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chixwithtrix

chixwithtrix

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Live on a lake and don't ride stand ups so much, would love to sell some stuff and maybe enjoy a V8 again.

Anyone have experience with speedboats around 20ft...Bajas, or others in the same class...Scarab, etc? Single engine.
 
Mike W

Mike W

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North Florida
Sounds like you would enjoy a wakeboard boat. Definitely look at a V drive with ballast. However if you like to slalom, a MasterCraft ProStar would be perfect.
 
chixwithtrix

chixwithtrix

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Houston
Mike W said:
Sounds like you would enjoy a wakeboard boat. Definitely look at a V drive with ballast. However if you like to slalom, a MasterCraft ProStar would be perfect.
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I'm sure I would, but not looking to mortgage the house and don't think I want to start another painful hobby lol. Still recovering from some major surgeries and don't ride skis much anymore because of that. Just thinking about picking up a used short speedboat, love the look and sound.
 
T

te4250

Location
Western NY
A boat is just a bigger hull in the water to throw money into. Lol
I actually did have a Donzi 22ft problem that was given to me, had a 400hp 454 which I think was pretty hot for when it was made (84) I almost flipped it once when it was only running on 6 cylinders. But I think they way you ride stand ups you won’t have much fun in an eel cart like that. Jmo but I think you’d have more fun with a car If you want to build a v8 or fishing if you want a boat. The only thing I see as possibly being fun if you come from standups with a fast boat is maybe one of those river racing type things but idk if there would be many places to use it.
 
smoofers

smoofers

Rockin' the SQUARE!!!!
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Granbury, TX
If you wan't something sketchy, scary and fun... look for at old flat bottom jet boat or v-drive. I used to come across them all the time on craigslist when I lived in Houston. They usually had a blown motor or one that needed work but they'd sell for $5k or less. They can easily hit 100 mph and make a lot of noise doing it. The only caveat is that they're really only good for glassy or relatively calm water.
 
Yami-Rider

Yami-Rider

TigerCraft FV-PRO
Location
Texoma
I'd get something 96 or newer, with a mercruiser bravo drive. Newer the better generally, the older a boat gets the more headache they usually are. I've never owned a speed boat, but have repaired hundreds of them, ranging from 20' baja to 54' fountain.
 
Ducky

Ducky

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Charlotte, NC
chixwithtrix said:
Nice, those are beautiful boats! How much does that baby use in fuel on an average day?
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It all depends if im going Matt Speed or Becca (Girlfriend) Speed. At Matt Speed (Cruising above 50), itll suck down some gas, but gas is so cheap these days, so I only quantify it in Smiles Per Gallon. At Becca Speed (Between 25-30), it is shockingly somewhat fuel efficient. I could boat all week on one take of gas at Becca Speed. But if you want a speed boat, just dont even consider fuel consumption....itll ruin all your fun.
 
E350

E350

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Sacramento Delta
I am going to suggest a flat wake producing water ski boat in which everyone will love you as "the driver."

Or better yet, a wake board boat which you can not only drive but can actually surf on that steep wave about six feet from the transom with no joint impact whatsoever.
 
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