sorry just another newby

[taylormanss]

I guess i am a newby to this site,i think i am on pretty much every other site,taylormanss is the name, i am really into jets, but i am getting ready to start a restoration on a early 60's v-drive looks to be 18', no box, in it I will probably go with a top loader, sbc, maybe a transmission. this boat looks great unfortunately it has been used and abused, needs practically everything, but i will start from scratch. i will post some pics and let you guys tell me what it is.

[SnoC653]

Welcome to the site. This is the place to be when it comes to V-Drives.

[AzDon]

No need to apologize for either chronological newness to the site (I was new here at one time, as well!) or for moving in this direction after owning a jet.....
I might get ripped for saying this, but for generic use, there are situations and scenarios where a jet is more sensible and comfortable than a v-drive. As 18's they present a low-profile look while inside, the v-bottom gives a deep cockpit with no drive hump (like a front-wheel-drive car). That v also gives a soft ride while the boat can run just as shallow as a flatbottom without the fear of doing serious damage. It's also hard to argue with the simplicity of locked direct drive AND that water direction cover creating neutral and reverse.
I often look towards coves and canyons that I'd love to explore, but don't because of the risk of damaging what's under my boat. I didn't go upriver last weekend because the water was down 4 ft.
I'm even looking at PWCs lately and going HMMM...

I can only afford one boat though, and I love the low-rpm pull, fuel mileage, and general coolness of the v-drive

[taylormanss]

let's see if this loads

[taylormanss]

anybody have a clue what it may be?

[taylormanss]

oh btw i haven't thrown my jet away yet, it is a tx-19 youngblood and it rides really nice in rough water.

[SnoC653]

anybody have a clue what it may be?

looks like stevens to me. Art will know for sure.

[taylormanss]

i have more pics but they won't load i will put them over on photobucket,then pull them over.

[pwderman]

I see you have the proper tool laying there to take care of the guy who let it get in that condition.....:mad:..Oh and welcome aboard...:D

[AzDon]

Youngblood? is that one of those tri-hull deals that has kind of a square nose and is sometimes referred to as a "texas tunnel"?
Is that new boat molded fiberglass and was the hardware included? Molded will have stringers that are flat on both sides and molded into the bottom. No wood in the bottom of the boat should be exposed above the fiberglass. there should be no cracks of any kind anywhere in the floor. The first thing you are going to want to do is clean all the way down to the bare floor and look for cracks in the coating and along the bottom of the stringers. If the coating is clear resin (transparent) look for white areas that indicate delamination. Verify no delam by tapping with a hard plastic screwdriver handle and expect a solid knock (ringing like a gunshot) Dull sound indicates softness
When you look to buy a boat that's dis-assembled and sitting outdoors for a long time, you want to find out 1) why it was dis-assembled and 2) why the project didn't proceed.
Delam, rotten plywood coring, or old wood boats are projects that I consider to be beyond my skill level and more expensive than a new hull. There ARE folks here that consider ALL OF THEM to be restorable, though, so before I plant any of them in my yard, I'll offer them to our resident masochists first!
If you are going to spend $$ for a ground-up resto, be sure you have a worthwhile starting point!

[Terrible toy]

anybody have a clue what it may be?

Could be wrong, but it looks like an older flat, white with blue trim and a blue tandem trailer.:D

Couldn't resist...welcome to the best v-drive site bar none.

[boatpoor]

"masochists", thats good right there. LOL.

[pwderman]

more expensive than a new hull. There ARE folks here that consider ALL OF THEM to be restorable, though, so before I plant any of them in my yard, I'll offer them to our resident masochists first!

What are you trying to say Don...:D...I resemble that remark...:rolleyes:

[Coolchange]

Hmmm, boat? firewood? boat? firewood? (drinks beer) WOW, this things gonna be bitchen! They'll see!:D

[fdlock890]

Welcome, let me just this site is AWSOME! I am also a new member, and already I have learned soooo much, and the people here are very cool. I also admitted that I have a jet, and everyone has been very easy on me so far.:D Good luck with your project.

Lock

[SnoC653]

Having a jet won't bring on too much heckeling. Saying that you prefer the jet to a V-Drive are grounds for banishment. But, all types of boats are cool, it's just most of us here on this site know that v-drives really are the best. Well maybe hydroplanes are tied with them, but those are only good for racing so v-drives still rule.

[TonkaDriver]

Having a jet won't bring on too much heckeling. Saying that you prefer the jet to a V-Drive are grounds for banishment. But, all types of boats are cool, it's just most of us here on this site know that v-drives really are the best. Well maybe hydroplanes are tied with them, but those are only good for racing so v-drives still rule.

No truer words have ever been spoken and that Sno said them is even more surprising...lol. All I have right now is a pontoon and all that matters with it is Fishing and RELAXING.

I will officially challenge anyone on the board to a fishing and relaxing race right now and give them an old fashioned whipping. I have lots of practice and consitently post 8 second times in the class. I do this without having to tune the boat or the prop. My prop is something pitch and another thing diameter 3 blade that trolls really nice so I catch a lot of fish.

The relaxing part comes from the ability to carry an 84 QT cooler of ICE cold beer along with a fully stocked designated driver.

Just a thought,

Kurt

[AzDon]

My boat is faster than your pontoon (but probably slower than any OTHER boat on this site that runs) SOOO...... I think I can do more fishing and relaxing than you because I can get to the designated spot faster and stay longer..... SO THERE!

[taylormanss]

thanks, for the input, i actually bought the boat for the top loader that was in it, a buddy of mine has a '64 stevens, and the previous owner screwed the fwd/rev assy up in it, I knew where this boat was sitting and knew it had the same exact casale in it, so i went and picked it up . well the casale that is, i still need to go back and get the boat. I still think the boat was worth the 100.00 i spent on it, the gearbox works and will get my buddy's boat back on the water alot cheaper than buying the two gears he needs for his box.

[SnoC653]

The real question becomes what do you want it to become. That would make a great classic restoration. Of course then you'll be looking for a flat top box for yourself. The cool factor on the older boats restored is way over the top. You already have the youngblood for a go fast play boat. Y not make this one a family cruiser/still has some go boat. If you're looking for a racing boat it probably won't fit the bill, but I'm thinking you already know that.

[RiverRacer]

It's a Stevens!..

http://www.v-driveboat.com/vweb/attachment.php?attachmentid=992&d=1219600622

[dry]

Hey Taylormanss glad to see you over here, Welcome to the site!

[DaveA]

Taylormanss,

How's things in Kansas, my former state of residence?

Welcome to the world of v-drives and the best site on v-drives...Ask all the questions you can think of- remember: "You can get anything that you want, at AzDon's restaurant"

I agree with Art- very Stevens-esque hull. Being in KS, it could have just as easily been a Wesco- they were built in Wichita and there's several around there. Do you suppose that a military transfer from the West Coast may have gotten that hull into your part of the country? That's happened here in NC- a few unusual-for-North Carolina v-drives have ended up here by way of Ft Bragg.

Loren, aka Carnivalride, has a white Hondo based down in Derby and is on here from time to time.