WELCOME TO RIVER DAVES PLACE

21 Rayson Craft Gn project boat

overpriced hallet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2009
Messages
877
Reaction score
347
Well I scrapped my old El Cid project for now and bought this boat earlier this year:smackhead. Bought from an old racer as well. So far from what I've gathered the bottom was built by Rudy and the deck by Johny Ray, and the bottom done by a guy of the last name Anderson. Never rigged never been in the water. So I probably should have started this earlier but you know how that goes:grumble:. I bought this boat with intention of racing the enduro with it and spanking the shit outta the gn seasoned verteran boys but I won't mention any names .:deadhorse:..and if all possible going out later when funds permit maybe get out there and give this a shot on some of the local races. So here is my project and where I am at, at this point. Having a great time with the build and with alot of help from some great guys!
 

Attachments

  • DSC_0178 - Copy.jpg
    DSC_0178 - Copy.jpg
    65.8 KB · Views: 2,394
  • DSC_0199.jpg
    DSC_0199.jpg
    75.9 KB · Views: 2,275
  • DSC_0201.jpg
    DSC_0201.jpg
    27.5 KB · Views: 2,309
  • DSC_0202.jpg
    DSC_0202.jpg
    61.6 KB · Views: 2,319
  • DSC_0193.jpg
    DSC_0193.jpg
    67 KB · Views: 2,332
  • DSC_0190.jpg
    DSC_0190.jpg
    75.3 KB · Views: 2,346
  • DSC_0189.jpg
    DSC_0189.jpg
    76.8 KB · Views: 2,354
  • DSC_0186.jpg
    DSC_0186.jpg
    78 KB · Views: 2,355
  • DSC_0185.jpg
    DSC_0185.jpg
    92 KB · Views: 2,430

HighVoltage329

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 25, 2009
Messages
1,195
Reaction score
1,468
Looking great! Rayson's are baaad.
Runnin' off the flywheel the best?
 

djunkie

Broke mo fo
Joined
Sep 24, 2007
Messages
32,821
Reaction score
4,275
Preferance I guess. so far from what I've gathered some are and some are not. Spoke with a few guys and they said leave it alone.

Well I'm definitely no expert but most will say the boat will turn left better running off the front of the crankshaft because of the engines rotation. But there's been quite a few out there that did just fine running off the flywheel.


Sent from my iPad using Tap That Ass
 

overpriced hallet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2009
Messages
877
Reaction score
347
Well I'm definitely no expert but most will say the boat will turn left better running off the front of the crankshaft because of the engines rotation. But there's been quite a few out there that did just fine running off the flywheel.


Sent from my iPad using Tap That Ass
Exactly. Was gonna change the setup (meaning the motor, gears, prop) but was told by Rankin, and the Neanderthal Ben to leave it and run it. So when the pros speak I just sit and listen. We will see how it does after assembly and if need be it will get changed. But they seem to think it will work fine. Another reason I set it up this way is due to watching them run the last few years and I decided I liked the way Lances deal worked the best. The My pleasure boat.:cool:
 

skinut

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 8, 2009
Messages
125
Reaction score
0
Do you still need the cap painted on the boat? The 48 gears work so good. Thanks Terry :champagne::D
 

Riverbottom

Well-Known Member
Joined
Oct 30, 2007
Messages
2,425
Reaction score
2,673
Keep it driven off the flywheel. You can drive it deeper into the corner that way. If you can watch a video of Lance 790 and Devine 47 racing each other it shows the strengths of each setup.
 

RiverDave

In it to win it
Joined
Sep 13, 2007
Messages
126,120
Reaction score
164,167
Who built the trailer? Because it came out freakin sweet!!

Boat ain't half bad either.. ;)

RD
 

steveo143

Well-Known Member
Joined
Oct 4, 2007
Messages
514
Reaction score
87
Do you still need the cap painted on the boat? The 48 gears work so good. Thanks Terry :champagne::D


Terry, was wondering how you liked the 48's, glad they worked out for you.
 

Wheeler

I'm just here to bitch about others negativity.😁
Joined
Dec 25, 2007
Messages
24,921
Reaction score
39,176
Great looking boat! :thumbsup:thumbsup
 

overpriced hallet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2009
Messages
877
Reaction score
347
Who built the trailer? Because it came out freakin sweet!!

Boat ain't half bad either.. ;)

RD
Trailer was built by Danny at competitive trailer in Belflower. Thanks:thumbsup. Dave just tell your buddy to buy my Schiada and drop the coin into it and he could have it just the way he want's it color and all;)
 

skinut

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 8, 2009
Messages
125
Reaction score
0
You own Bill's Martin old boat! I ski behind it for 3 years and painted. It is a good boat. :champagne:
 

rivergames

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 7, 2008
Messages
16,087
Reaction score
14,139
Looking good Andy....I can't wait to race her out front of marina manor :skull
 

LUCKY#7

Member
Joined
Apr 15, 2010
Messages
9
Reaction score
1
andy you should come by my pad and take measurements to make it wright because my gn 550 is set up running a two speed and it handles like a dream.you can have those schiadas my 21 rayson is way better than my 21 schaida for having fun and hauling asssss....see ya at the river jimmy
 

rivergames

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jan 7, 2008
Messages
16,087
Reaction score
14,139
when is your twenty going to be done i have a guy coming by to look at my 21 schaida tonight thanks

jimmy gn550

Shit Jimmy...I ran out of the green....Also waiting for some parts to come in to finish the last bit of rigging before I pull everything and send it off to the pol/ano.....Did you sell your 21?
 

Lookin4curves

Member
Joined
Oct 11, 2011
Messages
7
Reaction score
0
I agree with Rankin and Riverbottom.

So far Your Rayson looks super.

And that trailer is Show Quality. Finish it.
 

overpriced hallet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2009
Messages
877
Reaction score
347
Well boat is out for cap repair and gelcoat sorry for the lack of pics just tryen to thrash and get this thing done, I will post more pics as they are sent to me from Don at Pat's fiberglass
 

Attachments

  • Rayson craft.jpg 3.jpg
    Rayson craft.jpg 3.jpg
    6.2 KB · Views: 788
  • Rayson craft.jpg 2.jpg
    Rayson craft.jpg 2.jpg
    6.1 KB · Views: 786
  • GetAttachment.aspx.jpg
    GetAttachment.aspx.jpg
    6.9 KB · Views: 785
  • 2012-04-16_15-18-57_815-1.jpg
    2012-04-16_15-18-57_815-1.jpg
    43.2 KB · Views: 658

rivermobster

Club Banned
Joined
Dec 28, 2009
Messages
59,311
Reaction score
59,643
Who built the trailer? Because it came out freakin sweet!!

Boat ain't half bad either.. ;)

RD

Thats the first thing i noticed was that trailer as well, that thing is freakn sweet!

Love the Rason as well. :thumbsup
 

overpriced hallet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2009
Messages
877
Reaction score
347
Since everyone likes the trailer and I'm good with it, Danny at competitive got me for 4,500 to build that trailer minus the wheels and fenders, so with that said I'm very happy with the product he built for me and it came out way nicer than expected for a race boat. But if you wanted a show trailer, it will probably cost u double what I got in mine and I would have it done by someone else. Not that Danny could not build you a show trailer like others I just think you better specifiy every detail;)
 

rivermobster

Club Banned
Joined
Dec 28, 2009
Messages
59,311
Reaction score
59,643
I hope to one day, but as for now it's just gonna be for the enduro and we will see after that, the plan is to go race with them but time and funds will determine that. :thumbsup

Understood all too well! Hope to see you out there one day. :thumbsup
 

vstdispatch

Well-Known Member
Joined
May 21, 2008
Messages
724
Reaction score
385
this thing is gay :moon: dont forget that you also need to hire me to drive it since your fat ass will slow the boat down :fingers:
 

Crazyhippy

Haters gonna Hate
Joined
Aug 24, 2008
Messages
6,939
Reaction score
5,652
this thing is gay :moon: dont forget that you also need to hire me to drive it since your fat ass will slow the boat down :fingers:

It's gay, and you want a ride:screwy::what:

:D

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2
 

overpriced hallet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2009
Messages
877
Reaction score
347
this thing is gay :moon: dont forget that you also need to hire me to drive it since your fat ass will slow the boat down :fingers:
:headscratch: Obviously the wife has been getting to you!:confused: One day when you grab your balls back from your wifes purse you might and I quote might be able to do somthing other than Dream:fighting:. And dont worry If this boat is gay yours must just be a fag wagon from hell:loser:
 

overpriced hallet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2009
Messages
877
Reaction score
347
It's gay, and you want a ride:screwy::what:

:D

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using Tapatalk 2

Don't mind the little quear hes just a :drunk After all how would you feel if your wife had ur balls in her purse and smacked them all the time:grumble:
 

overpriced hallet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2009
Messages
877
Reaction score
347
A couple gel progress pics, sorry don't know how to fix pics
 

Attachments

  • r8.jpg
    r8.jpg
    6.8 KB · Views: 754
  • ray7.jpg
    ray7.jpg
    7 KB · Views: 760
  • rayson 5.jpg
    rayson 5.jpg
    7.3 KB · Views: 756
  • 2012-04-25_07-56-56_968.jpg
    2012-04-25_07-56-56_968.jpg
    27.9 KB · Views: 676

fmo24

Well-Known Member
Joined
Nov 14, 2008
Messages
6,280
Reaction score
4,376
This boats going to be sweet
 

overpriced hallet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2009
Messages
877
Reaction score
347
Don just sent me a few more photos for anyone interested:thumbsup
 

Attachments

  • r10.jpg
    r10.jpg
    5.7 KB · Views: 680
  • r9.jpg
    r9.jpg
    8 KB · Views: 663
  • 11.jpg
    11.jpg
    4.6 KB · Views: 708

AFUEL7067

Well-Known Member
Joined
Dec 21, 2007
Messages
541
Reaction score
31
Boat may have never been fully rigged but Rush did the underwater gear and set the vdrive ,rudder stuffing box ,shaft log and it had plates on it .A kid named Kenny had the work done on it he still owned it when you bought it,good thing Mark didnt ebay that V drive and plate....I watched Kenny work on it for years glad to see it will be finished the orange looks killer.
 

overpriced hallet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2009
Messages
877
Reaction score
347
Yeah I wished it had never been done to that point but it is what it is. Just gotta work with what f-ups had already been there:grumble: You should have bought it and saved me the headache:p
 

AFUEL7067

Well-Known Member
Joined
Dec 21, 2007
Messages
541
Reaction score
31
Yeah I wished it had never been done to that point but it is what it is. Just gotta work with what f-ups had already been there:grumble: You should have bought it and saved me the headache:p


It needed a detail oriented person like yourself to finish it right seriously it looks bad ass ......
 

overpriced hallet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2009
Messages
877
Reaction score
347
Here are a few more pics sent my way from Don at Pat's fiberglass in Upland. hope u dig;)
 

Attachments

  • rayray3.jpg
    rayray3.jpg
    7.2 KB · Views: 770
  • rayray2.jpg
    rayray2.jpg
    5.4 KB · Views: 766
  • rayray1.jpg
    rayray1.jpg
    7.3 KB · Views: 776
  • rayray.jpg
    rayray.jpg
    7.1 KB · Views: 776

overpriced hallet

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 29, 2009
Messages
877
Reaction score
347
Thanks Steve:thumbsup
Well pick up the boat today and could not be happier, A big thanks to Don and his wizards at Pat's fiberglass. Hope you all dig it :thumbsup
 

Attachments

  • DSC_0386.jpg
    DSC_0386.jpg
    78.2 KB · Views: 627
  • DSC_0385.jpg
    DSC_0385.jpg
    55.3 KB · Views: 641
  • DSC_0384.jpg
    DSC_0384.jpg
    41.6 KB · Views: 721
  • DSC_0383.jpg
    DSC_0383.jpg
    54.3 KB · Views: 637
  • DSC_0381.jpg
    DSC_0381.jpg
    48.5 KB · Views: 637
  • DSC_0379.jpg
    DSC_0379.jpg
    54 KB · Views: 639
  • DSC_0378.jpg
    DSC_0378.jpg
    56.9 KB · Views: 655
  • DSC_0377.jpg
    DSC_0377.jpg
    65.1 KB · Views: 629
  • DSC_0376.jpg
    DSC_0376.jpg
    71.3 KB · Views: 647
  • DSC_0387.jpg
    DSC_0387.jpg
    82.7 KB · Views: 630

FlatNv

Well-Known Member
Joined
Jul 15, 2011
Messages
812
Reaction score
941
Wow!! thats so clean:thumbsup look forward to seeing progress pics
 

SHAWN DAVIS

Active Member
Joined
Jan 24, 2012
Messages
32
Reaction score
2
What wheel tire combo is on the trailer? Brand and size?
Looking to change mine around some
 
Top