Allison GT20 restore

[DOUBLE J]

I'm doing a restore on a 82 and thought I would share http://forum.allisonowners.com/showthread.php?t=11151

[CKMATE225]

I always loved those boats. Nice work!!
When I was kid in the early 80s there was a red a white GT20 running around the lake here. It would stop me in my tracks when I heard him winding it up,It had a 2.4 225 on it. it was the fastest thing around here in those days. Probably would still would be!

[Tom Foley]

Cool !!!!!

[Velocity72]

Great looking boat and colors. That has always been one of my favorite classics.

[JBS]

I had 2 back in the day and they were one of the fastest boats around.they handle the salt water good but developed transom issues.I almost bought one last month.good luck with your project,it looks like your doing it right!

[DOUBLE J]

Thanks guys. She should be ready for pick up and rigging in a few weeks.

[Eric T]

I ran a GT20 for a season , + it was a great boat , it handled very good , + was great in the rough water, and it turned better than any other boat i had in the snakes, but i abused it bad, + it broke ( my fault ) + sold it to a guy who let it sit for years.

[DOUBLE J]

Update.. Had some new pics ......thought I would share

[Brabender]

I ran a GT20 for a season , + it was a great boat , it handled very good , + was great in the rough water, and it turned better than any other boat i had in the snakes, but i abused it bad, + it broke ( my fault ) + sold it to a guy who let it sit for years. that boat may turn up some day, some very skilled individuals have it right now. Thats all I can say

[Eric T]

that boat may turn up some day, some very skilled individuals have it right now. Thats all I can say................................Thanks for the update , my buddy went to pick it up , it was advertised for free , + a member here offered $ 100 bucks to hold it for him, my friend picked it up + held it in the yard until the S+F member came to pick it up . It will be nice to see it fixed up and running again .!

[DOUBLE J]

Here's a short maiden voyage video: http://s802.photobucket.com/albums/y...er_media_share (http://s802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/lbfd48/?action=view&current=016-1.mp4&evt=user_media_share) <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

[MDevrow]

DOUBLE J What A Great Restore Beautiful Boat in person, Colors and the new gelcoat look great. I'm sure I'll see you soon.

[DOUBLE J]

Yeah Mike, Jared(xb03) and I ran around some Sat. and I'm hoping this weekend we'll both get the opportunity again. If you get a chance join us.

[MDevrow]

Sounds good John I'll be in touch,also want to check out the boat show this weekend.

[JWTjr.]

Here's a short maiden voyage video: http://s802.photobucket.com/albums/y...er_media_share (http://s802.photobucket.com/albums/yy301/lbfd48/?action=view&current=016-1.mp4&evt=user_media_share) <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

That restore job is so beautiful. Hats off to you and to Jack for a stellar job. Just awesome. You have it flying right too...nice work behind the wheel.

JT

[JWTjr.]

................................Thanks for the update , my buddy went to pick it up , it was advertised for free , + a member here offered $ 100 bucks to hold it for him, my friend picked it up + held it in the yard until the S+F member came to pick it up . It will be nice to see it fixed up and running again .!


It's getting close. Core, stringers, transom all done, bottom repaired and straightened/sharpened, now deck going back on and prime/paint.

Need a 2.4 or 2.5 200 fishing powerhead bad! Can't seem to find one in the right price range...(i.e. "cheap but repairable"). I've missed two prime 2.5 200s in the last two months. Anyone have anything decent they'd like to donate (relatively speaking) to the cause?


John Tiger

[DOUBLE J]

That restore job is so beautiful. Hats off to you and to Jack for a stellar job. Just awesome. You have it flying right too...nice work behind the wheel.

JT This Allison is so easy to drive as compared to the other Allisons that I've have owned or driven. It reminds me of driving the Venom I have. There's something to be said about a flat pad instead of the concave set up that the Allisons have now.

[H20WKD]

DJ,

Looks as good here as it duz back at the A. :thumbsup:

Bob

[DOUBLE J]

Thank you. I'm really pleased the way it turned out.

[home made tunnel]

Very SHiny.. Very Nice!!!!