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68C15 · 02-20-2011, 10:14 PM

would anyone care to see pics and read about my improvements to my recent purchase?

ChevyTruckGuy · 02-22-2011, 12:14 AM

I would......

I have a few classic fiberglass boats.... 5 total a few are projects.

kyull67 · 02-22-2011, 01:17 AM

I know bradman has a nice old stevens.

DannyK · 03-14-2011, 05:41 PM

I'm interested in boat pics ! Here's my little Donzi. Its got a Chevy 4.3 V6/OMC Cobra.

884x4Sub · 03-15-2011, 12:32 AM

Sure..heres my old school truck pulling my old school boat....tons of mods on both

**LEEVON** · 03-15-2011, 09:33 AM

Yes there is interest...

DannyK that boat is HOT, do you take it out on Beaver?

I have a fascination with 70's jet boats and LSx engines with over-the-hull open exhaust. There are a few on LS1tech and a couple boat forums.

68C15 · 03-15-2011, 09:29 PM

after seeing these I don't think mine is worth taking pics. not to mention how it doesn't seem to exist in any literature or website. it's a 1970 Alumacraft fiberglass tri-hull. a whopping 14'9" long with a model name of "Jamaica". the guy I got it from is the original owner, no one else has owned it. he used it for 6 years and put it away in his garage.

it's not much but the wife and I love it and catch loads of fish with it. maybe this weekend I will get a chance to pull it out of the garage and snap some pics along with my improvements. first I gotta mount my minn-kota on the front.

Restrorob · 03-15-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 884x4Sub

old school boat

Doug,

I hate to be the one to break this to you dude, But..... That ain't no freak'n "boat"

That's a "chic magnet" !!!

68C15,

I'd like to see pics of your boat, My 73 and 79 have been stored for over 10 yrs (since before I got a digi camera) so don't have any pics....

DannyK · 03-16-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Yes there is interest...

DannyK that boat is HOT, do you take it out on Beaver?

I have a fascination with 70's jet boats and LSx engines with over-the-hull open exhaust. There are a few on LS1tech and a couple boat forums.

Thanks Leevon. Yeah, its my Beaver boat (haha). She's a Donzi Sweet 16, designed by Don Aronow of offshore racing fame. He's the guy who started Cigarette,Donzi,Formula,USA1 Racing etc. My truck is red also, I think they look cool together. BTW, I worked for Tahiti Skiboats in the late 70's, we built big block jet boats all day long (most had Bassett water injected over transom headers) until the fuel crunch, then we switched to 4.3 Chevys with OMC or Volvo outdrives. Right now I'm glad my Donzi has the 4.3, she'll cruise in the 50s without sucking too much gas. Its getting warm here and I'll be de-winterizing "Flight Risk" soon.

ChevyTruckGuy · 03-16-2011, 07:31 PM

Here is a old fiberglass boat I got a while ago. These old boats are making a come back. So far I have on ly stored this boat but one day I may actually restore this thing.

YouTube - 1958 Glasspar Del Mar the day I...

Fiberglassics is the place to go for old boats. They specialize in fiberglass but have a ton of info on aluminum and wooden boats as well.

http://www.fiberglassics.com/forums/kunena-forums.html

68C15 · 03-16-2011, 11:51 PM

I took a few pics of mine today and the mods I have done so far. but it's late I need a bunch of beauty sleep.

if ya want pics of my other boat do a search here for "big johnson" or look on page 23ish of the "trucks are for chickens" thread in 67-72 area. it's a 1965 Johnson tri-hull with LOTS of style.

nuke1 · 03-17-2011, 01:47 AM

I love old boats, I restored a 57 14" and I have a 1979 19.5' silverline deephaul inboard also.

DannyK · 03-17-2011, 10:50 AM

That Delmar is pretty cool, ChevTruckGuy ! The helm aft of the cabin is unusual in a boat that size. Looks like a great project !

DannyK · 03-18-2011, 06:31 PM

Would there be any interest in a thread for boats/tow trucks ? Ya know, one for just pics of trucks with boats hitched to them ? I'm about to de-winterize the Donzi.

68C15 · 03-26-2011, 07:17 AM

I finally got my internet wireless connection fixed. here's a teaser pic of my current boat. granted it's not as fancy as yours but it catches a lot of fish and is quite inexpensive. plus it goes well with our old trucks.

SC C-10 · 03-26-2011, 10:54 PM

This is my "bass chaser". '98 Bullet 21XD, Mercury 300 Pro Max. It is loads of fun, but it is a handful at WOT. I love hot rod boats!!!!

502ss · 03-26-2011, 11:28 PM

My two boats and my truck, all old school. The dually is an 84, the small jet boat is a 74 and the twin BBC cigarette is an 84.

Everything is heavily modded!!

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DannyK · 03-27-2011, 09:21 AM

Dang Sc ! Just how fast are those Bass ? And 502, I really like that white Daycruiser !

502ss · 03-27-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DannyK

Dang Sc ! Just how fast are those Bass ? And 502, I really like that white Daycruiser !

Thanks! Countless hours spent on all of them!!
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Restrorob · 03-27-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SC C-10

it is a handful at WOT.

Dude..... My little 15.5 bass with a 115 Evenrude wants to lift @ WOT, Mines not big enough to get in your monster !

Nice rigs 502ss

abebummy26 · 03-27-2011, 12:13 PM

This reminds me of a dude we saw that had 454 dually converted 97 4x4 suburban in 98 or so. It was a nice rig black to and super clean, and a twin 454ed Baja that wasn't much older. I think it was a 40 footer.

ChevyTruckGuy · 03-27-2011, 12:17 PM

Heres my classic hot rod

502ss · 03-27-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Dude..... My little 15.5 bass with a 115 Evenrude wants to lift @ WOT, Mines not big enough to get in your monster !

Nice rigs 502ss

Thanks man! Both boats have 502's in them. The jet boat has a crate 502 and the big scarab has twin 565hp 502's and boy do they thump!! Check out some vids!

YouTube - 1974 Tahiti with 502ci and...

YouTube - scarab with twin 565hp 502's

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Restrorob · 03-27-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 502ss

Check out some vids!

WOW !!!

There's nothing like a nice thump'n 502 huh ?

502ss · 03-27-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

WOW !!!

There's nothing like a nice thump'n 502 huh ?

Especially when there is two of them! Something about that even-odd firing order!!

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02-20-2011, 10:14 PM	#1
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	any interest in boat mods? would anyone care to see pics and read about my improvements to my recent purchase?

02-22-2011, 12:14 AM	#2
ChevyTruckGuy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hesperia, Ca ( Southern California ) Posts: 184	Re: any interest in boat mods? I would...... I have a few classic fiberglass boats.... 5 total a few are projects. __________________ 1966 Chevy C 20 Lwb (Now a project)5.7 400hp 1996 Chevy Silverado Reg Cab Lwb (Daily Driver) 5.7 2000 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab Lowered 4/4 4.3 (For Fun) 2008 GMC Sierra Ex Cab 5.3 (once a month driver) Wife's 74 Ranchero 500 351 Cleveland (One Owner) My name is Mike and im in So. Cal (Hi Desert) Last edited by ChevyTruckGuy; 02-22-2011 at 12:15 AM.

02-22-2011, 01:17 AM	#3
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: any interest in boat mods? I know bradman has a nice old stevens. __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

03-14-2011, 05:41 PM	#4
DannyK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rogers, Ar. Posts: 65	Re: any interest in boat mods? I'm interested in boat pics ! Here's my little Donzi. Its got a Chevy 4.3 V6/OMC Cobra. Attached Images __________________ '94 Chevy K1500 Ext.Cab/Short Z-71 4x4 350 TBI/4L60E (my tow rig)....and assorted other vehicles.

03-15-2011, 12:32 AM	#5
884x4Sub p p pullin' Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: oshawa ontario Posts: 373	Re: any interest in boat mods? Sure..heres my old school truck pulling my old school boat....tons of mods on both Attached Images __________________ doug

03-15-2011, 09:33 AM	#6
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: any interest in boat mods? Yes there is interest... DannyK that boat is HOT, do you take it out on Beaver? I have a fascination with 70's jet boats and LSx engines with over-the-hull open exhaust. There are a few on LS1tech and a couple boat forums. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-15-2011, 09:29 PM	#7
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: any interest in boat mods? after seeing these I don't think mine is worth taking pics. not to mention how it doesn't seem to exist in any literature or website. it's a 1970 Alumacraft fiberglass tri-hull. a whopping 14'9" long with a model name of "Jamaica". the guy I got it from is the original owner, no one else has owned it. he used it for 6 years and put it away in his garage. it's not much but the wife and I love it and catch loads of fish with it. maybe this weekend I will get a chance to pull it out of the garage and snap some pics along with my improvements. first I gotta mount my minn-kota on the front.

03-16-2011, 11:51 PM	#11
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: any interest in boat mods? I took a few pics of mine today and the mods I have done so far. but it's late I need a bunch of beauty sleep. if ya want pics of my other boat do a search here for "big johnson" or look on page 23ish of the "trucks are for chickens" thread in 67-72 area. it's a 1965 Johnson tri-hull with LOTS of style.

03-17-2011, 01:47 AM	#12
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: any interest in boat mods? I love old boats, I restored a 57 14" and I have a 1979 19.5' silverline deephaul inboard also. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-17-2011, 10:50 AM	#13
DannyK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rogers, Ar. Posts: 65	Re: any interest in boat mods? That Delmar is pretty cool, ChevTruckGuy ! The helm aft of the cabin is unusual in a boat that size. Looks like a great project ! __________________ '94 Chevy K1500 Ext.Cab/Short Z-71 4x4 350 TBI/4L60E (my tow rig)....and assorted other vehicles.

03-18-2011, 06:31 PM	#14
DannyK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rogers, Ar. Posts: 65	Re: any interest in boat mods? Would there be any interest in a thread for boats/tow trucks ? Ya know, one for just pics of trucks with boats hitched to them ? I'm about to de-winterize the Donzi. __________________ '94 Chevy K1500 Ext.Cab/Short Z-71 4x4 350 TBI/4L60E (my tow rig)....and assorted other vehicles.

03-26-2011, 07:17 AM	#15
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: any interest in boat mods? I finally got my internet wireless connection fixed. here's a teaser pic of my current boat. granted it's not as fancy as yours but it catches a lot of fish and is quite inexpensive. plus it goes well with our old trucks. Attached Images

03-26-2011, 10:54 PM	#16
SC C-10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fountain Inn, South Carolina Posts: 128	Re: any interest in boat mods? This is my "bass chaser". '98 Bullet 21XD, Mercury 300 Pro Max. It is loads of fun, but it is a handful at WOT. I love hot rod boats!!!! Attached Images __________________ 1969 C-10 short step 1981 CJ7 2017 Ram 2500 Laramie 4X4 1939 Cadillac LaSalle sedan 1950 Allis Chalmers B 1998 Bullet 21 XD 300 Merc/water hot rod

03-26-2011, 11:28 PM	#17
502ss Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 419	Re: any interest in boat mods? My two boats and my truck, all old school. The dually is an 84, the small jet boat is a 74 and the twin BBC cigarette is an 84. Everything is heavily modded!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1984 CC Dually - 454 - TH400 - Western Hauler Edition Big plans are coming! My build thread HERE

03-27-2011, 09:21 AM	#18
DannyK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rogers, Ar. Posts: 65	Re: any interest in boat mods? Dang Sc ! Just how fast are those Bass ? And 502, I really like that white Daycruiser ! __________________ '94 Chevy K1500 Ext.Cab/Short Z-71 4x4 350 TBI/4L60E (my tow rig)....and assorted other vehicles.



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03-27-2011, 12:13 PM	#21
abebummy26 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Haven, MO Posts: 1,243	Re: any interest in boat mods? This reminds me of a dude we saw that had 454 dually converted 97 4x4 suburban in 98 or so. It was a nice rig black to and super clean, and a twin 454ed Baja that wasn't much older. I think it was a 40 footer. __________________ -Lincoln 1987 GMC S15 (soon to be a chevy clone) 2.5l, 4 speed, no ps, no pb, no ac Silence is golden, but duct tape is silver. Spoken by Cletus the hillbilly I like stickers... a whole bunch.

03-27-2011, 12:17 PM	#22
ChevyTruckGuy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hesperia, Ca ( Southern California ) Posts: 184	Re: any interest in boat mods? Heres my classic hot rod Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C 20 Lwb (Now a project)5.7 400hp 1996 Chevy Silverado Reg Cab Lwb (Daily Driver) 5.7 2000 Chevy S-10 Ex Cab Lowered 4/4 4.3 (For Fun) 2008 GMC Sierra Ex Cab 5.3 (once a month driver) Wife's 74 Ranchero 500 351 Cleveland (One Owner) My name is Mike and im in So. Cal (Hi Desert)

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