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Tech Talk => Hulls => Topic started by: GAWnCA on April 13, 2008, 07:28:28 PM

Title: Beat to Death
Post by: GAWnCA on April 13, 2008, 07:28:28 PM
I know this has been beat to death and will get done more than just this one more time but, I'm looking at a hull that the guy says the HIN is JRS7V837107475 and the guy tells me it's a Tahiti hull.  From what I can gather from the USCG database it's a hull made by JERSEY MARINE INDUSTRIES (out of business) and it shows only Kona in the details.

What do think?

Tks,
Greg
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: propless on April 13, 2008, 08:50:47 PM
 I'd say thats a Kona  ;)
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: GAWnCA on April 13, 2008, 08:58:47 PM
I'd say thats a Kona  ;)

I would too.  Here's a photo of what is being called a Tahiti.  The one closest to us in the photo.

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhome.comcast.net%2F%7Egregaw%2Fdf8f_1.JPG&hash=b28ae8780c364cece34b102c1190a1a599c9a492)
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: BOOST on April 13, 2008, 09:13:30 PM
I would too.  Here's a photo of what is being called a Tahiti.  The one closest to us in the photo.

(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fhome.comcast.net%2F%7Egregaw%2Fdf8f_1.JPG&hash=b28ae8780c364cece34b102c1190a1a599c9a492)

Here's my 74 Kona
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: GAWnCA on April 13, 2008, 09:37:27 PM
Here's my 74 Kona

So what do you think?  Is it a Kona, 17' or is it a Tahiti? 
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: KonaCole on April 14, 2008, 06:55:42 AM
Does it have full or 1/4 stringers?
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: GAWnCA on April 14, 2008, 07:40:12 AM
Does it have full or 1/4 stringers?

I have no idea.  Would that make a difference in the make?
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: hotrod56cars on April 14, 2008, 08:20:51 AM
I have no idea.  Would that make a difference in the make?

Neither. Most Kona's were full stringer boats and most Tahiti's were 1/4 stringer boats. However both brand names could be built either way as per the customer's orders.
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: GAWnCA on April 14, 2008, 08:27:35 AM
Neither. Most Kona's were full stringer boats and most Tahiti's were 1/4 stringer boats. However both brand names could be built either way as per the customer's orders.

It's a boat on eBay and from I've received back from the guy selling it, he has no real idea what he has.  Here is how it is listed.

16' TAHITI BOAT, TRAILER, VOLVO MOTOR, AND VOLVO DRIVE

16' TAHITI BOAT, TRAILER, 4 CYLINDER B20 VOLVO MOTOR WITH BURNT VALVE, VOLVO 270 OUTDRIVE, ALL MAJOR PARTS APPEAR TO BE THERE.  I HAVE AN EXTRA ENGINE OUT OF A VOLVO P1800 B18 I WILL SELL SEPARATE, WHICH IS COMPLETE AND TURNS OVER BY HAND.  NO TITLE FOR BOAT OR TRAILER, SOLD AS PARTS BOAT, TRAILER INCLUDED, I DO HAVE LEIN SALE PAPER WORK FOR THE BOAT, NOT TRAILER.  BUYER RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSPORTATION AND LICENSING TO TRANSPORT.  EMAIL FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS.  POSSIBLE DELIVERY, FOR DELIVERY CHARGE.

I'm not interested in the motor or the outdrive, since I have a SBC I would be installing.  How hard would it be to make it a full stringer hull if it happens to be a 1/4 stringer?
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: Josh@JBP on April 15, 2008, 02:06:46 PM
The emblem on the back of the engine hatch looks like it says kona to me
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.ebayimg.com%2F03%2Fi%2F000%2Fe5%2Fc4%2Fe158_1.JPG&hash=ac861cc9d0caa58b506f3767280a809eb20a0e7b)
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: hotrod56cars on April 15, 2008, 02:28:19 PM
The emblem on the back of the engine hatch looks like it says kona to me

This is why people should go to the pro's at JBP, nothing slips by the guys!  ;D
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: GAWnCA on April 15, 2008, 03:49:23 PM
The emblem on the back of the engine hatch looks like it says kona to me
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.ebayimg.com%2F03%2Fi%2F000%2Fe5%2Fc4%2Fe158_1.JPG&hash=ac861cc9d0caa58b506f3767280a809eb20a0e7b)

I guess the guy can't read.  :D  And I didn't look close enough.  Thanks Josh!  Good eyes!   :o
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: OC2Vegas on April 16, 2008, 08:28:08 AM
Steering is on the wrong side!
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: GAWnCA on April 16, 2008, 08:36:02 AM
Steering is on the wrong side!

Maybe is was suppose to go to Europe where the steering is on the wrong side and they drive on the wrong side of the road as well.  If full stringers could be added and the paper work cleared with DMV, it might be a nice boat for a SBC project.  What do you think?
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: 2savage4you on April 16, 2008, 08:39:07 AM
Maybe is was suppose to go to Europe where the steering is on the wrong side and they drive on the wrong side of the road as well.  If full stringers could be added and the paper work cleared with DMV, it might be a nice boat for a SBC project.  What do you think?


NIGHTMARE!!!!!!

2sav ;)
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: GAWnCA on April 16, 2008, 08:41:21 AM

NIGHTMARE!!!!!!

2sav ;)

I was thinking the same thing.  DMV has a bunch of idiots working there. :screwy:  DMV would be worth about 1000 more gray hairs. 
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: tunnelvision on July 23, 2008, 04:56:26 PM
my 73 kona HIN # starts with JRS...... O0
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: rogers tr on August 05, 2008, 08:17:38 PM
if you or your friend have a tow yard or auto repair shop lein sale it just make a fake bill for work done  on boat because the last ro can claim it with enough money owed on boat they wont want it back then you have to have it vin verified and aaa or highway patrol can do hope this helps
Title: Re: Beat to Death
Post by: rogers tr on August 05, 2008, 08:19:42 PM
sorry that was supposed to be for title help
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