bought a 21 daytona [Archive]

jungledave

11-04-2007, 06:57 PM

I went to Wisconsin and bought wett 77s boat. 2300 mile round trip by myself in two days sucked. Where is the best place to get a new cover for it?

Outlaw

11-04-2007, 07:15 PM

Congrats welcome to the 21 you will love it.
Call Eliminator.. mine came with one and it fits like a glove

1968Droptop

11-05-2007, 02:49 PM

Congrat's, and welcome to the how come I didn't buy a 21' in the 1st place club !!! That is one sweet azz boat ! I'm sure you'll be very happy with it, and I'm sure wet77 will miss it dearly.

Outlaw

11-05-2007, 03:54 PM

I take it you purchased it without engine?
whats the plan now? big motor??

jungledave

11-05-2007, 06:51 PM

[QUOTE=Outlaw;2877094]I take it you purchased it without engine?
whats the plan now? big motor??[/QUOresTE]Yes no motor. Well I wish I could go with a "big motor" but for now i'll have to just go with my 11:1 460 bbc out of my 83 sleekcraft kauai wich is for sale:) It is solid 500 hp motor and that is all I can do at least till I sell both my sleekcrafts. I built it last summer and it only has about 40 hours on it. I was a little surprised how big the daytona was compared to my 19'6" sleekcrafts. I may have to drag it down to pueblo resevoir in two weeks just to try it out cause couriosity is killing me. It is a damned nice looking boat. Within a 15 month period I went from never owning a boat to having three jet boats in my yard(the neighbors love me, they will really love over transom headers)

jungledave

11-05-2007, 06:54 PM

[QUOTE=1968Droptop;2876957]Congrat's, and welcome to the how come I didn't buy a 21' in the 1st place club !!! That is one sweet azz boat ! I'm sure you'll be very happy with it, and I'm sure wet77 will miss it dearly.[/QUsOTE]Thanks, I am pretty happy so far just have to get it on a lake soon. It is pretty hard not to stare at.

Outlaw

11-05-2007, 07:29 PM

H20MOFO

11-05-2007, 07:41 PM

Congrats Jungledave, nice boat , I'm puttin in a simular powerplant hp wise (IN MY 21). What's the best guess guys? 70ish?????????

jetboatperformance

11-05-2007, 08:13 PM

Easy !! :) Tom

Blown Away

11-06-2007, 11:50 AM

I run a 84 21 daytona love the boat,at times I miss my 19 but my 21 runs pretty good.I run a blown 598 in mine and the boat runs over 100mph on pump gas.WWW.skagenboats.com

1968Droptop

11-06-2007, 02:39 PM

What's the best guess guys?
70ish ?????????
0-80 is cheap, 80-100 is expensive :sqeyes:

jungledave

11-06-2007, 05:44 PM

0-80 is cheap, 80-100 is expensive :sqeyes:I'll be cheap for a while!

jungledave

11-06-2007, 05:49 PM

pueblo resevoir in two weeks ?
In Colorado?
I know what you mean about the long trip
of course I had some help driving and it was only 2200
miles. But I had to stop off at the river to get mine wet
on the way home.ya I live in Colorado. Pueblo res is 49 miles south of us. small and cold. It was 1160 miles to Wisconsin. I went by myself and maid it there in 18 hours made it back home in about 20. Spent close to 700 on fuel. My diesel Dodge doesn't get to good of milleage doing 85 into a head wind for 2400 miles.

Outlaw

11-06-2007, 06:17 PM

Take some pics when you go to the lake.
never seen a jet boat on ice...lol
wow diesel prices must have jumped.
I bet it was worth the trip now...

jetovatorjeff

11-07-2007, 06:04 PM

0-80 is cheap, 80-100 is expensive :sqeyes:
your not shittin:D should run in 70's until you fill it up with fuel and four fat friends drinking your beer. better get a bottle for that baby. :D

jungledave

11-07-2007, 07:40 PM

Take some pics when you go to the lake.
never seen a jet boat on ice...lol
wow diesel prices must have jumped.
I bet it was worth the trip now...I doubt I will have it ready this weekend but maybe the next. It is supposed to be 80 down at pueblo the weekend. I am completely overwelmed with boat stuff right now. I have the olds 455 that is ready to go back in my 76 sleekcraft so I can free up my engine stand for the 454. I really need to sell these two sleekcrafts.I need to pull the motor out of my 83 sleekcraft and reinsall it in the eliminator on top of figuring out all the wiring on this boat. He did mark everythjing pretty good for me. I also need to make the trailer toung where it will swing open so I can fit the whole thing in my garage. Diesel was 3.29 to 3.45 this weekend.:mad: If I make it I will take pics with or without ice.

wet77

11-08-2007, 03:34 AM

Glad to see you made it home safe Dave;)
Diesel was $3.65 yesterday here in WI:sqeyes:
Yeah I miss the old boat allready, garage still seems empty without it, I cant wait to see pics of it back together:)

jungledave

11-08-2007, 06:01 PM

[QUOTE=wet77;2882666]Glad to see you made it home safe Dave;)
Diesel was $3.65 yesterday here in WI:sqeyes:
It pulled well. Fuel went up a quarter in just 4 days? I was surprised how clean it stayed. It sure looks a lot better in my garage than yours;)

1968Droptop

11-08-2007, 06:08 PM

What did you have b/4 getting your 21' ?

jungledave

11-09-2007, 09:18 PM

What did you have b/4 getting your 21' ?I still have two Sleekcraft 19'6" kauais I need to sell. A 76 with an olds 455 and Jacuzzi YJ. An 83 with a 454 and a Berkley jg. Both boats still have he original glass hoods. I pulled the 454 to use in my Daytona. I need to sell both boats. I went from wanting a jet to owning three. I am not bragging, I will loose quite a bit on the two sleekcrafts.

jungledave

11-09-2007, 09:31 PM

I run a 84 21 daytona love the boat,at times I miss my 19 but my 21 runs pretty good.I run a blown 598 in mine and the boat runs over 100mph on pump gas.WWW.skagenboats.com Is that your 84 on your web pic next to a yellow boat. If so the color is very similar to my 85. just my bow is blue.

Boat Dork

11-09-2007, 11:43 PM

Yep,
Rotary is the way to go....Big ass numbers with excruciatin rpm..You see your mistake when I blow by yall in my mazda, bitch.:)

malcolm

11-10-2007, 10:54 AM

http://a777.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/40/l_04ebfb1ff37a64c80f71fc5f0a7c6240.jpg

Blown Away

11-10-2007, 11:19 AM

Thanks Malcolm!WWW.skagenboats.com

Blown Away

11-12-2007, 01:30 PM

You can tell by the look on my face the zoomies must be loud!!!

jungledave

11-12-2007, 06:47 PM

You can tell by the look on my face the zoomies must be loud!!! Does the small windsheild do any good??

McIntyrelocal

11-12-2007, 06:52 PM

jungledave

11-12-2007, 06:52 PM

Take some pics when you go to the lake.
never seen a jet boat on ice...lol
wow diesel prices must have jumped.
I bet it was worth the trip now...Well after reinstalling the olds in the 76 sleek and ppulling the 454 out of the 83 sleek I have just ran out of weekend and my ambition was bigger than reality. I'll be lucky to have it running by turkey day.

Outlaw

11-12-2007, 07:00 PM

Sounds like you have all winter now.
maybe a decent day left yet....
I would have to believe the small windshield helps
somewhat.

jungledave

11-13-2007, 07:05 PM

Hey man nice purchase glad to see you baught a good boat.that boat is really pretty your gonna have alot of fun.I think with your situation a 21 is gonna suit you better than a 19 would have.Be safe and have fun with it.I liked the look of the nordic. I don't like the hood look on the bow of the daytona but It is a damned nice looking boat. Your ringht about needing a 21 over the 19. I just can't put the time into it right now like I want. I have to stay married:)

McIntyrelocal

11-13-2007, 07:32 PM

I liked the look of the nordic. I don't like the hood look on the bow of the daytona but It is a damned nice looking boat. Your ringht about needing a 21 over the 19. I just can't put the time into it right now like I want. I have to stay married:)
LOL yeah you dont want to lose everything then where would you be.No good things things take time your wait was well worth it.:) and a little longer wont hurt at least youve got something to look forward to>

Blown Away

11-14-2007, 10:14 AM

The windsheild doesn't do much but I think the 21 doen't look good without it!

jungledave

11-14-2007, 08:12 PM

The windsheild doesn't do much but I think the 21 doen't look good without it!Oh crap now I have an ugly boat:mad: I think the later daytonas are ugly without the windsheild.

Blown Away

11-17-2007, 02:27 PM

No thats not what I ment,I just think the windshield improves the look!!

jungledave

11-17-2007, 07:33 PM

No thats not what I ment,I just think the windshield improves the look!!I think the later wrap around style windsheild would really enhance the sleek look of the older daytonas.

HammerDown

11-18-2007, 04:56 AM

Great Hull but sure likes a LOT of power...not that I have it:D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/10641983_Daytona.jpg

jungledave

11-18-2007, 06:38 AM

Great Hull but sure likes a LOT of power...not that I have it:D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/10641983_Daytona.jpgI'll only have 500 horse all through next year. I like trubo motors so maybe I need to talk to unchained. I have an 83 sleekcraft that has a color scheme slightly similar to yours. I call it ,"I Gotta Woody.";)