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dwm
01-09-2005, 04:00 PM
I was wondering if anyone had heard of this boat name before. Please E-mail me at Ddwmkmm@aol.com if you have and know anything about them.

MudPumper
01-09-2005, 04:20 PM
I know they made a v-drive, my neighbor has one. Try asking in the v-drive sections.

mickeyfinn
01-09-2005, 04:32 PM
RapidCraft also made a lot of eggbeater boats. Good, fast hulls. Not a lot of room though. If you want to go fast they are a good hull though.

Boatcop
01-09-2005, 07:04 PM
There are 2 "Rapid Craft" boat builders that I know of. One in Grand Rapids, MN and another in Blackfoot, ID.
Both are still in business and making boats, as of the last info I have.
If you're wondering about a particular boat, I can give you more if I knew the Hull ID number.

HavasuDreamin'
01-10-2005, 10:41 AM
Rapid Craft Boats out of MN is no longer in business. One of their boats crashed on the Coldwater chain of lakes killing at least one and the impending litigation commenced putting the small company out of business. This happened in the late 90's from what I can recall.
The boats were built well, but IMHO, the 20' Riot took some skill to drive as the boat tended to teeter at speed due to its center pod design.
I have no clue about the other Rapid Craft boat mfg.
HD

Up 4 River
01-10-2005, 11:37 AM
Send a PM to STVBOY here on the boards. He bought his last winter and I'm sure he'd be happy to answer any questions you have.
U4R

Wicky
01-10-2005, 11:44 AM
Uncle Tony is very familiar with Rapid Craft as is STV boy.
I never knew they were made in Idaho. Thanks boatcop. Cool to know that.
Mow,
Wicky

Wicky
01-10-2005, 11:48 AM
Here's STVboy's RapidCraft