Harder to make a deckboat look good, so many look boxy or too round. Magic, Conquest are good, but I think Howard nailed it. Lavey's deck is just plain odd. They seem so busy, too many things going on.
I see that same low profile on the older Eliminator Liberty hull.
You see some boats that will have one section squared off, and another part rounded, they just don't flow right...design wise.
Opinions? Schiada 21' RC is the best all round boat.

[InKahntrol]

For me:
- 21' Schiada RC
- Hallett Vector
- 38' Donzi ZX
- Howard Sport Deck

[FASTERDAMITT]

I have to say,
I really like the way these boats look too. I especially love the hatch/scoop.:D This is also one of my favorites:
Its amazing the kind of speed a vee bottom boat will pick up when you narrow the beam. Both of these boats run very fast without a whole lot of power.
I have to agree!:D

[pw_Tony]

DCB cats I've always thought were the most "extreme" looking...

[buzzgoss]

yes and i feel very lucky to have her.....do you have information on owners of the other 3?
thanx, buzz
Hey Buzz , is the 24 yours ? Lucky dog if it is :D
Here's the rendition of the 44

[spectras only]

Buzz , I only new one couple locally who bought #2 I think , . I see a blue hulled one mooring occasionally in False Creek [ Vancouver ] , but never met the owner . I only been around the boats while being built , and went out with Tony testing them .
Tony at the helm
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/kazulin24.14%20copy.jpg
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/kazulin14.jpg
Like this shot best >
http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/disc%205%20kazul%2013.jpg

[buzzgoss]

[QUOTE=spectras only;2664295]Buzz , I only new one couple locally who bought #2 I think , . I see a blue hulled one mooring occasionally in False Creek [ Vancouver ] , but never met the owner . I only been around the boats while being built , and went out with Tony testing them .
if you bump into them please send them my way (buzzgossATgmail) thanx for the info.
regards, buzz