Hydrostream

[texasvector]

Jeff had Howard sign his boat then I think he clear coated over the autograph. I can see how they might help keep the bow down.

Rock

helps staging in racing for sure

[texasvector]

[TraceF3]

Spaeth was involved in resurrecting the J-craft brand a few years ago. Iirc an entire new 21’ hull was designed. Old school 19’ J was the best outboard ski boat ive ever skiied behind

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WoznIVT0wk4

Looks like excellent craftmanship. What's the price range?

[LakeFever]

Looks like excellent craftmanship. What's the price range?

Yes they do look good. No clue what the cost is but iirc a s&f member a while back mentioned something around 30k but thats a foggy memory on that one so I could be out to lunch

[idvette]

Yes they do look good. No clue what the cost is but iirc a s&f member a while back mentioned something around 30k but thats a foggy memory on that one so I could be out to lunch

Rigged and running they're $80,000 plus in Canadian funds.

[LakeFever]

Rigged and running they're $80,000 plus in Canadian funds.

sounds about right. So 30usd for a bare hull give or take. I thought that number was mentioned last time i read about these. Mind you resin costs have sky rocketed the past couple years. Who knows where these price increases will stop. Inflation too. Yikes

[David]

The looney is at 74 cents these days. It’s a good time to buy a Tuff or a J-Craft or a Hydrostream if you have $US

[Manuro]

I do not dislike anyone, just a skeptic about more chit products being pushed out. Over the years we have seen some try and some have bought products that were less than advertised.

But after viewing the video I think it will be a help for sure and wish him luck to keep moving forward with plans. I want a Vking cover already! I think the rebuild kits is a great idea also. Having the structural parts premade and sent to someone rebuilding a hull saves a lot of time, it would have for me! Also would like to see the wedges he made to remove the hop.

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I agree, I am also very uncomfortable that there is no normal identification.

[pcrussell50]

Building new is probably bonkers as you say motorboatin there is no good new power options for these antiques

It’s a shame… Because outside of North America, we still fought the good fight. Brand new lightweight carbureted two strokes were available in Australia until 2019’ish. And we all know they are still available new in freer places.

The only question here is whether we in the west have fallen too far in love with huge boats and motors to ever go back to small and light? Or with lightweight motors, would demand for stylish lightweight fast boats return? The thread about affordable fast boats might shed some light. I only read a little bit of it.

-Peter