Corvette Boat
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Printed Date: December-25-2024 at 8:31pm
Topic: Corvette Boat
Posted By: Riley
Subject: Corvette Boat
Date Posted: November-29-2007 at 7:48pm
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Anyone see this? Great advertising, but who is going to buy it?
MALIBU INTRODUCES 2008 CORVETTE LIMITED EDITION SPORT-V Malibu Boats introduced the 2008 Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V under licensing from GM. (Merced, CA) - Corvette has remained an icon after 54 years. Uniquely American, it's a symbol of independence, exuberance and driving pleasure. The Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V symbolizes all of these things and bares more than a resemblance to its legendary landlocked brother. It displays strikingly precise styling cues. From the signature Corvette "Cove" tooled into the hull to the authentic Corvette emblems to the power wing windshield to the rear taillight design used for through-hull ventilation down to the authentic Corvette rims on the custom Corvette trailer. The Cove. No longer just a place on the lake where you hang out in your boat, the Corvette "Cove" is the at-a-glance characteristic that makes the Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V unmistakable. Taken from the C6 design, the cove is uniquely Corvette whether showcased on land or water. Windows that roll. Malibu engineers paid homage to the thrill of the open road by incorporating windows that roll down into the power wing windshield. What's under the hood? The Corvette-styled closed bow becomes impressively functional as the bow hood opens to reveal LED lighting, a dual subwoofer high powered stereo system and specific storage centers. Corvette, even on the inside. The moment you take your place in the authentic Corvette driver's seat, you will be at command central of the Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V .Everything is at your fingertips, from the keyless start with security code activation to the Malibu in-dash LCD and two banks of multiplexed switches with built-in LCD screens. The servo-driven Medallion gauges peek out from the low-brow dash and can be dimmed to three different brightness settings. The feeling of fingertip control is as immediate as you put your hands on the sure-grip performance steering wheel. Whether you are in the authentic Corvette driver's seat, the passenger's seat or the console-split rear lounge, you will feel the comfort of the plush, 38-ounce Duraguard vinyl seamed with French stitching. Anodized aluminum cup holders, carbon fiber accents, theater-style LED interior lighting are standards that enhance the luxury of this extraordinary boat. The 8-speaker Malibu-Rockford Fosgate Stereo System enables you to create the ultimate, heart pounding, Corvette experience. Same heart, same soul. To maintain the legendary Corvette performance and renowned speed the Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V is available in both Z06 and Coupe packages. The Z06 delivers the same power as the car with 505 horse power and 470 lb.-ft. of torque from the exclusive LS7 Corvette engine. The powerful 400 horsepower Hammerhead 383 engine makes its home in the Coupe. Malibu engineers understand that the heart and soul of any Corvette, land or water, is the engine. With a nod to its importance, they have incorporated a clear, Lexan door designed to showcase the LS7 engine, visible when you open the Corvette Z06 boat's rear storage hatches. Twenty-four bright red LEDs showcase this powerful performer. What does GM say? When asked about the new Corvette boat from Malibu Gene Reamer, Director of Trademark and licensing for General Motors, had this to say. "Once again Malibu Boats did an excellent job capturing Corvette styling cues and introducing innovative features, which is consistent with Corvette the sports car." A big smile came over his face and he added, ".they made this boat go really fast, too!" Complete with custom trailer. No Corvette boat would be complete without a perfectly matched trailer. Malibu engineers have designed this exclusive tandem axel trailer to incorporate all the special details that say Corvette including official Corvette or Z06 wheels, depending on the model. The trailer is just another flawless rendition of Corvette design elements that shows off this very special boat as only Malibu could. The Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V Boat's unmatched style, unbridled power, precise technology, global awareness and aggressive modern muscle will certainly make its owners proud and continue its legendary status on the water. The Corvette Limited Edition Sport-V will be sold in limited production through authorized, participating Malibu Boats dealerships throughout North America. Additional Information Coupe Features Coved Corvette Styled Hull 383 Hammerhead Engine (400hp) Corvette High-back Seats Corvette Styled Hood Corvette Styled Rear Vents (through-hull ventilation) Stainless Steel Corvette-style Exhaust Tips Multiplexed Switches 8-Speaker Malibu-Rockford Fosgate Stereo System Keyless Ignition (coded) Shift-by-wire Throttle System Stainless Steel Underwater Gear Custom Corvette Flag Embroidered Cover Depth Finder (2) Seat Heaters 3-Outlet Heater LED Interior Lighting LED Underwater Lights Power Wing Windshield Dual Fuel Fills Corvette Flag Emblems Corvette Signature Emblems Corvette Trailer w/Corvette Wheels Z06 Features LS7 Engine (505hp) Z06 Emblems Z06 Trailer w/Z06 Wheels Two-tone Dash Two-tone Interior Clear Lexan Engine Hatch Lit by 24 Red LEDs Options Illusion XS Wakeboard Tower Pull Up Cleats Patented Power Wedge Available Gelcoat Colors Black, Arctic White, Velocity Yellow, Victory Red, Stratosphere Blue Metallic, Machine Silver Metallic, Atomic Orange Metallic Available Vinyl Colors Titanium Gray, Red, Cashmere, Linen or Black. Black accent available on the Z06 only. Specifications Length: 20' 6" Beam: 93.5" Draft: 22" Capacity: 8 people Weight: 3000 lbs. Fuel Capacity: 37 gallons 
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Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: November-29-2007 at 8:07pm
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Riley, are you defecting? msrp? ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: November-29-2007 at 8:08pm
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Personal opinion, Bu's original Corvette boats were better looking. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: November-29-2007 at 8:16pm
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Eric, I'm not defecting, but Malibu is. They keep getting farther and farther away from traditional ski boats, which is what put them on the map.
I hear $80k for the standard Vette and over $100k for the Z06. ------------- |
Posted By: 05 210
Date Posted: November-29-2007 at 8:54pm
Agreed.There are two on my lake,a red one and a green one.They sure are fast.Same guy used to own them both until recently when he sold the green one to another guy on the lake,and replaced it with an LSV to wakeboard behind. Mike ------------- http:/diaries/details.asp?ID=2219" rel="nofollow - Air Nautique 210 Team 640 hours, not 1 regret |
bkhallpass wrote:Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-29-2007 at 9:16pm
It doesn't take much to look better than this Malibu! I don't think it looks good at all! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: November-29-2007 at 9:33pm
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Tail lights on a boat - how 50's! ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: November-29-2007 at 9:57pm
EriC, I seem to remember a picture of Bruce's boat in his garage. There was a Malibu banner hanging on the wall. I think that he is actually defecting to CC's!! No winner yet HW! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: November-29-2007 at 10:08pm
Pete, I've come back home to Correct Crafts.  ------------- |
Posted By: todicus
Date Posted: November-29-2007 at 10:27pm
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What's the top speed on something like this ? And I personally think it looks pretty cool, especially if is does 75mph. ------------- Living outside the wake http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1525 - 95GT-40SNOB |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 1:58am
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They have got to be kidding......
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 2:12am
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You have to love those high back bucket seats!
Interesting to see a V-Drive with a closed bow, can't think of any other comp boat Mfr with one in their current line-up. 505hp, man would that be cool. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1143" rel="nofollow - Mi Bowt |
Posted By: todicus
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 3:59am
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I'm with you quinster, and van halen is touring right now too....... bring on the late 70's and early 80's.... back when we ruled the universe my friend !!!!!!!!!!!!!! ------------- Living outside the wake http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1525 - 95GT-40SNOB |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 10:18am
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Riley, i seem to remember that banner too, we will send over some represenitives and they will be asking you some questions ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 10:36am
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Eric, I celerbrate diversity. Malibu used to make some nice boats. For the price of one of those Corvettes, I can buy about 80 of the Mustangs I just bought, which means about 80 trannys for you to rebuild. And the Mustang is 100 times better looking. ------------- |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 1:05pm
Ditto, that hull/v-drive setup makes the boat look fat, NOT "Corvette Styled" ------------- |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 1:39pm
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Hollywood, fat or phat? ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 1:47pm
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where the hell do you put the 8 people its rated for? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 3:07pm
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I agree the boat's styling is worse then the original one. I would like to know the speed ratings on it. 505 ponies is a lot, just wish you could get that set up in a boat worth having. Just my two cetns on that last one. ------------- |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 4:12pm
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it could be worse, they couldve made one to look like a Ford Mustang, no pun Jimmy had to throw that out there ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 4:17pm
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I don't think a boat that looked like a mustang would look good. Not to mention it would tarnish a great name, boat and carwize. All though I guess they could drop the GT 500 engine in it with 500HP. That way no matter how bad it looks you would have to love it, after all it would have 500HP. They could also put the king of the road engine in which is 540HP. ------------- |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 4:29pm
FAT as in CQ's date tonight. ------------- |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 4:42pm
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ugly as sin, the first one did look better than this one, but even then im still not a fan. Though that could be cuz i dont like the corvette car either...blah...
Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 4:45pm
Never mind... i take back all of my previous comment... IT HAS LEDS!!!!! under A HOODDD!! in a boat... SWEET...not so much. Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: reidp
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 10:57pm
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OK. OK, an LS7. Well crap, I guess I'm building a vintage "Nautique Cobra" then, and debut it at GL-08. Hell, a 'vette of any type never ran with a Cobra (and I don't mean the Mustang variety, even though I love those). And with analogs,.....on the dash. And a carb(s). And so loud the sheriff in GL will try to ticket me while I'm still in NC.
Yes Tim, I know I'm spewing, but I've had several beers here at the office. I'll just shut up and head home to the dogs. ------------- ReidP /diaries/details.asp?ID=231&yrstart=1971&yrend=1975 - 1973 Mustang |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: November-30-2007 at 11:34pm
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Judging from the pics the boat doesn't seem to be a functional ski boat in my opinion. Look how calm the water is, then look at the wake. Maybe a better pic of the wake is needed. ------------- |
Posted By: FINS
Date Posted: December-01-2007 at 2:12am
Looks better than the Corvette Malibu in my opinion. But I bet $80,000 doesn't buy the Shelby Donzi! 
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Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: December-01-2007 at 10:52am
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the side shot isnt bad, the back shot forget it, thats what kills it for me ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: December-01-2007 at 11:04am
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I think a boat should look like a boat and a car should look like a car, but...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEQJ7xDwzHo&feature=PlayList&p=BAF91AB62442CAF7&index=0 - Roll Bar or Tower?!!? ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: December-01-2007 at 11:16am
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jimmy braggs does that with his snowmobiles ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-01-2007 at 3:03pm
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I was just being nice when I mentioned earlier that I didn't care for the styling. Now, being completely honest, I think it may be the worst case of so called "styling" on a boat that I have ever seen. Malibu was in the toilet in my mind before. Now I have just flushed that toilet!!
Do you really want a boat to look like a car or do you want a car to look like boat?? 
Or, you can have a vehicle that was designed as both!!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Behl
Date Posted: December-01-2007 at 4:56pm
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I saw one of those car/boats on lake Tippy way back when. People did not know what to think. They thought people had lost their mind taking their car in the water. ------------- Steve in Indy http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1702&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1976&yrend=1980" rel="nofollow - Redone 1977 Ski Tique |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: December-01-2007 at 5:22pm
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The Amphicar car club is quite large. There were 3046 imported into the USA and it has become quite a collectors item. Not the easiest to restore because the only spare parts made came into the states but then all the tooling was scraped. Club members like to show up at the ACBS shows and it is always a crowd pleaser.
http://www.amphicar.com/history.htm - Amphicar history Steve, People in Indiana must live very sheltered lives!! By the way, Amphicars have bilge pumps!! They are difficult to keep dry inside. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: December-01-2007 at 7:41pm
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I think those amphi cars bring big bucks now. There are 2 of them in Maine I see on occasion.
Pete, Imo, Malibu made a nice boat, and a few, particularly the later Sportsters were the best. Unfortunately, once they hit their stride success wise, they started turning out SUV bling boats with horrid color schemes and dropped the classics. Check these 2 out. The red one screams  ------------- |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: December-01-2007 at 10:48pm
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I had a chance to ride in a malibu similiar to the one on the left. I tried to keep an open mind while riding in it, but id definitely was no CC. I didn't care for it at all. Just my opinion. ------------- |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: December-02-2007 at 10:30am
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Another link to the COrvette boat with some more pics. Not everybody's cup of tea but some pretty darn nice detailing. http://4wheelsblog.com/released/malibu-boats-introduces-the-2008-corvette-limited-edition-sport-v - Boat pics
I personally like and would love to crank down the river in it,biggest problem I have with it is even though it's fast for an inboard for an $80,000 penis extension it should be faster. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: December-02-2007 at 11:46am
Alan, have you seen any top speed numbers? I didnt see any in that article or anywhere else yet. Im guessing that the 505hp version will get over 60 pretty easily, but thats purely speculation. ------------- |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: December-02-2007 at 12:27pm
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It may go over 60, but I bet it's not as fast as you would hope. ------------- |
Posted By: NAUTI84
Date Posted: December-02-2007 at 12:44pm
I second that Riley. Real nice boats to slalom behind too. I'll also second that the original design Corvettes were far better than that new mess! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=421&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985 - EX-NAUTI84 |
Posted By: eric lavine
Date Posted: December-02-2007 at 2:06pm
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goin fast on a boat doesnt start until 100 anyways ------------- "the things you own will start to own you" |
Posted By: NAUTI84
Date Posted: December-04-2007 at 4:05pm
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Now this is a pretty sharp
http://www.wakesiderides.com/rides/index.php?page=out&id=370 - corvette (corvettes) ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=421&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985 - EX-NAUTI84 |
Posted By: NAUTI84
Date Posted: December-04-2007 at 4:19pm
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUr9sFD0uS4&feature=related - Pretty Bling?
Wonder how much sking you'd do of this? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=421&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985 - EX-NAUTI84 |
Posted By: 64X55
Date Posted: December-04-2007 at 5:47pm
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Actually the description "Corvette" was used of a boat way before it was used of a car.
Always fun to check the dictionary -- Webster's = 1: a warship ranking in the old sailing navies next below a frigate 2: a highly maneuverable armed escort ship that is smaller than a destroyer. (F.1636). Pretty sure those didn't have tail lights either. I agree with several here anyway; the old ones look cooler, but I always thought the tail light thing was a little funny. Sort of cool, but more "funny." They (Malibu) might have done better to just do a Vette inspired boat by just mimicking the engine packages and some interior styling. I think most Vette's have a sort of boat like shape already anyway. Look at 'em! I think that was actually part of Zora's idea wasn't it? The Stingray in particular was trying to look like some aquatic thing (a Stingray). I think I've heard that the little air vents (of the older ones) behind the front wheels were supposed to look like the gills of a shark or a ray or something. Man, how picky I'm getting! To suggest that anything that is sleek, shiny red, and has 400 to 500 hp "isn't pretty cool" just seems "wrong" now that I'm actually thinking about it!?!?!?!??  ------------- Inboards Rule! |
Posted By: Feelgood M.D.
Date Posted: December-04-2007 at 7:21pm
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Those fake vents on the side of the hull are ridiculous. At least malibu kept the horrid tribal graphics and forward arch tower off it. Even with the tail lights its still better lookin that the new tribal wakeboard junk malibu vommits out. I'd like to see the guy that buys a boat with tail lights, leds, and subs. I wonder if there is a cup holder that will hold his zima. That boat can be be described as the bastard child of a really hot chick that had a little too much too drink one night (corvette) and a fat useless dude (malibu). ------------- Hunting for a Early 2000s Super Air or Super Sport w/ a Python Former Boats: 2001 SN 196 1986 BFN |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: December-04-2007 at 10:09pm
Tim, I may be mistaken but I thought someone said mid 50's. IMHO even if it runs low 60's that's still an aweful lot of money for a boat without much purpose. I'd still take it for a spin though. ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: December-04-2007 at 10:15pm
Feelgood, your in luck, Zima Cup holders  ------------- You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails |
Posted By: nates78ski
Date Posted: December-05-2007 at 12:06am
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those shelby donzi's are awesome looking though! thats how you do something right...mmmm seeeexy
Nate ------------- Nathan http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1463&sort=&pagenum=3&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - My '78 Ski Nautique <a href="http://photobucket.com/Nates78ski" rel="nofoll |
Posted By: Hansel
Date Posted: December-05-2007 at 1:19am
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I am not a big fan of bling over functionality, and though parts of the boat are moderately cool (LS7, racing seats...) overall I would have to give it the 'ole thumbs down.
The Shelby Donzis are really cool, but I seem to recall some controversy surrounding them when they first came out. Carroll Shelby is pretty protective of his name; I remember reading at one point that he wanted to demand a $10,000 royalty on every kit Shelby Cobra out there. ------------- "The only prudence in fishermen is that designed to set the stage for taking yet another, and perhaps a longer, chance." -Aldo Leopold |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-05-2008 at 10:52pm
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Well, I just saw Bu's Corvette boat at the boat show. I didn't care for the boat based upon the photos, and having seen it in person, I like it even less. It was certainly drawing a lot of folks to take a look though. To each his own. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: p/allen
Date Posted: January-06-2008 at 4:52am
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Brian Glad to see you posting . Was wondering how you faired through that nasty weather that was-is over your way . ------------- Pat http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/72ccfan/100_5977-1.jpg - My 72 Skier Rock River Dixon,ILL. |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-06-2008 at 2:44pm
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Thanks Pat,
Probably wouldn't even be a big storm in parts of the country, but for us, it was a big deal. About 3.5 inches of rain the first 24 hours. Not sure how much it rained yesterday. Also had winds of 50-80mph and gusts up to 100. In our town, mostly an inconvenience, some power outages, trees down, etc. However, in a small town outside Reno, a levee broke and flooded the whole town. Not so good. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: p/allen
Date Posted: January-06-2008 at 2:56pm
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Happy to hear every thing is ok with the family . ------------- Pat http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/72ccfan/100_5977-1.jpg - My 72 Skier Rock River Dixon,ILL. |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: January-06-2008 at 2:57pm
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Brian, to us down here , your right only a dress rehearsal.Hurricane Danny gave us 12" in 12hrs. w/ the same winds,100+.
Seems Nevada got 2to3 feet in their homes,sad by any account.Levees do breach here too. and when you are below or slightly above sea level that can present a major flood plane...... Katrina and Rita gave us a total of 50",what would Yall do with 50"in a week??????????? ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: January-06-2008 at 3:22pm
I'd let it run down hill and maybe almost have my lake back! ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: bkhallpass
Date Posted: January-06-2008 at 3:31pm
I think (at least I hope) the Katrina break was a once in lifetime disaster. Hard to imagine we could see that type of devastation even if we were to see 50" in a week. Still, our infrastructure here is not set up for that type of rain, which I know hurricane states could see in any given year. To answer your question, I don't know what we'd do with 50" in a week, but it wouldn't be good. BKH ------------- Livin' the Dream |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-06-2008 at 4:48pm
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Know just what you mean dr..Patti and I have seen it first hand. Been to Moss Pt and Passgagulla (sp?) MS 3 times since the storm thru the organization we work with...repairing homes and roofs. Totally unbelievable unless you see it first hand. Of course everyone knows about New Orleans or Boloxi but lots of small towns like these with no resources got hit as well.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-07-2008 at 12:13am
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Brian I was thinking about you also,good to hear every thing with you is ok. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-07-2008 at 1:29am
Here's what to make a real Corvette boat out of-
This is my Dad with his '54 back in the day.Hope you guys don't mind me boring you with old pictures ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: p/allen
Date Posted: January-07-2008 at 1:47am
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Gary old pics are great . That pic of your pop and his car is priceless... ------------- Pat http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w146/72ccfan/100_5977-1.jpg - My 72 Skier Rock River Dixon,ILL. |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: January-07-2008 at 11:15am
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Gary,
I'm guessing that car isnt around any more and I'm guessing you wish it was. Right before I started driving, my dad sold his 1969 British Racing Green, convertible GTO. That stings. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: 87BFN owner
Date Posted: January-07-2008 at 6:41pm
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Well maybe they could hlep the corvette boat some more, besides restyling it. They could shove that 620+ HP ZR-1 motor in it. ------------- |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-07-2008 at 7:22pm
My brother sold his 68 GTO convertable that he bought new, last year. Same color. ------------- |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-07-2008 at 9:11pm
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He sold it a few years later and bought a 56,he didn't like how small it was inside and no roll up windows.Out of those two I can remember the 56,so that is the one I wish he kept. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: 64X55
Date Posted: January-07-2008 at 9:26pm
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My Dad had a 50's T-Bird back when it was not so apparent that they would become the collectible that they now are.
He jokes about thinking that when he got the same amount (selling it) that he bought it for years after he bought it, he was really making out great. Now, of course it's not funny! I think the amount was something in the $2,000 to $2,500 range!  ------------- Inboards Rule! |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 1:53am
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I can kind of remember how much he sold the 54 for,it was like 1500 or 1800,but your right they were a used car and the new and improved next year model was out.Who wants an old one! These guys grew up in the depression and then went thru the war and were now making some money.It's the same with my generation, a buddy of mine bought a 4 year old lime green AAR Cuda for around 2 grand, we thought he was crazy who knew? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: 64X55
Date Posted: January-08-2008 at 9:19pm
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Gary,
I kid my boss regularly (he's a good sport) because he (probably back in his 20's), in about 1973 sold his aging '66 Mustang to buy this hot new 302 equipped Mercury Comet. Woo Woo! I've kidded him so much over the years. He finally bought a '65 Stang here now in his mid 50's from a friend. Unrelated to the topic, a pretty cool thing about this Mustang is that it belonged to the brother of the artist (some may recognize) "Lee Teter" who did the "Reflections" painting of the Vietnam vet leaning on the Vietnam memorial wall. Lee had sand blasted a nice picture of two horses (Mustangs) up on their hind legs sort of sparring or whatever in the rear window (takes up the whole window pretty much). It was when Lee was much younger. We've wondered if that glass might not be worth as much or more than the collectible car some day! ------------- Inboards Rule! |
Posted By: Sabre002
Date Posted: January-09-2008 at 1:59am
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What a waste of a LS7, come on why put a 13K motor in something slow? I will take that for the RX7 haha. ------------- So what winks and f**k's like a tiger? www.facebook.com/sabre002 |
Posted By: JUST-IN-TIME
Date Posted: January-09-2008 at 3:23am
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