New guy, long time fan.

Crusader

Crusader

Moderator
I've been lurking the pages of THB for a while now and really like what I see. I'm sort of in the market for a Jet Boat and grew up in South Florida water skiing behind a Glastron Carlson CVX-20 with the Berkley jet Drive........so I guess you can say that jets were part of my childhood. I'm currently screaming across the lake in a 1966 13' Boston Whaler with a HUGE 40hp Yami hangin' off the back of her and on the weekends we usually hang with the Lake Lavon crew up north of Dallas.

We're looking to possibly add a jet boat to our fleet (only one Whaler in the fleet right now) within the next year or two. I really don't want anything that is too fast (I have two small kids) but would like something that is very reliable, holds about 5-6 people and is reasonably priced.

Anyway, I look forward to chatting with you guys and possibly jetting the lakes too.  :smile17:
 
77Jet Star

77Jet Star

Active member
Welcome to THB.Why dont you hook that 13 footer up and come down to Welchfest that way you meet some of Gang.It should be a great time and if you cant make it I look forward to meeting you in the near future.


                                                                                :smile17:
 
Patchman

Patchman

Administrator
Staff member
Welcome to THB! If you can't make Welch, don't forget Plowmans. That's when the South group heads North! :smile30:
 
K

KONA77

New member
Kona crew would like to welcome you also,  look forward to meeting you and plans are to make Plowmans,  so if you make it, stop by and say howdy
 
Crusader

Crusader

Moderator
Hey guys, thanks for the great welcome! I'm not to sure about Welchfest however Plowmans looks appealing.

You guys have some fantastic looking boats and they sound great! I've been watching the various movie clips posted on You Tube and those rooster tails are fantastic.
 
K

KONA77

New member
I had a customer that had a whaler that year model,  16' and totally restored to mint condition with center console....  it was a sweet boat
 
Devilman

Devilman

Well-known member
Well, welcome to THB.... officially. :grin: Glad to have ya. Look forward to seein ya on the water somewhere or another.
 
Crusader

Crusader

Moderator
Thanks guys. I'm hoping to move from a "jet boat support / tow" status to a Jet Boat owner within the next year or so.  :smile17:

 
Patchman

Patchman

Administrator
Staff member
You could take the less expensive route and get a jet for that outboard. Just kidding, glad to see some more people participate in our addiction!
 
Crusader

Crusader

Moderator
Patchman said:
You could take the less expensive route and get a jet for that outboard. Just kidding, glad to see some more people participate in our addiction!
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It's funny that you should say that Patchman. Two years ago when I was searching for parts for my Two Smoker, I came across a 40hp Yamaha outboard with a jet drive attachment. I did a lot of research on it and found out that there were a lot of problems with it so I passed it up. In hindsight, maybe I should have got it and hung it on the back of my Whaler just for the novelty of it. Then I could "Attempt" to rooster tail when I make a pass. Lol.
 
Crusader

Crusader

Moderator
Thanks guys.

Ya, I've seen some great deals out there too. When I'm ready to buy a Jet Boat, I hope I can recruit a few of you guys to give me an honest opinion on it.

See y'all Labor day!!

 
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