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1975 Biesemeyer Super Flat bottom

Sharp Shooter

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Year: 1975
Built and sold by: Arizona Ski Boats - Julian Pettingill
Make: Biesemeyer
Model: (Race Deck) Super flat bottom
Length: 18
Engine: 460 Blown Alcohol Chevy by Pfaff Racing Engines
Propulsion: Propeller via v-drive
Prop: 806 Menkins (Julian Prop) 11 1/2 X 15 -18 degree
Top speed: Probably about 130
Pros: Intoxicating ride, but can be frightening. Metal flake Billy B. paint gets all the chicks, but I'm married so I don't cash in on that. Fits in a one car garage.

Cons: Needs a priming bottle to start cold, methanol fuel burns at twice the rate of gas and fuel system needs to be completely cleaned after a boating trip.

Overall: Super fun boat that is a lot of work to maintain and use. Outstanding for a quick adrenaline rush, terrible as a family boat (as rigged).

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poncho

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Year: 1975
Built and sold by: Arizona Ski Boats - Julian Pettingill
Make: Biesemeyer
Model: (Race Deck) Super flat bottom
Length: 18
Engine: 460 Blown Alcohol Chevy by Pfaff Racing Engines
Propulsion: Propeller via v-drive
Prop: 806 Menkins (Julian Prop) 11 1/2 X 15 -18 degree
Top speed: Probably about 130
Pros: Intoxicating ride, but can be frightening. Metal flake Billy B. paint gets all the chicks, but I'm married so I don't cash in on that. Fits in a one car garage.

Cons: Needs a priming bottle to start cold, methanol fuel burns at twice the rate of gas and fuel system needs to be completely cleaned after a boating trip.

Overall: Super fun boat that is a lot of work to maintain and use. Outstanding for a quick adrenaline rush, terrible as a family boat (as rigged).

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Pro....You should see my Dad's boat. 👍
 

77 SLEEK

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Year: 1975
Built and sold by: Arizona Ski Boats - Julian Pettingill
Make: Biesemeyer
Model: (Race Deck) Super flat bottom
Length: 18
Engine: 460 Blown Alcohol Chevy by Pfaff Racing Engines
Propulsion: Propeller via v-drive
Prop: 806 Menkins (Julian Prop) 11 1/2 X 15 -18 degree
Top speed: Probably about 130
Pros: Intoxicating ride, but can be frightening. Metal flake Billy B. paint gets all the chicks, but I'm married so I don't cash in on that. Fits in a one car garage.

Cons: Needs a priming bottle to start cold, methanol fuel burns at twice the rate of gas and fuel system needs to be completely cleaned after a boating trip.

Overall: Super fun boat that is a lot of work to maintain and use. Outstanding for a quick adrenaline rush, terrible as a family boat (as rigged).

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Saw you at the Billy B show in Needles. Beautiful boat done so well !!!
 

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You forgot to mention "Has extra turnbuckles in the event someone loses some of theirs"

I gotta get a ride in this thing sometime Jerry :)
 
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