Is this a good first V-Drive

[Moneypitt]

Wayne, you don't have to hold back, tell it like it is...........Ray

[ssmike]

5 Large is a marginal deal.
That terd of a motor wouldn't see 95 being towed behind my Lightning.
That is a $2500-3000 hull complete (w/ trailer), less motor

[Warlockjer]

A little (LOT) too much, but I sure like Bubble Decks. Alot of good advice here. Good luck.................

[BILLY.B]

The boat is a 19' and it doesn't have the original interior in it. The boat looks decent but I have to agree it might be alittle over priced but not by much if you go by todays standards. I'd be more worried about the hull being tight.

[Neck Check]

Thanks for all the advice guys, I'll keep looking.

[dmontzsta]

Try and find you a nice runnerbottom, if you want to go fast.

[dmontzsta]

http://www.dragboats.com/images/clas...resti_mark.jpg
1977 Kurtis 500 runner bottom, Casale v-drive, 468 Chevy with a steel crank, H-beam rods , JE pistons, Isky cam, roller rockers and girdles all balanced,Vertex magneto, Wiend high rise manifold,dual 750 holley double pumpers,have all reciepts for engine build, and built ready for blower set up. Very fast as is 100+ mph, ran for one season , maybe , 5 hours on engine and v-drive rebuilds. X blown gas flat #410.Sits on 1973 Ellis trailer with new wheels and tires.Original race paint job.Must see excellant condition.9000.00 obo

[dmontzsta]

Here is a certain boat for sale...looks fimiliar. :idea:
http://www.dragboats.com/images/clas...2824_h_rob.jpg
79 Hondo V-Drive Hydro for sale Turn Key $7,800.00 or trade for 23 T Bucket. Motor just broken in by Tom Papp (he did not build it). He estimates it at 420 - 450 HP. 396 4 bolt main. Steel Crank. 10.1 TRW's. Large Oval Heads. New Valves and Springs. Roller Rockers. 550 Lift Cam. Tunnel Ram. Paint is beautiful with a couple of flaws. Right side has gas stains in the clear running forward and a couple of chips. Interior is in real good shape. Casale V-Drive (I think 18 gears). Clever Prop. The back of the transom is faded a little, but can be buffed out (just the black part, the paint looks good). It has a Competitive Trailer that looks good, with good tires.

[dmontzsta]

http://www.dragboats.com/images/clas...88_dow_sam.jpg
******PRICE REDUCED*******MUST SELL******** 1978 Brendella 2 in runner bottom. Casale V-drive 15% over. Whirlaway prop release. 468ci LS-7 BBC 12.5:1 comp. JE-SRP pistons. Engine profesionally built by AMS. MSD ignition with 6-AL box. Isky solid cam. Port matched Tunnel Ram to head. Head have lots of port-polish work. 50hrs approximate since rebuild in '02. Boat will run 100mph @ 10.8 sec. Fast and reliable turn key fun. Everything polished with stainless AN fittings and lines everywhere. Cavitation plate down pedal with T-handle lock. Willing to seperate engine and boat. VERY ATTRACTIVE!! $8950 together. $3500 hull. $5950 engine. Great deal either way. ****ALSO*** NEW BBC World Products Merlin

[ColeTR2]

I want a go fast boat too.
http://www.dragboats.com/images/clas...resti_mark.jpg 9000.00 obo
Here you go obo 7500 would be a great price and this a is a great boat!!