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Sanger vs Deaver vs Kurtis

So I'm looking for a new hull, and there are numerous available.

Any input on hulls, is one better than the other. I have (or had) a 78 Sanger 5 rib. All time classic in my mind. But, I'm leaning toward a newer hull, just because of the age/wear factor.

Jerry

The 'Red Baron' is a Bitz-Deaver. Kurtis is great also.

Originally Posted by billet racing

So I'm looking for a new hull, and there are numerous available.

Any input on hulls, is one better than the other. I have (or had) a 78 Sanger 5 rib. All time classic in my mind. But, I'm leaning toward a newer hull, just because of the age/wear factor.

Jerry

Well we definitely gotta know what you're gonna do with it. Might be time for an all aluminum pontoon boat for some very fast RED CUP racin!!

I have ablown Alcohol motor for it. Was going in my 78 Sanger, but that hull is now trashed. Strictly racing with NJBA, then maybe some Lucas.

Jerry

Red cup racing.... I'm down with that.

X2 on the Kurtis 501.
Fineline is a great boat, very stable, but very wide, could have issues loading it into an enclosed trailer, and it glides further after shutting it down. They end up on shore from time to time.

All the hulls you have listed can do the 8 second class. Its all about what you can spend and how the boat is set up. Outboard steering, 1 1 1/8 prop shaft and good hardware. I used the 8 second class as a starting point if you want to go right to the 7 second class then get really pickie with the boat get one with a tranny at least its easier on the motor. If you are wanting to start off easy and move up slowly in a hydro at least get one with outboard steering and 1 1/8 prop shaft because you said that your going blown injected . Just my opinion like my butt hole everyone got one

Originally Posted by the bandit

I chose a 502 from bitz it has ben on order for 7 plus years & paid for! If ya deal with any one don,t put a lot of front $$$$ up espesily with rick shit ya might buy my boat i was told up front & paid the $ up front thinkin i,d get my boat sonner my bad! I,ve been waitin a long time to build 1 from bare hull to hall ass & maybe this will happen? Sorry if i jacked your thead & i would go with a kurtis! Andy

I was warned about him already. That was one of my first calls, but now I'm not sure. Thanks

Jerry

Originally Posted by Big Otis

There is a 81 Deaver in the 408 for sale. He had a blown alcohol motor in it. I spoke with him yesterday. His phone numbers in my ad on boats for sale, WTB a Hydro. Screen name is "Blue Boat" if I didn't just buy a Cole Hydro, I'd be buying it myself.

I've left him a message already.

Jerry