388 has got to go

[ZBig boy 2]

It's my wife's decision. Moving to LHC in October. Retiring Friday. This is what she wants. Going to Jersey to look at the same boat with 300s. 30 ft with twin biminis and a camper back canvas set up. Any thoughts. Selling the 388 with 850s and 6s. 219 hrs. 115 mph boat. It will free up some money to build a garage- pole barn. Mom and grandkids won the war.

 

[ZBig boy 2]

My only strong hold was, it's gotta have twins. I'm a terrible docker without them. I smash into everything with a single. Got use to twins. I don't even drink. Scary, huh?

 

[RiverDave]

You are going to love LHC in October! It’s my favorite month of the year.. whether isn’t blazing hot / water is still warm.

That pontoon boat is nice!

 

[Motoxxxloak]

From 115 to 56 real quick! What a change that will be.


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[rvrrun]

From 115 to 56 real quick! What a change that will be.


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The entire channel is (supposed to be) no wake. That’s where the pontoon shines.

 

[ZBig boy 2]

From 115 to 56 real quick! What a change that will be.


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I know. But you guys will get me to 59 I hope. It's all about the grandkids now. Just like twins for many reasons, had to go up in length. Trailer friendly and still have some cool factor. It will be a set back in performance, been there, family comes first! The good news is, 20 of you inmates can ride on this legally. I hope to meet some of you all. I'll let RD drive.

 

[OldSchoolBoats]

If you are living in Havasu with a toon as your primary boat, you have to get something that scoots for mid week boating and early morning breakfast runs to Topock or Springs. I would put that toon and a 21 Daytona in my stable if I was you.

 

[coolchange]

What do you have against Pokey?

 

[SJP]

If you are living in Havasu with a toon as your primary boat, you have to get something that scoots for mid week boating and early morning breakfast runs to Topock or Springs. I would put that toon and a 21 Daytona in my stable if I was you.

Agree - I know of one listed in the Maxed Out section here that would fit the bill.

 

[ZBig boy 2]

If you are living in Havasu with a toon as your primary boat, you have to get something that scoots for mid week boating and early morning breakfast runs to Topock or Springs. I would put that toon and a 21 Daytona in my stable if I was you.

Also have a 2017 Kawasaki ski. 74 on the ticker. Won't have to worry about being late for breakfast.

 

[ZBig boy 2]

Agree - I know of one listed in the Maxed Out section here that would fit the bill.

I want the camper back. 4000 grand option. 6-8 headroom, also want the Mercs. 38 hrs on them. I heard 58 from another member, this will roll 63-65 All day long. I know who I'm buying it from. That's half the speed of my boat now. As stated, the wife won! Air conditioning and a camper back? I know where I'll be watching the next Superbowl.

 

[Motoxxxloak]

The entire channel is (supposed to be) no wake. That’s where the pontoon shines.

Sea doos are exempt from the no sake law


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[Motoxxxloak]

If you are living in Havasu with a toon as your primary boat, you have to get something that scoots for mid week boating and early morning breakfast runs to Topock or Springs. I would put that toon and a 21 Daytona in my stable if I was you.

Was just thinking of SJP’s ride for him. Best of both worlds


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[Classic Daycruiser]

It's my wife's decision. Moving to LHC in October. Retiring Friday. This is what she wants. Going to Jersey to look at the same boat with 300s. 30 ft with twin biminis and a camper back canvas set up. Any thoughts. Selling the 388 with 850s and 6s. 219 hrs. 115 mph boat. It will free up some money to build a garage- pole barn. Mom and grandkids won the war.

I suggest a cabin in Flagstaff, to get a break from the summer heat.

 

[DrunkenSailor]

What about a playcraft with twin 400's? At least you could still boogie if you wanted to.

 

[ZBig boy 2]

Was just thinking of SJP’s ride for him. Best of both worlds


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Don't know the river. Have heard it gets chopped up. Been on the St Lawrence and Ontario my whole life. Not to worried about this puddle. No disrespect to any body of water. 4 ft, or 40 ft, it still kills. My wife still asks me about the snakes.

 

[Deja_Vu]

Nothing wrong with doing something different. Half the fun is scouting out new coves to hang out in.
Cant do that at 115mph

 

[ZBig boy 2]

Nothing wrong with doing something different. Half the fun is scouting out new coves to hang out in.
Cant do that at 115mph

Thanks. That's what I wanted to hear. From Parker to Powell, with mead in the mix, it just makes sense for us. And, I ain't afraid of the Pacific.

 

[ZBig boy 2]

What about a playcraft with twin 400's? At least you could still boogie if you wanted to.

Can't afford them. But, if I were to purchase them, they would be hanging off the back of an MTI.

 

[Deja_Vu]

There are so many things to do in Havasu you will love it here, except during the extreme heat... kind like now lol.
Boating, Offroading, Hiking, Shooting, Paddling
Desert Storm
Monster Bash
Dirt Track trailer races
BMX tracks
Jet ski buoys
Trails galore
Boat Show
Pyrotechnic Convention
RC Float plane convention
Balloon Fest
Rod Run
Rock a Billy, Blue grass Fest,
Hava Palooza

Every weekend there is something cool going on if you want to get involved.

 

[ZBig boy 2]

There are so many things to do in Havasu you will love it here, except during the extreme heat... kind like now lol.
Boating, Offroading, Hiking, Shooting, Paddling
Desert Storm
Monster Bash
Dirt Track trailer races
BMX tracks
Jet ski buoys
Trails galore
Boat Show
Pyrotechnic Convention
RC Float plane convention
Balloon Fest
Rod Run
Rock a Billy, Blue grass Fest,
Hava Palooza

Every weekend there is something cool going on if you want to get involved.

It will take some time to learn the desert life. I have 4 snowmobiles I don't want to get rid of. A sxs here are illegal. No roads, no trails no option. We are only open to snowmobiles.

 

[Deja_Vu]

It will take some time to learn the desert life. I have 4 snowmobiles I don't want to get rid of. A sxs here are illegal. No roads, no trails no option. We are only open to snowmobiles.

No problem...

 

[707dog]

I think a nice 210 or 240 would be a killer second boat there will be times the toon is just to much boat for a quick lunch run with the wife

 

[ZBig boy 2]

No problem...

Most people don't think that's possible. My mountain sled, with 220hp will run faster on water than snow.

 

[OC Mike]

Back that up with a nice V-Drive... Schiada, Hallett, Howard or ???
Loads of fun.....

 

[ZBig boy 2]

Back that up with a nice V-Drive... Schiada, Hallett, Howard or ???
Loads of fun.....

I do like them. Are those the boats with all the crap on the transom? Plates, hydraulics, and bling? I can't even amagine a 2 ft wave. Beautiful boats, just not my thing. My 388 will drink 5 footers all day long. Won't even spill a drink. My kids have slept for 40 miles in 3 foot waves. No disrespect to you all. Check your attitudes at your door. I'm only asking questions for our family move. I want to learn the river and meet you all. Thanks.

 

[Jonas Grumby]

338 pics!

 

[OC Mike]

No waves at the river. Unusual at Havasu.
RC means River Cruiser on the Schiada's.
21' v-drives are The original River Hot Rod.
90 mph in 21 V-drive will feel a WHOLE HELL of alot FASTER than 115 in your 388.
Think of them as sports cars on the water....

 

[02HoWaRd26]

388 pics!

That’s what I’m here to see. Cannot believe it took so damned many comments to find yours, glad you beat me to it so I’m not the tire kicker that asks to see the pics of the boat i can’t afford!!!

 

[ChiliPepperGarage]

Come next Desert Storm you're going to regret selling your boat when there are are ton of bad ass boats and you're tooling around in a barge on tin cans!

You won't be too far from the Pacific Ocean too. SCOPE puts on some good runs out there. Also the Big Cat on the Delta.

 

[ZBig boy 2]

That’s what I’m here to see. Cannot believe it took so damned many comments to find yours, glad you beat me to it so I’m not the tire kicker that asks to see the pics of the boat i can’t afford!!!

Come next Desert Storm you're going to regret selling your boat when there are are ton of bad ass boats and you're tooling around in a barge on tin cans!

You won't be too far from the Pacific Ocean too. SCOPE puts on some good runs out there. Also the Big Cat on the Delta.

Well, you tell that to my wife. A 30 ft tin can, twin 300s, camper back canvas, ac, generator, stripper pole, and a full bar. I hope I'm the slowest boat.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

If you are living in Havasu with a toon as your primary boat, you have to get something that scoots for mid week boating and early morning breakfast runs to Topock or Springs. I would put that toon and a 21 Daytona in my stable if I was you.

Agree, man cannot live on toon alone, you gotta have something to get your rocks off early in the morning (besides your wife)

 

[River Lynchmob]

I do like them. Are those the boats with all the crap on the transom? Plates, hydraulics, and bling? I can't even amagine a 2 ft wave. Beautiful boats, just not my thing. My 388 will drink 5 footers all day long. Won't even spill a drink. My kids have slept for 40 miles in 3 foot waves. No disrespect to you all. Check your attitudes at your door. I'm only asking questions for our family move. I want to learn the river and meet you all. Thanks.

Here's a little video done a few years back that can give you a bit of what it is like in a 21' v-drive.

 

[Rotten deal]

Still waiting for pics and details on 388. Admit it we all want to know now.

 

[rrrr]

Well, you tell that to my wife. A 30 ft tin can, twin 300s, camper back canvas, ac, generator, stripper pole, and a full bar. I hope I'm the slowest boat.

Do what you want to. Ignore the suggestions. You're retired.

 

[Bobby V]

Still waiting for pics and details on 388. Admit it we all want to know now.

Post #36 has a couple.

https://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/threads/welcome-boys-and-girls.186590/#post-3036604

 

[Springfield]

Well, you tell that to my wife. A 30 ft tin can, twin 300s, camper back canvas, ac, generator, stripper pole, and a full bar. I hope I'm the slowest boat.

Stripper Pole? Where in Havasu would you find anyone to....

 

[Backlash]

The 388 is a boat that most of us only dream of ever owning. And here you have one and are telling us that you are going to sell it to buy a pontoon!

Out of pure jealousy and zero common sense.......I wouldn't sell it. LMAO! Keep that sucker and "Make it work!"

 

[Jonas Grumby]

Your nuts
I would luv to run around Havasu in this.giggling on big weekend afternoons

 

[Rotten deal]

Wow luv it .

 

[rvrrun]

Stripper Pole? Where in Havasu would you find anyone to....

They were a regular thing at sandbar.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

It will take some time to learn the desert life. I have 4 snowmobiles I don't want to get rid of. A sxs here are illegal. No roads, no trails no option. We are only open to snowmobiles.

You will love it! I am (was) a die hard sledder, have owned some serious sled hardware, and I can tell you without question that once you get the LHC and learn the SxS deal you will forget all about the sleds. I only rode 3 times all last winter, and flew to Havasu from Oregon 6 times to enjoy what it offers. October/November are freaking awesome in Havasu!

 

[TCHB]

I have a twin engine toon boat and really like the way it drives. I would go with the smallest toon boat with twins the most HP.

Toon boats have a lot of room for their size.

Havasu is a great place to retire and play.

 

[ZBig boy 2]

I have a twin engine toon boat and really like the way it drives. I would go with the smallest toon boat with twins the most HP.

Toon boats have a lot of room for their size.

Havasu is a great place to retire and play.

Can't lose on a pontoon. The one I'm looking at is nice. The guy built in the back a Honda generator with air in and exhaust out. The camper back canvas covers the back to just in front of the helm. Stitched in port for stand up portable a.c. unit. 30 ft with twin 300s. She will move. I just don't see where the 388 can be used to her fullest. I'm used to running 80 plus, and that's just cruising speed for 40, 50 miles at a time. We would have dinner in Rochester N.Y. And after dinner, we would run across to Toronto to party. 120 miles one way. I've gotten there in a little over an hr. The boat was built to run, not do channels and speed zones. This pontoon will be a better fit for LHC.

 

[ZBig boy 2]

A lot of you all asked about my motors. I have a good friend here who builds high end Sprint car motors. Mostly the world of outlaws. It's big here on the east coast, and bigger in Canada. I went to him in 2009 and said, hey what would it take to put 2 of your 900 hp, fuel injected motors in my boat, and can you do it? He said, no problem. Long story short, we had to marinize them. Lost 50 hp to jacket the motors. I had the rear deck raised 2 inches for air induction, and direct air induction on the gunnys where it's yellow. Look at pic. I wanted no scoops. It's worked awesome. Motors aren't all bling. 14 quart dry sumps. I wanted a boat that could run hard and be dock friendly. It is the real deal when it comes to performance. That's what's under the lid for those who wondered. I've had my wife run the boat at 90 and I've gone below to take a poop with no worries. Ya, I'll miss her, but they make them everyday.

 

[TCHB]

Can't lose on a pontoon. The one I'm looking at is nice. The guy built in the back a Honda generator with air in and exhaust out. The camper back canvas covers the back to just in front of the helm. Stitched in port for stand up portable a.c. unit. 30 ft with twin 300s. She will move. I just don't see where the 388 can be used to her fullest. I'm used to running 80 plus, and that's just cruising speed for 40, 50 miles at a time. We would have dinner in Rochester N.Y. And after dinner, we would run across to Toronto to party. 120 miles one way. I've gotten there in a little over an hr. The boat was built to run, not do channels and speed zones. This pontoon will be a better fit for LHC.

When I go out in a friends boat it takes us about 15 minutes from Devils Elbow to Windsor. In my toon boat it is a lot longer. The lake feels very small when you are traveling fast (cruising at 80 and above for 15 miles). Your new toon boat will be nice with shade and recliner seats. Have fun on your new adventure.

 

[ZBig boy 2]

When I go out in a friends boat it takes us about 15 minutes from Devils Elbow to Windsor. In my toon boat it is a lot longer. The lake feels very small when you are traveling fast (cruising at 80 and above for 15 miles). Your new toon boat will be nice with shade and recliner seats. Have fun on your new adventure.

I hope so. It's just a change. Thinking about the grandkids. I've had my time, now it's there's.

 

[TCHB]

I hope so. It's just a change. Thinking about the grandkids. I've had my time, now it's there's.

My granddaughter loves riding in the boat and taking naps.

 

[Jonas Grumby]

A lot of you all asked about my motors. I have a good friend here who builds high end Sprint car motors. Mostly the world of outlaws. It's big here on the east coast, and bigger in Canada. I went to him in 2009 and said, hey what would it take to put 2 of your 900 hp, fuel injected motors in my boat, and can you do it? He said, no problem. Long story short, we had to marinize them. Lost 50 hp to jacket the motors. I had the rear deck raised 2 inches for air induction, and direct air induction on the gunnys where it's yellow. Look at pic. I wanted no scoops. It's worked awesome. Motors aren't all bling. 14 quart dry sumps. I wanted a boat that could run hard and be dock friendly. It is the real deal when it comes to performance. That's what's under the lid for those who wondered. I've had my wife run the boat at 90 and I've gone below to take a poop with no worries. Ya, I'll miss her, but they make them everyday.

I guess that answers the question,has the head ever been used,,,lol

 

[ZBig boy 2]

Sold. 147,000. The pontoon is pushing 86,000. The 300s cost me. Frees up the 50,000 to build a cave. On to real estate questions. Not coming west of the river. LHC is the plan. 32 years of my life come to an end Monday morning with GM. Been a good living. Tears as I write this. Love to meet a lot of you all. Best forum I've ever dealt with.