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Tech Talk => V-Drives => Topic started by: lilrick on July 30, 2008, 07:37:22 AM

Title: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: lilrick on July 30, 2008, 07:37:22 AM: and if u have, why do you still own a jet? >:D
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on July 30, 2008, 07:38:08 AM: i drove jeremy's vdrive hallet cruiser....sure made me wanna get one.
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: GT Jets on July 30, 2008, 08:00:17 AM: I've driven six, owned one, and one was a Sanger shovelnosed hydro, the hydro scared me so bad I thought I would never drive another again, in fact still haven't. I don't mind a litlle "chine walk once in a while, but when there's no chines to walk :-\

I owned a 19' DeMarco with a 428 Ford, that boat really hated me, never could get it to hook up right, tried like 15 props, three different gear ratios, changed the cav plate sizes, I guess I'm more of a "slop counts for skill" kind of guy.

The other four were freinds boats, still like my jets and I/O's.

Maybe someday, always wanted an Eliminator Daytona with a Vee-drive, I'm just not there yet....
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: HDriderTH on July 30, 2008, 10:43:21 AM: kinda miss the back seat and the reverse....but i'll deal w/ it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHlBZC6fAfg
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: tofastforu on July 30, 2008, 12:00:22 PM: have Driven two a howard blown flatty that was a hand full and the new Demarco pickle hydro thats one of the many reasons i got rid of my jet you can put a Boner motor together and still haul ass
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Mark on July 30, 2008, 12:14:08 PM: Previous boat was a 21' Campbell cruiser, V-drive, 72C B-W Velvet Drive, 427 BBC. Pretty much restricted to big lake boating. It was faster with less horsepower than now, but we're happier with safety aspects of the jet with younger kids around.

Cheers, Mark
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: FORKEDUP on July 30, 2008, 02:12:13 PM: crappy pic of my old flatty 18' l88 427bbc 13-1 comp, all roller, cassale (sp), menkins 2 blade prop, 7gal fuel tank, 106 on gps, it was one of the boats my father and i aquired, i scared the shit out of him in it so we sold it and went to tunnel hulls ;D
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 2savage4you on July 30, 2008, 03:24:40 PM: C'mon now, who would want one of these boats ??? I mean just look at it.

Ok.... You can stop drooling on the keyboard now :D
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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 82daytona on July 30, 2008, 05:27:23 PM: Quote from: FORKEDUP on July 30, 2008, 02:12:13 PM
crappy pic of my old flatty 18' l88 427bbc 13-1 comp, all roller, cassale (sp), menkins 2 blade prop, 7gal fuel tank, 106 on gps, it was one of the boats my father and i aquired, i scared the shit out of him in it so we sold it and went to tunnel hulls ;D
I hope those are your dads glasses ;D
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: FORKEDUP on July 30, 2008, 09:08:09 PM: hey don't knock the glasses there mullet boy ;D

and yes they where my dads :)
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: beerjet on July 30, 2008, 09:36:37 PM: I would rather be caught in a tiger print T back thong with a lace fringe and hot pink boa .........

again , before I get caught in a V-Drive . Somehow they went hand in hand :screwy:

-beerjet-
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: crewchief22 on July 30, 2008, 10:13:21 PM: Thanks, that was a visual that I didn't need :o
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: lilrick on July 30, 2008, 10:25:48 PM: Quote from: beerjet on July 30, 2008, 09:36:37 PM
I would rather be caught in a tiger print T back thong with a lace fringe and hot pink boa .........

again , before I get caught in a V-Drive . Somehow they went hand in hand :screwy:

-beerjet-
ok, you can drive it..
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: beerjet on July 31, 2008, 01:34:57 PM: I'll be sure NOT to shave , just for you . ;) I'll tell you what though , I do find my self hovering around v-drives more and more . It's only a matter of time and space for me .

-beervdrive- ??? nah
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Sanger Pete on July 31, 2008, 06:18:15 PM: I hadn't driven a v-drive in years (probably 30) until I had a chance to buy my Sanger mini cruiser/casale/turbo400 last fall. Since my son has the same hull with a berkeley jet (but with more HP), I've been able to make some real comparisons. The steering feels very different and the v-drive turns very well (sharp) to the left (port), but takes a w i d e arc when turning right (starboard). Although I have reverse with the turbo 400, there is very little turning ability. The jet has a better hole shot, but the v-drive planes faster (1800 rpms), and is more responsive between 2500 and 4000 rpms. The v-drive is noiser (v-drive and trans sounds) and seems to ride lower in the water to about 4000 rpms, when it really loosens up and feels like it wants to take off. My guess is that top speeds are comparable even with the HP differences (400 vs 550). At cruising speed--35-40 mph--the v-drive is turning under 3000 rpms where the jet is at 3500+. I love being able to cruise the 5mph zone in first gear and in a straight line, and the fuel economy seems to be 50%-75% better in the v-drive. On the other hand, I still worry about all the $$$ hanging under the boat.

All that said, I'm having a blast with the v-drive, and I think with a little work--more HP--it has more potential performance than the jet. You know, Dad always needs to win.
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Ralph Brunt on July 31, 2008, 06:38:49 PM: drove lilricks at irvine lake
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Luckie Stiff on July 31, 2008, 06:40:37 PM: Quote from: beerjet on July 31, 2008, 01:34:57 PM
It's only a matter of time and space for me .

me too
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Nailhead on July 31, 2008, 09:03:54 PM: We have a 21" Connolly v-drive cruiser besides the Liberty. We will always have a V-drive cruiser in the family.
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: The Chaz on August 01, 2008, 12:19:06 AM: Quote from: lilrick on July 30, 2008, 07:37:22 AM
and if u have, why do you still own a jet? >:D

Besides the roost O0

Availability and price are big factors in favor of jet boat ownership.

Also if you like to pull water toys/ski it is nice insurance for the person in the water. (Just don't suck up the rope :banghead:)
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: HDriderTH on August 01, 2008, 09:46:16 AM: "Once you go Flat you never go back" j/k
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Marcsrollin on August 01, 2008, 10:02:01 AM: Quote from: HDriderTH on August 01, 2008, 09:46:16 AM
"Once you go Flat you never go back" j/k

That's cool terry , your neither in socal or a jet boater but we still accept you anyways!!! ;D
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: HDriderTH on August 01, 2008, 10:24:22 AM: hey, i had a jet when i sighed up and was raised in so cal. 'sides WE got yours, right?
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Marcsrollin on August 01, 2008, 10:40:12 AM: Always! ;D
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: HDriderTH on August 01, 2008, 10:45:56 AM: Quote from: Marcsrollin on August 01, 2008, 10:40:12 AM
Always! ;D

THATS my boy!
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: SLCKREG on August 01, 2008, 11:24:40 AM: I grew up in a flatty. And my 1st boat was a flatty. I dunno even with a kidney belt, it seemed like at the end of the day I still had to pour my spleen out of my shoes. Don't get me wrong I've had many many good times in a flat wot just coming down to touch the water every 30 ft of so.lol
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: v-drive video on August 01, 2008, 11:32:28 PM: Growing up my dad had flatty's but one of dads good friends had a sleekcraft jet. I rode in both.

This is me around 1972 ;D The wierd thing is, throughout all our boat trips skiing and tubing none of us ever got cut on any underwater gear. I know we're supposed to (from what I've heard) but it doesn't seem to apply to the 4 decades and 3 generations of our family. ;)
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I put this up on youtube a little while back for the outboarders in PB.com ;D

If you want higher res. select it through this link-> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qUcqY0Ejj4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qUcqY0Ejj4)

or watch here in standard definition
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So to answer Rick's question... YES I've driven a flatty but jetboats are still cool to me anyway. 8)
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: beerjet on August 03, 2008, 11:32:37 AM: Your long flowing golden locks of hair was the coolest thing I've ever seen .

-beerjet-
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: v-drive video on August 03, 2008, 12:57:20 PM: Quote from: beerjet on August 03, 2008, 11:32:37 AM
Your long flowing golden locks of hair was the coolest thing I've ever seen .

-beerjet-

I believe it... ;D
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: The Chaz on August 03, 2008, 04:08:31 PM: That looked like one NASTY sunburn. >:D
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: marceldawson70 on August 07, 2008, 05:01:02 PM: I drove a 1968 hallett with a BBF 428! it was wicked! ran it 72 mph on gps, it had more pedal left, I was afraid of hurting something too hard to replace! besides my buddy had a stroke when he bumped the dock! I would compair it to the same rush as running a 38 donzi datona @ 95mph!

A true joygasim!!!
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: jet boat performance on August 11, 2008, 10:02:23 AM: Quote from: beerjet on July 30, 2008, 09:36:37 PM
I would rather be caught in a tiger print T back thong with a lace fringe and hot pink boa .........

again , before I get caught in a V-Drive . Somehow they went hand in hand :screwy:

-beerjet-

Now theres a Visual :o :o ;D ;D
Is it OK for one to have both jets and Vdrives ,kind of like dual citizenship ? ;)
Greg re "ride" the Schiadas a "dream boat" (no Kidney belt) and the Eliminator is like a Roll's
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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 78CoLe on August 11, 2008, 05:59:47 PM: i got a v-drive and a jet love em both. wouldn't have any other way ask 78 southwind how he feels
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: beerjet on August 11, 2008, 06:02:14 PM: Quote from: 78CoLe on August 11, 2008, 05:59:47 PM
i got a v-drive and a jet love em both. wouldn't have any other way ask 78 southwind how he feels
I'm sure he feels your just as gay as eveyone thinks you are :-*

-beerjet-
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 78CoLe on August 11, 2008, 10:02:45 PM: if gay means both my boat run and float with out being cracked like a potato chip then yes ;D
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: beerjet on August 12, 2008, 03:55:48 PM: Quote from: 78CoLe on August 11, 2008, 10:02:45 PM
if gay means both my boat run and float with out being cracked like a potato chip then yes ;D
:-\ :'(

-beerjet-
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 78CoLe on August 14, 2008, 09:26:53 PM: brad might become a prop guy beware omar
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: beerjet on August 15, 2008, 01:12:02 PM: Quote from: 78CoLe on August 14, 2008, 09:26:53 PM
brad might become a prop guy beware omar
It dont matter what drive it is . It wont run for long with B-rads luck ! :D

-beerjet-
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Luckie Stiff on August 15, 2008, 01:40:50 PM: Quote from: 78CoLe on August 14, 2008, 09:26:53 PM
brad might become a poop guy beware omar
:o :o :o
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Warlock on August 15, 2008, 05:06:04 PM: How many V-Drivers have driven an Outboard...That is the real question... :sly:
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: v-drive video on August 15, 2008, 06:17:24 PM: Quote from: Warlock on August 15, 2008, 05:06:04 PM
How many V-Drivers have driven an Outboard...That is the real question... :sly:

I've driven a stoker sport tunnel. You stand on the gas and wait a few seconds before anything starts happening then the acceleration picks up slowly. It got it up to 76 in what seemed like a few minutes. Nice ride over nasty chop though. We had to change props just to pull a skier up. My buddy paid $15,000 for it. What a waste. ;)
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Nordie on August 15, 2008, 07:26:55 PM: Quote from: Warlock on August 15, 2008, 05:06:04 PM
How many V-Drivers have driven an Outboard...That is the real question... :sly:

that's probably why they are still v-drive guys

sorry pal
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: HDriderTH on August 15, 2008, 07:29:53 PM: shit we used to have a clamp on.........then my dad got a job
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 78 PROPDUSTER on August 17, 2008, 09:58:44 AM: I like the new Hondo so much that I'm looking at a trade deal for the propduster. Will put it's motor in a Cole runner. Need more speed!
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: HDriderTH on August 17, 2008, 10:13:56 AM: Dude, what kinda props do you have/running?
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Warlock on August 20, 2008, 02:12:04 PM: Quote from: HDriderTH on August 15, 2008, 07:29:53 PM
shit we used to have a clamp on.........then my dad got a job
Must not have been a good paying job....A new outboard costs more then ur whole boat! ;D
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Warlock on August 20, 2008, 02:13:39 PM: I'd like to get a Skater or a DCB with twin V-drives...Or maybe just one? :screwy: Do they make such a thing?? ;D
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: HDriderTH on August 20, 2008, 02:33:26 PM: Quote from: Warlock on August 20, 2008, 02:12:04 PM
Must not have been a good paying job....A new outboard costs more then ur whole boat! ;D

......buy american

It was a joke son, but actualy he went from engineer to VP about that time. His last boat had two 3208 CATs, 1000 gals of feul, he lived on it for a while.
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: jjpp250 on August 20, 2008, 06:58:51 PM: I drove my first one this past weekend, But I also drove a 26' eliminator, nice little open bow, daul 502 and bravo drives, That has sweeeeeet. I belong to a gal that I met in school at Cal Poly, well it was her fathers anyway, Drive that boat makes me wish I would of married her. I'll post some pics as soon as get them off my camera
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Warlock on August 21, 2008, 09:44:52 AM: Quote from: HDriderTH on August 20, 2008, 02:33:26 PM
......buy american

It was a joke son, but actualy he went from engineer to VP about that time. His last boat had two 3208 CATs, 1000 gals of feul, he lived on it for a while.
Thanks dad...Now pass the doochy on the left hand side.. ;D ;D
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Warlock on August 21, 2008, 09:47:40 AM: Quote from: v-drive video on August 15, 2008, 06:17:24 PM
I've driven a stoker sport tunnel. You stand on the gas and wait a few seconds before anything starts happening then the acceleration picks up slowly. It got it up to 76 in what seemed like a few minutes. Nice ride over nasty chop though. We had to change props just to pull a skier up. My buddy paid $15,000 for it. What a waste. ;)
So what make is your flatty and what motor? You do own one right? :sly:
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on August 21, 2008, 09:59:52 AM: Quote from: Warlock on August 21, 2008, 09:47:40 AM
So what make is your flatty and what motor? You do own one right? :sly:

here ya go......eat your heart out.

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jesus i love that boat. :o
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: v-drive video on August 22, 2008, 01:20:15 PM: Quote from: Brad @ SoCalJetBoats.com on August 21, 2008, 09:59:52 AM
here ya go......eat your heart out.

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jesus i love that boat. :o

Thanks Brad!...

The truth is, I haven't even driven this boat yet. Hopefully it'll hit the water next spring.
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: beerjet on August 23, 2008, 02:34:08 PM: Alright Jerry . You just went from crazy to stupid ! Your gonna put that gem in the water ! ??? :o I wouldnt . :-\ Then again , I'd just let it sit in the garage and rub one out to it everyday too . :-\

-beerjet-
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: R/C-PILOT on September 28, 2008, 07:30:02 PM: My houseboat has twin v-drives, does that count?
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: HDriderTH on October 03, 2008, 08:53:21 PM: Quote from: 468Bahner on July 30, 2008, 03:24:40 PM
C'mon now, who would want one of these boats ??? I mean just look at it.

Ok.... You can stop drooling on the keyboard now :D
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I think I need a wing with my next paint job.....
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: shawnthedrifter on October 03, 2008, 11:40:54 PM: Thats a rad paint job.
Title: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Beaveretriever on January 26, 2012, 03:13:11 PM: I have, and I love it
Title: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: More2LifeThanMPG on January 26, 2012, 07:54:33 PM: Does a new Malibu wake boat count...? Hahaha. Other than a two family friends older I/O and my parents Malibu, my current boat is the only boat I've driven...

Sent while on the run, or sitting at work bored
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: JMS-1 on January 26, 2012, 08:23:49 PM: my first boat was a 70 charger v-drive flat, the wife made me sell it because it was way to fast to haul kids in. now we have the jet for that but some day i might get to put this thing together
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Sleek Freek on February 26, 2012, 06:39:29 PM: I have a few v drives. I also have jets and even a boat with twin outdrives. I love'm all. :thumbup:
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: RedSnapperSlapper on February 26, 2012, 08:55:56 PM: I drove myh brothers Sanger V-drive then bought myself a 21 Eliminator V-drive cruiser and love it.
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: K-034 on October 19, 2012, 12:30:25 PM: Quote from: lilrick on July 30, 2008, 07:37:22 AM
and if u have, why do you still own a jet? >:D

I have,
Title: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: SuperJet on October 19, 2012, 03:11:26 PM: I have steered one lol.

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: propless on October 20, 2012, 03:13:47 AM: I forgot all about this thread. But I can add myself to the list. I had this one all summer, then sold it. It was fun.

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 74 howard 21rc on October 20, 2012, 09:07:00 PM: I started out driving an outboard then went to a jet,then a IO,then a v-drive.Nothing like a the feeling of hammering down on a v-drive and be gone!
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: BROKEDIK on October 25, 2012, 06:23:14 PM: I have just about one of each. A jet, an I/O, arneson, and a V drive. All have benefits and drawbacks. The only drawback to my V drive is its in pieces right now. Haha
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Wayne Zighter on October 26, 2012, 05:15:54 PM: Quote from: propless on October 20, 2012, 03:13:47 AM
I forgot all about this thread. But I can add myself to the list. I had this one all summer, then sold it. It was fun.

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nice looking flatty :thumbup:, any particular reason you sold it. I don't think I could have sold it without at least getting two seasons out of it ;D
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: propless on October 26, 2012, 09:23:54 PM: Quote from: Wayne Zighter on October 26, 2012, 05:15:54 PM
nice looking flatty :thumbup:, any particular reason you sold it. I don't think I could have sold it without at least getting two seasons out of it ;D

It was fun, just not what I wanted (in the long run). So, I got rid of it while it was still a happy boat. New owner actually called me a few weeks after buying it and told me what a great time he was having with it. I dont think I'll ever be happy/satisfied with any boat, but I'll keep trying. >:D
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Wayne Zighter on October 27, 2012, 07:12:48 PM: Quote from: propless on October 26, 2012, 09:23:54 PM
It was fun, just not what I wanted (in the long run). So, I got rid of it while it was still a happy boat. New owner actually called me a few weeks after buying it and told me what a great time he was having with it. I dont think I'll ever be happy/satisfied with any boat, but I'll keep trying. >:D

I hear you bro, I'm always changing something on mine, for better or worse
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: millermike on May 02, 2013, 09:45:51 AM: Like sanger pete i also have a sanger mini v-drive mines not together yet so the last time I owned a v drive was over 30 years ago it was a hondo pantara . I Live in havasu and boat mainly on the river as all those 40 foot 100 mph boats churn up the lake and they scare the hell out of me. My miller jet is great for the river
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: got the squirts on May 02, 2013, 06:55:55 PM: My wifes uncle has a blown high Tec cav plates the works it moves >:D

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 81sprint on May 02, 2013, 07:59:18 PM: I got to drive the late Greg fullers spectra, it was an amazing boat :beer:
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Post by: mobboss on May 02, 2013, 09:41:35 PM: well this time next season i will be!
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: millermike on May 14, 2013, 12:33:13 PM: I have one of each a sanger mini v drive and a 19' miller jet like both of them
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: flytime on May 14, 2013, 02:25:22 PM: Took a ride in Hondo Hals vdrive once. Just about wet myself......👍
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 85Kauai on May 14, 2013, 05:34:52 PM: My 18ft Kurtis, only had it 3 years. Required a lot of attention. I really like my old dependable Sleekcraft.
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: flathammered on May 14, 2013, 08:09:21 PM: a good buddy of mine thumper let me drive his bismizer scared the crap out of me. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: n8dawg on October 15, 2013, 05:23:58 PM: I will be looking for one at the start of 2014! Like jet boats in all but I am an old 4-speed/posi-trac muscle car guy that misses getting outta shape...I look forward to having pedals and sticks again! Jet Boats=kinda like driving an automatic.
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Mothyu812 on December 02, 2014, 10:26:53 AM: I picked up a 1970 Sanger shovel nose hydro months ago with a two speed Linco hopefully I like it. It should be all together in summer 2015

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: WhyNot76 on December 02, 2014, 03:25:14 PM: Quote from: Mothyu812 on December 02, 2014, 10:26:53 AM
I picked up a 1970 Sanger shovel nose hydro months ago with a two speed Linco hopefully I like it. It should be all together in summer 2015

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damn!!! That thing is bad ass👍👍

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: lifted250 on December 02, 2014, 05:33:01 PM: That's sick looking boat

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Cliffjumper on December 02, 2014, 09:25:56 PM: my brother has a eliminator daytona v-drive nice riding boat. I had a couple of flattys but i would take the eliminator
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: tpltrbl303 on December 02, 2014, 10:25:50 PM: I've had several flattys and still have a 20ft Schiada. I love my Liberty, but that Schiada is a savior in the chop.

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: aquaholic72 on December 02, 2014, 11:45:48 PM: I'm new to boats,2seasons now, and when everyone told me I had to have a jet, I bought a flatty! I love to hate it, it sucks in chop I'm usually sore for a day or 2 after an Elsinore trip, but I love it, my buddy's jets will run me down in chop, but not when it's smooth.. And my boats a turd for now, makin sum changes this winter.. Not sure I'll ever own a jet, unless it's a baddass jet boat! And I'm not sure I can afford that! I know they're out there tho! :beer:
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: aquaholic72 on December 03, 2014, 12:07:03 AM: There's just something about stabbing the throttle,climbing into the override pedal, grabbing the lockout handle putting a shit load of rudder to it , to keep it goin straight, all while the casales singin right next to you!! love it! Probably the same reason I was out in the rain today driving very irresponsibly in my big block 4 speed posi street car!! Till my drivers side windshield wiper fell off! Lmfao
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Jet Boat Maloney on December 03, 2014, 01:31:53 PM: Quote from: aquaholic72 on December 03, 2014, 12:07:03 AM
There's just something about stabbing the throttle,climbing into the override pedal, grabbing the lockout handle putting a shit load of rudder to it , to keep it goin straight, all while the casales singin right next to you!! love it! Probably the same reason I was out in the rain today driving very irresponsibly in my big block 4 speed posi street car!! Till my drivers side windshield wiper fell off! Lmfao
If it doesn't make your ass pucker,take your breath away and get your blood flowing it ain't worth driving!!!!!!

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Mothyu812 on December 15, 2014, 09:08:19 AM: Found a 454 set up V Drive with Duel carb center squirter 900.00 time to start building the motor for yeller!!

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Tuneafish on March 12, 2018, 06:19:19 PM: I'm new around here, but not new to V-drives, jets or any powerboats ..

I've driven a few, repaired a few, built a few, raced a few, and even owned a few .

I was surprised/happy to see any "V-drive content" around here .

Let me see if I can throw a photo up here .[attachimg=1][attachimg=2]

THANK YOU !
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: jamiemwedmore1234 on March 12, 2018, 06:42:06 PM: Once 16 years old scared the shit out of me didn’t realize when you left of the gas the boat hooked a left on me. Neighbors boat

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: aquaholic72 on March 12, 2018, 11:52:12 PM: Quote from: jamiemwedmore1234 on March 12, 2018, 06:42:06 PM
Once 16 years old scared the shit out of me didn’t realize when you left of the gas the boat hooked a left on me. Neighbors boat

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Such a fun lesson to learn!!! NOT!! they don't do that as bad with a prop shaft release, but holy shit having to prepare for that every time you get off the throttle sucks!! Good way to get tossed out!! Lmfao.. God I love flatties!! 😅😅😅😅 but really I do!!

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: If Looks Could Kill on March 13, 2018, 07:01:27 AM: I owned a couple, even let my daughter drive this one and it was fairly fast!
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Outlawmayhem on March 13, 2018, 10:24:40 AM: All the time.

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Tuneafish on March 16, 2018, 10:26:57 PM: Here's one I'm building now .
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: Reed2017 on March 17, 2018, 06:00:03 AM: Cool looking boat! I like the cool old school dually in the background!!

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 08chevyguy on March 17, 2018, 08:02:21 AM: Quote from: Tuneafish on March 16, 2018, 10:26:57 PM
Here's one I'm building now .
Love black and white together. Always looks good. The blacked out motor looks bitchen too
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: mouzer on March 18, 2018, 01:56:06 PM: Quote from: HDriderTH on August 01, 2008, 09:46:16 AM
"Once you go Flat you never go back" j/k

your not kidding its true.......................LOL
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 88 Baker on March 18, 2018, 05:46:18 PM: I drove my buddies 19 Daytona gotta Say I did love it!!!

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 08chevyguy on March 19, 2018, 04:08:27 AM: Did he get that boat from dragboatsunlimited tracy ? There was one on there that looked identical to that with like a 557 bbf or sumthin like that in it. Killer lookin boat!
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 88 Baker on March 19, 2018, 04:40:02 AM: Yes he did Nick. It rolls out. N looks as good as the day it was built. It’s for sale. N no disappointments. It’s amazing

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Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 08chevyguy on March 19, 2018, 08:17:57 AM: Quote from: 88 Baker on March 19, 2018, 04:40:02 AM
Yes he did Nick. It rolls out. N looks as good as the day it was built. It’s for sale. N no disappointments. It’s amazing

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I thought that was the same one! It is fucking gorgeous. Red hardware and all. Looked clean enough to eat out of the bilge area. Beautiful boat! And i bet it roll out pretty damn good!!!
Title: Re: so how many SCJBers have actually driven a V-drive???
Post by: 88 Baker on March 19, 2018, 08:22:18 AM: It’s showroom new. Only 3 owner I think n first let it sit n a frito lay showroom or something never used it. Second guy didn’t use it much either. But there’s less than 50 hrs on it. He’s had it out once. I had it at 5800 at 91 n it tachs out at 7500. With out the bottle. It plants U like right now.

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