That is the first ZRC built. It was originally the Daytona Harley - Davidson boat. It has a lot of hours on it but appears to be in great shape. Being it is getting new engines and drives, the hours really won't matter. With twin 710 side by side, the boat should run 105-110. I see 115 with my staggered 700's.

Tks Tom, From what I could find it was the first pleasure ZRC made, and was never a race boat. Is that your understanding?

Nice move Robert. That thing peaked my interest this week as well. I'll see you in Fla.

Tks Greg. When I eventually get it finished we'll hook up for a ride.

It served as the APBA LLC pace boat for a few years. I am not sure how the side by side runs but the hull is unreal. Best boat I have ever owned. We have a really cool engine project on the drawing table too.

Congratulations Robert! Nice ride. I look forward to seeing it in FL next time we meet again.

My understanding it was the first one made period. If you look at the id #, it shows 001 for production unit and ends in 02 for the year. It was the R&D boat, never raced that I know of but was used for a pace boat and all the factory demo rides. It was the only built with the 500's, the next few boats were F-2 boats with the 525's and then they started the staggered pleasure boats.

You know, not to add to the project but the 38 Comp racing out of England was originally a side by side boat and they converted it to a staggered set up. It is def. much more work but you have the room and everything already out of the way to do it.

Thanks Nick, I'm not sure it will be ready by next winter but you can count on a ride when I do get it down there.

Tom, I am already looking into what it would take to change to a staggered set up. I can't wait to see it. Hope to get it sometime next week. I think I already have a name for it - ZRC - 1

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