Engine Choices- Another ?

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Originally Posted by GotHalos

This makes a lot of sense thank you :thumbup:

I too, would like to use the boat as much as possible.

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Ryan Partridge is correct on all points and his insight is spot on. :thumbup:


Given what you've already stated, I think you'd have the most fun with an old wood decker. Sometimes they can be found in the 5g neighborhood. Dependability with a boat like this is no different than any other boat. If it's built, set up, tuned and maintained correctly it will be reliable.

My suggestion is to have a splash guard and a bilge pump and use common sense regarding boat wakes. These oldies are a ton of fun and make great ski boats.

I like wheelers boat too. The old fords are sweet!

Here's a few examples of what I'm talking about. :)

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Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

I would take you're 5k and go to Vegas for a weekend of fun...lol

I think it will be a better investment :D:eek:

Nothing cheap about a v drive. If you want a fun toy why not try and find a clean 20 spectra in a jet. Find a guy that dumped 20k into it and steal it for 7k.



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Iv'e tried that with a much smaller bankroll and it's all good till your'e halfway home and realize how much you actually lost. :schreck:

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Originally Posted by Sharp shooter

Ryan Partridge is correct on all points and his insight is spot on. :thumbup:


Given what you've already stated, I think you'd have the most fun with an old wood decker. Sometimes they can be found in the 5g neighborhood. Dependability with a boat like this is no different than any other boat. If it's built, set up, tuned and maintained correctly it will be reliable.

My suggestion is to have a splash guard and a bilge pump and use common sense regarding boat wakes. These oldies are a ton of fun and make great ski boats.

I like wheelers boat too. The old fords are sweet!

Here's a few examples of what I'm talking about. :)

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Would love to own something like any of those 3 someday. :)

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Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

If you want a fun toy why not try and find a clean 20 spectra in a jet. Find a guy that dumped 20k into it and steal it for 7k.

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I was going to say this earlier...but I didn't want to piss everyone off by saying the J word in the V-Drive section. :) I can't believe the prices I have seen the Spectra's selling for...

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This one is for sale on PB, just dropped the price to 6500 today.

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Originally Posted by Cole Trickle

Nothing cheap about a v drive. If you want a fun toy why not try and find a clean 20 spectra in a jet. Find a guy that dumped 20k into it and steal it for 7k.

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Even in today's world, I'm not sure that his parents would approve. :D

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Originally Posted by WESTERNAERO

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This one is for sale on PB, just dropped the price to 6500 today.

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Here you go GH...

From Sanger Kid on PB
The motor is a big block Chevy 454 and has Torker intake manifold, 750 cfm carburetor, v drive oil pan, Rewarder headers that have water to them with a shut off valve. I am not sure what is in the motor itself as far as pistons rods ect. I've never had a problem with the engine so I have never messed with it. The v-drive is a casale split case with what I believe are 18 gears.

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Originally Posted by 78Southwind

Here you go GH...

From Sanger Kid on PB
The motor is a big block Chevy 454 and has Torker intake manifold, 750 cfm carburetor, v drive oil pan, Rewarder headers that have water to them with a shut off valve. I am not sure what is in the motor itself as far as pistons rods ect. I've never had a problem with the engine so I have never messed with it. The v-drive is a casale split case with what I believe are 18 gears.

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Is that your boat?

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Originally Posted by Wheeler

Even in today's world, I'm not sure that his parents would approve. :D

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Lol this is all him. He's asked me a few questions here and there. He's been around boats since he was 2, so I'm sure he has a good idea of what he wants. But that little ride in K043 really messed with his E ticket speed button :D

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Originally Posted by WESTERNAERO

Is that your boat?

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Nope...