Stv v8

[Instigator]

Yrs back at River Ranch, a guy had an 8 on I believe a Mirage.
He was from Fla.
Looked good but never saw it run.
He was a motor guy too.

[Hot Shot Merc]

How much $$$? A brand new one is $13K.

Add all new rigging $3-4,000 and a trailer $3000 and your at close to $20,000

[baja200merk]

Rob Don't forget a 16" mid and 1.62 sporty your at 26k

[Hot Shot Merc]

Rob Don't forget a 16" mid and 1.62 sporty your at 26k

Oh yeah!! Cha ching!!!

[kimswang]

Still cheaper for me to buy a new one. I have all the rigging.

[AZMIDLYF]

[STV_Keith]

V8 on an STV would be cool for sure. There's only been a few, and all the ones I know about have been posted in this thread. That said, I'm going from a 6" setback jackplate to a 4" this time around on my boat exactly because I have a V8 that will likely go on it one day.

My suggestion when looking for a boat for a V8 is don't get a light one. 750#+. The light ones won't like all that weight on the transom. That is the nice thing about a heavier boat, you have a lot more leeway with transom weight/setback, plus they ride nicer. With the torque of the V8, the extra weight won't matter much, if at all.

[Hot Shot Merc]

Damn!!! Is that a Sprint bottom? Have anymore pics of that boat? Very cool!!

Kimswang, So I take it your looking for a sub $10,000 STV on a trailer thats unrigged? That might be difficult to find.

[Hot Shot Merc]

V8 on an STV would be cool for sure. There's only been a few, and all the ones I know about have been posted in this thread. That said, I'm going from a 6" setback jackplate to a 4" this time around on my boat exactly because I have a V8 that will likely go on it one day.

My suggestion when looking for a boat for a V8 is don't get a light one. 750#+. The light ones won't like all that weight on the transom. That is the nice thing about a heavier boat, you have a lot more leeway with transom weight/setback, plus they ride nicer. With the torque of the V8, the extra weight won't matter much, if at all.

Kimswang, Jay Beecher is selling my old Lightning (STV RIVER ROCKET COPY) the hull and deck weighed 840 out of the mold and is fare priced so that may be something to consider.

[kimswang]

Damn!!! Is that a Sprint bottom? Have anymore pics of that boat? Very cool!!

Kimswang, So I take it your looking for a sub $10,000 STV on a trailer thats unrigged? That might be difficult to find.

In reality, and as I stated before, I am in unknown territory and is seeking advice from the experts here. At this point in time I am leaning towards buying a new hull and rig it myself with what I have. My initial concern was if the V8 was too much motor weight wise for an STV.

Kimswang, Jay Beecher is selling my old Lightning (STV RIVER ROCKET COPY) the hull and deck weighed 840 out of the mold and is fare priced so that may be something to consider.

I want a tandem two seater, but thanks for the info, I will look it up.

[kimswang]

V8 on an STV would be cool for sure. There's only been a few, and all the ones I know about have been posted in this thread. That said, I'm going from a 6" setback jackplate to a 4" this time around on my boat exactly because I have a V8 that will likely go on it one day.

My suggestion when looking for a boat for a V8 is don't get a light one. 750#+. The light ones won't like all that weight on the transom. That is the nice thing about a heavier boat, you have a lot more leeway with transom weight/setback, plus they ride nicer. With the torque of the V8, the extra weight won't matter much, if at all.

Great info, thanks Keith. Sounds like you are doing like me and take good use of our leftover engine. I know I will have a heck of a lot more fun with it on an STV than have it just sitting for sale in the garage. I understand the STV's are made in Jacksonville now so I'll stop by there and check out what they have to offer when I am on a layover there next time.

[STV_Keith]

A Euro with a V8 would be a nice package. 4 seats, but still a rocket. Same bottom as a River Rocket with a lot more room inside. Doesn't look like a "race boat" like a River Rocket, Mod VP or Pro Comp/Ski does though. Runs just as good though.

[kimswang]

A Euro with a V8 would be a nice package. 4 seats, but still a rocket. Same bottom as a River Rocket with a lot more room inside. Doesn't look like a "race boat" like a River Rocket, Mod VP or Pro Comp/Ski does though. Runs just as good though.

I still have my Scarab for the trips with folks onboard. This project is just for fun and a two seater tandem with a race look will be just the ticket....

[Hot Shot Merc]

In reality, and as I stated before, I am in unknown territory and is seeking advice from the experts here. At this point in time I am leaning towards buying a new hull and rig it myself with what I have. My initial concern was if the V8 was too much motor weight wise for an STV.



I want a tandem two seater, but thanks for the info, I will look it up.

It is a tandem two seater and probably the heaviest hull of this type in existence. Here's the link. Jack could build you a transom strong enough for the v8 no doubt if new is the route you choose.

http://www.screamandfly.com/showthre...g-River-Rocket

[STV_Keith]

I still have my Scarab for the trips with folks onboard. This project is just for fun and a two seater tandem with a race look will be just the ticket....

For a new boat, the only "racey" option for 2 people is the River Rocket...like the white STV Kevin from R&R Prop Shop has. Can be setup 2 seats side by side in the front with a narrow rear bench, but usually either single seat or two seats in line (one behind the other). For an older boat, you could look into a used Pro Comp or Pro Comp Ski (like I have).