1978 Eliminator for sale …. My dads boat he put over 100k into this boat..need the boat to go to a good home…asking 85k OBO

[drunn81]

 

[toto]

Clean looking boat but more info would probably go a lone way especially for 85K. Motor, pump, bottom, Hours etc.

 

[bagged97taco]

Is there 50k stuffed in the bow? Clean boat. But can’t see the 85k price tag.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Details would be great! I see some good parts, but you’re going to need some added information to attract the right guy.

 

[rivermobster]

Location might be helpful too.

 

[drunn81]

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[drunn81]

1978 eliminator, 468 motor with dual Holley carbs , basset headers, moroso valve covers , Berkeley pump, all re done paint from the boat to the trailer, polished fuel tank ( only used VP racing fuel 110 ) a new pop off valve.. goes over 100MPH

Located Ramona Ca

I don’t know much about boats ,, like I said it was my dads

 

[n2otoofast4u]

It’s easy to spend $100k, it’s hard to get it back! Again, the boat is super cute, there’s some good parts shown for sure! I’m not sure an iron headed NA big block brings all the money, but it’s 100% a cool ride!

 

[J DUNN]

You didn’t need to list the speed. It’s a jet bote, we know it goes 100mph.

 

[J DUNN]

Seriously though. I’ve got a flatty right now that is a very meaningful piece and would cost $200-300k right now to build a new one like it, and I maybe could sell it for $40k. You can only sell it for what the demand is in the market and that boat is only desirable to a VERY narrow market.

Tips:
Don’t be in a rush, it will take a while to find THE buyer. If you’re in a rush, cut your price to $30k and you MIGHT find a buyer in two month window.

Contact Eliminator, the engine builder, pump builder and painter and write down as many stats and details as you can. THAT is what people want to know. Nobody cares about pictures of a Bassett logo on the headers.

Tell the story of the boat and your reason for selling.

Include some close up interior, trailer and paint pics so we can see the quality of the build.

 

[brgrcru]

35k
That’s about it
If you get that

 

[J DUNN]

OP left to Whips

 

[Dog]

This is a bad ass boat. If someone knows this person they need to show them the way.

 

[Dalton]

I might be having a brain fart, but what's the vacuum pump type thing hooked to the breather?

 

[blue wonder]

Iron headed 468 will not get even close to 100 in that boat, sorry

 

[wzuber]

I might be having a brain fart, but what's the vacuum pump type thing hooked to the breather?

front of valve cover on opposite side of eng. I'm curious about the plastic water bottle looking thing next to the vac. pump. Am I seeing that correct?
Definitely a good looking boat and a bit rare. I wonder if it has a stock or updated keel and by whom? Was the boat raced at one time? Is the popoff valve manual or?

 

[n2otoofast4u]

front of valve cover on opposite side of eng. I'm curious about the plastic water bottle looking thing next to the vac. pump. Am I seeing that correct?
Definitely a good looking boat and a bit rare. I wonder if it has a stock or updated keel and by whom? Was the boat raced at one time? Is the popoff valve manual or?

The water bottle is catching the drips off of the vacuum relief valve.

 

[gqchris]

Sorry about the loss of your Dad. Must be rough trying to sell his possessions.

 

[81Sprint]

Very nice Daytona, but with current market I would guess 35-40 max.

List it on some of the Facebook Jet boat pages, Socaljetboats, AZjetboats, etc.

 

[81Sprint]

I can't figure out what the line going up to the scoop is for, that's a first for me. Assuming some type of vent

 

[COCA COLA COWBOY]

This is a bad ass boat. If someone knows this person they need to show them the way.

I knew his dad. His dad was a really really good guy that left us way too early. Sad deal.

He did have a lot of money in the boat and the layup was good. I want to say it was about a 400 pound boat. It's not paint, it's all Gel that was done by one of the DCB guys. If memory serves, he bought it from the original person that had Bob Leach lay up the boat from Texas or thereabouts and rebuilt the boat from head to toe.

 

[Eliminator21vdrive]

I can't figure out what the line going up to the scoop is for, that's a first for me. Assuming some type of vent

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Yeah good catch it looks like it goes to the fuel tank.

 

[Dog]

Looks like this guy is a one (three) and done...

 

[Outdrive1]

I was wondering what this is that plumbs into the valve cover.

 

[Outdrive1]

Unfortunately for the OP. Unless this boat had a 100k worth of motor in it the boat that someone wanted, it’s not worth anymore than any other 19 Daytona. If it had a brand new 1400hp Teague blower motor maybe you break out of the 30/40k range.

Either way, if I was selling it, I’d find out who built the motor and what it is. If it needs 110 what’s the compression ratio? That’s not really a plus, not everyone wants to run 12 dollar a gallon fuel.

Find out who set up the pump also and what’s inside it.

 

[bagged97taco]

I was wondering what this is that plumbs into the valve cover. View attachment 1459502

Vacuum pump.

 

[ELCHINGONROGERS]

Is there 50k stuffed in the bow? Clean boat. But can’t see the 85k price tag.

my tom papp is nice but definitely not 85k nice

 

[sintax]

willing to sell less engine?

 

[Dalton]

Vacuum pump.

like a smog pump type deal?

 

[Dog]

I might be having a brain fart, but what's the vacuum pump type thing hooked to the breather?

I was wondering what this is that plumbs into the valve cover. View attachment 1459502

like a smog pump type deal?

https://www.hotrod.com/how-to/dyno-tested-vacuum-pump-help-engine-make-power/

 

[Dalton]

https://www.hotrod.com/how-to/dyno-tested-vacuum-pump-help-engine-make-power/

That’s cool

 

[drunn81]

1978 eliminator, 468 motor with dual Holley carbs , basset headers, moroso valve covers , Berkeley pump, all re done paint from the boat to the trailer, polished fuel tank ( only used VP racing fuel 110 ) a new pop off valve.. goes over 100MPH

Located Ramona Ca

I don’t know much about boats ,, like I said it was my dads

70k for the 1978 eliminator