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Title: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 07, 2007, 08:55:50 PM
Anyone ever seen this boat before? Oldrigger, any ideas who may have built this thing?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 07, 2007, 08:56:37 PM
more pics
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 07, 2007, 09:08:43 PM
...and mo pics. More to come as we make progress. Boat feels good and sound, floor looks good. Got most of the parts, tach tube on deck, seats n shit, block, crank,rods, cam heads. Need somebodies old headers we can cut down, sandblast and BBQ black. Got NO money in this thing yet! We also need an oilpan s if anybody has parts for free or cheap..or trade let us know. Just having fun with it......
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: hotrod56cars on October 07, 2007, 09:30:36 PM
Terry, what engine do you need an oil pan for?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 07, 2007, 10:40:27 PM
Terry, what engine do you need an oil pan for?

Chevy, got beat out on the motor mounts in the last 10 seconds on ebay, Sooooo I need them too.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: beerjet on October 08, 2007, 12:04:43 PM
Raysoncraft ?  ???

-beerjet-
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: crewchief22 on October 08, 2007, 12:15:13 PM
Isn't that an old Miss Budwiser  ;D
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: hotrod56cars on October 08, 2007, 04:24:07 PM
Chevy, got beat out on the motor mounts in the last 10 seconds on ebay, Sooooo I need them too.

uhmmm, check your PM's or just call me, whichever...
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 08, 2007, 06:50:03 PM
ok, i'll take it. Kinda lookin for any history, will get better pics up soon
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: jet boat performance on October 08, 2007, 08:19:29 PM
HD thats a very cool (and rather complete) Old flat hard to say, the Pics are huge I'll tyry to shrink them for a better look . look on the tops of the stringers at the transom for any Id marks Tom
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: hotrod56cars on October 08, 2007, 09:23:29 PM
Aquacraft.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: old rigger on October 09, 2007, 10:49:34 AM
Yeah, those pictures are very big. When I click on 'em I get about 1/8 of the thing.
I was going to say Stevens or Brendella?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: hotrod56cars on October 09, 2007, 12:40:52 PM
Maybe this will work better...

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Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: old rigger on October 09, 2007, 01:38:32 PM
much better, both of my original guess's were wrong going by those gunales. From the front, the bottom looks just like my old Buck Smith. That deck has me stumped'
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: old rigger on October 09, 2007, 02:15:21 PM
anyone seen this post on craigslist? Don't know who Taylor was back in the day, if it was the same tayor in the 70's but it's pretty cool project. I really like the transom.

 http://sandiego.craigslist.org/boa/442484217.html
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: hotrod56cars on October 09, 2007, 03:00:32 PM
anyone seen this post on craigslist? Don't know who Taylor was back in the day, if it was the same tayor in the 70's but it's pretty cool project. I really like the transom.

 http://sandiego.craigslist.org/boa/442484217.html

Quick thread jack, I don't think HD will mind, how fast will a well built 327 move that flatty?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: old rigger on October 09, 2007, 03:11:40 PM
I have no idea, why would you want to go fast in that thing anyway? It'd be cool just to cruise in.  ;)
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 09, 2007, 03:21:29 PM
I have no idea, why would you want to go fast in that thing anyway? It'd be cool just to cruise in.  ;)


Thats the idea, just a mild 454....looks fast. I got my Sanger but I'm kinda getting a local kid into this, show him theres other stuff to do then go to bars and/or drink all night in the parks...just a matter of time. The boats pretty much all there and it's low buck. The guy is a good kid, if we can save just one......it's all worth it, right?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 09, 2007, 03:33:56 PM
The kid says he aint riding in mine again anytime soon, I guess he doesnt like his brand, pardon the pun, new "Rewarder" Tattoo. So, he can put this one together and follow me.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: old rigger on October 09, 2007, 03:37:24 PM

Thats the idea, just a mild 454....looks fast. I got my Sanger but I'm kinda getting a local kid into this, show him theres other stuff to do then go to bars and/or drink all night in the parks...just a matter of time. The boats pretty much all there and it's low buck. The guy is a good kid, if we can save just one......it's all worth it, right?

That's very cool.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: 2savage4you on October 09, 2007, 03:40:46 PM
The kid says he aint riding in mine again anytime soon, I guess he doesnt like his brand, pardon the pun, new "Rewarder" Tattoo. So, he can put this one together and follow me.


Dam HD, thats really cool.

to bad he wont be able to keep up with you ;D

2sav
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 09, 2007, 05:24:53 PM
I'm old Sav, he'll prolly pass me.......now we have toyed w/ the idea of putting my blown small block in there....for a minute, but really it's for him to learn on. At 65-70 MPH he'lll think he's doin a buck twenty.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: 82daytona on October 09, 2007, 08:14:39 PM
damn hd build me a boat  ;D thats pretty cool though
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 13, 2007, 11:26:59 AM
C'mon fellas, we need some motor mount plates. Somebodies gotta have something laying around,no?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: big daddy speed on October 14, 2007, 06:36:10 PM
C'mon fellas, we need some motor mount plates. Somebodies gotta have something laying around,no?
hey i think i know where a set of motor plates are  O0
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 14, 2007, 08:44:14 PM
hey i think i know where a set of motor plates are  O0


YOU are the MAN!!! lemme know.....T
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 15, 2007, 06:31:25 PM
i think this boat looks like an aquacraft anybody know anything about them, if they were ever registered as "Special construction"?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: Ema Non-Performance Marine - BANNED on October 15, 2007, 06:53:54 PM
i think this boat looks like an aquacraft anybody know anything about them, if they were ever registered as "Special construction"?
Terry that sure does, That is the closest one I have ever seen. Spittin imgage of one of those  Aquacraft boats.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 15, 2007, 09:34:07 PM
yea, look at Marks lake Martinez post. The black boat is an Aquacraft.......I talked to the guy about buying it before I found the Sanger. It had a scattered blower motor but the guy wouldnt take any pics unless I was gonna buy it. Not the guy who has it now. I hear the guy likes it and it runs well, roller motor. Hope to run w/ him someday soon.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: hotrod56cars on October 15, 2007, 09:50:03 PM
yea, look at Marks lake Martinez post. The black boat is an Aquacraft.......I talked to the guy about buying it before I found the Sanger. It had a scattered blower motor but the guy wouldnt take any pics unless I was gonna buy it. Not the guy who has it now. I hear the guy likes it and it runs well, roller motor. Hope to run w/ him someday soon.

Last I heard, the Aquacraft was going to get completely stripped and parted out...
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 16, 2007, 09:44:28 AM
GREAT, thanks Rod. Hey I need some stuff......
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: hotrod56cars on October 16, 2007, 10:30:36 AM
GREAT, thanks Rod. Hey I need some stuff......

The owner of the Aquacraft is a regular lurker and if he's interested I'm sure he'll get to Marc or myself.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: Marcsrollin on October 16, 2007, 11:30:16 AM
He's keeping everything and just changing hulls to a Sanger.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 16, 2007, 04:11:05 PM
He's keeping everything and just changing hulls to a Sanger.


Oh...atta boy
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: Marcsrollin on October 16, 2007, 04:16:24 PM
HD , if you come across a nice bare hull for cheap let me know!
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: UNDONE on November 20, 2007, 04:22:08 PM
I am also a lost little boy... Any other master craftsmen out there wanna show me there are other things in life? Things like building V-drives...
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: 82daytona on November 20, 2007, 04:32:37 PM
HD , if you come across a nice bare hull for cheap let me know!
i just met a guy that has like 20 boats in his back yard what do you want to spend
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on November 20, 2007, 04:48:47 PM
Cool, I'll be in Parker this w/e. Gimme a call, maybe we can swing by 702 374-8108

Sure Undone, whatcha wanna build?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: UNDONE on November 20, 2007, 05:11:11 PM
One day I'd like to build a sanger v-drive. I love the transom on them. A boat doesn't get much sexier. As for now, the real estate market is coming down and I would like to get a house...
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: 82daytona on November 20, 2007, 06:28:15 PM
you should buy out this way stuffs pretty cheap
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: UNDONE on November 21, 2007, 07:54:28 AM
That's what I hear. I'd like to buy something along the river as a rental property but we'll see how it all goes... The market doesn't seem like it's gonna be making too much of a comeback over there. It wasn't all that strong to begin with, unless you're right on the water.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: 2savage4you on January 06, 2008, 07:44:17 AM
Any updates on the flatty.

2sav
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: waterrod on January 10, 2008, 02:09:18 AM
I have a 70 aquacraft and the transom is differant then the one the u are talking about as for the one with all the boats in the back yard what kind of boats and brand names of these is there? im interested in trading mine for mini day crusier
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on March 16, 2008, 09:27:52 PM
Any updates on the flatty.

2sav
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Parts pile is getting bigger....Sorry i lost the software i used to resize pics :banghead:
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on March 16, 2008, 09:48:48 PM
The correct tunnel ram, Bassett "T" and baffles are at Sanfords house. Need pistons, oil pump drive and pickup, pushrods, bellhouseing and water pump. Called to day about some JE pistons w/ dimples hangin off 'em.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: UNDONE on March 17, 2008, 07:55:44 AM
sounds cool. Kids gotta be getting stoked. If you need anything brought out that way, I'm gonna be driving through Vegas on my way to Colorado on thursday or friday night.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on March 17, 2008, 04:21:36 PM
gettin some gas caps from JBP, you near them? Need a place to stop gimme a call
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: hotrod56cars on March 26, 2008, 03:54:28 PM
I have a oil pump drive with your name on it.  :)
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on March 26, 2008, 04:21:26 PM
cooo
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: hotrod56cars on March 26, 2008, 04:30:40 PM
Do you need a 454: flywheel? flexplate? balancer?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on March 26, 2008, 04:48:58 PM
got all that, need (good) pushrods, water pump, oil pump pickup and a bellhousing for v-drive w/ railkit
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: hotrod56cars on March 26, 2008, 08:40:36 PM
... need (good) pushrods...

I'm looking at my solid roller lifters and they sure look a lot taller than a regular BBC hydraulic lifter, am I going to need to get different pushrods, Terry?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: waterrod on March 27, 2008, 01:21:28 AM
the deck and transom look wrong for aquacraft i have a 70
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on March 27, 2008, 06:37:45 AM
I'm looking at my solid roller lifters and they sure look a lot taller than a regular BBC hydraulic lifter, am I going to need to get different pushrods, Terry?

Uh huh
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on August 13, 2008, 09:25:09 PM
The kids out smokin crack, thinkin of unloading the flatty...anybody interested?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: crewchief22 on August 13, 2008, 09:56:34 PM
say waa???  ???
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on August 13, 2008, 10:00:11 PM
cocain, i dont know if they're smokin it or snortin or what. Drinkin and drivin around all night. Like I said, it's only a mater  of time.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: crewchief22 on August 14, 2008, 05:51:41 AM
Sorry to hear that, sometimes it too hard to stay away from that crap if you have a history.

So what is the plan with the flatty?

Has there been much done since the last pictures?

Are you thinking package deal with the engine you had?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: jrork on August 14, 2008, 07:04:48 AM
The kids out smokin crack, thinkin of unloading the flatty...anybody interested?

Damn, that sucks!   Hope you didnt get hurt in the process.  Regardless, props to you for at least giving it a shot with the kid.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on August 14, 2008, 09:49:43 AM
Sorry to hear that, sometimes it too hard to stay away from that crap if you have a history.

So what is the plan with the flatty?

Has there been much done since the last pictures?

Are you thinking package deal with the engine you had?

Basicaly just stripped and cleaned up, collected a butt load of parts. My Sanger keeps me purty busy. I just started tossing around the idea of unloading it, no idea what to ask for it. I also have a '56 chevy, blown small block and a '57 harley, Truck....you know the drill
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: 2savage4you on August 14, 2008, 11:49:41 AM
Now i know you got to have some chevy parts i need  ;D
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: Marcsrollin on August 14, 2008, 11:54:22 AM
I am very interested!! Do you have any pics of it cleaned up?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on August 14, 2008, 12:21:54 PM
No fresh pics, after seeing the '89 outlaw for sale I'm pretty sure I could never get any money out of it
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: marceldawson70 on August 14, 2008, 07:15:35 PM
Hey I feel your pain, my 18year old was going to the navy, started hangin w/the wrong friends and within 1 1/2 months he's stuck on meth!  as a father THIS hurts! all we can do is keep the faith! hey we all did this or that, It's how we come back that makes us who we are right? Well I can't give up I still have 2 girls and 1 more boy to raise! We are men, we are roll models, we are created in his image!!! GOD bless bro! keep trying!
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on August 14, 2008, 07:40:20 PM
Not my kid, but I tried. I have a sister we've been battling meth with for over thirty years, four or five kids. The whole famliy has been thru it all, robbed houses and the whole bit.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: GT Jets on August 14, 2008, 07:56:37 PM
Not my kid, but I tried. I have a sister we've been battling meth with for over thirty years, four or five kids. The whole famliy has been thru it all, robbed houses and the whole bit.

X2 (sister in law), don't know what to do.....It's tuff.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on August 14, 2008, 08:23:56 PM
YOU cant do anything. Just dont be an enabler
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: OC2Vegas on August 14, 2008, 11:37:47 PM
Sorry to hear that terry...ex wife has that meth problem, wouldnt mind but she thinks it fun to take off with my daughter!
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on August 15, 2008, 08:24:29 PM
'nuff said?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: jet boat performance on August 16, 2008, 08:28:23 AM
Reading this makes me more than every thankful for the way both my kids turned out ! We are truly blessed ! Hang in there guys !
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: beerjet on August 16, 2008, 09:50:50 AM
Here is a 70 aquacraft , looks damn close to me  :)

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-beerjet-
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on August 16, 2008, 10:30:23 AM
Reading this makes me more than every thankful for the way both my kids turned out ! We are truly blessed ! Hang in there guys !

Yes Tom you were truely blessed raising two normal children, in this suicidal generation.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on August 16, 2008, 02:32:42 PM
Aquacraft Passing a Sanger       ???    :o
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: swtd 80 on August 27, 2008, 08:04:18 PM
Looks like a spico early 70's. I had on one in the early 80's stationary cavitation plate. same sides on top curved at front pass and drivers side.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: flytime on August 27, 2008, 08:35:55 PM
Here's an old spico for ya. Early 70's I think. Belonged to friend of mine.

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Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on August 27, 2008, 08:53:01 PM
What stumps me is the steps in the gunwales(sp), kinda like my sanger but more dramatic. I've seen 'em like that on aquacraft and raysoncraft, I dont see anything on the spico. Cavs are foot operated. It had budweiser all over it and the trailer.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 05, 2008, 09:22:02 PM
Anybody wanna trade a cruiser or sumpthin the ole lady can drive for this thing?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 08, 2011, 12:21:14 PM
Ok I gotta unload this thing. I got three boats and no where to put them or time to work on 'em. It's been cleaned and stripped. Floor wasnt too bad after cleaning. Prolly 90% complete, needs paint and assembly. Comes w/ 'glass seats and BBC w/ tunnel ram. Make offers Boys...maybe we can auction it off....rafel?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: farmergord on October 08, 2011, 06:51:52 PM
I gotta be first $50.00 >:D
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 08, 2011, 07:39:03 PM
Damn it. I was gonna tell the first smart ass, laugh now wait till this thing is sitting in your front yard! Guess your safe Gord.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: farmergord on October 08, 2011, 10:20:48 PM
why you can deliver it here Terry :thumbup:
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: IRRebel on October 08, 2011, 10:52:48 PM
Ok I gotta unload this thing. I got three boats and no where to put them or time to work on 'em. It's been cleaned and stripped. Floor wasnt too bad after cleaning. Prolly 90% complete, needs paint and assembly. Comes w/ 'glass seats and BBC w/ tunnel ram. Make offers Boys...maybe we can auction it off....rafel?

I still got the boat here from the  LAST raffle I lost........ :banghead:

Ray
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on October 10, 2011, 09:32:14 AM
why you can deliver it here Terry :thumbup:




Ok, now we just need to negotiate the delivery fees.....This could end up costing me money   :banghead:
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: beerjet on November 30, 2011, 10:30:55 PM
If I had money, room, and time I'd be ALL over it Terry.
This little gem haunts my dreams!

-beerjet-
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on December 01, 2011, 06:17:33 AM
You havent even seen the hardware! Yea it would make a nice start for someone. I was plesently surprised last time I saw it and looked at the floor. I gotta guy whoes gonna put it in white epoxey for me here pretty soon.........anybody?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: bbfsouthwind on December 15, 2011, 07:57:11 PM
If you lived closer I'd pick that thing up in a heartbeat! I think it would take me about 24hrs to get there! That's a perfect project for my "adopted" little brother lol.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: SoCalPSD on December 15, 2011, 10:10:27 PM
What are you askin for it?

Fat fingered from the phone-Corey
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on September 14, 2014, 09:45:46 AM
Update:

I found the boat on Craigs for sale. The kid sat on it for a year or two to strip apint then just gave it away. I went and got it back and will resume the build. Its all stripped now, machine work done on block. If anybody is interested in this project give me a holla
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: beerjet on September 14, 2014, 10:18:15 AM
Update:

I found the boat on Craigs for sale. The kid sat on it for a year or two to strip apint then just gave it away. I went and got it back and will resume the build. Its all stripped now, machine work done on block. If anybody is interested in this project give me a holla
How bout some updated pics.
Good to see you alive Terry!

-beerjet-

Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on September 14, 2014, 10:40:28 AM
Sup O?! "bout all I got for pics right now. Maybe shoot some primer tomorrow so it's not so ugly. These were apparently formidable circle boats in their day. Metalflake purple gelcoat! Last shot is latest project.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: beerjet on September 14, 2014, 10:48:41 AM
Still makes my pecker twitch...

-beerjet-

Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: Just Electric on September 14, 2014, 11:39:41 AM

Raysoncraft ?  ???

-beerjet-
x2 👍


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Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on September 14, 2014, 11:57:17 AM
Maybe that or I'm thinking '66 Aquacraft. Talked to Casale, said they have records on v-drives where it went what boat etc. Boat had Budwieser all over it originally.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: CauseforDivorce on September 18, 2014, 05:14:44 AM
By any chance was this boat in or near Clear Lake, California. .If so I know who one of the owners were. Maybe can find out more info for you.
GARY.

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Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on September 18, 2014, 03:38:11 PM
No idea where it came from. The owner died, was a barber is all I know. Was in Cali tho. What do you know about Clear Lake? Used to go there as a kid. Just saw a resort for sale up there, 3 docks, 45 units...4.3 million.
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: CauseforDivorce on September 19, 2014, 05:18:29 AM
My aunt and uncle lived there for years. She was a bar tender at a bar on the water. My cousins friend owned the true value hardware store and used to race a southwest tour car. His name was Richie. He traded his race car for that boat. Did alot of hot laps past the bar. If its the same boat. Inever saw the boat in person just pictures. The boat said Budwieser down the sides too. That is probably the only one.

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Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: HDriderTH on September 19, 2014, 11:14:38 AM
Got any pics?
Title: Re: New (old) flatty project
Post by: CauseforDivorce on September 20, 2014, 07:25:43 AM
Ill talk to my cousin and see if he can get some info amd pictures.
BTW. I think these guys are right...I remember something about it being a RaysonCraft.

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