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!MOULDIE wrote:
Hallo Mouldie,
The boat that you bought is a very good constructed boat , but its not a AceCraft it is a 17ft Atlantis build by Carl Krause of Camping&Boating in Benoni. They used to compete with AceCraft and their most famous boat was the 19ft WaveBreaker of wich the deep vee is still used today on the Buccaneer Ducks. The Atlantis is the Smaller version of the Wavebreaker. The reason it is still in such good nick is no wood in the construction even for the 80's this was revolutianary
Hallo Mouldie,
The boat that you bought is a very good constructed boat , but its not a AceCraft it is a 17ft Atlantis build by Carl Krause of Camping&Boating in Benoni. They used to compete with AceCraft and their most famous boat was the 19ft WaveBreaker of wich the deep vee is still used today on the Buccaneer Ducks. The Atlantis is the Smaller version of the Wavebreaker. The reason it is still in such good nick is no wood in the construction even for the 80's this was revolutianary
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MOULDIE wrote:
For 30k that is probably one of the best value deals around, those 55yamaha's are indestructable I also have 2 of them and think they are going for their 3rd boat .
so for 10% of the value of a new boat you have a rig that does not deflate/ will not loose value if kept in same condition, can ski , fish and worth more than it cost.
BFC wrote:
Cool thanx ,I did not buy it ,some mates did ,i cant even afford to buy a picture of a boat
For 30k that is probably one of the best value deals around, those 55yamaha's are indestructable I also have 2 of them and think they are going for their 3rd boat .
so for 10% of the value of a new boat you have a rig that does not deflate/ will not loose value if kept in same condition, can ski , fish and worth more than it cost.
Tammo Vink
New member
Hi.
I am looking for a Ace Cat 555 I want to restore it if maybe there is one i your area please let me know
I am looking for a Ace Cat 555 I want to restore it if maybe there is one i your area please let me know
Tammo Vink wrote:
http://easterncape.gumtree.co.za/c-Boats-Watercraft-motorboats-jet-skis-ACE-CAT-555-W0QQAdIdZ434860697Hi.
I am looking for a Ace Cat 555 I want to restore it if maybe there is one i your area please let me know
ocean bounty
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Hi Thika
Just a quick follow-up on Tail Time with regards to the ventilation/cavitation.
I sold my 660Dv, and after two months the wife couldn't take the "dik" lip anymore, so I bought Tail Time, soon to be Ocean Bounty. On our initial sea trial, we couldn't trim the motors out at all without the motors ventilating/cavitating, as you know these motors are standard long shaft. But I decided to push the motors 8inches further apart, which involved moving out-mounts and all sorts of things. Nett result the boat runs like a dream, better stability and can trim the motors way out, might even go up one hole on the transom. The Zuk's also rev out to the manufacturers recommended rpm, tested her today again and got 39 knots on the GPS. I hope this helps for future mono hull owners with the same issue I was faced with.
Cheers
Mike
Just a quick follow-up on Tail Time with regards to the ventilation/cavitation.
I sold my 660Dv, and after two months the wife couldn't take the "dik" lip anymore, so I bought Tail Time, soon to be Ocean Bounty. On our initial sea trial, we couldn't trim the motors out at all without the motors ventilating/cavitating, as you know these motors are standard long shaft. But I decided to push the motors 8inches further apart, which involved moving out-mounts and all sorts of things. Nett result the boat runs like a dream, better stability and can trim the motors way out, might even go up one hole on the transom. The Zuk's also rev out to the manufacturers recommended rpm, tested her today again and got 39 knots on the GPS. I hope this helps for future mono hull owners with the same issue I was faced with.
Cheers
Mike
Tammo Vink
New member
Thika.
Weet jy dalk van 'n ACE CRAFT 660dv wat te koop is
Weet jy dalk van 'n ACE CRAFT 660dv wat te koop is
ocean bounty
New member
Hi Tammo
I know you are asking Thika, but I know of a 660dv for sale in Cape Town. Boat has twin evinrude 135's etechs with low hours. The boat is in good condition, it's called Nenya I think but it used to be called San Michelle and Thika will definitely know this boat. Used to be owned by Eugene Hope. The guy selling it is Brian, here's his no:0837887130 I think he want's around the 200K mark but it's fully loaded. Good luck as not many of these boats come up for sale. Also chat to Dudley Hardman at Anchor Boat Shop, he mentioned to me the other day that he knows of one for sale with 115 yammie four strokes with low hours, might be worthwhile giving him a call.
Hope this helps.
Cheers Mike
I know you are asking Thika, but I know of a 660dv for sale in Cape Town. Boat has twin evinrude 135's etechs with low hours. The boat is in good condition, it's called Nenya I think but it used to be called San Michelle and Thika will definitely know this boat. Used to be owned by Eugene Hope. The guy selling it is Brian, here's his no:0837887130 I think he want's around the 200K mark but it's fully loaded. Good luck as not many of these boats come up for sale. Also chat to Dudley Hardman at Anchor Boat Shop, he mentioned to me the other day that he knows of one for sale with 115 yammie four strokes with low hours, might be worthwhile giving him a call.
Hope this helps.
Cheers Mike
benniejordaan
Sealiner
Tammo Vink wrote:
Brand new Ace Cat 555
http://www.magsonmarine.com/index.php?dirname=html_docs_b_new/05200fishing_boats&productID=3
I saw this and though of you.
Brand new Ace Cat 555
http://www.magsonmarine.com/index.php?dirname=html_docs_b_new/05200fishing_boats&productID=3
benniejordaan
Sealiner
Or the CC. Looks good.
