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Devilman

Devilman

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I got ya. That Taylor would make a good one fo sho, not knowing how much he wants to spend. Has he said what he wants to do with it? Cruise around sandbar hopper, or lake rod shittin & gittin... :grin:

I'll look around on Craigslist, got plenty of time today. :tongue: :cheesy: At one time there was a REAL nice Sleekcraft SST down in the Corpus area for sale. Haven't looked for boats lately though...
 
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Disturbed

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He said he wants a sharp lookin boat but, he thinks a jet maybe too fast for his first boat.  Of coarse, I laughed....  :rolleyes:  I think he just wants to look cool.  lol.  A nice, low maintenance jet would be his best route.  IMO.....  Maybe my THB brethren can help convince him a stock big block in a lake jet isn't that fast.  And, if he finds one that already had some power built, it has an accelerator.  :tongue:

Oh, as far as price goes, I was showing him boats in the 8K range and he didn't flinch. 
 
Devilman

Devilman

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I see what you did there, a bit of sarcasm mixed into that post, quite clever you are.... :tongue: :cheesy: :grin:

Unless he gets into a Rogers or a gullwing or tunnel of some sort, I'd be willing to bet that a stock or mild big block is gonna put it into the 50-60 mph range at best. (shut it, lol) And yeah even if he found one with some blasting powder in it, doesn't mean he's gotta have it to the wood all the time. :cheesy:

Cool, he should plenty to pick from then. :grin:
 
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HellinnFrnt

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jdeaton said:
Disturbed is right, prices are down, but if you have NEVER had a boat before, I strongly suggest you research your decision.  There are NO free boats, most of us drink Bud, Coors and Miller because all our money is in our boats.  When I show up at the lake with Bush, I probably am sporting a new part on my ride.
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I'm even worse ... Milwaukee's Best... means I've got a full gas tank........ :smile30:
 
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CorDog009

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Welcome aboard  clap.gif Nice intro too  :smile16: All the correct grammar and punctuation almost made me want to hit you up on eharmony  crazy.gif
 
73 Sanger Flat

73 Sanger Flat

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Welcom to THB

Jetboat( Steve) still has his boat for sale . It a Taylor SJ-- I believe , engine built by Tom and runs right about 68-70 mph. 460 Ford , ceramic headers and very clean boat .. He is not going to run it any more , he thinking about moving ..

I think it still in the for sale section .. Maybe I can find the link ..
 
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KONA77

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Brazos River Rat ( Billy ) said:
Welcom to THB

Jetboat( Steve) still has his boat for sale . It a Taylor SJ-- I believe , engine built by Tom and runs right about 68-70 mph. 460 Ford , ceramic headers and very clean boat .. He is not going to run it any more , he thinking about moving ..

I think it still in the for sale section .. Maybe I can find the link ..
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good reliable motor..... this is what he needs  :smile27:
 
Patchman

Patchman

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Staff member
Welcome! Just follow Disturbed, he will steer you straight. ( Except for the v-drive thing)Look forward to meeting you on the water! clap.gif
 
Devilman

Devilman

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Brazos River Rat ( Billy ) said:
Welcom to THB

Jetboat( Steve) still has his boat for sale . It a Taylor SJ-- I believe , engine built by Tom and runs right about 68-70 mph. 460 Ford , ceramic headers and very clean boat .. He is not going to run it any more , he thinking about moving ..

I think it still in the for sale section .. Maybe I can find the link ..
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Steve's Taylor is very nice. I looked around here & PB, couldn't find any listing for it. I have pics of it on my work computer I can post on Monday.

 
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J C Gordon

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Welcome to THB. Go ahead and get a gullwing and a big Nitrous or blown mill. Jump in both feet first, cause in a couple of months you'll be looking to go faster just like everyone else. Its a diease and there is no cure. First time you feel the pull from a built hot boat its like a drug, ya gotta get more. Close to the reason your still a pilot, the adrenaline rush.  clap.gif
 
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HellinnFrnt

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or ya could go daycruiser

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-Hawaiian-Jet-Boat-460-cu-Berkeley-jet-drive-/300522988015?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item45f890e1ef
 
Last Mohecian

Last Mohecian

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HellinnFrnt said:
or ya could go daycruiser

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1978-Hawaiian-Jet-Boat-460-cu-Berkeley-jet-drive-/300522988015?pt=Power_Motorboats&hash=item45f890e1ef
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That is a cool old project.  I like it.  The wife wants it.  There is no way I'm putting another pot on the stove.  Someone else needs to save it.

Welcome to the board JD.
 
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jdeaton

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Not me, I just bought my wife a 23' Glastron, now if I sell enough parts, I have my eye on George's T deck Hondo.
 
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jaydee2011

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FIRST AND FOREMOST I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND A BIG APPRECIATIVE THANK YOU TO ALL THE TEXAS HOT BOATERS [flash=200,200][/flash]THAT WELCOMED ME TO THIS AMAZING ONLINE COMMUNITY OF BOAT ENTHUSIAST/FANATICS. THE MORE AND MORE I LOOK AT THE CULTURE OF FAST BOATING IT GET ME MORE AND MORE EXCITED TO LEARN AND GROW IN THIS SECRET SOCIETY OF DARE DEVILS.  I CANT WAIT FOR THE WEATHER TO START COOOPERATING SO I CAN MEET ALL YOU FIND PEOPLE AND GO FOR A RIDE IN A FAST BOAT FOR THE FIRST TIME (IVE ONLY BEEN IN A BOAT ONCE, IT WAS TO GO OFFSHORE ON A CHARTER BOAT FISHING TRIP) AND SEE WHAT ITS LIKE!! IM REALLY EXCITED AND LOOKING FORWARD TO SPRING TIME!!
 
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jaydee2011

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Devilman said:
TintMan said:
Maybe a seadoo jet kinda guy??? :grin:
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lol, damn. hittin below the belt on the first page already lol... :grin:
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HEY I LOOKED AT THE SEADOO JET BOAT AND I KIND OF LIKE THAT!!.... BUT REMEMBER I STILL HAVNT HAD A TASTE OF A REAL FAST BOAT SO IM SURE ONCE I GET TO RIDE IN ONE ILL CHANGE MY MIND IMMEDIATELY!
 
Devilman

Devilman

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jaydee2011 said:
HEY I LOOKED AT THE SEADOO JET BOAT AND I KIND OF LIKE THAT!!.... BUT REMEMBER I STILL HAVNT HAD A TASTE OF A REAL FAST BOAT SO IM SURE ONCE I GET TO RIDE IN ONE ILL CHANGE MY MIND IMMEDIATELY!
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lol, its all good. So has Tim been sending you any links or boat listings to check out? Spring time be here pretty soon.  :wink:
 
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KONA77

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put hydrofest and BC rally on your calender and check some boats out,  mine is'nt really all that fast but the ladies like it  :evil:  :grin: your welcome to take a ride in it
 
Devilman

Devilman

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Here's a few on Houston Craigslist...

http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/2184664805.html
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http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/2204859377.html
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http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/2174075365.html
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This one used to belong to Mike(OutlawJet) a member here...
http://houston.craigslist.org/boa/2138621437.html
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http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/boa/2131706030.html
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http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/boa/2143650761.html
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