B&H Kit

[Marlee Hill]

Hey everyone! I have a friend that I work with who just got a new HOT Yamato 302, and he wants to build a boat, (Make that a new C Hydro driver in Region 12! ) & coming from me, a driver of a B&H, and knowing that you can get kits for them, I told him a B&H kit was the way to go if he wants to build a brand new one, but he wants to know roughly how long it will take to actually get the kit, and I know with my B&H, Joe Johnson brought the kit home from the Whitney Point Nationals for us several years ago, but I don't know any other information on the kit other than that...

Any ideas on how long it would take to get a kit out to SoCal???

Thanks for your imput!

[propnuts]

What I have seen...

It seems to vary from months to never (in my case). Good luck.

[Marlee Hill]

hmm... okay thank you

[SeaBat]

Marlee
Sent a PM

[Big Don]

I know both the Hemp's visit this site so hopefully they will respond.

I know Tim Sidor just got a kit

[Team B&H]

Private messages are appreciated. Opinions are neither right or wrong.

-Bill

[Boatracer4fun]

Hey everyone! I have a friend that I work with who just got a new HOT Yamato 302, and he wants to build a boat, (Make that a new C Hydro driver in Region 12! ) & coming from me, a driver of a B&H, and knowing that you can get kits for them, I told him a B&H kit was the way to go if he wants to build a brand new one, but he wants to know roughly how long it will take to actually get the kit, and I know with my B&H, Joe Johnson brought the kit home from the Whitney Point Nationals for us several years ago, but I don't know any other information on the kit other than that...

Any ideas on how long it would take to get a kit out to SoCal???

Thanks for your imput!

I got my kit 2 weeks after I made a phone call to Sam. Freight charge on my C kit was around $450-475.00ish.

Note, the freight company charges extra to offload box or use there equipment to do so. Driver is just there to deliver, its the buyers responsibility. That was my only gripe. Not sure if thats true for all freight companys but since your in Socal, it will probably be the same.

[Mrs blueskyracer]

As far as offloading equipment, I think that is the same everywhere. I know even parts we order for work are the same way. Since we live off the beaten path there is even an additional charge to get it from the "big city" to our small town. It's a freight thing for sure!

[Dave M]

Suggestion

Not a knock on B&H Boats, but with freight costs being what they are, and the logistics involved getting a kit built and sent to SoCal, they may want to look into a Sorenson Kit. As you might know, they are located in Cali. Might simply be more financialy feasable. Most likely a day spent to pick it up and home that night.

Just a thought.

If plans are enough, you can get a great design from MRC (Montana Race Craft).

I believe Ron Hill would know exactly where to get the neceassary framing materials, and plywood.

Just looking out for a newbie and the first opening of the wallet.

[Matt Dagostino]

Opinions are good......but.

Not a knock on B&H Boats, but with freight costs being what they are, they may want to look into a Sorenson Kit.
Just a thought.

Penny wise and pound foolish????.........for a few extra bucks why not go with the best. B&H Hydros.

Just a thought.

[Dave M]

Can't Argue

Penny wise and pound foolish????.........for a few extra bucks why not go with the best. B&H Hydros.

Just a thought.

Can't argue that with you Matt, if a B&H is what they want, then serve it up. I was just tossing out ideas for a newbie. But like Bill said, opinions are neither right or wrong. B&H boats have won a lot of races, no denying that fact.

[blueskyracer]

Shipping costs is the main reason that I decided not to do kits..Especially since I had planned to supply everything like a Sorenson kit..B and H only supplys coaming walls, transom and ribs.. You still have to cut stringers and order decking and bottom ply so it is all what a person wants to spend..

[Marlee Hill]

Well he wants to build it himself, other wise I would have told him to buy what's in our backyard, being a Dawecraft. But I've worked with him for almost a year & a half now, which is just about as long as I've had my B&H & he's seen how it runs & all that.

Thanks so much for all your imput everyone! It's greatly appreciated by both of us!!!

[AZ Outlaw]

Well he wants to build it himself, other wise I would have told him to buy what's in our backyard, being a Dawecraft. But I've worked with him for almost a year & a half now, which is just about as long as I've had my B&H & he's seen how it runs & all that.

Thanks so much for all your imput everyone! It's greatly appreciated by both of us!!!

You have a Dawecraft C hydro sitting in your back yard...shame on you!

[Marlee Hill]

Thats what I said! Lol