thinking about this boat

py · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 City: 562

1982 18 ft Haskell jet boat a hull and trailer for cheap and it will be my frist boat! i am good with motors and such but i would like some info which motor to go with and jet drive or what else i could use.. i been reading up and all i can find is this jet boat with a AMC V8 and Panther Jet drive..... but i would like to make this to wakeboard in also and i read that it wont make great of a wake but is there any where i can change the drive or what not... and also has anyone seen a jet boat like this style with a toweR?

sorry i am new!

that or a buddy of mine has a 1964 glastron gulfstream. would this be better?

[/img]

Natman · Addict Joined: 13 Jan 2006 Posts: 873 City: Eddy TOWN

2nd, first one the hull is way too shallow, id be scared

py · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 City: 562

only thing with the 2nd one it looks like a dam brick anyone have a 60's glastron? some what of this style?

wakelover11 · Posted: Sep 10, 2006 8:16 pm Post subject:

it depends. for wakeboarding, id go with #2. but does it get up to wakeboarding speed? maybe you should keep searching, there are better deals out there! Very Happy

py · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 City: 562

well the #2 boat is basically a hull in a while it does have a chevy v8 but i need to clean it up and i am gonna get it for about 300 and the frist hull is 400 with nothing in it the #2nd boat has all i need just needs ALOT OF TLC

DizzyG · Soul Rider Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 266 City: Oconomowoc

I would imagine you'd get a much much better wake out of the 2nd. The first, you won't be able to add any weight to it because it's so low to the water already, it's built for speed and looks. The 2nd is a tank, I bet with some trial and error you could get a monster wake from that.

py · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 City: 562

true i found a pic of it the only pic of it on the web odd but ah...

Partyb · Posted: Sep 11, 2006 2:42 pm Post subject:

Are you kidding?

pilot_ryder · Posted: Sep 11, 2006 4:17 pm Post subject:

the bow looks real safe

py · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 City: 562

lol yea i think i am just gonna hold off and wait and see what comes out there!!

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

py, dude... what is your budget for a boat? Throw that out there and people can probably help you with some ideas on what to get. I don't mean to be an ass at all, but those will be pieces of sh*t for wakeboarding and you'll be bored in about 3 seconds, not to mention embarrased by that floating bathtub. Laughing

Seriously though, tell us what you're working with and people will help you find something good! Cool

py · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 City: 562

well for now i have a grand! and i start school and work again soon so........ to start off 1k and some odd dollars! and yes thinking about the floating BRICK dont think i want to waste my time!

Brit Rider · Posted: Sep 12, 2006 12:00 am Post subject:

py, Hmm, you really will struggle with $1k.

The running costs alone of a boat are generally considerably more than 1000 per year.

Not to put you off, but boats are real money pits, they cost a lot to keep up to the standards required for safe operation and in good order.

I'd really look to save up more, at least 8-9k. and throw it down on a newer boat that you can work on. You'll also need to set aside about 1.5k a year for insurance, kit, maintenance etc...

For the time being, is there anyone you can hook up with to go ride? or maybe get some time behind a local Wakeboard or Ski Schools boat?

WakeBoarder44 · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 1107

If you realy want to make me choose between those 2, I'll say:
#2

but still...
Confused

dirtysparks · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 07 Jul 2004 Posts: 2428

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

Don't buy a boat. Look for some pulls around so-cal and save your money. I don't know how the scene is around there but here in Dallas there are people looking for others to ride with all the time and they usually have top knotch wakeboard boats.

py · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 City: 562

1500 for insurance i thought it would be alot cheaper?! and a grand a year for maintence? wow i know alot about motors.......... ahhh

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

Brit Rider · Posted: Sep 12, 2006 10:54 am Post subject:

Wakebrad, Sorry.. confusion! I meant $1.5k for insurance, maintenance, kit etc.. all in one. Which i would reckon is about right.

I know its considerably cheaper in the US but over here we won't get away with less than £1.5k ($2,800) in odds and ends. Its amazing how everything mounts up.

LakeIolaLuke · Posted: Sep 12, 2006 11:01 am Post subject:

boat: a hole in the surface of the water into which money is thrown

py · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 City: 562

should i just invest in to a 3 man wave runner?

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

On second thought... a few tweaks and it just might work.

provin1327 · Posted: Sep 12, 2006 1:57 pm Post subject:

^^^

yea you wont get a good board for 1 grand. Just save up. My first boat cost us 13 grand, a 1900 mastercraft maristar, it was worth the save.

py · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 City: 562

py · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 City: 562

i was wondering about Tri - hull could they used for wakeboarding?!

py · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 City: 562

how about this sucker 15 ft alluminun boat starcraft

what is better alluminun or fiberglass???? and also the difference from tri-hull would that make a decent wake? or a

1994 galaxie mercury jet drive 15ft.open bow jet boat

DRAGON88 · Posted: Sep 13, 2006 1:28 am Post subject:

For under a grand you're really not going to find anything that is well suited for wakeboarding. (The only advise I can offer is if you absolutely must get a boat with decent freeboard, and make sure that it has enough power to pull up a boarder.)

I'd put that money in the bank if I were in your shoes... Where do you live? Maybe you can get hooked up with some local riders and go out riding with them.

py · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 City: 562

WakeBoarder44 · Wakeboarder.Commie Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Posts: 1107

tip of the day: keep looking...

ontrider · Ladies Man Joined: 30 Jul 2003 Posts: 16491 City: Russia

Tip of the day: Keep Saving!

If you weight anything at all you'll be pulling that thing all over the place.

Commodore · Ladies Man Joined: 20 Jun 2005 Posts: 11636

I can't believe this thread. Laughing

Can we say "Death traps" ?

Wakebrad · Ladies Man Joined: 11 Dec 2003 Posts: 12257 City: Dallas

DizzyG · Soul Rider Joined: 11 Jun 2003 Posts: 266 City: Oconomowoc

I love boat #2. I won't be trading in anytime soon but if I was working with that budget, that one would be a contender! I love it! Does it have a working 8 track? that's total bonus points

py · Newbie Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 42 City: 562

jjaszkow · Posted: Sep 13, 2006 7:56 pm Post subject:

I'd beg for pulls for a while and save up a bit more $$$. I think that wakebrad has it right. Find an 80's boat that has issues (but a good hull), fix it up, use it, and in a few years sell it for a profit. Then repeat.