Willard 730 Jet for sale in the USA

sunrider · 17 October 2008, 13:38

I've completed work on an ex-military Willard SeaForce 730 with Cummins 315hp and Hamilton Jet and posted it for sale on the US eBay site and elsewhere. I've included some detail about custom work done for those who are curious. If interested, here's the eBay item number and some pictures: 130262984778.

RyanPratt · 14 December 2009, 13:48

Has this been sold?

sunrider · 14 December 2009, 14:37

Yes....sold it a few months ago.

RyanPratt · 15 December 2009, 14:05

Where did you get the rib? I need to find 2x Willard or zodiac 7m jets. Did you find it on gsa or other gov. site.

sunrider · 16 December 2009, 13:33

I got that one from GSA.....in the several years I've been watching both GSA and GL auctions I've only seen a couple of other jets in the 7m range....that was the reason I bid on this one - just to become familiar with the setup. I'll let you know if I become aware of any others....
bryan

RyanPratt · 08 September 2014, 19:41

what did you end up selling it for? and do you remember any of the speed results?

sunrider · 09 September 2014, 13:35

I finished work on the boat just in time for the economy to collapse - can't recall exactly but I think it was around $30k....a little less than what I had into it, not counting time spent. I only had the boat in the water for a few hours with the fresh engine, but if I recall correctly the max speed was around 26-28 knots....

RyanPratt · 09 September 2014, 21:45

Thanks for the reply Sunrider

azonic75 · 27 October 2014, 23:08

I currently own the boat and it will be coming up for sale. Includes a new ABT aluminum tandem axle trailer

ncp · 28 October 2014, 03:18

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Originally Posted by azonic75

I currently own the boat and it will be coming up for sale. Includes a new ABT aluminum tandem axle trailer

Year? Engine?

azonic75 · 28 October 2014, 19:27

Hull is 90's era, I don't have the exact year off the top of my head. 5.9 Cummins turbo with Hamilton Jet drive. Garmin Radar/GPS/Chartplotter/VHF. I can email a bunch of pics if you want

RyanPratt · 28 October 2014, 20:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by azonic75

I currently own the boat and it will be coming up for sale. Includes a new ABT aluminum tandem axle trailer

Why are you selling?

What are you looking for the boat?

What speed did you get out of the boat?

Did you like the JET?

RyanPratt · 28 October 2014, 20:27

can you send me pictures rpratt@seatow.com

superdutydave · 02 November 2014, 19:19

I have interest in boat PM me details ASAP

Dave

jimgraham · 10 April 2015, 22:47

Just purchased this from Azonic75.
Fantastic gentleman to work with.

Cant wait to get her in Lake Norman here in NC.

tworotorturbo · 11 April 2015, 03:47

Sweet ride! Post some pics when you get it!

jimgraham · 12 April 2015, 04:14

On its way to me here in NC...

Bigtalljv · 12 April 2015, 06:26

That's quite a seat! that ought to smooth things out. Now we need some video

Jason

ncp · 12 April 2015, 10:53

Sunriders old boat. His original sale thread had a few more pictures up.

jimgraham · 15 April 2015, 02:46

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Originally Posted by ncp

Sunriders old boat. His original sale thread had a few more pictures up.

Yes Indeed it his old boat via a Ribnet guy in Oregon.

Still on its way cross country, but having some trouble with the trailer, but it will make it by Friday this week.

Great shot in Idaho at Sunset