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dannyUALsangar
08-24-2001, 06:27 PM
Hello! I've got a 1973 Sangar flat that I've owned since 1986. It still sports the remains of the original style back to back bucket type seats made of wood. Its a very dated look and the vinyl is looking pretty bad. I want to replace them with the nice (vinyl covered fiberglass?) bucket seats that I always see in Hot Boat. Anybody know who carries them?

superdave013
08-24-2001, 08:30 PM
Dimarco Kid makes them. Check out the this thread on AZ Don's site. http://www.v-driveboat.com/offsite.php3?to=http://cgi-bin.spaceports.com/~azdon/index.php
Dimarco's e-mail is kcrowley@midmaine.com

058
08-24-2001, 10:57 PM
Dimarco Kid is in the process of getting someone to do the upholstry for the shell he makes. I am waiting for a price/availablity from him on a complete pair.

dannyUALsangar
08-30-2001, 12:11 PM
Superdave, I tried the site but I couldn't get in. I'll keep trying. I really do need some new seats!

Dimarco Kid
08-30-2001, 03:17 PM
Dan, e-mail me if you want.
058, I had a seat done and it came out like SHIT!!!!!!!!
I just can't seem to find the look I'm looking for. I give them my seats and they still can't copy them! People over here don't know fast boats, maybe they can't think like that either! The seats look like a tractor seat! So, I'm still searching buddy, I'm SO sorry for all the delays, but I refuse to sell you something that looks like that! Bare seats are still available. I'll keep lookin'!!!
Dimarco Kid

superdave013
08-30-2001, 03:28 PM
Dimarco Kid, About time you showed up back here. I was starting to worry about you hanging out at the jet forum so much.

SPECTRABRENT
08-30-2001, 08:12 PM
Guys,
Try Joes Tooling in Sun Valley, Ca. I think he makes the glass seats for the flat bottoms.
His # 818 768 4636

spectras only
08-30-2001, 08:30 PM
Hey Brent,did RiverDave get a hold of you about your 24XS? I tought you want to restore that one!

Dimarco Kid
08-31-2001, 02:12 AM
Sorry Superdave,
I'm trying to plan that East Coast rally and it seems to be mostly jets that are in the area. I still love you guys the best, though. Remember, those extra seats in your boat are mine at the v-drive regatta next year!
Dimarco Kid

SPECTRABRENT
08-31-2001, 09:56 AM
SpectraOnly,
I have 3 Spectras 2 20's & The XS. If I sell the 20's I will restore the 24. If I sell all of the boats I will buy a Spectra 24 already done.
I figure the 24 will take about $15,000.00 to restore and thats everything, new motor, interior, gel coat, & trailer.
As you may know EVERYTHINGS FOR SALE.
Brent

summerlove
08-31-2001, 02:22 PM
Hey Brent:
I wish I NEVER sold my 20'. I regret that decision every day....that's the reason I bought the flatbottom - I wanted the smaller boat for "excursions" without the kids. If you can swing it, keep the 20 - your's is really nice. Believe me, you'll regret it. I sold it for the $...wish I never did. God, I miss that old boat....But, on the other hand, buy (or restore) a 24. My wife loves it, and it is a much nicer ride than the smaller version. In a year or two, the extra $ won't have made a difference. Trust me.
Rick

SPECTRABRENT
09-03-2001, 05:21 PM
Summerlove,
I would like to keep my 20 foot, but I need $$$ for my project. We just got back from Parker and I can not believe how rough the water got. I can not wait to get my 24 in the water. The river sure is not like the old days.
Brent

spectras only
09-04-2001, 07:29 PM
Brent,once you going to use your 24 footer ,you may not want to go back to the 20 footer.Your 24 will handle tugboat wakes with ease.Old Rigger mentioned that, he's interested in your 24. And RiverDave, what happened?

SPECTRABRENT
09-04-2001, 07:48 PM
Spectrasonly,
Everybodys is interested, but thats about it. I really want to sell my 20 footers and totaly restore the 24 Footer. I had a guy drive my Yellow 20 @ Parker this past weekend and he seemed to like it. I think that boat is a steel for $12,000.00. The Motor and Exhaust cost $8,000.00. Most guys would rather put the money down on a $40,000.00 rig and make the payments for the rest of thier life.
SpectraBrent

spectras only
09-04-2001, 08:03 PM
Did you try putting it in the BoatTrader ?

SPECTRABRENT
09-04-2001, 08:39 PM
I am putting it the Trader this week.
Brent

HAVASANGER
09-17-2001, 02:07 PM
I HAVE A 78 SANGER HYDRO THAT HAD THE ORIGINAL SETUP LIKE YOURS. THE FRONT SEATS WERE SO FAR FORWARD THAT MY KNEES WERE UP AROUND MY CHIN. I FOUND A SET OF TAKEOUT BUCKETS FROM AN ELIMINATOR THAT FIT PERFECTLY IN THE SPACE SIDE TO SIDE, AND WAS ABLE TO SET THEM BACK AROUND THE V-DRIVE FOR MORE ROOM.CHECK WITH BOAT UPHOLSTERY SHOPS FOR ANY TAKE-OUT SEAT THEY MAY HAVE AROUND.