SUPER Fast Laser LTV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1FASTLASER]

Here is one of the finest LTV restoration jobs I have ever seen. Boat is for sale without the motor...........with a 225 PM on her she popped out 101 GPS.

[KonaKustoms]

Are you selling this boat? I think I saw it on Scream&Fly post a while back.

[1FASTLASER]

Correct Kona...........I was looking around and seen this. This isnt the first LTV or for that matter the first Laser ole Big has redone. Damn I wish I had the resources that man has. His last one that he restored was a Laser LTV with a 150. Right now I am looking for the same hull. I had the boat in my yard and was doing some motor work and the sob picked it up LATE as in midnight one night..........anyways different story. The 19ftr with a 200 or a 225 is another one of those boats that I would give my left @@@ to have. I havent seen many of the LE's latley.......I now they are around........lots of the 18ftr's

In fact here is a couple of pics of the last boat Big redone

[ally260]

Thought that boat sold a while back. Does he still have it?

[KonaKustoms]

Got it late one nite huh, What a stand up guy. That is the reason I put all boats in the shop at nite or put a lock on them until I get payed.

[1FASTLASER]

Alley I dont know if he still has it or not........Just one SHARP boat and wanted to let some folks know that you aint gotta drive a bullet or an alley to get the big numbers

The only thing I have against the LTV's is when fishing they can be a real bugger ifn ya hang up on a stump.

Yes Kona and this was a so called friend that did that to me. Brought the boat to me..........told me I aint got much money can ya help me out.........tore into the motor and fixed the bad piston and put her back together......fired it up on muffs and called him told him all I had to do was put the cowling back on and would finish in the morning..........I was VERY surprised when I got up the next am to find the boat gone.....called the cops and TRIED to call him............I eventually found out that he had gotten the boat and I have yet to be able to find him.......Oh well BIG lesson learned............CHAIN THEM SUCKA's up....that way they cant run off before settling up.

[boater777777]

Man do those pick bring back memorys. I would like to get my old one back and restore it.

[1FASTLASER]

Hey boater..........is there a Laser owners website??????????? I havent found one.........I have found forums dedicated to Laser's.......You and I as well as several others know what these boats are capable of. AND the more I dig around the more I find hidden in someones garage or in the middle of restoring. Just my mind wandering but wouldnt it be neat to dedicate a site to the Laser's and start having rally's once a year.........:balloon::icon_party:

By the way didnt you have a 2.0 on your old one???????? I picked up one or I should say my boys got me one for the Laser last week. Blew my mind.

[KonaKustoms]

A good 175 or 150 XR-2 2.0L will run if ya know how to build it and they run with verry little money droped into them.
I am building a 2.0L 175 now!

[boater777777]

Yes it would there is still quite a following ,.They are so suimular to NorrisCraft in thatr they was not many at all built In fact I did call them some years back and they offered to build me one.All I needed to do was bring my trailer down and they would set it on there when done. And Yes I had a 2.0 liter 150 that a well known engine builder put a power head together for me and when all was said and done it was putting out about 185 hp. I had a 26 Hoss Triton prop that seemed to do me well.

[Nichor02]

Very nice boat. I have learned one thing on this forum. If I ever need to have anything done to my boat or motor, I will check with the BBM guys first. And yes, I bring my money when I bring the problem. This is no chance of me gettting shot at for any crap like that. Good info.

[boater777777]

Nichor02 I think you are safe lol by the way will you be at the tournement in April? it is going to be a BLAST I am bettin'

[jimmylee]

I just got a Laser boat out of a barn. Been sitting around 1999 tags on It I got it running and put a new floor in it. Before I put a lot of money in it i will take it to a lake to see how ity runs 150 evinrude XP .It is metalic gold & brown It is a bass boat.The motor is a 1987 I dont know what model it is ???Had to put new trailer tires & wheel bearings.Any info would be helpfull Thanks Jim

[copper]

When I bought my first Laser in 1984, I drove one of the LTV's. The speed was unbeleivable at that time, I thought. When a gust caught the hull and lifted me, t6hat made me nurvous. I bought the V hull.

[bheverly]

Looking for a LTV bass boat. Any ideas on boats current owner?

[84Laser]

I just bought my first bass boat! It is 84 Laser bass boat it a hair shy if 18 ft with a 175 merc black Max! I think the Hull is a modified v Hull! Anyone know how to figure out what model it is? I don't know much about boats so any help would be great! I took out last weekend motor runs great! Not sure how fast she was going speedometer don't work! It didn't seem like it was going as fast as it should for a boat that only wieghs a lil over 1000 lbs with a 175 merc on the back!

[ally260]

I just bought my first bass boat! It is 84 Laser bass boat it a hair shy if 18 ft with a 175 merc black Max! I think the Hull is a modified v Hull! Anyone know how to figure out what model it is? I don't know much about boats so any help would be great! I took out last weekend motor runs great! Not sure how fast she was going speedometer don't work! It didn't seem like it was going as fast as it should for a boat that only wieghs a lil over 1000 lbs with a 175 merc on the back!

Look on tha title. It sounds like it's 17' 10" which will be either a 2500 or a LTV. Tha LTV is tha Mod-VP bottom . Tha 2500 is a V bottom and also called an 18 footer.............If its not on tha title tha Mod-VP will have a center pad and sponson lookin' things on each side (lookin' at tha rear). Better known as "trainin' wheels" ;)

[84Laser]

It must be LTV then cause it has the center pad thing that is like a v bottom then has a smaller vee on the bottom! Thanks alley! And measures out to be pretty darn close to 17'10"! Is the LTV a good Hull? I have read that they are all Kevlar hulls is that true? Sorry for all the ? I just knew to boats and would like to learn as much as I can! Thanks guys!

[84Laser]

The title just say it is laser and it is 17'. It must be LTV then cause it has the center pad thing that is like a v bottom then has a smaller vee on the sides on the bottom! Thanks alley! And measures out to be pretty darn close to 17'10"! Is the LTV a good Hull? I have read that they are all Kevlar hulls is that true? Sorry for all the ? I just knew to boats and would like to learn as much as I can! Thanks guys!

[FastCatboater]

Hey 84 Laser, what color is your boat? where did you buy it?

[bowhunter226al]

? for the fans of Laser LTV i have found a 89 that looks like the 19foot boat the owner says its a 17 but i will check it out i have one pic it has a 2001 200 opti max that has had the efi taken off and carbs put on the motor has been bored 60 over the boat has been cap restored i have never run this style hull i have always ran v bottom hydros and allis
he only wants $3500 the seats are weathered due to the sun paint and all was done 2years ago the motor has a allen hood

i will be running it wed. 4/11/12

here is a pic tell me what yall think

[4strokes]

There is a blue 88 model in Huntsville a guy has been trying to sell for what seems like 6-8 months, the last time I spoke with him he'd decided to pull it off of craigslist because he was getting to many crackpots just wanting test rides, lurking & not buying.

The boat presently has a fairly fresh built 150 bridgeport on it & runs in the low 80's.
He's only asking $2500 for it but it does need restored.

[ally260]

First, ALL Laser ltv's are 18 footers (probably 17' 10 or 11" if I remember right).

Second, you can't put carbs on an Opti.

Third, Could be wrong here but don't think so. The only 60 over piston I know of for a V6 merc is tha 2.0 liter (135, 150, 175 hp). 135/150 would be '77/'78 ta '91. Tha 175 would be a first generation block '76 ta '81 only.

Forth, 60 over "anything" is way to big unless you really know how to tune it and what/how its gonna be used. They will run hot and/or lean if you don't know how to compensate.

If you can,get some pictures of the clamp, trim and the powerhead (both sides, front and back). If this is what tha owner is telling you you need to question his information about this motor. Tha clamp and trim looks ta be a three ram which would be '85 or newer best I can tell in that picture.

Not tryin' to ta be tha bad guy here but it needs to be questioned and answered before ya turn loose of tha cash..........

Tha boat looks decent in that picture. Just check out tha floor for soft spots. Especially buy tha drivers seat. Really check out tha transom. Paint and carpet can be deceiving.

JMO and gl with it...........T

[bowhunter226al]

well im the new owner this Laser LTV is drives better then my ally or the bullet i had i love it and got it for 3000 cash i gpsed it at 83 on the test run before ii bought it

[bowhunter226al]

her are some pics i love this boat changed props this weekend and ran 96 with 14 1/2 28p clever 3/4 above the pad 7200 rpm

[ally260]

Daymn! It does look good! Congrats! Don't forget tha PFD! Really like tha color............Still courious 'bout tha powerhead. How 'bout a picture or two without tha cowl?

[Darth VMAX]

That is slick lookin! Congrats :cheers:

One note, I now have found a basser with a smaller deck than my little Allie XB2002 :D:D:D:D

[remington]

wowza!!!!!!!!!

[bowhunter226al]

can anyone help me find sone new Laser LTV decals for my boat or a pic of one the i can get to my letter shop and have some made

im at work ill get some of the motor when i get back home and post for you

[ally260]

I've got two left for some reason. Just says Laser. One is 10 X 5 1/2 and other is 6 X 3. May not be year appropriate but still new. If ya want 'em send your address........T

And Darth, I'm kinda restorin' something (an original hot rod bass boat) that has a "smaller" deck that tha ltv. Just barlry enough room for a seat pedestal and your feet :eek:

[bowhunter226al]

Jack Shultz
33 Matthew Ln
Brewton ,Al 36426

thanks
tell me what you want for them I'll send it to you
and thank for the help on the boat i will get the pics of the motor on asap

[ally260]

No biggy. I'll drop 'em in tha mail tomorrow.......

[Darth VMAX]

I've got two left for some reason. Just says Laser. One is 10 X 5 1/2 and other is 6 X 3. May not be year appropriate but still new. If ya want 'em send your address........T

And Darth, I'm kinda restorin' something (an original hot rod bass boat) that has a "smaller" deck that tha ltv. Just barlry enough room for a seat pedestal and your feet :eek:

SWEET! Come on, a hint please. Does it have the letters "X" "S" and "T" In it??? ;)

[ally260]

Starts with a V ends with T..........Got a before picture but its to big they say...........

[bowhunter226al]

thanks Ally260 the wife said she got the stickers friday i will be home thru.
i will put some motor pics up this weekend

[ally260]

Hey Jack, ya tried tha prop yet?...............

[bowhunter226al]

yes and i love it jumped out the hole gps 102mph 7200 rpms with a full load me the wife and all of our fishing equip. and i have added a minkota pilot and a extra bat. it sure makes it get up faster to top end

the wife dont like it she says it feels funny

strip all that off and it should realy get on up there

with the chopper it would run 96 gps stripped down with 6gal gas me and her but rigged to fish only 89

[ally260]

Alrighty then!!! Thats a sleeper on tha ltv that no one really talks about. And its still "box stock"...........Glad ya like it...........T

[84Laser]

Hey 84 Laser, what color is your boat? where did you buy it?

It is red and white and I got it from a guy down passed stl mo!