What's your Ultimate boat?

[cyclone]

is it the one you own now or one you owned before or is it something you'd like to own someday?
Why?
got pics of your ultimate boat?

[Nucking futs]

My ultimate boat would be sofa king smooths V Drive cruiser. That thing is
SICK !!!!!

[Cas]

something like this will do
http://newimages.yachtworld.com/1/2/2/8/1/1228188_1.jpg

[atxwrangler]

a 19' rogers bonneville, was undoubtably the best jet i have ever owned!i will have another,i'm sorry i missed out on your old red and white one!i lost power going under a bridge,the boat went straight,and crashed into a concrete pillar.here she is! http://www.jetheaven.us/photopost/data/500/27jetfest_2003_009-med.jpg

[YeLLowBoaT]

I would say this boat.....
http://www.millercustomboats.com/images/designs/***boat.jpg
with one of those new 514ci 625 hp bbf.....I just love wood.

[RCB19]

18' CP for me in the future. Although I'm pretty stoked with my current sled a 19'TR Rogers. If I owned a place at the river I'd probably keep both of them. I guess that would be my ultimate deal. :idea:

[dmontzsta]

I must hop in and say the boat I just bought. I have wanted a circle boat (Biesemeyer) since I first saw one, they have a bitchen low pro/wide look. And they handle the rough and turn on a dime.
Second is a 21' Schiada or Rayson Craft. V-Drive Cruisers.

[atxwrangler]

18' CP for me in the future. Although I'm pretty stoked with my current sled a 19'TR Rogers. If I owned a place at the river I'd probably keep both of them. I guess that would be my ultimate deal. :idea:
RCB19, LET ME KNOW IF YOU DECIDE YOU WANT A SOUTHWIND TUNNEL,LIKE NEW! http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2686HPIM0529.JPG

[1978 Rogers]

Mine would be a Scarb KV like from Miami Vice. I loved watching that show when I was in jr. high. Or even a Chris Craft Stinger. Some old school boat like that from the 80's.
atxwrangler, good to see you got a new boat.

[atxwrangler]

yea, but,i miss my rogers!

[MudPumper]

I'm gonna have to go with a Schiada River Cruiser with twin turbos for sure. :crossx:

[1978 Rogers]

yea, but,i miss my rogers!
What did you do with the hull?

[Konabud]

I would say this boat.....
http://www.millercustomboats.com/images/designs/***boat.jpg
with one of those new 514ci 625 hp bbf.....I just love wood.
I have to second this one, love the wood deckers too.

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

someday....
http://www.v-drivevideo.com/jerrysgallery/albums/userpics/10001/normal_Wack%20job.jpg

[Cs19]

id like to have the red hallet that is docked in front of the terrible herbst's house in newport harbor.
second to that would be the boat i have right now only with a 600 inch big chief 15:1 all aluminum fuel injected, dry sumped bad ass that i could run on the river. :)

[Unchained]

I have,nt even had it in the water yet but the Daytona I just got was at the top of my wish list. The quality of the hull and rigging from Eliminator is really top notch.

[Wicked Performance Boats]

I'd like to have a new Wicked 18ft gullwing, bright white. with "Budlight" decals, 600 inch big chief 15:1 all aluminum fuel injected, dry sumped bad ass that i could run on the river. weighing about 400 lbs. The name on her would be " Ann hows yer Bush " Budlight

[revndave]

My boat is a 21 Schiada RC with blower motor.They are the sh!@t.

[lilrick]

I must hop in and say the boat I just bought. I have wanted a circle boat (Biesemeyer) since I first saw one, they have a bitchen low pro/wide look. And they handle the rough and turn on a dime.
Second is a 21' Schiada or Rayson Craft. V-Drive Cruisers.
you gonna race er? when you gonna let me come over and check er out ? test drive it????????????:D

[dmontzsta]

you gonna race er? when you gonna let me come over and check er out ? test drive it????????????:D
I dont know what I am going to do. But I am about 70% sure I would run in the Nostalgia Flat and/or Endurance.

[IMPATIENT 1]

my ulitmate would be a southwind tunnel dragster with one of those 454 small blocks with couple turbos hanging offa it. maybe next season :idea:

[Taylorman]

A trident or a 36 Daytona with twin Sterlings, or the Budweiser Select boat(formally Bacardi Silver), or a 42 fountain with a shag carpet stabin cabin.

[v-drive]

I would have to say the one I just picked up from BA KURTIS on the boards. It's a 1978 Eliminator cruiser jet and I can hardly wait for the weather to get warmer so I can really give it a test ride. v-drive

[NautiTwins]

Rushin Roulette would suit me just fine! Just a little out of my price range. For a smaller boat, I would go with a COLE Tr-2 like Quickdraw. Both v-drives

[hbpdub]

My ultimate boat is the one sitting in my garage, 18ft CP Gullwing that is almost finished being redone inside and out. :crossx:

[Sanger Jet]

I'd love to have a blown Daytona or Chyenne (gud spelr)

[old rigger]

My dads first boat, I'd give anything to have it again.
on the river, 1961....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/flyin-t/thumper1.jpg

[wright27]

blown 19' Placecraft tunnell. I will be in the market soon so if you have one for sale keep me in mind. Gel only, no paint.

[Dogballs]

My ultimate boat is the one sitting in my garage, 18ft CP Gullwing that is almost finished being redone inside and out. :crossx:
Let see some pics of that bad boy!

[LOWRIVER2]

Either:
Marty Stretch's (sp?) old 21 ft. Daytona with DNE 565 single carb: 116mph NJBA on pump gas/ Pop in interior and ski at Lost Lake without any mods.
Or:
JohnwithJM's new 23 Ultra Stealth Deck with Mike Miller motor:
95 mph full interior jet deck boat on first pass out of the box.
Either boat will suit me just fine. Better yet, how about both.

[sofa king smooth]

Hopefully the cole tr6 i might be aquiring here very shortly. If not a tr4. Happiness is having a full garage (of boats). Got to keep it equal 2 jets 2 v drives. :)

[n8dawg]

I would say this boat.....
http://www.millercustomboats.com/images/designs/***boat.jpg
with one of those new 514ci 625 hp bbf.....I just love wood.
Yea me too for this Miller. I just seem to like the Millers, you don't see to many of them out and about.

[Dimarco Kid]

A Capps Cheyenne...which I'm pricing right now. With my blown 490 in it.
P.S. That's why the Southwinds for sale!!!

[mrgoslow]

a 19' rogers bonneville, was undoubtably the best jet i have ever owned!i will have another,i'm sorry i missed out on your old red and white one!i lost power going under a bridge,the boat went straight,and crashed into a concrete pillar.here she is! http://www.jetheaven.us/photopost/data/500/27jetfest_2003_009-med.jpg
SOB, i thought i recognized that boat!
1978 Rogers, the damage was to the bow, it was repaired and sold to a guy in og tx. the boat was overall in good condition, bottom was flat, boat wasnt heavy at all. current owners has 500hp +/- mill ready to drop in.

[stillgoin]

My 79 Challenger with no leaks and 10 more MPH. Maybe by next year, I think it will be possible.

[Hustler]

I'm pretty happy with my boat now but if I could have any boat it would be a Hustler 388 slingshot with 3 525sci's :rollside:

[atxwrangler]

SOB, i thought i recognized that boat!
1978 Rogers, the damage was to the bow, it was repaired and sold to a guy in og tx. the boat was overall in good condition, bottom was flat, boat wasnt heavy at all. current owners has 500hp +/- mill ready to drop in.
damn, i'm going to be jealous if they show up at jet fest with it this year.thats good to hear,if i knew then what i know now,i would have kept it and had it repaired myself,i will have another!

[1978 Rogers]

OK, it just dawned on me this is in the Just Jets and most boat picks are jets. Sorry for the slowness. :cry: I'd like to change my prior choice to my boat, with new interior. Same color and retro look. Then add a blown BBF, water jacketed TT headers, droop, ride plate, shoe, etc added. I'd be cool with that. Painted across the back deck "Wanna Smoke a Cigarette". :crossx:

[probablecause]

A TRIDENT with some obnoxious supercharged tall deck monster with a cam so loby and headers that you could not speak above 1500 rpms!

[Dogballs]

Hopefully the cole tr6 i might be aquiring here very shortly. If not a tr4. Happiness is having a full garage (of boats). Got to keep it equal 2 jets 2 v drives. :)
Sofa king,
Are you getting that all white Cole that was for sale on the boards? When are you going to the river? Pre-season is just about here, I will be going out in a few weeks, don't think my boat will be ready though. :)
Balls

[sofa king smooth]

Possisibly, but there is another one i'm going to look at that is complete. Not sure i can get myself to break lose with the coin.
You going to ming for the opener?

[Dogballs]

Possisibly, but there is another one i'm going to look at that is complete. Not sure i can get myself to break lose with the coin.
You going to ming for the opener?
I would like to, not sure though! Heard the 19 is going to be a runner, this will be a fun summer of hot boating. Lookin forward to it!!! :cool:

[Schiada Time]

Schiada V-drive. I have always wanted a '21 RC but bought a '22 Cruiser V-drive. If I have my way the '22 will be the family boat and a Blown 1,000 HP BBC powered '21 SCHIADA RC will be my "SUNSET CRUISER" most likely when I am in my 60's and I hopefully have a house on the river. I am going to slap myself in the face now so I wake up.
trav

[n8dawg]

I think it would be pretty sweet if Miller Boats came out with a 18-19ft. tunnel hull that was laid up light but still made a good river boat. With about 900hp BBC. Either a jet or v-drive. I think that would impress alot of people.

[sofa king smooth]

Balls have you called Bennet or thought about flippin that thing before summer? I think it would be money well spent. Heathers was one of the worst hes ever seen.

[Cs19]

Either:
Marty Stretch's (sp?) old 21 ft. Daytona with DNE 565 single carb: 116mph NJBA on pump gas/ Pop in interior and ski at Lost Lake without any mods.
Or:
JohnwithJM's new 23 Ultra Stealth Deck with Mike Miller motor:
95 mph full interior jet deck boat on first pass out of the box.
Either boat will suit me just fine. Better yet, how about both.
Both great choices.. BTW, the stretch limo ran over 126 mph @ 8.5 seconds in the 1/4 with a single 4 barrel. :)

[Cs19]

Its classic how everyone calls Scott Balls now. LOL
Pull the trigger Sofa, that one we saw at Ming was bad arse, I know of a 496 that would compliment that boat very well.

[Dogballs]

Im gettin the bottom done in a few weeks, curious to see the results of the new package.

[77charger]

I am getting it on friday.500 inches of all alm motor all aspirated makin big power and in a flatbottom.
going to go thru it this weekend to get ready for ming.

[77charger]

Both great choices.. BTW, the stretch limo ran over 126 mph @ 8.5 seconds in the 1/4 with a single 4 barrel. :)
But with a lil help of a bottle and no interior.Still impressive though for a boat that size

[flattie440]

are you going to drive it all before bakersfield like at irvine or elsinore...

[77charger]

are you going to drive it all before bakersfield like at irvine or elsinore...
nope no time and rather have a safety crew with this one since the boat is alot faster than the old i will be at the shop on sunday though with jim getting trailer oraganized and misc stuff.

[MikeF]

Pretty happy w/ the one I have already. :cool:
But w/ unlimited funds...........in no particular order.
Umlimited Jet Sprint boat.
Outlaw/Eagle Aluminum river racer.
Hoban's twin turbo GN boat with a gel scheme similar to Phil Gould's Eliminator.
One of those Liberty tunnels w/a Surface drive.
TTurbo 20' Rayson Craft GN.
19' Liberty like mine, w/a V-Drive. Would like to know what it would be like!
A Skater.
And one other that I'll just keep quiet about. :mix:

[RCB19]

Bottom work is worth EVERY penny! Best money spent period. At least it was for me. It took the boat to the next level. I need a 496 now. :crossx:

[HBjet]

Extremly light 21' Daytona with the botton done by Bennett, all the pump work by MPD, and a 702ci all aluminum DNE NA motor with a big fogger system.
Then I would have a 28' pontoon boat painted in flat primer hot rod black and pinstriped flames or something on the sponsons.
HBjet :crossx:

[victorfb]

the new sea-do twin. that thing kicks butt. :)

[RCB19]

Extremly light 21' Daytona with the botton done by Bennett, all the pump work by MPD, and a 702ci all aluminum DNE NA motor with a big fogger system.
Then I would have a 28' pontoon boat painted in flat primer hot rod black and pinstriped flames or something on the sponsons.
HBjet :crossx:
With a BIG AZZ COOLER on that 28' huh HB? Don't forget the Bump too... And chicks in thongs!

[weekendwarrior]

Yea me too for this Miller. I just seem to like the Millers, you don't see to many of them out and about.
Since we are dreaming, I want a new 23 v-drive. I saw their red and white one at the lake. It's beautiful and fast. I could't believe all the room inside. Sorry, you'd think I was a sales man. But it was that nice.

[Cs19]

Extremly light 21' Daytona with the botton done by Bennett, all the pump work by MPD, and a 702ci all aluminum DNE NA motor with a big fogger system.
real men run 19 daytonas with fogger systems. :p

[HBjet]

real men run 19 daytonas with fogger systems. :p
And real fogger systems are a 400 shot or more!!! :)
HBjet

[MikeF]

And real fogger systems are a 400 shot or more!!! :)
HBjet
HaHa! :crossx:

[MikeF]

I'd like to add the Stretch Limo to my list. :)

[LOWRIVER2]

Well, as long as we're adding:
I'll take Joe Podowski's yellow 18 CP at Lost Lake, it's Scotten's old STRICTLY BUSINESS boat. Scotten's got first dibs on it but he and JP are both getting up there so I'll wait them both out/LOL.

[Squirtcha?]

Extremly light 21' Daytona with the botton done by Bennett, all the pump work by MPD, and a 702ci all aluminum DNE NA motor with a big fogger system.
Then I would have a 28' pontoon boat painted in flat primer hot rod black and pinstriped flames or something on the sponsons.
HBjet :crossx:
Sounds like a plan. Just curious though..............how long do you suppose a 10 (or even 20) lb bottle would last with a 400 shot?
I believe I'm gonna look into some stock purchases.
The math says a 10 lb will last 30 seconds.
Then again if you can dip into the 8's, that'd probably be good for two 1/4 mile passes per 10 lbs.

[jtmarten]

Same daycruiser I have now, but fully restored and with 650-700hp insead of 425.
In the near future I'll be seriously looking for an early '50s-mid '60s 38-40' Chris Craft w/aft cabin to be my summer home.

[sofa king smooth]

Went and looked at one of the most beautiful flats I have ever seen last night,can't believe it didn't leave on the back of my truck. However ,I have a heavy suspicion it will be in my possession by the weekend.
Never had a bug catcher before.
Look out Needles instead a rooster gona use zoomies. :p
They say injection is nice but I'd rather be blown,I'll take them both. :)
Been thinking about it all night got about 1 hour of sleep.

[Sanger D]

A 75 to 78 beisemeyer(sp) long deck, (K- lay up) and a 68 ft Grand Banks!

[victorfb]

Went and looked at one of the most beautiful flats I have ever seen last night,can't believe it didn't leave on the back of my truck. However ,I have a heavy suspicion it will be in my possession by the weekend.
Never had a bug catcher before.
Look out Needles instead a rooster gona use zoomies. :p
They say injection is nice but I'd rather be blown,I'll take them both. :)
Been thinking about it all night got about 1 hour of sleep.
we need pics. :cool: sounds like an awsome new toy. go get her.

[flat broke]

Call me simple...
Classic 21' day cruiser (spectra, Schiada, howard) but with the newer Howard/Schiada deck. Carbon/composite lamination, bagged, super simple white and one color trim gel scheme. A bigger (thinking around 600 cubes) dry sump, pump gas N/A deal from DNE. Some guidance from Bennett on the bottom to get some more lift, clean all white interior, mild tunes and the whole thing rigged bomb proof.
Since we're dreamin and all, might as well throw in something nice for the Ocean. Just a high 20s, low 30s Deep V with a cabin that can be an overnight deal at Catalina. I live 10 minutes from the launch ramp, and never go in the damn ocean... That's always puzzled me.
Chris

[steve d]

A 75 to 78 beisemeyer(sp) long deck, (K- lay up) and a 68 ft Grand Banks!
I can dig both---Where you gonna find a nice long decker/......and would that Grand Banks happen to have a bait tank on it? The big tuna are still out there....Steve

[Bense468]

Tahiti with a panter pump. SOMEDAY

[Mighty Thor]

My ultimate boat would have to be the Glastron/Carlson CVX20. I have a 76 and a 77. Both are jets and both are basket case projects but the potential is there and someday I hope the look as good as the one in this picture. In the mean time, engine first, pump second then hull and paint. http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/212179gl-carlson-cvx20pic.jpg

[Dogballs]

I would take a 19 FT CP with a big ci DNE Motor and MPD Pump. (19 cause I am a family man) :)

[77charger]

And real fogger systems are a 400 shot or more!!! :)
HBjet
LOL!

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

not a prop!!!!!
:yuk: :yuk: :yuk: :yuk: :yuk: :yuk: :yuk:

[77charger]

not a prop!!!!!
:yuk: :yuk: :yuk: :yuk: :yuk: :yuk: :yuk:
just wait til you drive a flat.I have been around jets since 6 years old.but my dream has always been to race a flat .Had it come true in 03 when i had the oppurtunity to race one.Couldnt ask for more Nothing agianst the jets grew up woth one learned to ski on one,had fun ,even got a DUI with one.
But now i am going back to racing boats everything better and bigger to me this is the top of all dreams.I have the best sponsors and support from family and a big n/a motor which is making some BIG HP numbers.I dont like capsules on boats feel cramped in them so they are out of ?
BTW we plan on maikin phx this year.so drop by this time i'll get you a beer but you might have to help out for it.Help is always welcomed in our pit and beer or soft drinks will be provided

[HBjet]

I would take a 19 FT CP with a big ci DNE Motor and MPD Pump. (19 cause I am a family man) :)
Ah... isn't that what your boat is going to be very soon here? :)

[ttmott]

Let's not be so humble on the "ultimate boat"....
Here is mine dream:
Eagle Outlaw 21 Tunnel
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/103021tunnelf.jpg
Powered by a Sonny Leonard 815 CI Semi-Hemi
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1030hemiengine.png

[bp]

a brand new all composite swtd!
plus, some old 21+' daycruiser, with the hull in real good shape and absolutely nothing in it (i'll think of something after i start on it :cool: ).

[sleekcrafter]

a brand new all composite swtd!
Seems you might have to do that on your own, bp
As for me a 23ft tunnel, with a blown 572 :)
Sleek

[Cs19]

And real fogger systems are a 400 shot or more!!! :)
HBjet
Well my dream engine would have a 500 shot on top of about 1100 on gas, that would be hard to beat at big river. :220v:

[NUTHIN]

recently got one of my boats, http://images6.theimagehosting.com/2005_1023(009).th.JPG (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=2005_1023(009).JPG)
to complete my dream I need to get a CP- theres AN 18' CP in WA that I am trying to pick up>> with a blown 540... BEST OF BOTH WORLDS...... :)

[MikeF]

recently got one of my boats, http://images6.theimagehosting.com/2005_1023(009).th.JPG (http://server6.theimagehosting.com/image.php?img=2005_1023(009).JPG)
Looks like a great start to a nice stable. :)

[NUTHIN]

Its A Work In Progress.. Cp Owners Hang On To Em... Whats An Eliminator Sprint?? The Cp Owners Buddy Has One For Sale... Any Info??

[Dogballs]

Ah... isn't that what your boat is going to be very soon here? :)
Yah, when I think about it, there isn't any other boat I would rather have, it has full interior and should run about 100 with full tanks and a 12ver on ice

[cyclone]

i'm workin' on my ultimate boat. almost there. its gonna be a great summer. :)

[RCB19]

I would take a 19 FT CP with a big ci DNE Motor and MPD Pump. (19 cause I am a family man) :)
If your lucky and have lots of patients you just might have one in the near future DB. :)

[Squirtcha?]

Well my dream engine would have a 500 shot on top of about 1100 on gas, that would be hard to beat at big river. :220v:
Hmmn.............More stock. The way you guys are going nitrous will be a gainer like pork bellies and gold! I'm calling my broker.

[MAXIMUS]

At the present I am quit content with my group of rides. However I dream of building a v-drive 21' daytona & sticking my jet boat motor in it! It just seems like the right thing to do! :)

[Cs19]

It just seems like the right thing to do! :)
seems like the wrong thing to do..

[396_WAYS_TO_SPIT]

just wait til you drive a flat.I have been around jets since 6 years old.but my dream has always been to race a flat .Had it come true in 03 when i had the oppurtunity to race one.Couldnt ask for more Nothing agianst the jets grew up woth one learned to ski on one,had fun ,even got a DUI with one.
But now i am going back to racing boats everything better and bigger to me this is the top of all dreams.I have the best sponsors and support from family and a big n/a motor which is making some BIG HP numbers.I dont like capsules on boats feel cramped in them so they are out of ?
BTW we plan on maikin phx this year.so drop by this time i'll get you a beer but you might have to help out for it.Help is always welcomed in our pit and beer or soft drinks will be provided
I grew up on a flat since I was 5 years old. It wasnt bad haulin ass but the ride was rough :2purples: :2purples: I might buy the boat back from my uncle just to bring all my memories back.
I already requested time off for the races next month;) I will definately be by your pit. If you need a hand just let me know. I helped out one of my buddies last year with his ss boat. When it gets closer shoot me a pm;)
396

[Froggystyle]

A TRIDENT with some obnoxious supercharged tall deck monster with a cam so loby and headers that you could not speak above 1500 rpms!
You are a cam change and race fuel away from that stock... ;)

[probablecause]

Ok, you talked me into the Twin Turbo...

[HBjet]

i'm workin' on my ultimate boat. almost there. its gonna be a great summer. :)
If I had a dollar for everytime I heard this....
It should be a fun summer, just like all the ones before!
HBjet

[steelcomp]

For me there isn't one boat...it's gotta be two. Something dragrace quick, but with enough fuel capacity to cruise a little, and then a 19'-21' v-drive that'll do 100.

[HBjet]

...then a 19'-21' v-drive that'll do 100.
That's no dream boat. Ask the v-drive guys, they all do 100... :)
HBjet

[cyclone]

hey i already won the last bet. with the exception of that little hiccup/rebuild, the blower stayed on the motor for a year. :)
i take a case of Pacifico instead of the usual bud light buddy.

[TRG]

:rolleyes:

[hbpdub]

Let see some pics of that bad boy!
Here you go, it will be done by Memorial Day :crossx:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2981New_pics_040.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2981New_pics_045.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2981New_pics_041.jpg

[Dogballs]

Here you go, it will be done by Memorial Day :crossx:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2981New_pics_040.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2981New_pics_045.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2981New_pics_041.jpg
Looks like show winner at CBBB what kinda mill are you going to run and will it have interior or just buckets. Lookin forward to seein this thing on the power tour.

[hbpdub]

Looks like show winner at CBBB what kinda mill are you going to run and will it have interior or just buckets. Lookin forward to seein this thing on the power tour.
It will have somewhat of an interior, fiberglass buckets up front and a fiberglass bench in the back very minimal carpet, I flow coated only certain areas of the inside. The engine is a blown Chevy running an 871 Kuhl and the final HP will be determined next month when I do a final dyno run with the new intercooler. I think I told you I bought it right before last years CBBB and have been slaving away on it ever since, excited to get it done, but as usual it's the small things that are time consuming, I'm just glad that Dave's boat is done ( number 1 hondo) and I can focus on my own boat. :crossx: I want to make a Martinez run, maybe a CP gathering???

[Dogballs]

Fo Sho,
I should have my sled repowered shortly and hopefully we can make a trip to Martinez cause that place is the best unknown stretch of river there is.
Balls

[hbpdub]

[QUOTE=dogball]Fo Sho,
I should have my sled repowered shortly and hopefully we can make a trip to Martinez cause that place is the best unknown stretch of river there is.
Balls[/QUOTE
Besides getting the bottom done any engine modifications?? :crossx:

[robk]

My dads first boat, I'd give anything to have it again.
on the river, 1961....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v210/flyin-t/thumper1.jpg
What make of outboard is that? Can you share some more details on that boat? I would love to own and restore something like that someday....
Rob

[probablecause]

Hands down, one of the nicest boats I have seen. But my buddy has one just like it...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1838redboatcopy.jpg

[pattymelt18]

that is a bitchen paint

[LVjetboy]

Bigger means fast yet spend more for the same thrill.
How 'bout a deam boat 34' Lavey that does 96 mph? In a 34' 90 feels like 70...you get that for $225,250* plus amenities. Or a 40' Fountain top speed 103 mph: $460,000. Or maybe a DCB Mach29 with 1300 hp, 110 mph for the cost of a house, $303,000.
If money's no object why not that dream? Some here may think big is ultimate. A big boat means you're the BIG dog on the water. The bigger the boat the bigger the dog right? Since money's no object in a dream, so also insurance, fuel and storage cost are of no concern. Bigger always better.
Yet in the real world, I'm thinking some who finance that 100 mph custom cat feel the pressure. Am I right?
150 gallons of race gas = $900+ spend it in a weekend.
Then pull it out 'cause you got limited refueling options.
Storage or slip fees? Through the roof!
Insurance premiums a rip-off, but if you finance instead of pay you gotta insure. And insurance companies finally seem to grasp the reality of high-performance big boat risk.
Cleaning and maintenance end of the day a hassle per square foot unless you hire sexy french maids in tutus waxing...this's a dream right?
Big boats tough to dock, hard to manuever in a cove.
Performance: 0-60 mph in what, 20 seconds? Wow. Let's watch cucumbers grow.
If some here don't think a bigger boat is more worry, maybe you don't have one. I can tell you even a little 27' cruiser is not as fun as a 19' jet point a to b or running up a cove. The cruiser loves crashing though waves. It loves anchored or docked and just relaxing. All else is hassle.
Empty the head. Fill the water. Refi the house to top-off 150 gallon fuel tanks for the weekend with high octane. Run it on the river are you kidding? Park at the Road Runner...forget about it. Or try to park at Wahweap refuel dock on a busy weekend...are you dreaming? The bigger you go the harder it is to relax and have fun in trivial yet necessary things.
Go bigger for bling if you can afford to brag then end up in debt wishing you still had that 19' lake rod.
Consider a different dream. Mine.
jer
*See HBM Feb06 issue.

[mrgoslow]

hey i already won the last bet. with the exception of that little hiccup/rebuild, the blower stayed on the motor for a year. :)
i take a case of Pacifico instead of the usual bud light buddy.
wow, havent seen that for sale in the armpit of america for awhile but its some smooth tastin beer!

[cyclone]

pacifico = a better tasting corona. :)

[hbpdub]

Hands down, one of the nicest boats I have seen. But my buddy has one just like it...
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/1838redboatcopy.jpg
Yeah sure he does, good trick with the colors :crossx:

[V-DRIVE VIDEO]

Bigger means fast yet spend more for the same thrill.
How 'bout a deam boat 34' Lavey that does 96 mph? In a 34' 90 feels like 70...you get that for $225,250* plus amenities. Or a 40' Fountain top speed 103 mph: $460,000. Or maybe a DCB Mach29 with 1300 hp, 110 mph for the cost of a house, $303,000.
If money's no object why not that dream? Some here may think big is ultimate. A big boat means you're the BIG dog on the water. The bigger the boat the bigger the dog right? Since money's no object in a dream, so also insurance, fuel and storage cost are of no concern. Bigger always better.
Yet in the real world, I'm thinking some who finance that 100 mph custom cat feel the pressure. Am I right?
150 gallons of race gas = $900+ spend it in a weekend.
Then pull it out 'cause you got limited refueling options.
Storage or slip fees? Through the roof!
Insurance premiums a rip-off, but if you finance instead of pay you gotta insure. And insurance companies finally seem to grasp the reality of high-performance big boat risk.
Cleaning and maintenance end of the day a hassle per square foot unless you hire sexy french maids in tutus waxing...this's a dream right?
Big boats tough to dock, hard to manuever in a cove.
Performance: 0-60 mph in what, 20 seconds? Wow. Let's watch cucumbers grow.
If some here don't think a bigger boat is more worry, maybe you don't have one. I can tell you even a little 27' cruiser is not as fun as a 19' jet point a to b or running up a cove. The cruiser loves crashing though waves. It loves anchored or docked and just relaxing. All else is hassle.
Empty the head. Fill the water. Refi the house to top-off 150 gallon fuel tanks for the weekend with high octane. Run it on the river are you kidding? Park at the Road Runner...forget about it. Or try to park at Wahweap refuel dock on a busy weekend...are you dreaming? The bigger you go the harder it is to relax and have fun in trivial yet necessary things.
Go bigger for bling if you can afford to brag then end up in debt wishing you still had that 19' lake rod.
Consider a different dream. Mine.
jer
*See HBM Feb06 issue.
Good post Jer!!
Many of us can afford bigger boats but just aren't into that. Some guys have 1 or 2 of each, good for them!....whatever blows your skirt up right?!
I wouldn't mind having one of these,,, aside from that, (unless its in the ocean) I get bored in "big" (over 24 ft) performance boats. :cool:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/10365Davis_Houseboat.jpg

[1978 Rogers]

Yeah sure he does, good trick with the colors :crossx:
lol, I was wondering what the hell. 2 paint skeems so close to each other. :coffeycup

[MarKist]

Here you go, it will be done by Memorial Day :crossx:
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2981New_pics_040.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2981New_pics_045.jpg http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/520/2981New_pics_041.jpg
VERY NICE !!!! :D :D
Markist

[robk]

Good post Jer!!
Many of us can afford bigger boats but just aren't into that. Some guys have 1 or 2 of each, good for them!....whatever blows your skirt up right?!
I wouldn't mind having one of these,,, aside from that, (unless its in the ocean) I get bored in "big" (over 24 ft) performance boats. :cool:
http://www.hotboatpics.com/pics/data/500/10365Davis_Houseboat.jpg
Some friends of mine bought an H20 houseboat on Havi that some kids had stolen and run aground... They fixed the pontoons, did a new interior, paint, etc. It made river trips *very* interesting. Very convenient....
Rob

[MAXIMUS]

VERY NICE !!!! :D :D
Markist
That is one of the coolest looking schemes I have ever scene. Really a unique & tasteful get up! 2 thumbs up there amigos... :crossx: :crossx: :crossx:

[moneysucker]

I am going to have to say a nice 42' Fountain with Blown injected intercooled Chevy's, and of course a Pro Mod Capsule Hydro. Petrofied used to be my dream boat but black, So now that I have that, I am going to build a twin to it then move on to a v-drive but buy it complete since I know nothing about rigging a v-drive.