2001v-drive

form&function wrote: Take standard for example,that right there shows me theres a market for a boat like this and aside from the dd configuration was a great idea.In fact if he ever figures out his boats should be v drives I would assume his sales would rise considerably.

I agree, and keeping my fingers crossed that V-drive will come. Otherwise I might have to get you down here for a while.;) I really really REALLY dig both the 2001 V-drive conversions.

Ryan,

Looks really good. I'd love to see pics of the wake when you post them. I'll definitely have to come see her in person some time. I'm hoping to meet up with some of the Supra guys for Labor Day weekend and I want to take a trip to Murray to check it out once we're moved. I'll touch base sometime when I'm sure I'd head down that way and maybe we could meet up.

horkn wrote: I suspect I will change that issue some day with an open bow newer boat, maybe even Vdrive one. For me, even a OB sport Nautique would do the trick. I already put enough man hours into my boat, so I suspect I will simply buy a bigger boat to go along with my classic.

But Tom,
What are you going to do about a engine???? No more Fords!! Would you actually get one with a Chev??    You're still hoping that the Fords will make a come back aren't you!!! We'll see what happens.

Awesome Ryan!

Stoked you got it all dialed in, looks great, thanks for the pics, it's been killing me to see this thing!...congratulations

Well,the thing I don't like about the interior is the quality of the work.The actual layout is very roomy and to me offers better space than a wraparound.As it is six people can comfortably sit in the boat and a wraparound won't increase that number.Only benifit I see would be more under seat storage.
As for there being a market for this conversion I guess that comes down to what you call a market.The world is flooded with 24 foot monster wakeboats reaching close to a hundred grand.This style of party boat is not realistic for your average weekday rider like me and serves no real duty other than making a wake.I have owned a few and am not impressed in the least.Modern boats have bolted into the realm of popularity and lost touch with the original goal(wakeboarding).Take standard for example,that right there shows me theres a market for a boat like this and aside from the dd configuration was a great idea.In fact if he ever figures out his boats should be v drives I would assume his sales would rise considerably.So yes it is a valid idea and with a little mechanical ability plus the ccf forum I am sure it can be done again and again but theres to much fabrication with the layout to make it a sellable product.

This is, in my opinion, the most radical and awesome thread I've seen. I'm in awe and wouldn't hesitate to do the same if I had the skills/cash.

And WOW, no 79? could have been back when he was on restriction...

Can't seem to get a good pic from the boat.I will try again next time we go out.
Thanks for the complements guys,I am glad its done.

next time my stringers are shot (maybe 20 years) I will turn my 92 in a v-drive..LOL
nice job...

WoW!!!!!!!!!! What a beautiful boat. Not only is it one of a kind, it's a BAD ASS one of a kind! Beautiful pictures and a great close to one of the coolest transfomations I have seen on CCF. It may have been a struggle but the interior is beautiful. The bad part about doing things yourself is that you see all the flaws. Nobody else will notice but you. Hats off to you sir!

Im sorry guys,it was rude of me to start this thread and not post some finished pic's.Ill get some good one's this week.
As for the boat we love it very much and enjoy it several times a week.The interior turn into a nightmare and it took a few weeks to dial in the wake but she is everything you would expect from a nautique.
At about 28mph and up she has a little porpose but the payoff is a much better ruff water ride and it doesn't take water over the nose anymore.It also planes like a v-drive which doesn't bother me.
The wake is crisp and clean with a nice lip almost identical to my buddies 03 super air.
To me the high point of the conversion is all the weight in the very bottom of the hull.It literally is a different boat,much more stable and less prone to taking on water and doesn't rock side to side half as much.
So to conclude this post it is a very good conversion that I would recommend to anyone with the motivation and there is tons of room for improvement with weight placement and space conservation.

Well I happen to be working in Oklahoma for the last few weeks on a well just outside Altus, Oklahoma. Ran into town to p/u a few things and just about wrecked out starring at a baby blue 2001 passing in the other direction. After a very ilegal whip around, my suspicions were confirmed! It was Ryan and his 2001 V-Drive conversion! If any of you had any doubts on how it turned out, let me tell you it looked BAD A$$! He did a great job, although he is not yet happy with the interior.

That makes a lot more sense. I think I'm going to go with Simer's for mine.

Ryan,

You're using Simer's right? Why not just reverse them?

they got flipped off a couple of times on the way down....believe me, i kept the boat aimed towards the building,

Wheres your dumpster?