rctinman
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Here is an oldie but goodie. This is a 65 Viper kit that was made by Bob Gebhart around the early to mid 80's. This was a very competitive hull for it's time, and was very well made.
This kit has most of the hardware, including a barstock rudder, turnfin, driveshaft, prop, seals, ABS cowl, and it even includes a custom metal fuel tank made by Allen Haag. Allen was the first person that I know of that built and sold custom tanks to the public. He was also the person that taught me how to make tanks. Although this tank is new, it has been sitting for a long time, and has discolored. You may be able to polish it up. A few things have been done by the original owner, like, install the motormounts and driveline, and mount the rudder. He also reinforced all of the corners of the tub, but this is where he stopped. everything he did is correct, and done well. The hull is straight ant true. There is some sheet wood that is missing for the top sheeting, and the radiobox lid. A little bit of 1/16" ply will take care of this.
Now, this kit is definitely old school, having solid motormounts, hard driveshaft, and a screw down radiobox lid, but built per plans, it would make a fast, fun, play boat. Or, update the hardware a bit, and you might have something to race with for not a lot of money.
Here's alink to a pic - http://www.intlwaters.com/index.php?autoco...si&img=1779
$85.00, shipped in the con U.S.
Thanks for looking!
Steve Ball
This kit has most of the hardware, including a barstock rudder, turnfin, driveshaft, prop, seals, ABS cowl, and it even includes a custom metal fuel tank made by Allen Haag. Allen was the first person that I know of that built and sold custom tanks to the public. He was also the person that taught me how to make tanks. Although this tank is new, it has been sitting for a long time, and has discolored. You may be able to polish it up. A few things have been done by the original owner, like, install the motormounts and driveline, and mount the rudder. He also reinforced all of the corners of the tub, but this is where he stopped. everything he did is correct, and done well. The hull is straight ant true. There is some sheet wood that is missing for the top sheeting, and the radiobox lid. A little bit of 1/16" ply will take care of this.
Now, this kit is definitely old school, having solid motormounts, hard driveshaft, and a screw down radiobox lid, but built per plans, it would make a fast, fun, play boat. Or, update the hardware a bit, and you might have something to race with for not a lot of money.
Here's alink to a pic - http://www.intlwaters.com/index.php?autoco...si&img=1779
$85.00, shipped in the con U.S.
Thanks for looking!
Steve Ball
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