A little help for the new guy

« **on:** January 08, 2009, 09:30:55 PM »

Alright guys, I am looking for a little help finding a boat. I have been checking out the classifieds section under boats and projects but not finding exactly what I'm looking for. I've been combing Craigs, ebay, and the boattrader...it must just be the off season?

I am trying to find an older boat(70's or early 80's) 18 or 19 ft shallow V. I am not interested in any day or mini day cruisers. I am looking for a full stringer boat and would prefer it has a BBC but will take a BBF, and as for the pump I would prefer a berk. I am open to doing some work on the boat but I don't want a full blown project-I just sold a pre-runner...been there done the big project thing.

I am hoping somebody on here may know of a guy that has something that is not listed on the site or that maybe somebody here has a boat they have been thinking about selling but havn't posted it yet?

I am open to look at almost anything. Thanks for the help guys!

« **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2009, 09:49:36 PM »

White Trash may soon be on "the block", 1979 Brad Hall 19' bubble deck jet.

The motor has "0" hours on it (just freshened up is all) I may be able to buy back one of my old hulls for $4K, so will need to get close to that but have not decided 100% what I am going to do..Meanwhile I'll keep the balls peeled.

GT

« **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2009, 10:07:13 PM »

Im selling my project boat for 1500 OBO, It would need an engine and rewiring and the upholstery redonbe, but it has a berk intake in the hull.

« **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2009, 06:42:47 AM »

oh yeah and guys, if you are gonna tease me with ideas, you gotta put up pictures.....come on...show me whatchu got.

« **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2009, 07:20:20 AM »

Don't know your price range, but here's a few I found;

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12721

http://jetboatperformance.com/index.php?p=boats

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/981764563.html

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/boa/979220117.html

There ya go! Hell for the right money I'd sell you my 78 Hallett!

« **Reply #5 on:** January 09, 2009, 07:41:34 AM »

Luckie Stiff,

Thanks for the help, I appreciate the links. I have already seen most of those ones, I just emailed the guys at JBP yesterday to see if they knew of anything also. All those are pretty close but are not it. As for price range I am looking to spend something around 5k- do you think it can be done?

« **Reply #6 on:** January 09, 2009, 07:56:44 AM »

A good running jet boat can definitely be had for 5K, especially in the dead of winter in this economic climate. You hold the keys! I'll keep looking for you, where are you located?

« **Reply #7 on:** January 09, 2009, 07:57:08 AM »

Inland Empire Craiglst has the most boats if that helps.PM SENT With 5k in hand you should come out with a bad ass boat.

« **Reply #8 on:** January 09, 2009, 08:08:56 AM »

More;
http://mohave.craigslist.org/boa/983887157.html

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/boa/984416539.html

« **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2009, 08:23:28 AM »

Quote from: Nick on January 08, 2009, 09:30:55 PM

Alright guys, I am looking for a little help finding a boat. I have been checking out the classifieds section under boats and projects but not finding exactly what I'm looking for. I've been combing Craigs, ebay, and the boattrader...it must just be the off season?

I am trying to find an older boat(70's or early 80's) 18 or 19 ft shallow V. I am not interested in any day or mini day cruisers. I am looking for a full stringer boat and would prefer it has a BBC but will take a BBF, and as for the pump I would prefer a berk. I am open to doing some work on the boat but I don't want a full blown project-I just sold a pre-runner...been there done the big project thing.

I am hoping somebody on here may know of a guy that has something that is not listed on the site or that maybe somebody here has a boat they have been thinking about selling but havn't posted it yet?

I am open to look at almost anything. Thanks for the help guys!

1978 18.6 Challenger, 454, Performer Intake w/780 Dual feed single pump rebuilt Holley,New Flywheel,ALL New Brass freeze Plugs,Rebuilt WJ Jacuzzi (with the help of the boy's @ JBP). New Gauges,New Steering Cable and Steering Rack,New Throttle cable,fairly new Battery,Bimini Top,Brand new tires on the trailer and all the bearing's have been gone thru... $3300.00 OBO
I'll get pictures up as soon as I can Until then just PM me if u have any question's Thanx,Tracy (Skee)
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« **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2009, 08:43:03 AM »

Skee,

Is that boat of yours a full stinger?

« **Reply #11 on:** January 09, 2009, 08:59:34 AM »

not sure how you feel about a vdrive?
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/boa/984916586.html

this ones been for sale for awhile, probably get if for a bit less
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/boa/984916586.html

little more than what you said, but with the economy, who knows what he will take
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/boa/983966682.html

small block, but does not look to bad
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/boa/983157658.html

« **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2009, 03:14:20 PM »

Quote from: FORKEDUP on January 09, 2009, 08:59:34 AM

small block, but does not look to bad
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/boa/983157658.html

that thing is nice!!

nick, look in the crraigslist/spam section on this site. i, aswell as alot of others, post boats up daily that are smokin deals. that would be a good place to look

« **Reply #13 on:** January 09, 2009, 03:28:53 PM »

Thanks for all the input guys, keep it coming.

I am heading out to the Tom Papp event at Elsenore tomorrow, maybe i'll see something that catches my eye there.

« **Reply #14 on:** January 09, 2009, 10:53:22 PM »

I guess the pics I have sorta suck, here you go...Got pics of it at Shasta, but there all film, not digi's...

GT

« **Reply #15 on:** January 09, 2009, 11:06:18 PM »

Forgot to mention, no longer a JC bowl, now has a double drilled JG bowl, Stainless "A" impeller (GTH) and hardened GTH shaft, Droop Snoot (also double drilled), custom made loader, still has the Place Diverter....

Motor has a Holly Blue fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, 850 DP, MSD Billit distributor, 6AL, Hardin logs, Stainless scoop, Dooley pan w/Moroso windage tray, water side oil cooler, High torque starter and lots of AN crap.

« **Reply #16 on:** January 09, 2009, 11:19:04 PM »

Quote from: GT Jets on January 09, 2009, 11:06:18 PM

Forgot to mention, no longer a JC bowl, now has a double drilled JG bowl, Stainless "A" impeller (GTH) and hardened GTH shaft, Droop Snoot (also double drilled), custom made loader, still has the Place Diverter....

Motor has a Holly Blue fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, 850 DP, MSD Billit distributor, 6AL, Hardin logs, Stainless scoop, Dooley pan w/Moroso windage tray, water side oil cooler, High torque starter and lots of AN crap.

Yea, Yea, Yea, but does it run ??

I know, shut up proppy and go work on your boat

« **Reply #17 on:** January 09, 2009, 11:22:36 PM »

Quote from: propless on January 09, 2009, 11:19:04 PM

Yea, Yea, Yea, but does it run ??

I know, shut up proppy and go work on your boat

New camshaft break-in tomorrow morning if all goes as planned (key words "as planned")

GT

« **Reply #18 on:** January 09, 2009, 11:35:02 PM »

Of course you know, that has to be done at 6:00 am, with the headers (uncorked) aimed at your neighbors bedroom window.

« **Reply #19 on:** January 09, 2009, 11:42:45 PM »

Quote from: propless on January 09, 2009, 11:35:02 PM

Of course you know, that has to be done at 6:00 am, with the headers (uncorked) aimed at your neighbors bedroom window.

The reason its getting done tomorrow is the "butthole" isn't home

But I like the way you think

Might just wait until he gets home

GT

« **Reply #20 on:** January 10, 2009, 12:16:07 AM »

GT, does this mean you will be out at Elsenore tomorrow to your break in? I am meeting up with Boost in the morning out there, I am assuming you will be around, so if that is where you are talking about going i will look for your boat.

« **Reply #21 on:** January 10, 2009, 12:23:14 AM »

Nick, wish I was going to make it, but it's a no-go for me...May have to work Saturday night and Sunday morning, my foreman gave notice at work and we still have a zillion projects going...It's all good, I'm super tired...coould use some quiet time...

GT

« **Reply #22 on:** January 10, 2009, 10:46:34 AM »

http://redding.craigslist.org/boa/978125891.html

« **Reply #23 on:** January 10, 2009, 02:09:50 PM »

Quote from: nathan72 on January 10, 2009, 10:46:34 AM

http://redding.craigslist.org/boa/978125891.html

Real sexy ride but no price. Sez he's got $12K in it, that leaves a lot of room to barter sez I.

« **Reply #24 on:** January 10, 2009, 07:15:12 PM »

Hey GT, how did the testing go today? Did you happen to take some more pictures of it?

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