Anyone have a Daytona 21?

[bratprince]

I just purchased a 94 eliminator daytona 21ft as a bare hull. I would like to talk to some other owners of similar boats and see how you guys powered them and what kind of performance your getting.

[Hermosa]

bratprince:
I just purchased a 94 eliminator daytona 21ft as a bare hull. I would like to talk to some other owners of similar boats and see how you guys powered them and what kind of performance your getting. I had a 1994, best boat I ever owned, was a lot of fun. I had stock package and a Dominator jet, with a Place diverter. Fun, fun boat.

[Back To Havasu]

You might want to consider a bracketed outboard. With a Merc 225 Promax, 2.5 280EFI, or a 300x, you would have a screamer of a boat with a lot of room in the interior. Wonderful boat, however you decide to power it. Just my $.02.

[crazy eyes]

a good friend of mine has a 1993 with a 605ci. with a 14:71 blower, dart olds heads and a american turbine pump. one of the fastest boats ive been in. jawdrop
good luck with your setup. and dont forget to post pics of your project.
Ron

[Charley]

I had an 89 21' daytona with a Johnson 300 for many years.... It was a great boat, the only thing that kinda sucks is the freeboard...get the splash guard for it....well worth the money spent for peace of mind
[ February 03, 2003, 08:53 PM: Message edited by: Charley ]

[HavasuDreamin']

O/B baby..........280 Merc. 2.5L, or 300X (My choice)
Pro Max 225.... Not enough power for that big of a tunnel! Sorry BackToHavasu wink
[ February 04, 2003, 01:58 PM: Message edited by: HavasuDreamin' ]

[HammerDown]

I've got an older 21 Daytona Jet 468 Berk. I've seen what one of these boats can do with a 325 lb out board hanging off the back.....and theres much more room in the Boat to be had. Sorry fellow Big Block Guys.

[Back To Havasu]

HD...I agree with you that the Promax 225 is a little short on horsepower for the hull, although it would probably run with a stock BBC jet or sterndrive. But if price is a concern, or you don't need to be as fast as a 300x, with the 225, you have oil injection, and reliable power. Just a thought.

[Hermosa]

What kind of cash would a 300x cost these days. Then you have to rig it.... the hardware could get expensive, but I bet it would fly...
[ February 04, 2003, 02:54 PM: Message edited by: Hermosa ]

[Back To Havasu]

I believe the difference in "list price" between the 225 ProMax and 300x is more than $4,000.00. Don't know what deals are available out there though.