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[ONE-A-DAY]

Went to the Irvine Lake Hotboat regatta this past weekend and confirmed what I have known for many years, I want a v-drive flat bottom project. I have found several that I need to look at this weekend, all dont have engines, otherwise they are complete. Trying to get an idea on my budget for this for a big block chevy engine. Anybody know of anything sitting in someones garage corner collecting dust? My preference would be something not to extreme so I can get out and get alot of seat time before taking it up a notch to higher hp or blower motor.

- Walt

 

[fmo24]

maybe try Barry (obnoxious01) here on the boards. he probably has something he could put together for you.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Thanks, I sent him a message

 

[djunkie]

Just buy this. Its a done deal. Plus it'll ride a lot better than a flatty.
http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57082

Sorry, that was my bad back talking.

 

[Kylemenz1]

So which is it...Jet boat or V-drive boat? You need to make up your mind!!

 

[obnoxious001]

maybe try Barry (obnoxious01) here on the boards. he probably has something he could put together for you.

Thanks, he did contact me today, will see if I have something "right" for him.

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

So which is it...Jet boat or V-drive boat? You need to make up your mind!!

LOL, yeah I keep going back and forth. For close to 30 years I have wanted a Daytona 19 jet, but vdrive flatbottoms are gaining fast on my list. So much more efficient of a design for mph per hp then a jet.

 

[Kylemenz1]

You should buy the all white 66' Schaida for sale on here. It's all redone and just needs a motor and motor mounts. Have Barry build you something out of that 600hp potential short block he has and run the shit out of it!! The you'll have a flat, a Schiada, and an Obnoxious motor. You'd be a RDP all-star!!!

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

You should buy the all white 66' Schaida for sale on here. It's all redone and just needs a motor and motor mounts. Have Barry build you something out of that 600hp potential short block he has and run the shit out of it!! The you'll have a flat, a Schiada, and an Obnoxious motor. You'd be a RDP all-star!!!

True, but if I had a jet boat I would have so many new friends on this board

 

[westair]

Went to the Irvine Lake Hotboat regatta this past weekend and confirmed what I have known for many years, I want a v-drive flat bottom project. I have found several that I need to look at this weekend, all dont have engines, otherwise they are complete. Trying to get an idea on my budget for this for a big block chevy engine. Anybody know of anything sitting in someones garage corner collecting dust? My preference would be something not to extreme so I can get out and get alot of seat time before taking it up a notch to higher hp or blower motor.

- Walt

Yep, them v-drive guys always take the motors with em .... good luck, I'm kind of doing the same thing.

 

[poncho]

Went to the Irvine Lake Hotboat regatta this past weekend and confirmed what I have known for many years, I want a v-drive flat bottom project. I have found several that I need to look at this weekend, all dont have engines, otherwise they are complete. Trying to get an idea on my budget for this for a big block chevy engine. Anybody know of anything sitting in someones garage corner collecting dust? My preference would be something not to extreme so I can get out and get alot of seat time before taking it up a notch to higher hp or blower motor.

- Walt

Have you ridden/driven in a true flat and a runner bottom?...night and day difference. I have both the flat is fun but not real efficient or safe after 80MPH imho, although it is a Hell of a lot of fun...Think big block, 4-speed and bias ply tires.

Hopefully just offering some decent input.:hmm

Either one is a bucket load of fun, good luck.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Have you ridden/driven in a true flat and a runner bottom?...night and day difference. I have both the flat is fun but not real efficient or safe after 80MPH imho, although it is a Hell of a lot of fun...Think big block, 4-speed and bias ply tires.

Hopefully just offering some decent input.:hmm

Either one is a bucket load of fun, good luck.

Don't categorize all true flats together because they can vary greatly.

 

[theKID]

You should buy the all white 66' Schaida for sale on here. It's all redone and just needs a motor and motor mounts. Have Barry build you something out of that 600hp potential short block he has and run the shit out of it!! The you'll have a flat, a Schiada, and an Obnoxious motor. You'd be a RDP all-star!!!

Terrible terrible advice. Let me tell you why. I've fallen in love with that boat and been hoping it's still up for sale after my union contract negotiation the beginning of next year. So like I said terrible suggestion. Haha!

 

[westair]

Went to the Irvine Lake Hotboat regatta this past weekend and confirmed what I have known for many years, I want a v-drive flat bottom project. I have found several that I need to look at this weekend, all dont have engines, otherwise they are complete. Trying to get an idea on my budget for this for a big block chevy engine. Anybody know of anything sitting in someones garage corner collecting dust? My preference would be something not to extreme so I can get out and get alot of seat time before taking it up a notch to higher hp or blower motor.

- Walt

Any updates on a boat or an engine?

 

[rivermobster]

Any updates on a boat or an engine?

Try and keep up would ya? He's all about a toon these days.

Should we take bets on what he's gonna want next???

 

[westair]

Try and keep up would ya? He's all about a toon these days.

Should we take bets on what he's gonna want next???

Well he sounded pretty serious about the vdrive!! .... but that was over a week ago

 

[poncho]

Don't categorize all true flats together because they can vary greatly.

Very true, not knowing what the original OP's target (goal) was.
I'll shut up now, LOL

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Sorry, I am all over the place on this, and my meds dont really help. Rented a toon a few weeks back because we had a shit ton of house guests for the weekend and we really enjoyed it, so wife is big on the toon thing now, for having more room and something she can take out. So if we go that route that will be two boats, and my 80's revival boat will be on hold. Gonna check out a bunch at the LA boat show, and decide on the game plan for 2012 season then.

 

[Lookin4curves]

ONE-A-DAY.
I will be Flying into Phoenix on the 26th of Jan.
Then driving to Pomona to the Grand National Roadster Show for the week-end.
Then driving back to Phoenix the 30th or 31st.

So if You stumble across a good 70's Biesemeyer that You pass on I would be interested.

Thxs.
Sincerely Appreciated.
Thxs.
lookin4curves

 

[gregk1]

i have 3 v drive projects 2 1960 biesemeyers. and just picked up a early hallett. the wife was not happy but she got over it (where are you going to put it) bla bla bla i just can't resist and old flatbottom and there are all over the havasu area sitting in the hot sun baking away. in seattle they are full of water and rotting away and hard to find

 

[the real k-boat king]

Well he sounded pretty serious about the vdrive!! .... but that was over a week ago

we have a used 468 tunnelram engine for sale call me at 714-296-6726 ask for gordy