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fatalbert
02-05-2003, 07:09 PM
Total newbie to v-drives, but am looking at some Spectras and Campbells for my first boat purchase. Can someone help a newbie by explaining advantages, disadvantages, etc., of a v-drive compared to what I call a standard outdrive (merc, volvo, etc).
thank you
srs
Sangster
02-05-2003, 07:14 PM
SuperDave013 knows all the shit on those boats..
superdave013
02-05-2003, 07:16 PM
Sangster:
SuperDave013 knows all the shit on those boats.. Now I wish that was 1/4 true.
Sangster have a v drive / jet hydro. He must be the man!
SPECTRABRENT
02-05-2003, 07:39 PM
Albert,
I think you are making a good choice going with the Spectra or Campbell. I prefer the Spectra, but you could not go wrong with the Campbell.
If you need any info. on the Spectra please visit www.spectramarine.com. (http://www.spectramarine.com.)
Good Luck,
Brent
Brentloan@aol.com
Sangster
02-05-2003, 07:41 PM
superdave013:
Sangster:
SuperDave013 knows all the shit on those boats.. Now I wish that was 1/4 true.
Sangster have a v drive / jet hydro. He must be the man! Dude....I can Go Fast & get the Babes..... :D :D
DUCKY
02-05-2003, 09:20 PM
All propulsion systems (except outboards...) have their merit. It depends on what you plan on doing with the boat. What are you planning on doing?
fatalbert
02-05-2003, 09:38 PM
Cruising the parker strip, Lake Havasu, teaching 3 kids to water ski, maybe camping out once in a while, hitting Mead or Mojave once a a year;
So, a little utility, and I am hoping for something in the 26 to 28' range.
Just an all round utility boat, and I do like the daycruiser style. Not concerned about speed.
thanks
srs
DUCKY
02-08-2003, 08:02 AM
Your going to have trouble finding a V-drive in that size range. You will probably want a something with a stock big block/bravo 1 combo. Or you can step down in size to a 21-22' and go with a v-drive. But keep in mind, v-drives are generally maintenance intensive, due to all the extra hardware. You have to love picking up your wrenches to own one. Good Luck!
Thunderbutt
02-08-2003, 10:15 AM
Get the V-Drive. They use less fuel then Jets and Outboards. They handel better then all of the others, they can take unlimitted power, plus you can talk to all of the Cool V-Drive Guys.
GofastRacer
02-08-2003, 10:33 AM
I'll second that!... wink :cool: :D
DansBlown73Nordic
02-08-2003, 01:33 PM
I think in alot of ways the V-Drive is alot more reliable than any I/O ever thought of being. Plus pretty much anybody can take a Casale apart and put it back together. Alot less moving parts. Just my .03 cents........ wink