Billy B Needles Boat Show Pictures

[RiverDave]

Look at this thing. Notice the lack of clutter in rigging. This Flat would be another one of my picks!! Freakin awesome boat.




RD

 

[RiverDave]

This Twin Rudder Hydro was pretty unbelievable. I was taking pics of the twin rudder setup, and a lady walks over and says "You know you can get that tape in any color now." (smart ass... LOL I loved it) This would be another one that I'd have a hard time imagining how you could do it any better then what they have done.




RD

 

[RiverDave]

The amount of crafstmenship that not only goes into the paint, but rigging of these boats is unreal.. When you are taking photos of them it almost gets overwhelming and they all kind of blend together, even though they are all different.



I am interested in learning a little more about this little T Lockout handle. it's the smallest one I have seen and it was in a few of the boats at the show.




Thought this was kinda cool how they incorporated the puke tank into the battery box. Not sure why they had blue as an accent color in this boat, I liked the whole block / white / grey / chrome theme they had going.

 

[RiverDave]

Ricky At Maxed out is now selling this Hallett 210.. It's pretty bad ass, the tabs / cav plates are electric and have a manual over ride with a pedal. It's a GT special from back in the day, note the recessed fuel fills and a whole bunch of other custom stuff.



This was supposedly the last Stoker ever made.. Race layup with Kevlar.

 

[RiverDave]

I went around a corner and I see Bob Sepulveda from Advantage boats standing there. He had sold a gentlemen this boat a few years back and the guy never used it. When I say never used it, the boat has less then 8 hours on it and looks like it just came out of the factory. I'm not sure what they are asking for it, but I'd imagine it would be 1/2 of what it costs new. If interested call Advantage Boats and ask for Bob




The owner of this boat is a prick and he just boned me out of 162.50... That's ok though I'll still hang out with him because he's got a cool boat.

 

[RiverDave]

Scott and Denise's Schiada is just sick.. I have seen the boat a few times before and even did an article on it. I don't care how many times I see it, I can't get over how nice it is. Prime and Scott did an amazing job on the boat.



This boat ran in the Enduro last year, and Dirk Olsen and Ryan were actually the Title sponsor of the 336. They are getting the boat ready for a race right now and then it will be moth balled until the Enduro again this year.

 

[RiverDave]

Pretty cool to see a tranny in a flat.



Lots of custom shit in this boat if you look closely. I like the throttle pedal (painted on the inside / chrome on the outside)

 

[RiverDave]

This guy has come cubic dollars in his boat.. That V-Drive case alone is $$$




Joe's Ski Race Flat (all original) with a Keith Black Injected motor.. Hard to beat this one on the Nostalgic factor.

 

[Howardflat]

Awesome man! My boat made the cut. Makes my day. Hopefully the weather holds out tomorrow. Plan on taking her for a run.

 

[RiverDave]

Getting down to the last boats I shot at the show.. Have 4 - 5 more to go.




I see these old Flats for cheap every now and again.. If I could think of any purpose they would serve me in life I'd buy one. I love the interior in this deal, it's back when things had styling.



Still one of my all time favorite boats. There's some pretty cool stories that go with it as well. The fathers ashes are actually in a machined container and ride with his son everytime he takes the boat out.



I'd love to get a 24 Spectra.. But this price is out of my league by a long shot. (30,000)

 

[RiverDave]

Last boat that I took pics of.. I hope you enjoyed the coverage of the Needles Boat Show! We look forward to going back again next year!

 

[Raffit78]

Great coverage, these boats are just absolutely amazing. The attention to detail on some of these boats is absolutely insane. Would love to go out next year and see these boats live.

 

[CampbellCarl]

Nice event coverage there RD...see anything this year that wasn't there last year? I mean, you did say that it's the same boats and cars every year...

 

[SFV2RVR]

Nice event coverage there RD...see anything this year that wasn't there last year? I mean, you did say that it's the same boats and cars every year...

The only reason I brought my boat out this year was because I added the back seat and the hatch, so it was different from the previous years look. I'm still up in the air about bringing it out to the future shows because I also get tired of seeing the same stuff. I love this show and appreciate the hard work that Billy and everyone else puts into this event!

 

[Sharp Shooter]

If I could think of any purpose they would serve me in life I'd buy one.

I shouldn't have to tell you this, but they're just toys Dave. They serve the purpose of supplying fun and that's all. No different than a classic car, offroad vehicle or an RV. Apparently they don't seem fun enough to own in your eyes which is fine and certainly no suprise to me.

Nice event coverage there RD...see anything this year that wasn't there last year? I mean, you did say that it's the same boats and cars every year...

You're right Carl, Dave has said "same boats every year" and one time on the phone he told me they were all rigged basically the same and weren't very custom which only holds so much weight...:cool


Dave, thanks for showing up, snapping pics and preparing this thread. It's appreciated!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Outdrive1]

I shouldn't have to tell you this, but they're just toys Dave. They serve the purpose of supplying fun and that's all. No different than a classic car, offroad vehicle or an RV. Apparently they don't seem fun enough to own in your eyes which is fine and certainly no suprise to me.



You're right Carl, Dave has said "same boats every year" and one time on the phone he told me they were all rigged basically the same and weren't very custom which only holds so much weight...:cool


Dave, thanks for showing up, snapping pics and preparing this thread. It's appreciated!!! :thumbup::thumbup:

Lol. Nice talking to you this weekend. [emoji106]

 

[CampbellCarl]

Lol. Nice talking to you this weekend. [emoji106]

Same here....not Jerry...

 

[Willie B]

...I grew up with these boats which is why,...I suppose that I own four of them???...

... Nothing like skimming across the lake at a high rate of speed just a few inches from the water...

... Never ridden in a big fast boat so I can't compare???...

 

[Raffit78]

Hey Willie, just for my curiosity, I get that you can dump all the money in the world in these. But, what would be an amount someone wanting to start out should consider having. Blown motor, boat, etc... Are we looking at 20k, 30k, 80k? Plus something that would be "dependable" Excuse my ignorance.

 

[Willie B]

Hey Willie, just for my curiosity, I get that you can dump all the money in the world in these. But, what would be an amount someone wanting to start out should consider having. Blown motor, boat, etc... Are we looking at 20k, 30k, 80k? Plus something that would be "dependable" Excuse my ignorance.

...Hmmm???,...This is a question more suited to Campbell Carl,...
Sharpshooter or one of the others that really really knows...

...My boats are very lake presentable but not off the hook like what you are seeing pics of in this thread...

 

[RiverDave]

Hey Willie, just for my curiosity, I get that you can dump all the money in the world in these. But, what would be an amount someone wanting to start out should consider having. Blown motor, boat, etc... Are we looking at 20k, 30k, 80k? Plus something that would be "dependable" Excuse my ignorance.

Surprisingly they aren't as much money as you would think, given all that goes into them. Flat Bottoms are pretty cheap comparatively. If you spend 30 on a flat, you bought yourself one seriously nice piece of hardware.

Here's some listings..

http://www.dragboatsunlimited.com/boats_for_sale.html

My advice though is ignore the prices, or shave 5 - 10K off of the higher priced ones..


A nostalgic flat like the one that Jerry and I were talking about goes anywhere from 4 - 8K.. Some bad ass Flat, if it's got all the shit and looks the part is mid 20's to maybe low 30's if it's retarded (by Prime or something). A lot of the ones in this thread are sub 20's if they actually had to sell.

RD

 

[ONE-A-DAY]

Hey Willie, just for my curiosity, I get that you can dump all the money in the world in these. But, what would be an amount someone wanting to start out should consider having. Blown motor, boat, etc... Are we looking at 20k, 30k, 80k? Plus something that would be "dependable" Excuse my ignorance.

There was a blown hallet at the show, guy was asking $16,000. I came very close, but the added in all the legal fees for the divorce and it wasn't goon to be cost effective.

 

[Sharp Shooter]

Hey Willie, just for my curiosity, I get that you can dump all the money in the world in these. But, what would be an amount someone wanting to start out should consider having. Blown motor, boat, etc... Are we looking at 20k, 30k, 80k? Plus something that would be "dependable" Excuse my ignorance.

I would appraise the nicest boats in the 35k-60K range although most of them cost much more to get there. That being said, Dave is correct and you can score a lot of boat in the $20,000- $30,000 range. Some of these boats are north of 80K in what the owners have in them but those are few.

A good number of these boats are owned by people who are mechanically proficient and do their own work which helps a lot on cost.

I'd be interested in RCL's answer to this question. :cool

 

[doubleeagle]

Excellent coverage guys really enjoyed. :thumbup:

 

[CampbellCarl]

Surprisingly they aren't as much money as you would think, given all that goes into them. Flat Bottoms are pretty cheap comparatively. If you spend 30 on a flat, you bought yourself one seriously nice piece of hardware.

Here's some listings..

http://www.dragboatsunlimited.com/boats_for_sale.html

My advice though is ignore the prices, or shave 5 - 10K off of the higher priced ones..


A nostalgic flat like the one that Jerry and I were talking about goes anywhere from 4 - 8K.. Some bad ass Flat, if it's got all the shit and looks the part is mid 20's to maybe low 30's if it's retarded (by Prime or something). A lot of the ones in this thread are sub 20's if they actually had to sell.

RD

"Retarded by Prime..."

 

[westair]

...I grew up with these boats which is why,...I suppose that I own four of them???...

... Nothing like skimming across the lake at a high rate of speed just a few inches from the water...

... Never ridden in a big fast boat so I can't compare???...

I agree Willie, riding in the bigger performance boats I really missed being close to the water ....just not the same level of excitement for me

 

[Sharp Shooter]

For sale.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/bod/4907180916.html

 

[Prime Marine]

"Retarded by Prime..."

Ive been called worse... Thanks for the plug Cambelly

 

[RiverDave]

I meant it in a good way Mike. Carl is to old to understand slang..

 

[CampbellCarl]

Ive been called worse... Thanks for the plug Cambelly

Mikey, I was just quoting the HNIC around this joint. I would NEVER call you or your work retarded....afterall, I may need something someday...

 

[CampbellCarl]

I meant it in a good way Mike. Carl is to old to understand slang..

OK, let's do this ONE more time....please show me the online dictionary listing for retarded meaning a good thing...

 

[TBI]

OK, let's do this ONE more time....please show me the online dictionary listing for retarded meaning a good thing...

This should help clear things up




http://www.riverdavesplace.com/foru...dles-Boat-Show-Pictures&p=1984108#post1984108

 

[CampbellCarl]

This should help clear things up




http://www.riverdavesplace.com/foru...dles-Boat-Show-Pictures&p=1984108#post1984108

Yup, clear as RD's vision was at 6:30am this morning...

 

[coolchange]

This should help clear things up




http://www.riverdavesplace.com/foru...dles-Boat-Show-Pictures&p=1984108#post1984108

Dude, I just have to say you used to kind of irritate me. Then one day I just sort of "Got it" lmao!

 

[TBI]

Dude, I just have to say you used to kind of irritate me. Then one day I just sort of "Got it" lmao!

And here I thought the only one irritated by my bullshit was Dave?

 

[Outdrive1]

And here I thought the only one irritated by my bullshit was Dave?

Which Dave?

 

[TBI]

Which Dave?

The irritated one

 

[CampbellCarl]

Which Dave?

You know...Dave!

 

[TBI]

You know...Dave!

Liver Dave?

 

[CampbellCarl]

Liver Dave?

No, Liver Transplant Dave...

 

[TBI]

No, Liver Transplant Dave...

LTDP?