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RiverRacer

06-20-2008, 03:30 AM

im thinking about selling the stevens and getting another brand such as a sanger hondo etc

How bout a pic of the Stevens!..:cool:

BTW, you looking for a hot rod or ski boat???, I know of a bitchin classic Raysoncraft if you want a ski boat!..

trey123

06-21-2008, 02:57 AM

i dont know how to post pics yet.
But u can send pics and info of raysoncraft to josephvasseur@yahoo.com

poncho

06-21-2008, 11:59 AM

Hey trey this is Poncho still have the Stevens huh! send me your pics in a pm and i`ll post for you,didnt you have pics on Screamandpuke

poncho

06-21-2008, 12:01 PM

Sorry try this kenpancho@verizon.net

RiverRacer

06-21-2008, 04:33 PM

i dont know how to post pics yet.
But u can send pics and info of raysoncraft to josephvasseur@yahoo.com

This boat is all original always been garaged, the metal flake is almost like new!. It belonged to the Heinz family(hence the number 57)from day one, you can't see it in the pic but on the back on the white you can still see the word "Catsup", that's what they called the boat!...

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=585&stc=1&d=1214062367

RiverRacer

06-21-2008, 04:34 PM

Screamandpuke

LMAO!...:D:D

Terrible toy

06-21-2008, 07:19 PM

Welcome aboard trey123. Stevens... one of my favorites for skiing.

Art, wish I had seen that Raysoncraft before I bought my 21 footer. Even if it does have a Ford in it.:rolleyes:

pwderman

06-21-2008, 07:27 PM

Terrible toy

06-21-2008, 08:40 PM

Welcome trey123 you'll find a lot of interesting and knowledgable people hear.

You trying to start something Bill...:rolleyes::D

No no, I have a Ford diesel truck. And I have a Ford 4 cylinder comp motor so am used to working long hours to just keep them running!! Just kidding Jon.:rolleyes: I love my truck.

pwderman

06-21-2008, 09:15 PM

No no, I have a Ford diesel truck. And I have a Ford 4 cylinder comp motor so am used to working long hours to just keep them running!! Just kidding Jon.:rolleyes: I love my truck.

I hope it's not an '04 diesel..:( :mad:

poncho

06-21-2008, 09:47 PM

LMAO!...:D:D

Mosquito abatement man

RiverRacer

06-22-2008, 04:43 AM

Mosquito abatement man

:D:D.......

hm66Howard

06-22-2008, 05:24 AM

This boat is all original always been garaged, the metal flake is almost like new!. It belonged to the Heinz family(hence the number 57)from day one, you can't see it in the pic but on the back on the white you can still see the word "Catsup", that's what they called the boat!...

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=585&stc=1&d=1214062367That's the boat I called a "time capsule". Is it yours Art? It is truly bitchin'.

RiverRacer

06-22-2008, 05:37 AM

Welcome aboard trey123. Stevens... one of my favorites for skiing.

Art, wish I had seen that Raysoncraft before I bought my 21 footer. Even if it does have a Ford in it.:rolleyes:

Well, I just heard about it a couple of weeks ago and it's at a friends place, I went and looked at it Wed, couldn't believe the shape it's in, the motor is all original they freshened it up once and then it sat for over 15 years in a garage!. I pulled a valve cover off and it's as clean as you could get!... He was thinking of buying it, but he wants to redo his Sanger(what a piece that is)so I told him whatever is priority, he came to his senses pretty quick and decided on doing the Sanger instead, and it looks like I'll be doing the resto on it!...

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=591&stc=1&d=1214109402

Terrible toy

06-23-2008, 12:16 AM

Well, I just heard about it a couple of weeks ago and it's at a friends place, I went and looked at it Wed, couldn't believe the shape it's in, the motor is all original they freshened it up once and then it sat for over 15 years in a garage!. I pulled a valve cover off and it's as clean as you could get!... He was thinking of buying it, but he wants to redo his Sanger(what a piece that is)so I told him whatever is priority, he came to his senses pretty quick and decided on doing the Sanger instead, and it looks like I'll be doing the resto on it!...

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=591&stc=1&d=1214109402

After taking the Southwind cruiser skiing for the first time I really wish I had seen that little beauty first. I had to use second gear to pull 120 lb. girls out on a wake boards. The "0" mark on the timing cover must be way off because I set it at 34º total and it was a dog. I threw in a handful of advance and it got better but that oval port 454 aint making much steam.:(

Like to see that Stevens when you're finished.:)

trey123

06-23-2008, 01:55 AM

River Racer that is a cool lookin flatbottom

poncho

06-23-2008, 02:31 PM

Here you go Trey

trey123

06-24-2008, 05:04 AM

thanks poncho
Theres a guy in austin that wants to trade me a 73 hondo 3/8 runner bottom for the youngblood what do u think?

RiverRacer

06-24-2008, 05:20 AM

thanks poncho
Theres a guy in austin that wants to trade me a 73 hondo 3/8 runner bottom for the youngblood what do u think?

Well, the Youngblood is a ditch pump what's the question, LOL:D Seriously though, what's the condition of the Hondo compared to yours??????, if it's equal jump on it if you like drag boats!..

RiverRacer

06-24-2008, 05:27 AM

Like to see that Stevens when you're finished.:)

Actually it's a Sanger and it has a 426 Hemi right from Petty Enterprises, he bought it from the original owner in 80, it was blown originally and he took the blower off now he wants to put it back to it's original state!... As soon as I get settled in at the river I'll be on it, I'm looking forward to this deal!...

poncho

06-24-2008, 11:44 AM

thanks poncho
Theres a guy in austin that wants to trade me a 73 hondo 3/8 runner bottom for the youngblood what do u think?

Wow tough question Trey,theres alot of things to consider your Youngblood is a proven boat that will run safely in the 80`s with decent power.If you were offered a mid to late 80`s Hondo would be a different story 73 is early in the runner history and some people figured it out fast but not all.Can you go for a ride and see how it sets and runs and find out for sure about the mechanicals.When someone bails on a v-drive it can be as simple as need room for family or someone giving up on a ill handling boat lot of stuff to consider.I personally would see it as giving up a proven boat for another proven boat only.Probably created more questions than answers but you need to look hard at the deal i know those Youngbloods still go for good money.It would suck to feel like you took a step backwards.

poncho

06-24-2008, 11:50 AM

Oh ya make sure besides riding try and drive it also,have you ever driven a fast runner bottom when they are right nothing like it

RiverRacer

06-24-2008, 03:39 PM

Oh ya make sure besides riding try and drive it also,have you ever driven a fast runner bottom when they are right nothing like it

You need to drive a "B" boat!..:D

poncho

06-24-2008, 04:18 PM

Would love to just havent the chance yet,watched alot of circle racing in the NW years ago when you would see like 10 PS/SS and several k`s most summer weekends

trey123

06-24-2008, 06:39 PM

he said it has a 482 bbc that runs about 102mph andthe whole boat was gone over a year ago. ill forward you some pics of it. thanks

trey123

06-24-2008, 08:56 PM

hey poncho he said that he doesnt have any cooling water lines going to casale splitcase. said the gearbox never got hot enough to need them.
anyinfo about this would be greatly appreciated

poncho

06-24-2008, 09:10 PM

Mine hasn't had cooling lines for twenty plus years from what i understand more of a marathon deal just make sure its a good synthetic,for me the hand on the box is a good gauge

RiverRacer

06-24-2008, 09:22 PM

If all it's been used for is drag racing, it'll never get hot!..

trey123

06-24-2008, 09:24 PM

Thats what he said
Hope my stevens turns out as good as yours
How fast is it?
Guy told me hondo goes 102 is this true?

RiverRacer

06-24-2008, 09:30 PM

Thats what he said
Hope my stevens turns out as good as yours
How fast is it?
Guy told me hondo goes 102 is this true?

Depends on how much power it has!..

poncho

06-25-2008, 03:35 AM

Thats what he said
Hope my stevens turns out as good as yours
How fast is it?
Guy told me hondo goes 102 is this true?

Trey your asking questions that cant possibly be answered from a thousand miles away.
Is it possible?
Yes

On that note it has to be the boat that YOU want not what someone else says is good

dry

06-25-2008, 07:11 AM

Welcome to the Site,Trey...........

trey123

06-25-2008, 04:07 PM

we are suppose to be meeting up saturday then ill make a decision
i think a v-drive will wor better for me around here cuz we have alot of shallow lakes
thanks for all your help poncho and riverracer

RiverRacer

06-25-2008, 04:13 PM

Take some pics while you're at it!..

poncho

06-25-2008, 10:03 PM

Hey Trey no problem thats why i like this site you get answers whether its what you want to hear or not.
I hope my post last night didn't seem harsh just hate to see someone walking into something they are not ready for or end up disappointed.
You stated the waters are shallow keep in mind you have lots of underwater gear on a v-drive.
I wish you luck on Saturday keep us posted

trey123

06-28-2008, 09:00 PM

well no hondo spent 250 bucks on diesel for the guy not too trade.
i told him the carbs needed to be tuned he says it was the timing and pulled out the distributor and couldnt get it back in right he also said there was water in oil thats bullshit because i changed oil two days ago. oil wasnt even milky. ive learned my lesson. im not traveling anymore to help people out

poncho

06-29-2008, 11:51 AM

Oh man thats not cool! Damn sorry to hear that not much honor left in this world. At least you have a boat so i guess if it were me i would just fill er up and go play and try to forget the whole deal and assume it just wasnt meant to be for some reason.