WTB a jet boat..

[Garrddogg]

Would like to buy a squirt boat, What should I be looking for and or watching out for?
What would be a good deal?
What are good hulls?
what are good jets?
engines?
Diverters,Manual or Hyd?
Im thinkin late 60's thru 70's.
will be using it on mellow days in Havasu, so Im thinkin 18' or 19' atleast.
I think I would like logs and thru hull and exaust and an engine cover..
Any help or input would be great..
Thanks, Gary

[Schiada Time]

If you are looking for an all around great Jet Hull and especially on Havasu I would recommend a 20-foot Spectra. I would look for around a '74 as they had full length stringers. This is a day cruiser and will handle chop in Havasu which comes up even on the mellow days.
Power: Big Block Chevy (stay away from an Olds) or Big Block Ford is cool too.
Drive: You want a Berkeley-Panthers and Jacuzzi's are harder to trick out
Add a Place Diverter and Droop Snoot and the boat will lift better and perform
Other Great Hulls:
Hallett Bubble Deck 19
Eliminator
Nordic
Hallett 20
Ultra
and of course my personal favorite-SCHIADA

[Ralph Brunt]

ive got a 1976 hondo pantera t-deck in the spam section

[Garrddogg]

ive got a 1976 hondo pantera t-deck in the spam section
sold?

[Ralph Brunt]

sold?
yes

[Garrddogg]

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/468750698.html
Whats this one? good? never heard of em..

[pw_Tony]

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/boa/468750698.html
Whats this one? good? never heard of em..
Too old, too much, too slow :D
Preferably stay away from Olds. Doesn't mean you can run them, just some blow up. Try to stay with pumps like Berkely, Dominator

[Garrddogg]

FOK I love this place..:D

[BLEWBAYOU1]

Too old, too much, too slow :D
Preferably stay away from Olds. Doesn't mean you can run them, just some blow up. Try to stay with pumps like Berkely, Dominator
Ditto!

[Sangster]

We have an 18' Tarva w/ 460 Ford & a Berkley.. very nice boat,, Can send pics & info if interested.. send me a PM...

[centerhill condor]

http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43273&stc=1&d=1195266564
the condor is always for sale...easy to insure and runs when you start it. has a booty board on the back.
CC

[468miller]

its got a closed engine cover..........:D

[jet454boat]

u should check out 468millers boat

[Schi-502]

This is what it would look like...
'74 Schiada 22' Daycruiser ZZ502, Berkeley 12JG w/SS "A" impeller & aquamet shaft, hydraulic diverter, logs.
62mph on GPS 5,000 rpm.

[Schi-502]

I'll have more pictures tomorrow. I'm goin out to the Delta...

[Garrddogg]

WOW thats a very nice boat package all the way around!!:D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43280&d=1195274014

[Todd969]

Hello Mr. Jones:D
Let's find you a nice Miller.
:idea:

[Schi-502]

WOW thats a very nice boat package all the way around!!:D
http://www.***boat.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=43280&d=1195274014
Went out onto the Delta today. Ran 63.7mph on GPS. Gotta love 'sea level'. Up on Lake Berreyessa, I can only get 61 - 62mph. What a day !!!