Thanks Brian ! New Addition

Huge thanks goes out to Brian (BKhallpass) in going out and sending me solid info on the new addition to the fleet. I found this one on Craigslist in California. Wife laughed as she walked by. Asked some questions and found Brian knew where this boat was. Went out and did a nice field inspection for me. Bought it and set out getting it home ? A whole new experience as I am normally a hop in the truck and go get it type. I figured I would give Uship a try hoping not to get the people who they have on the TV show. Found a very nice guy who pulled it on the long trip for me snapping shots along the way. 83 with 409 hours from original owner. Now we can dig into the Show restoration and not be boatless.








Trailer needs some lovin !





Did I mention Chevy Powered ?











For now they are all packed into the garage until I can sort it out...






Thanks Brian !

Very nice boat.

Doh' on the trailer.

The first one Is my pic the second was in the CL ad. Took it out today and managed to ding up my spare 540 ! A totally different ride than the 80. Family likes it better with the bimini so more water time for all of us. I applied at the local yacht club where they have roller storage so I can get it off that lovely trailer and do some work. The PO welded the prop guard in place so the 540 does not clear at the height he welded it at. A few things to do but overall very satisfied with the new toy.

ultrahots wrote: A totally different ride than the 80. .

Terry....Great looking boat! Congrats on the new toy! I have always wondered how the earlier SN's handled vs. the 2001's. What are the key differences? More or less nimble? Better ride quality?

Dave, there is a lot of difference in the 2 hulls. The 80 is like a Go Kart compared to the 83. I am sure I can get used to it but that is what caused my Prop issue today. Does not turn as quick and feels kind of Heavy at slower speeds compared to the 80. With that being said it is a Whole lot more Stable and takes the chop much better with the 3 step hull. Growing up I was always lovin the Gray combos so this one fits right in. I need a Barefoot now !

Huge! Like going from a Chevelle to a Chevette ! 260 HP in the 83 with more weight and draft makes for a lot less get up and go. Fuel on the other hand is a lot nicer in the 83 as well as comfort. I am figuring the 80 will be the Guys out for some skiing and the 83 will be family time. I have been out 6 times in the 83 and every time I miss the all out grunt of the 80. I am preparing to do my glass order for an all out stinger job on the 80 so the 83 will be it for a while.

Very nice find, Looks really clean.

Not, perfect, but it was a pretty good starting point for a 30 year old boat. It will be close to perfect when Terry is done. BKH

Never did update this. Here is an after pic .We re painted the original stripe and wet sanded and polished the rest. Turned out great. Thanks again to Brian for the legwork.

Looking good!

BKH

Nice boat. Well done, lad.