LAVEYCRAFT 27 VS. NORDIC 28 or fast v bottoms

[WHO WANTS TO GO TO THE SANDBAR]

I'm thinking of purchasing a new boat. I have a 20 ft Stoker right now. I like the speed but need more room.. I'm a tunnel boat guy. I like fast v bottoms boats also. Any suggestions.. Who has these boats, (Lavey's, Nordic's, Howard's,Fountains) I like the 525's with the I T S drive. Anybody have the v-10 Ilmor . I know there are 496 aftermarket kits to improve its horsepower, is it better to purchase the more costly engine package ..

[Kilrtoy]

No Clue, But
I Want To Go To The Sandbar

[shadow]

No Clue, But
I Want To Go To The Sandbar
Kilr,i was out by the sand bar this evening.Took the Rhino and some cold ones
for a sunset cruise.The stretch of river between the Lake and sand bar was awesome,only one fishing boat slicing through the glass.

[shadow]

I'm thinking of purchasing a new boat. I have a 20 ft Stoker right now. I like the speed but need more room.. I'm a tunnel boat guy. I like fast v bottoms boats also. Any suggestions.. Who has these boats, (Lavey's, Nordic's, Howard's,Fountains) I like the 525's with the I T S drive. Anybody have the v-10 Ilmor . I know there are 496 aftermarket kits to improve its horsepower, is it better to purchase the more costly engine package ..
Try a search for the triple digit bullet thread.the Lavey and Nordic are also
nice.I think Howard would be the fastest,Lavey then Nordic considering each boat with the same power.

[Mandelon]

The question is a bit general. Everyone will recommend their brand. Even Debbolas.... I'd agree with Shadow on the order he posted above given equal power, but to get more detailed info....we need a detailed question.

[roln 20s]

Howard Bullet...hands down in my opinion. I've riden & driven a 25 Bullet with a 496HO numerous times, plus ridden in the Twin Turbo 28 Bullet at 90+, Gary Taylor's 28 orange bullet at 107mph and then E502's 28 bullet with the 525. All are just exceptionally built, amazing handling, pure performance luxury. For the record- I don't own one- I bought a DCB cat. However, if I was buying a vee--that would be the ONLY boat I would buy (well except a 39 Outerlimits )
I know that Mike and Gene at Howard would like to do a Ilmor in their 28 Bullet. My guess would be a turn key, 85+ mph machine..all day with ride quality and room for friends.
You can PM with any specific questions.
Good luck.
Roln 20s

[riverracerx]

Get the Nordic!! Best bang for the buck. Or pay another 40K for a bullet?
I have had mine since 2001 with zero problems. It is a GREAT boat!

[WHO WANTS TO GO TO THE SANDBAR]

Get the Nordic!! Best bang for the buck. Or pay another 40K for a bullet?
I have had mine since 2001 with zero problems. It is a GREAT boat!
WHY DO YOU LIKE THE NORDIC.... WHAT SIZE, 25 OR THE 28.... MY COUSIN TEST DROVE THE 28 WITH THE ILMOR IN IT. HE SAID IT WAS A LITTLE SQUIRRELY (DID I SPELL IT RIGHT) ABOUT 70 MPH, IT WHEN OVER 80.. I HEARD THE HOWARD IS A SMOOTH WATER BOAT, I HAVE A HOUSE IN HAVASU, ITS NOT THAT SMOOTH.......... I WANT A BOAT THAT IS FAST, A GOOD ROUGH RIDING WATER BOAT. IS YOUR AN OPEN BOAT OR CLOSED, I LIKE THE CLOSE BOAT BETTER. THANKS FOR THE INFO

[Chromegorilla]

Velocity VR1...... only if you want a fast boat......

[roln 20s]

The Howard can handle some serious water, including catalina runs. In the smooth water, it will NOT chine walk like some of the others out there. It handles like a dream...in any water. As RRX mentioned, it is a little higher priced than the others, but the 3 Boat of Year awards do speak for themselves. Just do yourself a favor--and test drive them all. They are all good boats and regardless what you buy- they are all a ton of $$$.
Just get what you want- you'll know after your drive and ride in them.
Roln 20s