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HavasuDreamin'
09-13-2002, 12:53 PM
Along the lines of top 5 manufactures, just thought it would be cool to get some opinions on the best looking boats of all time....(purely looks.....lines of the boat). Can be offshore, drag boats, daycruisers, etc.......I'm sure opinions will be influenced by the type of boating people like doing...........
Anyway, my top 5 are:
1. 19' Eliminator Daytona
2. Sanger Bubbledeck Flatbottom
3. Biesmeyer Flat
4. Sanger Hydro (V-Drive)
5. Tie.....Southwind Tunnel Dragster.... Cole T-Deck Runner
Hmmmmmmmmm......I guess it is easy to tell that I am into drag boats! wink

BADAXE
09-13-2002, 01:01 PM
Schiada 21 River Cruiser - old
Cole 250 - new

XTRM22
09-13-2002, 01:21 PM
Cigarette Top Gun
California Performance Tunnel
I always had a thing for the Day cruisers too, SleekCraft Junior Executive
Glastron Carlson
And my 1972 Crestliner Open Bow with the 115hp outboard, and bright pumpkin orange gelcoat! LOL
Chuck wink

MikeF
09-13-2002, 01:38 PM
19' Liberty Jet (mine)
20' GN Raysoncraft V drive
21' Hallet V drive (ski race style)
21' Schiada V drive (ditto)
19' Brendella tunnel jet
:D
Honorable mention: Any Skater

Havasu Cig
09-13-2002, 01:45 PM
Cig 38' Top Gun
32' and bigger Skaters
41' Apache
36' Spectre
388 Hustler Slingshot
Honarable mentions: DCB Mach 22 & 26, Eliminator 19' Daytona.

Froggystyle
09-13-2002, 02:19 PM
HavasuDreamin':
Along the lines of top 5 manufactures, just thought it would be cool to get some opinions on the best looking boats of all time....(purely looks.....lines of the boat). Can be offshore, drag boats, daycruisers, etc.......I'm sure opinions will be influenced by the type of boating people like doing...........
Anyway, my top 5 are:
1. 19' Eliminator Daytona
2. Sanger Bubbledeck Flatbottom
3. Biesmeyer Flat
4. Sanger Hydro (V-Drive)
5. Tie.....Southwind Tunnel Dragster.... Cole T-Deck Runner
Hmmmmmmmmm......I guess it is easy to tell that I am into drag boats! wink This is my list! Not so much on the Bies, but add the Shovelnose hydro to round out my list...

burning cole
09-13-2002, 03:17 PM
88 cole T-deck is by far the sexiest boat I have seen an the water all summer.
Others
(2)1934 Chris Craft triple cockpit
(3)23 Warlock NEW or the 25 CAT
(4)68 Rayson Craft with Allison Airplane Motor
(5)I think it is an 18ft Eliminator Tunnel or Cat
not sure of the difference between the two.

dossangers
09-13-2002, 03:21 PM
you guys forgot the boats that set the trend yesterday and today bud bailey designed spectra boats in the 70 s 19 ft 24 ft best day cruisers! who do you think designed the current hallets. just because i own an 24 ft sanger/spectra jack bought the mold still the best 24 bottem ever made!!!!

miller19j
09-13-2002, 03:22 PM
burning cole
[QB]
Others
(2)1934 Chris Craft triple cockpit
QB]I am a sucker for the old Chris Crafts, one of these days I will own one. Something about wooden boats they are classic!
[ September 13, 2002, 04:24 PM: Message edited by: miller19j ]

burning cole
09-13-2002, 03:35 PM
lokking for a restro right now. I have my eye an an 34 triple for $10,000. Just have to get permission from the significant other. damn women just let me have a new toy.

MikeF
09-13-2002, 04:13 PM
miller19j:
burning cole
[QB]
Others
(2)1934 Chris Craft triple cockpit
QB]I am a sucker for the old Chris Crafts, one of these days I will own one. Something about wooden boats they are classic!My dad sent in a submission when they (CC) asked for "what would you like our next boat to look like?"
They ended up making the boat......The Cobra! :D :D
http://www.acbs.org/Public/Rudder/RudderWinter99/RunCobra.JPG
http://www.mbbw.com/brokerage/CC%2055%20Cobra%2018/cobra.7.jpg
[ September 13, 2002, 06:09 PM: Message edited by: MikeF ]

Havasu Hangin'
09-13-2002, 04:14 PM
The HH Tugboat:
http://www.highperformancecars.com/hhangin/hhtugboat4.jpg

Havasu Cig
09-13-2002, 04:35 PM
After thinking about it I am amending (sp) my list.
Cigarette Gladiator (no rub rail capped look is awesome, as well as the sit down low profile deck)
Cig Top Gun
32' and bigger Skaters
Outerlimits 42 GTX
41' Apache
I better stop thinking about it before I have to change it again. :D

spectras only
09-13-2002, 04:54 PM
If we go back to the 70's and 80's , a 32 spectra like Vic Edelbrocks[in white and blue only] would be my choice. New boats; Magnum, Cigarette, Outerlimit, Hallett,Nordic Flame,Howard offshore. Cats; Douglas Skater, Spectre,Warlock,Eliminator Daytona.
[ September 13, 2002, 05:56 PM: Message edited by: spectras only ]

Havasu Cig
09-13-2002, 04:59 PM
I have to put the 36' Spectre in there as well. Damn I need a bigger list.

MoJetBoPar
09-13-2002, 10:40 PM
For me it goes like this,
1) Patterson v-drive
2) 68 Rayson Craft
3) Sanger bubbledeck
4) Roger Bonneville (bubbledeck)
5) late 70's 21' Cigarette

Jordy
09-13-2002, 10:51 PM
Once again Bayliner has been snubbed. Where is the sense of elegance on this list that only simulated wood grain and fast drying carpet can offer? Not to mention tan fiberglass.
Jordy :D

BigDaddy
09-13-2002, 11:43 PM
jordanpaulk:
Once again Bayliner has been snubbed. Where is the sense of elegance on this list that only simulated wood grain and fast drying carpet can offer? Not to mention tan fiberglass.
Jordy :D ok Jordy here ya go
36 foot Sea Ray Sundancer with twin 454s and Navstar etc. Livable
Other then that Mine

spectra75
09-14-2002, 02:58 AM
O.k. I'll play.
SPECTRA 20 V-drive
SPECTRA 20 Jet
SANGER Bubble deck V-drive flat
SOUTHWIND DRAGSTER
SPECTRA 24XS V-drive
CLASSICS!

CrazyHippy
09-14-2002, 09:09 AM
IMHO
1. Spectra, Schiada, Howard 21' Cruiser
2. Sanger bubbledeck
3. DCB 26' cat
4. 35'+ Fountains (the beak looks good on the big boats, but horrible on the lil ones)
5. Ultra's 27' cat (Every one i've seen has been amazing)
BJH

Charley
09-14-2002, 09:22 AM
I'll tell ya what, I'll leave DCB off my list, but you guys know how I feel :D
1. Eliminator 28 Daytona LP
2. Spectre 36
3. MTI/ 42' Cat " Dirty Duck"
4. Magic 28
5. Eliminator 36' Daytona
honorable mention Hustler 388 slinshot

dossangers
09-14-2002, 10:01 AM
USS NEW JERSEY STILL THE BEST!

SK48
09-14-2002, 10:36 AM
1. Sanger Bubble deck flat
2. Biesemeyer SS or K boat
3. Hallett Baron Sprint (very few & rare)
4. Hallett Vector 21'
5. Dragon craft flatbottom

H2451
09-14-2002, 01:48 PM
Titanic
Private Princess (181 ft. Yacht available for
charter by Princess Cruise Lines)
Star of India
USS Abraham Lincoln
HMS Bounty

Kurtis500
09-14-2002, 02:17 PM
18ft Hondo :D
18ft Biesemeyer
18ft Kurtis Hydro :D

Mohavekid
09-14-2002, 04:10 PM
1. Sanger bubble deck flat
2. Sanger 20.5 mini-cruiser, the double bubble
3. Spectra 20
4. Campbell 20
5. Challenger 18 jet
6. Eliminator 21 Daytona the first deck style
I give up, the more I think about it the more I need to add to my list.

JetBoatRich
09-14-2002, 04:16 PM
Personal preference has a lot to do with it, as long as your on the water and having fun, without being a jerk you can look good.
But with that said:
Hallets
Eliminators
Bigger boats over 32' usually always are done up nice. :confused:

SPECTRABRENT
09-14-2002, 06:52 PM
THe Best looking boats of all time:
1A Spectra 32
1B Spectra 20
1C Spectra 24 XS
1D Spectra 19
1E Spectra 18
2 Campbell 20 & 24
3 Schiada 21
4 19 & 20 Sanger Bubbledeck
5 19 Daytona
6 Rogers 19 Bubbledeck
7 Southwind Tunnel
8 Hallett a) 210, b)240, c)270, d)300,
Brent
[ September 14, 2002, 07:53 PM: Message edited by: SPECTRABRENT ]

BONE COLLECTOR
09-15-2002, 01:04 AM
73 SANGER SUPER JET BEST LOOKING BOAT IF I COULD SHOW PICS I THINK YOU WOULD ALL AGREE

WILDERTHANU54
09-15-2002, 08:14 PM
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE V-DIVES! !
#1. COLE TR2
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/V-Drives/IMG_0630.JPG
http://free.***boat.net/hbcove/38/4/05.jpg
#2. 21' SCHIADA RC
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/V-Drives/Schiada01.JPG
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/V-Drives/Parker_ski_races_3-9-02_006.JPG
#3 21' RAYSON CRAFT
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/V-Drives/Mvc-rssncrft.JPG
http://manddperformance.com/yellowboatrear.jpg
#4 21' CONNOLLY
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/V-Drives/P1010150.JPG
[ September 15, 2002, 09:19 PM: Message edited by: WILDERTHANU54 ]

superdave013
09-15-2002, 08:30 PM
My old flat! '74 hondo, one sexy bitch!
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/V-Drives/010_7.JPG
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/V-Drives/021_18.JPG
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/V-Drives/JPN_back.JPG

burbanite
09-16-2002, 06:39 AM
4. Sanger Hydro (V-Drive) Ouch, that hurt wink
Best looking? Wow, too many to pick a fav. but I'm with HavasuDreamin', he listed several of my personal choices.
My next boat will be along the lines of the 21' Shiada/Hallet style with a blower or turbo setup.

HavasuDreamin'
09-16-2002, 07:28 AM
burbanite:
4. Sanger Hydro (V-Drive) Ouch, that hurt wink
Best looking? Wow, too many to pick a fav. but I'm with HavasuDreamin', he listed several of my personal choices.
My next boat will be along the lines of the 21' Shiada/Hallet style with a blower or turbo setup.Just Kidding.........sorry 'bout that chief.........your's aside of course.... wink ..........I think the only difference in looks from the water up is the placement of the motor.
So when do I get a ride in that Schiada??????? :D

burbanite
09-16-2002, 08:54 AM
HavasuDreamin':
So when do I get a ride in that Schiada???????
D Good question,wish I had a good answer.... :p
I'm in the process of trying to buy a house and rebuild after the divorce so what I have is what I have BUT I do have a plan. I would like to spend a little more time actually running on the water, (not that there is anything wrong with tying up and having a good time), and I think that with a boat like the ones I mentioned would be a good compromise for me.
Apart from that I might actually be able to post a decent speed. :D :D
What are you up to Saturday? I have a new someone I would like you guys to meet......

HavasuDreamin'
09-16-2002, 09:49 AM
Burbanite..........check your email.....and if your going to spend more time on the water.....maybe I can get a ride in that Hydro? :) :cool:
[ September 16, 2002, 10:51 AM: Message edited by: HavasuDreamin' ]

riverracerx
09-16-2002, 10:30 AM
Kurtis 500 Hydro with a capsule and a KB Blown Alcohol Motor in back!

HavasuDreamin'
09-16-2002, 10:37 AM
riverracerx:
Kurtis 500 Hydro with a capsule and a KB Blown Alcohol Motor in back!I have to admit, there is some definate sex appeal to the bird catcher sticking up above the F-16 capsule. :cool:

WILDERTHANU54
09-16-2002, 11:05 AM
LIKE THIS eek!
http://www.spect8foto.com/LucasOilProductsLakefest2001/superstar.jpg
http://www.spect8foto.com/LucasOilProductsLakefest2001/tah_final.jpg

Horsepowerchik
09-16-2002, 11:31 AM
Decisions, Decisions!!
Big Dogs
36 Spectre
38 Hustler Slingshot
Mid
Mach 26
28 Howard Bullet & Nordic 28 Heat (Tie)
Small
Hallet 210
ALL TIME HOOSIER DADDY....
50 Nor Tech
HPCHIK
[ September 16, 2002, 12:33 PM: Message edited by: Horsepowerchik ]

78Eliminator
09-16-2002, 11:53 AM
I would have to whole heartedly agree on the 19' Eliminator Daytona wink

pops1
09-16-2002, 12:36 PM
SK48:
1. Sanger Bubble deck flat
2. Biesemeyer SS or K boat
3. Hallett Baron Sprint (very few & rare)
4. Hallett Vector 21'
5. Dragon craft flatbottomBeing as John is in the family. I will go with you on the Dragon Craft except I will place it #1 for lines and its time.
1. Dragon Craft
2. Glastron/Carlson 23'
3. R & R Holiday by Ron Roach (Woodie)
4. Gaylord 18' by Gaylord
5. Sanger Family Deck Hydro

FishBoneRipple III
09-17-2002, 05:48 AM
1. 1936 28-foot HackerCraft triple cockpit
2. 1941 19-foot Chris Craft Custom Runabout
3. 1946 19-foot Gar Wood Commodore
4. 1953 25-foot Greavette triple cockpit
5. 1971 28-foot Riva Super Aquarama
6. 2000 33-foot Alpha Z (check out Van Damm Woodcraft (http://www.vandamwoodcraft.com/frames/alphazindexmm.html))
7. 2002 33-foot AquaRiva

spectras only
09-17-2002, 11:21 AM
Fishbone, have you checked out the boat my friend builds? It's posted in the reader ride's sterndrive section .Kazulin 24 Adriatic .I would settle for that one wink

flatbottomguru
09-17-2002, 12:31 PM
Actually Fagarts boat is a MPH hull by Dale Lambert with a Alan Johnson Wedge engine.

Whatboat
09-17-2002, 12:40 PM
I really like the Hallet 540, In red

WILDERTHANU54
09-17-2002, 02:16 PM
flatbottomguru:
Actually Fagarts boat is a MPH hull by Dale Lambert with a Alan Johnson Wedge engine.I KNOW THIS, I WAS TALKING ABOUT THE OTHER QUOTE, THANX! ! !
GEOFF
[ September 17, 2002, 03:17 PM: Message edited by: WILDERTHANU54 ]

snappertapper
09-18-2002, 03:36 AM
Perosnally one of the nicest boats i have seen is the warrior www.nor-techboats.com (http://www.nor-techboats.com)

EricinNv
09-18-2002, 03:56 AM
RiverDave:
I get a woody everytime I see a wood decker flatbottom, but there few and far between nowadays.
http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Reader_Rides/V-Drives/Erics_Boat.JPG
RD

beyondhelpin
09-18-2002, 08:36 AM
Fishbone
Wow, that boat is poetry in motion. Absolutly beautiful except the back is a little to space age for me. Whats really wild is the list the top speed at 100 mph for a wood boat!! Wonder what the cost of that puppy is?! http://free.***boat.net/gallery/Forum_Graphic_Depot/1scan9.JPG
[ September 18, 2002, 10:14 AM: Message edited by: beyondhelpin ]

HighRoller
09-18-2002, 10:41 PM
Cole Tr-3 Flattie-Gotta love the recessed driver's deck.
80's Eliminator closed bow Sport Cruiser
DCB Mach 22-Too bad they don't make it in a jet..
Ultra 22 Stealth
Spectras-the rounded bow is kinda cool eek!

In2Deep
09-19-2002, 08:15 AM
Nordic 28' Heat http://pages.prodigy.net/black_smoke/_uimages/ResizedBoatandTruck.JPG

burning cole
09-19-2002, 11:35 AM
in2deep, can you pull skiers or wakeboarders?

aharonr34
09-19-2002, 08:33 PM
TOP 5 BOATS EH???
26 DAYTONA!!!
26 DAYTONA!!!
26 DAYTONA!!!
22 SPORT CAT!
22 SPORT CAT!
eek!

Back To Havasu
10-01-2002, 02:20 PM
My top five go back a few years
1)Eliminator 19' Daytona Outboard
2)Sangar Bubbledeck flattie
3)13' Powercat - twin Merc 500s with speedmasters
4)Anthony Jet Star - Merc 800.
5)13' Brendella Outboard with Merc Mark 58.