Dan Arena boats

Discussion in 'Powerboats' started by BoatMon, Aug 22, 2004.

  1. old darb
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    old darb New Member

    Most of the pictures that I have seen of this "hull" are in salvage yards or in the weeds some place. Why?
    I own one, and I got it out of a salvage yard. What is the problem with this hull?
    Where are the hull numbers? Were they all 312 Y blocks with V drives? Didn't some one in the company or family keep records? If they did, what is the secert?
    Why don't they return phone calls from people that are interested in the history of this great boat and want to restore them.
    On and on.
    Sorry, old darb.
     

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  2. GG
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    GG offshore artie

    That is a great looker and wish it was mine .
     
  3. bueman
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    bueman New Member

    Hey Old Darb any chance you would want to sell your boat? Let me know MrCar@live.com
     
  4. old darb
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    old darb New Member

    I don't know if you saw the other posts about this boat. It was in a salvage yard full of junk, batteries, oil and water. The floor and stringers are totaly rotted out. The hull has a few chinks in it, but nothing major.
    I had posts in ************s and goldenstateglassics.
    Some one pulled the heads, intake and exhaust manifolds, starter, gas tank, all that is left is a rusted up short block. I have 2 complete marine 312 Y blocks, including transmittion, that are " supposed " to be low hours??
    The transmition, V-drive, shaft and prop and rudder are there.The shafts turn
    There is NO TITLE ON THE BOAT. The last time it was titled was in California.
    I have the title, in my name, for the trailer.
    I'll be out of town this weekend. I'll have a laptop, but I can't send pictures from it. There are more pictures on the other posts.
    Let me know what you are thinking.
    Thanks Darb.
    PS I don't know why that is blocked out up there.
     
  5. bueman
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    bueman New Member

    I am interested. I am just finishing a 1958 Biesemeyer v-drive it is really a drag boat and I am looking for a boat like yours to cruise in a take to shows. Send me an Email with your phone or call me if you want. Brian (260)668-6192
     
  6. norby48
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    norby48 New Member

    New to boats

    Hello. I just acquired a '56 Barracuda 20' Glass boat. It is missing a lot of parts, but has been stripped and refinished, and I am trying to decide if I should put a motor and drive in it and have some fun, or sell it to someone who will restore it.
    It has no drive-line, windshield posts, gauge panel, and the Barracuda dash plaque is gone. The parts are GONE. The steering linkage has been rebuilt and installed, and the prop and shaft are in. I have pics of the old owners progress. It is much nicer than the pis seem. There is vinyl glued on the forward deck area that has not been trimmed yet. This is my first boat. I have built dozens of hot-rod cars. Any advice?
     

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  7. Munday
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    Munday New Member

    old darb

    I have the same boat.I need a windshield and a few other bits if you decide to sell or part out I'd be interested.Munday rk@aol.com
     
  8. norby48
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    Only the base of the windshield frame is there, with the rubber. It's a shame because it was complete when the other guy got it. I've decided to sell it as-is. Any interest??
     
  9. bueman
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    bueman New Member

    I am interested, I just bought the boat shown above from Old Darb. I really like it and have started the restoration. I would like to take a look at yours as I really like the Baracudas as well. Let me know I am about 3 hours east of Chicago. Thanks Brian (260)668-6192
     
  10. norby48
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    norby48 New Member

    I'll call after 9am today,( wed, 12-1).
     
  11. norby48
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    norby48 New Member

    Sold it to Bueman. Enjoy. Thanks guys................
     
  12. maesj1
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    maesj1 Junior Member

    well hows everyone doing out there, well after about 4 years the guy who bought my boat came over and brought it back , he lost his house and didnt have anywhere for it!! i had made him promise me he would come tell me if he was going to sell it and he did ,!!!! yeah i have my boat back !!! how do u hug a boat!!!
     
  13. bertsboat
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    Location: Saint Augustine, FL

    bertsboat bertsboat

    Arena Craft Barracuda Site

    Hope you all will have a look at WWW.arenacraft.com
    When you enter the site go to the forums section and read all the posts. There you can see pictures in each post by clicking on the web site line.
    I am restoring a 1957 Barracuda Sporster too and I will post some pictures when I get time this week end. I currently have three Barracudas. I love them.!!!!
     
  14. bertsboat
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    bertsboat bertsboat

    Arena craft Barracuda

    Dan Arenas Barracuda Sporster
     

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  15. GG
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    GG offshore artie

    Is that boat in the pool ?
     
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