1978 21ft crusader closed bow w/460

« **on:** March 30, 2009, 08:09:39 PM »

I am picking the boat up on thursday evening. The motor is being serviced right now so i dont have any pics of the motor yet will post them once i get it. We are planning on revamping the interior this season and probably change up the gel coat next season (one step at a time). Let me know what you guys think and feedback on the motor/hull. Thanks

« **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2009, 08:13:12 PM »

Looks good. When is the maiden voyage?

« **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2009, 08:13:33 PM »

the gold ano by far is my fav

The Beav

« **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2009, 08:20:41 PM »

planning on sunday at elsinore...hopefully. we are big laughlin fans so it will be out there quite a bit

« **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2009, 08:23:10 PM »

Quote from: Beaveretriever on March 30, 2009, 08:13:33 PM

the gold ano by far is my fav

The Beav

WTF are you talking about there Dave

What is a gold ano

« **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2009, 08:25:26 PM »

the handle for the fw/reverse is gold anodized and the steering wheel base is too

« **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2009, 08:27:11 PM »

Quote from: bertus on March 30, 2009, 08:09:39 PM

We are planning on revamping the interior this season and probably change up the gel coat next season (one step at a time). Let me know what you guys think

the interior looks great. i would run it a season or two and see what you like and don't like before you change it. plus save your money for now incase anything happens. boats like to break alot

looks like a nice boat though!

« **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2009, 08:27:47 PM »

thanks bertus

« **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2009, 09:11:43 PM »

thanks for the feedback guys. ill post pics up soon of the motor and some more other pics.

« **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2009, 01:42:05 PM »

sweet we have the same boat. but mines blue and an 81 not that that matters. glad to see another crusader on the water. you ever go to blythe or the lower river area.

we should hook up

« **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2009, 02:48:32 PM »

It is definitley good to see other crusaders I have the open bow version I am hoping to post some pics up tonight.

« **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2009, 03:07:06 PM »

i also noticed the orange and yellow one has a diverter handle on the floor. what kind of jet are you running. did all crusaders come with panther power or no?

« **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2009, 03:10:11 PM »

just to let you know. i found a guy in bakersfield who is doing my interior after easter. he is chargin me 2500. for everything. carpet and wood work. i am changing from the interior that we all have to an updated eliminator look with two capt chairs a bench and a full engine deck lid. I will post pics when it is done.

oh i am also sending the rear of the pump back to panther to put a diverter on it.

« **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2009, 03:38:01 PM »

I have got a buddy of mine who has a place in parker so i might be down that way sometime this season. It has a berkley jet not too sure what model yet. I called and got a quote from a company in riverside that will re-glass the wood, install new carpet, and re-upholster the interior with a new look for $2000. I am still trying to decide if i want to do the captain seats with the bench/engine hatch in the back. I kinda like having the extra seating. I would definatly be interested in seeing the pics of your interior when its done. That would probably actually be the deciding factor in what i decide to do. This is the first boat i'll have with a place diverter so it will be new for me! Im pretty stoked on it though

« **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2009, 03:42:56 PM »

What motor are you running in yours?? What has been your top speed so far? Im hoping the 460 wont disappoint me too much. I know they like to break down but im not planning on getting too crazy with it.

« **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2009, 03:49:09 PM »

Quote from: bertus on March 31, 2009, 03:42:56 PM

Im hoping the 460 wont disappoint me too much.

That would never happen!

« **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2009, 03:53:05 PM »

should have seen that coming...lol. The guy i bought the boat from is a mechanic so im hoping that the motor will be well maintained.

« **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2009, 03:54:53 PM »

Quote from: bertus on March 31, 2009, 03:53:05 PM

should have seen that coming...lol. The guy i bought the boat from is a mechanic so im hoping that the motor will be well maintained.

Sorry, you left the door wide open so I had to! Welcome to the site, nice boat!

« **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2009, 03:59:47 PM »

thanks!

« **Reply #19 on:** April 02, 2009, 01:18:45 PM »

i am running a mild 454. probably 430 hp or so. pretty built but nothing too crazy.

i have a panther pump (boooo)

i can almost reach 60mph. i think my fastest gps speed was 58 with just me in it. it is fast enough i guess. just put a loud stereo in it..

the crusader hull is pretty sweet. we definatly need to get together for some pics.

« **Reply #20 on:** April 02, 2009, 02:34:44 PM »

Quote from: AQUAHOLIC on April 02, 2009, 01:18:45 PM

i am running a mild 454. probably 430 hp or so. pretty built but nothing too crazy.

i have a panther pump (boooo)

i can almost reach 60mph. i think my fastest gps speed was 58 with just me in it. it is fast enough i guess. just put a loud stereo in it..

the crusader hull is pretty sweet. we definatly need to get together for some pics.

Ya but how many coolers were in it?

« **Reply #21 on:** April 02, 2009, 02:53:16 PM »

as many as i could fit.hahah..

what pump do you have in your crusader. i see a diverter lever on the floor. is it a converted panther or did it come with a berk

« **Reply #22 on:** April 02, 2009, 05:09:47 PM »

I just got the boat last night and got some more info. It has a berk jet 12jc a (which hopefully is a good jet). Ran the motor for a few today and it seems a little hesitant on the gas. I gave it a little and it took a second or two to catch up. Going to get a new fuel pump, carb and scoop for it. The spark arrestor thats on it is a little beat up. aside from that it doesnt seem like a bad float. Here are a few more pics i snapped today.

« **Reply #23 on:** April 02, 2009, 05:28:15 PM »

CHANGE YOUR FUEL LINES IMMEDIATELY before that thing burns you and your family to the ground. and while your at it change all the water hoses, so you dont sink

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nice boat

« **Reply #24 on:** April 02, 2009, 05:30:47 PM »

Quote from: Ralph Brunt on April 02, 2009, 05:28:15 PM

CHANGE YOUR FUEL LINES IMMEDIATELY before that thing burns you and your family to the ground. and while your at it change all the water hoses, so you dont sink

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nice boat

Ralph's right they look scary.Two fuel filters ?

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