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MINX 18V

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V-King75
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MINX 18V

Post: # 1055Post V-King75 »

Hey I am new to the hydrostream seen and just bought a 84 v-king. During my search for a windshield I came across the Minx 18V (http://www.minxpowerboats.com) and wanted to know the story behind this boat. It looks very similar to the V-King.
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Re: MINX 18V

Post: # 1056Post 77viper »

I have never seen one in person and have herd from one person they are nice and another the build quality is poor. I would defiantly want to see one in person before I bought one.
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Re: MINX 18V

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I haven't heard if anyone has checked one out? I hope the quality is better than the originals! lol
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There was a huge thread on S&F about this. I will see if I can dig it up and post the link here.
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Re: MINX 18V

Post: # 1065Post bbvector »

Is this legal to copy some ones hull completely or did they buy the molds ? This classic style was designed by sombody else!!!
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Re: MINX 18V

Post: # 1069Post Hippie459MN »

Here is that thread over at S&F on this whole boat. 11 pages worth. Alot of good reading about it.

http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177616

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Re: MINX 18V

Post: # 1070Post 77viper »

ccrick wrote:I haven't heard if anyone has checked one out? I hope the quality is better than the originals! lol
As far as the original build quality, what kind of shape is a 20-30 year old glastron in? And how many are in the scrap pile. We dig our own graves with these boats they are old and we still love them.
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Re: MINX 18V

Post: # 1093Post Vegas XT »

77viper wrote: As far as the original build quality, what kind of shape is a 20-30 year old glastron in? And how many are in the scrap pile. We dig our own graves with these boats they are old and we still love them.
Haha, Im with you Samari, I love the old chit. If it aint got the logo........... it aint a Hydrostream.
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Re: MINX 18V

Post: # 1136Post cmk23 »

Just if anybody was curious I emailed them and asked if it was the original Viking mold and asked what price would be minus motor. This is what they replied with. -Chad

"Yes, this is the same as the V-King.

MSRP for a boat with rubrail, windshield, and carpet only is $6,000
MSRP for a boat with full interior and controls is $8,200.

A trailer will vary by dealer, about $1,200 - $1,500.

Best Regards,

Ken Simon
Minx Powerboats, Inc."
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Re: MINX 18V

Post: # 1139Post V-King75 »

so, how did they aquire the v-king molds?
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