Question about a good hull to buy?

« **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.

« **Reply #1 on:** July 25, 2010, 02:29:10 AM »

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/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/

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!!-d/
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.

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 !!

« **Reply #2 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/

« **Reply #3 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

« **Reply #4 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?

« **Reply #5 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

« **Reply #6 on:** July 25, 2010, 09:43:11 PM »

sacramento craigslist-tx-19 youngblood

« **Reply #7 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.

« **Reply #8 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

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

« **Reply #9 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

« **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2010, 08:21:54 PM »

Man that is a nice boat, hows the interior

« **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2010, 08:49:52 PM »

good bases need redone

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