Inexpensive 100 mph build?

[fast99]

Is it possible to build a relatively inexpensive 100 mph V-8 boat? What kind/brand boat and what motor? Assume an outboard would be cheaper but like the sound of a V8.

 

[JFMFG]

Define inexpensive.

 

[fast99]

Lease expensive 150K or less?

 

[JFMFG]

MAYBE the 26 Tahiti that Todd makes which is the old 26 force mold. I think any big name company eliminator, ultra, Howard you’re prob looking over 200 for a 25 or 26

 

[OCMerrill]

Congratulations!

You have married 100 mph, boat, and inexpensive in one sentence.

First off you will need a Jet Bote. You might be able to find on on ebay that already goes 100 mph, V8 sound and all.

 

[obnoxious001]

Is it possible to build a relatively inexpensive 100 mph V-8 boat? What kind/brand boat and what motor? Assume an outboard would be cheaper but like the sound of a V8.

A flat bottom can be made to run pretty fast without spending a complete fortune on an engine. How do you plan to use the boat, since you have posted in the boat racing section. Friend of mine just bought an absolutely beautiful Canyon flat this weekend for 20K, less engine. He got it for his daughter to drag race.

 

[welldigger00]

Nitrous oxide could get you there. You didn’t say how many times you wanted to go a 100 mph.

 

[74 spectra20 v-drive]

We need to be friends....150K = inexpensive boat Just be safe first, shit happens real fast on the water and at a lot slower than 100mph

 

[Flatsix66]

New Liberator with a 300R from Randy

 

[Crazyhippy]

New Liberator with a 300R from Randy

It's a V8 too! Lol

 

[timstoy]

Is it possible to build a relatively inexpensive 100 mph V-8 boat? What kind/brand boat and what motor? Assume an outboard would be cheaper but like the sound of a V8

No

 

[pronstar]

Inexpensive
Boat
100mph

Make this happen and you’ll be crowned King of the Water

 

[rivermobster]

Easiest and least expensive? 22ft stoker with a blue 502.

Bone stock you can do 98 all day (once you learn how to drive it). Minor mods will push it over 100 easily.

Note: All air entrapment hulls are Very weight sensitive and the Stoker is no exception. It's not going to do 100 with four people in it. But seriously, would you want to do that anyway?? 100mph is serious speed and shit can go wrong in a blink. Not the best idea to put three other lives in that kinna danger.

But I'll do it on my own all day long on my own...............

 

[fast99]

Thanks for the replies. Don't want to kill myself or anyone else. I know water doesn't forgive mistakes as happened near here a couple weeks ago.

For now, just wondering if it is possible at a somewhat reasonable cost. Appears it can be done.

Like the Stoker and a 502 beautiful boat.

 

[rivermobster]

Thanks for the replies. Don't want to kill myself or anyone else. I know water doesn't forgive mistakes as happened near here a couple weeks ago.

For now, just wondering if it is possible at a somewhat reasonable cost. Appears it can be done.

Like the Stoker and a 502 beautiful boat.

@Riverbound

 

[Riverbound]

@Riverbound

Stoker and stock 502 is a little bit of a stretch to hit 100. But has been done.

 

[hallett21]

Does “build” mean brand new or could it be a restoration?

 

[Racey]

Just put a pump on it, guaranteed 100mph

 

[rivermobster]

Stoker and stock 502 is a little bit of a stretch to hit 100. But has been done.

98 is Damm close enough for me.

Pretty sure yours does 100 easily.

 

[renodaytona]

What size/type of boat are you talking? What type of boating? Lot's of variables here, an air entrapment hull will get you to 100 with less HP. A flat bottom/runner bottom will get you over 100 but it's possible you aren't taking that on the river or lake everyday due to conditions.

 

[obnoxious001]

Is it possible to build a relatively inexpensive 100 mph V-8 boat? What kind/brand boat and what motor? Assume an outboard would be cheaper but like the sound of a V8.

A couple of years back I sold a long deck Hallett flat to a guy for $2300. He built his own big cubic inch engine and it runs over 100 at the drags, he showed me a time slip. I am currently working on gathering parts for a single carb 477 cu in engine that we plan to make 700 hp on the dyno on AV gas, to go into a drag boat for my friend's son. Pretty certain it will run over 100. As I asked before, what are you trying to do? You still did not define your idea of "inexpensive".

 

[hallett21]

21-25 eliminator should do 100 for under a 150k if we are talking redoing a used boat.

 

[AZLineman]

There’s a red Wells V trap for sale on the Internet right now turnkey and cheap that is the cheapest hundred mile an hour deal around

 

[Riverbound]

98 is Damm close enough for me.

Pretty sure yours does 100 easily.

Yes sir maybe a “little” over with that little 509

 

[racektm]

There’s a red Wells V trap for sale on the Internet right now turnkey and cheap that is the cheapest hundred mile an hour deal around

I’m not sure that boat is going 100 any time soon,

 

[War Canoe]

1984 Cougar 19’ hull ....$1,700
New 300 XS.................$15,000
Rigging ........................$ 5,000

Results:
Won my class Parker enduro 2010
Won my class Parker enduro 2011
Won overall and my class in 2012

Best speed : 114 mph w/ 34 Merc cleaver

And got 4.1 mpg

Noise is not speed...
Come to Church...you will convert sooner or later.

 

[War Canoe]

Latest Church build....
It ain’t cheap like the Canoe, but we can’t wait to see how fast it is....

22’ KMG w/ Merc 450
Eric’s new ride.

 

[War Canoe]

War Canoe Team...
Tony Scarlata, far left, drove the first leg...

 

[AZLineman]

I’m not sure that boat is going 100 any time soon,

496. I thought I saw one cheap with a pro charger deal at a blackhawk

 

[Outdrive1]

You could build a CP with 700 honest hp and do 100.

 

[twocents]

I did a story for RDP a couple of years ago about a genuine 100+mph boat for under $25,000. It was done at All Seasons Marine in Boulder City, NV -- purchased a used STV, rerigged it with a slightly modified 225HP Evinrude V-6 outboard. It also had seating for a driver and four passengers. Fun little lake rocket.

 

[Backlash]

I know of a 19' Daytona you could buy for cheap, and build it how you'd like.