SoCal Jet Boats
Discussion => Boat Showcase => Topic started by: Wesfresh on September 04, 2016, 09:29:07 PM
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Hey guys. Brand new to this board so first off, hello. I got the opportunity to drive a jet boat for the first time about a month ago over at my uncles place in Parker, needless to say I was hooked! My family is from Parker so both my uncles are old school river rats and they are both getting back into boats again. I'm into cars so I'm new to boating but the freedom of no speed limits and driving down the river was funner than anything I've ever driven on the road.
I have the opportunity to pick this boat up with a trailer for dirt cheap ($250) and my uncles going to pick it up tomorrow and trade it for his old Suburban he doesn't drive any more. A few questions.
The seller said it's a 1975 18' Rayson Craft, and I've looked online and it definitely resembles the hull. These are the only pics I have, but is it a Rayson?
460 BBF, 12J Berkeley pump with a manual place diverter. Says it has a new bottom end with 26 hours on it. Not sure on all the specs of the motor but it's a solid roller with head work, my uncle drove it today and said it's easily a 65-70mph boat.
Needs new paint and carpet, the paint scheme definitely isn't my cup of tea and I don't like the set up of the rear seats but it's too good of a deal to pass up.
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Sik deal, you can't miss. Rudy built a hell of a boat. May be on the heavy side, but going to be a well built boat. Killer score.
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Wow hell of a deal. Nice
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Wow hell of a deal. Nice
Thanks man! I agree
Sik deal, you can't miss. Rudy built a jeep of a boat. May be on the heavy side, but going to be a well built boat. Killer score.
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That's what it seems like from the research I've been doing, assuming it's a real Rayson. I'm not looking for anything crazy top speed wise. I took my uncles to 70 and that felt pretty damn fast, maybe a few more mph would be nice but I want something that will fly from 0-60 and be drivable in some chop rather than big top speed.
My end goal is to have a reliable 75mph pump gas boat with about 500hp. Is this combo what I'm looking for? If not, I'm gonna consider trading it for something that is.
Can any one chime in about the model of the hull? I'm going out to Parker on the 16th to drive it for the weekend and then take it back to CA. I'll bring my go pro and get some footage. Hopefully it doesn't blow up!
My uncle also picked up this 88 Carrera with a 454 and a Dominator pump. Cosmetically it's hideous but this thing had some balls and it cut through the rough like butter. We were driving at least 40mph through some rough water pretty comfortably. He picked it up for $1500. Just needed some new hoses/plugs/oil and basic stuff. I like the V shaped hull but I think I want something a little flatter.
Quick video of it running
https://youtu.be/KdsbYFkbiMY