33 AVS owners
 

i had a 29 with twin small blocks and loved it, sold that and bought my 30 O/B Spectre and like that even more but who wouldnt at 105++...in the market for another V. need something to run the ocean and want it to run 80 minimum. i've heard numerous stories about the 33 being the reason Wellcraft stopped building the AVS hulls due to them spinning out. Would appreciate if any current or previous owners could chime in with there opinions. Need something trailerable, easy to manuever, stable and average to above average for ocean running. Thanks

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

I have a 38' AVS with the stepped hull. As in any stepped hull design high speed turns can be dangerous and not recommended. I am very happy with my Scarb AVS and feel it is a good ocean boat considering it's size.

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

I Have A 1998 Straight Bottom 38,very Good In The Ocean(pacific)max Speed Is 80 Though, It Takes A Ton Of Hp To Move These Big Boats But 80 In The Ocean Is Unreal!

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

I currently own a 2000 33 w/ the volvo 600 dpx package. The boat is a solid performer in the ocean. It runs 90 - 92 consistently. My former boat was a 200 33 w/ 500 HPs. That boat was also a very solid performer in rough water. You will think you are in a much bigger boat. As you might guess, my confidence in the boat is very high since I bought another. You do have to respect them though. Of the 2 the DPX setup is defineitely better. Has a significantly different, more connected to the water, feeling. Read the Powerboat articles from 98 and 99 on both packages and I think you will find they are very capable boats.

Regards, Mark

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

scarabman can you tell us how you rolled your boat.

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

i saw the boat...tell ya what it came apart right where you'd want it to...held up pretty well

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

Scarab 98,

Hard to say exactly what happened. Speed certainly was a factor. Seems like a blown outdrive on the starboard side contributed. toss in a little "all happened so dam quick" and there you have it.

Bernie, I also thought the boat held up pretty well considering what happened.

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

I have seen a few 33 avs running in 105+ mph with 750 hp motors . If I was in the market for a bigger V It would be on my list.

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

just count your blessings bro...you live right across the street from a good friend of mine and i was at the dealer where your boat is looking at the 28 Pantera there for sale...i wnder if the insurance company would miss your props and air cleaners...lmfao

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

What air cleaners and props? :D You must be friends with Dana?

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

Her and i couldnt get much closer without gettin in trouble...lol :evilb:

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

Bernie,

I havent seen her in a few weeks. Say hello for me when you talk to her. If you dont by the Pantera, I am considering selling the new 33. It might not have been the best choice for my kids. Lots of fun for me, maybe not so for them. Its one over from the old one if you want to take a look. 95k including trailer.

Mark

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

i saw her (the boat) today. was over there on way home lookin at the Pantera again. heres the 33 im looking at. my buddies checked it out for me when they were out at loto.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-12720.html

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

dana's boyfriend is on here sometimes as well tsunamiracing with the 36 gladiator with 575's

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

http://www.offshoreonly.com/esvon/page-12720.html

this boat is magnificent. had a few of my friends look at her while they were out in LOTO few weeks back and told me to find the xtra $$ and buy it. just not in my budget right now. if anyone's looking for one this is the one..fresh water its whole life, and 1 conversation with the owner will tell you this is the one and its priced way way right !!

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

Met Tommy a couple of times. Nice guy.

I have been seeing that one you were looking at for a while. Looks clean and definitely priced right. I am kind of suprised it hasnt sold yet. Any idea how it runs with the 502s on the standoff boxes?

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

sent me pics...1 ft chop fresh water 78.7 on GPS

Re: 33 AVS owners
 

Buy the thing already! You'll need another trailer for here though , that painted eagle trailer is pretty but won't last here in the salt water!