whatever happened to affordable fast boats?

**Amberjack1234** · 03-29-2023, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by FUJIMO

...define affordable...

What you used to wish for when you were working stiff but now that you’re on Social Security, you definitely can’t afford. No trust fund babies need apply.

**Stoker boy** · 03-29-2023, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by Lake X Kid

Here is a STV with Merc 280 chasing/filming a Tuff 24 with Merc 300.

What prop is the STV running?

**JPEROG** · 03-29-2023, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by hellbents-10

I maintain a good race weight myself lol... 6' 155lbs.

You need to get your skinny butt over to Rays for lunch...

Joe

**Muskoka2** · 03-29-2023, 09:38 PM

Originally Posted by Stoker boy

What prop is the STV running?

I think a 30" buckshot cleaver!

**Stoker boy** · 03-29-2023, 09:57 PM

Originally Posted by Muskoka2

I think a 30" buckshot cleaver!

The fastest speed I saw was 103 I would expect an STV with a 280 and a 30 pitch to run well over 103.

**hellbents-10** · 03-30-2023, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by JPEROG

You need to get your skinny butt over to Rays for lunch...

Joe

Once in a while I run over there! All the years hanging out at Teddy's when he was around and he could never fatten me up haha!

**Muskoka2** · 03-30-2023, 06:51 AM

Originally Posted by Stoker boy

The fastest speed I saw was 103 I would expect an STV with a 280 and a 30 pitch to run well over 103.

I think I've seen 111 on his videos!

**JPEROG** · 03-30-2023, 08:11 AM

Originally Posted by hellbents-10

Once in a while I run over there! All the years hanging out at Teddy's when he was around and he could never fatten me up haha!

We were talking about him yesterday. I lost my dad this week and Teddy was one of the guys that went way to early. Lots of memories with him towards the end when he would have our snacks delivered to the shed-I think of him everytime I see a nice 70' Camaro.

Joe

**hellbents-10** · 03-30-2023, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by JPEROG

We were talking about him yesterday. I lost my dad this week and Teddy was one of the guys that went way to early. Lots of memories with him towards the end when he would have our snacks delivered to the shed-I think of him everytime I see a nice 70' Camaro.

Joe

Sorry for your loss!!! We all miss Teddy he was the genuine article and a true to the bones hot rodder! I can only imagine the number of people that see a split bumper 70 and think of him immediately!

**rock** · 03-30-2023, 04:17 PM

Sorry for your loss Joe.

Rock

**DangerNewb** · 03-30-2023, 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Stoker boy

The fastest speed I saw was 103 I would expect an STV with a 280 and a 30 pitch to run well over 103.

I'd say he never pinned it for any amount of time. 280 STV will run into the teens easily.

Joe, sorry about your dad.

**Frank Molé** · 03-30-2023, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by JPEROG

We were talking about him yesterday. I lost my dad this week and Teddy was one of the guys that went way to early. Lots of memories with him towards the end when he would have our snacks delivered to the shed-I think of him everytime I see a nice 70' Camaro.

Joe

so sorry joe..

**Stoker boy** · 03-31-2023, 04:08 AM

Originally Posted by DangerNewb

I'd say he never pinned it for any amount of time. 280 STV will run into the teens easily.

Joe, sorry about your dad.

I’ve seen them run in the 20s

**hellbents-10** · 03-31-2023, 06:41 AM

Mark in the STV is very calculated! He said pick a speed you are comfortable with and take 10 off that. In regards to staying safe in the long haul.

**DangerNewb** · 03-31-2023, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by hellbents-10

Mark in the STV is very calculated! He said pick a speed you are comfortable with and take 10 off that. In regards to staying safe in the long haul.

I agree. I've run mine 110 with a 30 ET. Still had about 8 or 900 rpm to go. I like to cruise at 85 or so. Kick it to 100 here and there. I don’t have interest in running 120 in such a small light weight boat.

On the original post topic, about 4 years ago, I bought a ProComp for 11,500 with a stock 225 promax and 2 props. Probably can't find that deal anymore. But the local cheap Mexican restaurants are now $15 to $19 for a dinner. Used to be $10. Taco trucks are now $3 plus per taco. Nothing is cheap.