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Tech Talk => Hulls => Topic started by: Luckie Stiff on March 24, 2009, 09:31:18 PM

Title: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: Luckie Stiff on March 24, 2009, 09:31:18 PM: This boat deserves it's own thread. Can you say fukcing gorgeous? I think I need to go clean myself up now.....
I have no info of any type available, hit up Riverdad for that stuff, damnit! I need one of these...

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Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: crewchief22 on March 24, 2009, 09:43:05 PM: I sure many of us would line up to get one if we had deeper pockets.

That is one good looking hull.

Good luck with many future sales.
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: waternut11 on March 24, 2009, 09:45:56 PM: wow thats a good looking boat.
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: Baja and Bust on March 24, 2009, 09:49:56 PM: Wow! I was wondering when we would see the first one of these. Can't wait to see it rigged, floating, running and moving... Think this might be a very desirable piece for a select few peeps... Wow!
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: Nordie on March 24, 2009, 09:55:39 PM: you cant cut a hole in that thing what so over...just float it like that and row it....just simply amazing
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: Baja and Bust on March 24, 2009, 10:02:04 PM: Would love to see some pictures of the bottom of the hull. Is this a mold used in other boats too or from scratch? I bet it would look just as purdy turned upside down on the trailer.
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: Rogers Hopeful on March 24, 2009, 11:00:09 PM: so how deep do my pockets have to be to get ahold of one that is turn key???
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: koyota93 on March 25, 2009, 12:05:50 AM: Quote from: Baja and Bust on March 24, 2009, 10:02:04 PM
Would love to see some pictures of the bottom of the hull. Is this a mold used in other boats too or from scratch? I bet it would look just as purdy turned upside down on the trailer.

I'm pretty sure its the same mold used for the So Cal boats.
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: FORKEDUP on March 25, 2009, 07:15:54 AM: how much$$$$ as it sits above >:D

ps bitchen looking boat, great job on the build
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: 76 Bonneville on March 25, 2009, 08:37:38 AM: I talked to Jason at the races. He said a bare hull will be in the 10 grand range depending on what you want.
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: 82daytona on March 25, 2009, 10:00:41 AM: very nice
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: River Dad on March 25, 2009, 09:43:03 PM: Thanks again for the compliments guys. Unfortunately, the trailer in the pic is not for sale. It belongs to a friend of mine that had it under his CP and I think he still wants it back..Lol The trailer was not completed in time for the race and we are still working on it. Personally, i think the trailer will get just as much attention as the boat has, it will really be a piece of art.

The hulls will be in the 10-10.5k range, but I will be building a few this year for 9-$9500. It's impossible to post prices because of the endless option possibilites. If anybody is seriously considering a new hull, I think you will be very happy with the quality and performance of this boat. Thanks for lookin!!! Jason
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: Baja and Bust on March 25, 2009, 10:45:11 PM: If the trailer you're working on looks anything like the one in the pics, it should be a perfect fit for your new hull. I'm digging the chromed nostalgia wheels (sure there is a name for that style) with knock-offs, the frenched in marker lights in the fenders, with no supports showing... yeah anyways... BITCHEN!!
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: Luckie Stiff on March 25, 2009, 10:49:34 PM: Quote from: Baja and Bust on March 25, 2009, 10:45:11 PM
I'm digging the chromed nostalgia wheels (sure there is a name for that style) with knock-offs,

Those are American Turbines (or a damn close copy of them) big in the 70's especially with the van crowd, I'm looking for a set for the Hallett trailer................................ ...........
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: jrork on March 26, 2009, 05:03:36 PM: Quote from: Luckie Stiff on March 24, 2009, 09:31:18 PM
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Just breathtaking........ Congrats....
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: 2savage4you on March 26, 2009, 05:05:55 PM: Quote from: Luckie Stiff on March 25, 2009, 10:49:34 PM
Those are American Turbines (or a damn close copy of them) big in the 70's especially with the van crowd, I'm looking for a set for the Hallett trailer................................ ...........

I would love to have a set myself
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: River Dad on March 27, 2009, 08:11:05 AM: I think they are 13'x8 Western wheels with knock offs, but I'm not sure. The wheels might be different than the caps. I think they look good but I wouldn't want to be the one to maintain them.... I should build a "General Lee" themed boat and run those things ;D ;D
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: Nick on March 29, 2009, 09:24:36 PM: Jason,
My dad and I looked at the boat while we were out on Saturday morning, we asked you a couple questions about that "water dam" you had built between the stringers. Thanks for all of the advice.

Back to the thread tho....that is a great looking boat, best of luck on the sales. I will recommend them to anybody I hear of looking for a gullwing.

Nick
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: bertus on March 31, 2009, 03:45:37 PM: sweet ride! ;D
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: kohensdad on May 06, 2009, 12:28:49 AM: Is there a website somewhere in the works? Beautiful hulls! Different color schemes available?
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: Luckie Stiff on May 06, 2009, 05:30:53 AM: I can't stop looking at this boat. Freaking amazing work. I need one. :sly:
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: River Dad on May 06, 2009, 09:13:45 AM: Website is in the works, and the colors and gel designs are limitless. We're working the details out right now on a capped version which would really lend itself to some cool graphics that wrap from the bottom up onto the deck. The new owner of this one can't wait to get the roller 509 between the stringers on this one. I'll post up some pics when they're available. Still waiting on the trailer, but I'll get some pics out of that too.
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: LBsuperjet on May 06, 2009, 10:54:50 AM: i really really really want one of these!...so these arent cp's? they're your own mold or what? it looks great bro!

reid
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: River Dad on May 07, 2009, 03:31:15 PM: Thanks Reid.. No, these are not a CP, but they originated from the same mold which was the Youngblood. These were built under the name Predator in San Diego by Neil Emig of SDPM for about 10 years and then by SOCAL Boats. I obtained the mold from Mike D and Greg Shoemaker when we traded for the TPR mold (which I hated to get rid of). The gullwing was just a better boat for me to build and much more river/family friendly than the full tunnel. I've always had CP's and have wanted to build them since I was 16, so when this opp came around I couldn't say no.

The mold is in the process of getting re-tooled just to tighten things up as the mold is about 25 years old. Once I get the new mold done, I'll put these up against any other gullwing out there as far as quality. Including the CP....... I've got some cool ideas for some very trick rigging to give the boats a clean look and I can't wait to get a few more out soon. Stay in touch, one of these could very easily be in your near future.... RD
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: ROMPERSTOMPER on May 08, 2009, 09:31:56 AM: I know this may be a few dumb questions but bare with me! Does a gullwing perform as well as a tunnel or cat hull, or better? What are the differences besides the looks. which hull would be safer at high speeds, and which hull would be better to aquire high speeds? Do they weigh the same? on a guesstamate what speed would a 1000 hp motor with a race style pump do you think in would top out at. just a ball park?

The reason Im asking is because I am planning on buying a new hull in the next 2 years. I currently have a 18 foot 77 southwind with quarter stringers and have a 1150 hp nitrous efi motor in it. Im really into boating and I dont think this hull will hold up very long. I like both hulls. Thank you.
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: beerjet on May 08, 2009, 02:23:43 PM: If it's a recreational boat , Gullwing.
If your planning on racing almost exclusively, Tunnel.
Just my opinion.....

-beerjet-
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: River Dad on May 08, 2009, 02:37:20 PM: I agree with Omar. There are several big HP gullwings around. If you look on the performance boats site and search for slow burn, you'll see a vid of him testing a pop-off with a big HP nitrous motor at speeds around 115. If you want a race boat and that is where it will see most of it's use, then a tunnel is probably the way to go with that kind of power. If you're going to build a river boat that will once in awhile see the track, then I think the g-wing is a better choice.

The g-wing will ride very well, turn, allow you to actually sit in the boat instead of on it, and still be lightning quick. I know several g-wingers consistantly run well over 100, but my personal break down is about there. If you want to run consistantly over 100 and race often, then go tunnel.

In either case, I don't think the hull you have would be a safe option to keep that kind of power in. Good luck with it and feel free to call anytime. Jason
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: 82daytona on May 25, 2009, 06:34:30 PM: hxxp://www.xxxxxxxxxxx.com/listing/2009-CHEETAH-BOATS-Gull-Wing-19-Jet-Boat-95108313

Edit: Hijack.
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: River Dad on May 31, 2009, 09:14:35 PM: Next one goes in this week.... Who's next ??? ;D
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: Purdo on December 29, 2013, 03:58:00 PM: Still building these?? I'm from Australia and looking to purchase bare hull or established gullwing cheers beau

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Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: TrollerDave on December 29, 2013, 06:30:30 PM: http://www.performanceboats.com/boats-sale/137138-brand-new-rouse-19-gullwing.html (http://www.performanceboats.com/boats-sale/137138-brand-new-rouse-19-gullwing.html)

As of 12/2/13, there is an all white one he was trying to help the owner sell for a GOOD price. It was the first boat out of the mold I believe and still has no holes cut into it.

Try sending him a private message or do a search for his contact info.
I believe he sold the boat molds to California Performance Boats and you would have to contact him about a new build.

Good luck.
Title: Re: Absolutely Stunning new Gullwings from Riverdad!
Post by: Purdo on December 30, 2013, 05:16:14 PM: Thanks trollerdave

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