New Boat for the Boys

scarab racing · 14-03-2012, 10:12 AM

Just bought my boys thier first boat
It needs a lot of work but should be great fun, might even do a rebuild thread if any one is interested.
Staying in storage for a while as got to much happening at the moment but should get on with it end of summer.

Almarine Meteor jet boat

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NorwegianBoater · 14-03-2012, 12:21 PM

Looks cool, lucky boys

I welcome a rebuild thread

Ph@ntastic · 14-03-2012, 07:28 PM

Looks like a lot of fun !
Looking forward to a rebuild threat .

gmc · 14-03-2012, 07:44 PM

you can have these for 3k all ready to go and a spare eng in bits but good

Peterjfinch · 14-03-2012, 08:15 PM

I'll be watching this one Mark. the colour is similar to "Scarab Racing", will anything else be similar? .....engine, ......drive .....?????

Silversurfer · 14-03-2012, 08:35 PM

got one for my lads as well had to put new wood in it make new bench seat, new seats windscreen and coat of paint!

http://www.stewartwatkins.com/speedy/

They love it!

Silversurfer · 14-03-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by gmc

you can have these for 3k all ready to go and a spare eng in bits but good

Do you have an engine and remotes for sale? The 2.5hp on mine is a bit slow!

gmc · 14-03-2012, 09:00 PM

no sorry mate

scarab racing · 14-03-2012, 09:18 PM

Thanks for the comments guys,
the boat comes with the jet unit but no engine, so going to go for a 550 jet ski engine as they are small and light.

Will have it resrayed by Ipaint (same people who sparyed the scarab).

GMC thanks for the offer but as my boys are very young I wanted to go / stay with jet drive just incase of an accident.

Peter I think 300+ BHP would be a bit over powerd BUT would look good with one of your V8's all chromed up in the back

Silversurfer what size is your as it looks a bit bigger but might just be my eye's.

Peterjfinch · 14-03-2012, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by scarab racing

Thanks for the comments guys,
Peter I think 300+ BHP would be a bit over powerd BUT would look good with one of your V8's all chromed up in the back

Sorry mate, both are spoken for

Silversurfer · 15-03-2012, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by scarab racing

Thanks for the comments guys,
the boat comes with the jet unit but no engine, so going to go for a 550 jet ski engine as they are small and light.

Will have it resrayed by Ipaint (same people who sparyed the scarab).

GMC thanks for the offer but as my boys are very young I wanted to go / stay with jet drive just incase of an accident.

Peter I think 300+ BHP would be a bit over powerd BUT would look good with one of your V8's all chromed up in the back

Silversurfer what size is your as it looks a bit bigger but might just be my eye's.

I think its 10 foot down the yard tommorrow so will measure it up

boatnut · 21-03-2012, 09:22 PM

hi mark
kids are gonna have fun in their little boat, im not sure if you are still looking for a ski lump, ive just seen an older jetski on ebay, its in croydon, i have just text the guy to tell him i have a mate looking for a jetski lump, and whats the lowest he will take for it is, he said to make an offer, check it out, not sure what it is like tho may be worth a look, his mobile no is 07856594968, good luck

scarab racing · 26-03-2012, 03:37 PM

Boatnut many thansk PM sent,

still looking for an engine