SoCal Jet Boats

Discussion => The No Wake Zone => Topic started by: shawn8696 on July 25, 2010, 01:04:45 AM

Title: Question about a good hull to buy?
Post by: shawn8696 on July 25, 2010, 01:04:45 AM

 I recently sold my drag car, and abuncha other crap and got out of racing altogether, the ol lady said it was takin up too much time and money so I bitched out and sold everything. Now here's the sneaky part, we're talking about buying a tame jet boat that's fun and dependable for the lake, but eventually I want to try my hand at boat racing and see if I have the nuts for it. My question is that I'm tryingto figure out what type of hull to go with. I'm looking for something well built with a good rep, rides smooth turns good has an early to late seventies look ,but it can be an 80's that will also make a damn good race boat down the road. If you want just give me your top five favorites. Thanks guys.

Title: Re: Question about a good hull to buy?
Post by: propless on July 25, 2010, 02:29:10 AM

  :screwy: You wont fool her for long !!

 I assume your talking about a future drag boat sense you sold your drag car.  You have a few options style wise, in no particular order. 

 Option 1
  A 19' tunnel, Eliminator Daytona, TPR, Cheyenne, etc, etc.
 http://www.socaljetboats.com/boat-showcase/eliminator-daytona/ (http://www.socaljetboats.com/boat-showcase/eliminator-daytona/)
 http://www.socaljetboats.com/boats/1990-cheyenne/ (http://www.socaljetboats.com/boats/1990-cheyenne/)
 
Option 2
 A 19' tunnel thats not a picklefork hull, Placecraft, Southwind, etc, etc.
http://www.socaljetboats.com/projects/91-placecraft-tunnel/ (http://www.socaljetboats.com/projects/91-placecraft-tunnel/)
 
Option 3
 One of the many gullwing boats, this is probably your best bet for convincing her it a "tame" lake boat.  ;)
http://www.socaljetboats.com/boat-showcase/my-garage-has-a-new-resident (http://www.socaljetboats.com/boat-showcase/my-garage-has-a-new-resident)!!-d/
http://www.socaljetboats.com/boats/new-rouse-performance-19'-gullwing/ (http://www.socaljetboats.com/boats/new-rouse-performance-19'-gullwing/)

 Any of the above would make a good drag boat later, The gullwings will have the most room inside (no tunnels taking up space), and are a bit more family friendly.  It all depends on what you like style wise, and what you can convince her is a "tame" jet boat for now.    :sly:

 

Quote from: shawn8696 on July 25, 2010, 01:04:45 AM

  the ol lady said it was takin up too much time and money

  ::) ::) Your never going to get away with this !!  ;D

Title: Re: Question about a good hull to buy?
Post by: Brendella Pickle on July 25, 2010, 06:56:46 AM

If you're thinking tunnel... Check this one out
http://www.socaljetboats.com/project-boats/1991-wildercraft-tunnel-for-sale/ (http://www.socaljetboats.com/project-boats/1991-wildercraft-tunnel-for-sale/)

Title: Re: Question about a good hull to buy?
Post by: Ralph Brunt on July 25, 2010, 09:25:46 AM

here is a good one and we know it runs well
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/boa/1861996095.html (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/boa/1861996095.html)

Title: Re: Question about a good hull to buy?
Post by: shawn8696 on July 25, 2010, 12:09:58 PM

 Thanks for the reply's. I'm probably not going to go with a tunnel hull or picklefork, I've noticed there quite a bit pricier for a clean one. I'm Looking at spending around 8k turnkey or 4-5k without power, thanks. oh by the way I called a guy about a white 72 or 73 rogers he had for sale on here but had already sold it. I really like the lines on that hull design and the guy says Rogers is one of the best ever made...anybody know where ones at?

Title: Re: Question about a good hull to buy?
Post by: propless on July 25, 2010, 12:25:19 PM

Quote from: shawn8696 on July 25, 2010, 12:09:58 PM

Thanks for the reply's. I'm probably not going to go with a tunnel hull or picklefork, I've noticed there quite a bit pricier for a clean one. I'm Looking at spending around 8k turnkey or 4-5k without power, thanks. oh by the way I called a guy about a white 72 or 73 rogers he had for sale on here but had already sold it. I really like the lines on that hull design and the guy says Rogers is one of the best ever made...anybody know where ones at?

 Nothing wrong with a Rogers, probably one of the best V hulls.   But if your serious about going drag racing later I would look for a tunnel or gullwing.  The deals are out there, you just need to take your time and know what you want.

 

Quote from: Ralph Brunt on July 25, 2010, 09:25:46 AM

here is a good one and we know it runs well
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/boa/1861996095.html (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/boa/1861996095.html)

  :thumbup:

Title: Re: Question about a good hull to buy?
Post by: just squirtin on July 25, 2010, 09:43:11 PM

sacramento craigslist-tx-19 youngblood

Title: Re: Question about a good hull to buy?
Post by: lbhsbz on July 26, 2010, 07:17:20 AM

If you've got your heart set on a Rogers, I know where there's a decent one here in LA w/ a ford motor in it.  PM me for details about it.

Title: Re: Question about a good hull to buy?
Post by: stc315 on July 28, 2010, 12:00:27 PM

Quote from: Ralph Brunt on July 25, 2010, 09:25:46 AM

here is a good one and we know it runs well
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/boa/1861996095.html (http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/boa/1861996095.html)

Wish I had the $$$ I love that boat!!!

Title: Re: Question about a good hull to buy?
Post by: 88CARRERA on August 02, 2010, 06:44:40 PM

this one
its a project but great shape, carrera 20.2 eclipse

2600.00
everything to put together, including a bbc needs rebuild

Title: Re: Question about a good hull to buy?
Post by: 76NORDIC on August 02, 2010, 08:21:54 PM

Man that is a nice boat, hows the interior ???

Title: Re: Question about a good hull to buy?
Post by: 88CARRERA on August 02, 2010, 08:49:52 PM

good bases need redone