1998 slingshot... any good?

[HaxbySpeed]

I've got a customer who's interested in this boat. Anyone know what the hulls were like back then? He isn't interested in the motors or drives, he has a pair of 1100hp motors looking for a home.. :biggrinjester:
Thanks, Alex..

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/1998_hustler_388_slingshot_500s_xrs-o31261-en.html

 

[Rik]

Don't know anything about that particular boat but I know how to connect those 1,000 hp engines :rofl:

 

[Team Tsunami]

Im a big Hustler fan and former Sligshot owner but the Hull is not a good canidate for 1000hp motors. The hull does not handle well over 90mph. It was only designed to run fast with stock 500's. On some of the newer 388's the strakes are cut back for less stern lift for over 100mph speeds. You cant cut the strakes back on older ones.

 

[Jassman]

Im a big Hustler fan and former Sligshot owner but the Hull is not a good canidate for 1000hp motors. The hull does not handle well over 90mph. It was only designed to run fast with stock 500's. On some of the newer 388's the strakes are cut back for less stern lift for over 100mph speeds. You cant cut the strakes back on older ones.

This is a fact..


sell the motors, get some 500-650 hp, throw some asd-7's and your set. Bulletproof 95mph rig

 

[JoeD]

A friend owned 2003 38 Hustler with 675 Eickerts and ASD7's , the boat flew(118mph) but very scary.

 

[Pro1]

Bid now. Bid fast.

http://yachtauctions.com/listing.php?vessel=4049

 

[Geronimo36]

Team Tsunami and Jassman have the same info that Fiore told me at a boat show many years ago!

also, is it a lake or ocean? They'll pound the fillings out of your teeth in rough water...

 

[FastDonzi]

Get Ahold of Chip Fendt with Statement, He was a Hustler Factory Driver.

 

[MattBMiller]

A friend owned 2003 38 Hustler with 675 Eickerts and ASD7's , the boat flew(118mph) but very scary.

That's movin for 675 hp!

 

[Team Tsunami]

Bid now. Bid fast.

http://yachtauctions.com/listing.php?vessel=4049

Thats my buddies old boat! We used to run around together when we both had our Slingshots. I believe he sold it with around 600hrs and was a very clean boat. He kept very good care of it!

 

[JoeD]

That's movin for 675 hp!

My original 675 Eickerts dynoed at 725 hp.

 

[HaxbySpeed]

Thanks for all the info guys! Doesn't sound like the right boat.. The motors are in a 28 Mirage right now He really wants something that will run close to 115-120ish..

 

[Team Tsunami]

Thanks for all the info guys! Doesn't sound like the right boat.. The motors are in a 28 Mirage right now He really wants something that will run close to 115-120ish..

Go buy a cat!

 

[Wrinkleface]

send Strip Poker a message, he has a 388 w/ some big power!!!

 

[Sea-Dated]

Go buy a cat!

:iagree:

 

[drpete3]

Go buy a cat!

U thinking Felix? Maybe Sylvester?:sifone:

 

[Smarty]

U thinking Felix? Maybe Sylvester?:sifone:

No I am thinking Mr. Jinks, and I'll throw in Pixie and Dixie the mice at no charge.

I have too much time on my hands on Friday(s)

All three, Mr Jinks, Pixie, and Dixie...no charge.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ui2ffqJLiTM&feature=related

 

[Jassman]

Don't know anything about that particular boat but I know how to connect those 1,000 hp engines :rofl:

that's the fastest accelerating 38 to date. So much torque it will lay it on its side... The motors and drives exceed the hulls capabilities over 100mph. The 39 rockit is designed for above 100mph.

 

[Pro1]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/1997_hustler_slingshot_388-o31441-en.html

Here it is.

 

[Trim'd Up]

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/1997_hustler_slingshot_388-o31441-en.html

Here it is.

Is it just me or are those water pickups way long?