I thought I was pretty good at identifying V-drives... not this one, does anyone have a clue who built this boat?

[DesertV8]

 

[jmeads]

my guess, earlier Rayson Craft

 

[DesertV8]

my guess, earlier Rayson Craft

Yeah...that's what my thoughts were... the dash is throwing me, never seen one like it. Equipped with a '66 Pontiac 389, Casale in/out.

 

[SOD]

Can't help, but that has to be one of the very first dolly trailers.

 

[Nailhead]

Rayson craft for sure. Here’s a 65 that’s someone has up for sale.

 

[DesertV8]

Rayson craft for sure. Here’s a 65 that’s someone has up for sale.

Yup... finally ID'ed the boat... 1965 18' Rayson Craft... G hull, also called 'tournament skier and marathon' depending on set up. RC made these hulls from
about '61 to '65... the one I have is in awesome condition and will be heading for the lake very soon. 1966 Pontiac 389, #48 big valve heads, 1969 4 bbl intake, Holley 650 DP, cam, Nicson, Cal marine doo-dads, Casale F-N-R top loader, nicely built, well equipped boat. On a different note... I just found another mid 1960's flat bottom V-drive,
.... but I'm old and can't do this stuff like I used to... BUT, this boat was said to be an old Firebird lake race boat called 'Blue Thunder'. The thing that grabbed me is the engine, late 1950's 392 hemi, Offy high rise intake w/ dual quads... turns over by hand, its complete. Boat looks like an old Sanger... but I can't be sure yet. I'll have some
pictures today... my question to you is... is the boat worth the effort, time, and $$ to bring it back to life? It's been sitting since 1985. Thanks in advance... Walter (some pics of my boat stuff... work in progress)

 

[MOUZER]

cool ol ride..............

 

[MOUZER]

my guess, earlier Rayson Craft

hey my friend

 

[Vdrive392]

Yup... finally ID'ed the boat... 1965 18' Rayson Craft... G hull, also called 'tournament skier and marathon' depending on set up. RC made these hulls from
about '61 to '65... the one I have is in awesome condition and will be heading for the lake very soon. 1966 Pontiac 389, #48 big valve heads, 1969 4 bbl intake, Holley 650 DP, cam, Nicson, Cal marine doo-dads, Casale F-N-R top loader, nicely built, well equipped boat. On a different note... I just found another mid 1960's flat bottom V-drive,
.... but I'm old and can't do this stuff like I used to... BUT, this boat was said to be an old Firebird lake race boat called 'Blue Thunder'. The thing that grabbed me is the engine, late 1950's 392 hemi, Offy high rise intake w/ dual quads... turns over by hand, its complete. Boat looks like an old Sanger... but I can't be sure yet. I'll have some
pictures today... my question to you is... is the boat worth the effort, time, and $$ to bring it back to life? It's been sitting since 1985. Thanks in advance... Walter (some pics of my boat stuff... work in progress)

 

[Vdrive392]

1972 bismar 392 hemi Blue thunder came across your post and it sure sounds like the boat that I just acquired

 

[4Waters]

1972 bismar 392 hemi Blue thunder came across your post and it sure sounds like the boat that I just acquired

This is your boat now? More info needed.

 

[Deangang]

That’s a pretty exotic cav system

 

[Vdrive392]

This is your boat now? More info needed.

Yes this is my boat now, I know there's quite a bit of history on it. Going to restore it back to its Glory days

 

[Vdrive392]

Progress in restoring the 1972 bismar V drive 392 hemi it is up and running and sounds like a beast. taking it out to the lake this coming weekend

 

[Vdrive392]

1972 bizmeyer 392 hemi short clip video

 

[braindead]

Yup... finally ID'ed the boat... 1965 18' Rayson Craft... G hull, also called 'tournament skier and marathon' depending on set up. RC made these hulls from
about '61 to '65... the one I have is in awesome condition and will be heading for the lake very soon. 1966 Pontiac 389, #48 big valve heads, 1969 4 bbl intake, Holley 650 DP, cam, Nicson, Cal marine doo-dads, Casale F-N-R top loader, nicely built, well equipped boat. On a different note... I just found another mid 1960's flat bottom V-drive,
.... but I'm old and can't do this stuff like I used to... BUT, this boat was said to be an old Firebird lake race boat called 'Blue Thunder'. The thing that grabbed me is the engine, late 1950's 392 hemi, Offy high rise intake w/ dual quads... turns over by hand, its complete. Boat looks like an old Sanger... but I can't be sure yet. I'll have some
pictures today... my question to you is... is the boat worth the effort, time, and $$ to bring it back to life? It's been sitting since 1985. Thanks in advance... Walter (some pics of my boat stuff... work in progress)

Did you ever make a decision on this? It’s a cool sled!

 

[Vdrive392]

V-Drive 392

 

[DesertV8]

1972 bismar 392 hemi Blue thunder came across your post and it sure sounds like the boat that I just acquired

South Phoenix.... I found out the seller wasn't supposed to be selling the stuff in the back yard, so I didn't buy it. Walter