View Full Version : 2000 custom 23' tunnel boat/ gt 300 offshore johnson v/8
magnum2.5
07-16-2014, 09:44 AM
selling my last project, almost complete just too tired, sore, broke to finish...it's a 23' true tunnel boat, year 2000 one off copy of STRAY CAT I was told, made by THE BOAT WORKS west coast of FL from title BRK23TUNDOOO...boat has newer beefed up transom (for twins) but running one 1990 4 ltr GT 300hp JOHNSON V/8 OFFSHORE 20" open exhaust, low water pic-up motor, no corrosion, fresh water motor low time, RH gearcase, fresh carbs, new electrics,good comp all 8, has built in power steering,new elec fuel pump (needs fuel reg to bring 6lbs down to 4 psi to stop bleed over) motor sounds AWSOME, new water pump & gear oil, comes with 28 ET prop, sits on HYD jackplate...BOAT has new floor, new grey carpet, new seats (composite no wood ) white with black pipeing, two buckets and custom rear bench, new guages with blue bezels, new bimini top, has 50gal fuel under deck forward and 27 gal in stearn which is plumbed in now, two 1000 amp batteries, two new bildge pumps, pop up cleats, etc...I started to paint 1 coat of paint (white) on interior and part of deck , but could use a nice paint scheme, new rub rail also, trailer is galv tandem low profile with new tires/wheels 10"...really hate to sell so close to completion, but will make somebody a really COOL HOT-ROD...will post pic's soon...call for more info 321-537-0905 MELBOURNE FL 32940 as posted $8500.00 thanks DON donmagnum2.5@gmail.com
dazigg
07-16-2014, 07:14 PM
Hey fellas, here's some pics of Dons beauty:
http://i.imgur.com/xlN3FPa.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/UvssQk9.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/UiVdoyX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/IeHglER.jpg
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magnum2.5
09-21-2014, 06:13 PM
just installed new taneau covers, black sunbrella, ss snaps...still haven't propped it out...this is killin me not being able to finish this project, fuel regulator in & 4.5 lbs no bleed over, can't believe after two months NO COMMENTS !!!!! I know V/8's arent that popular to some, but fit's this boat perfect for the price, not a ARGO or TWISTER widebody, but a cool hot-rod for 25% of the cost...tell me what you think good or bad...need motivation to finish it thanks DON
dazigg
09-21-2014, 06:30 PM
Here's some pics of the new cover, posting them for Magnum:
http://i.imgur.com/qIGSu9l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/waytcyS.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7TZuOO5.jpg
magnum2.5
11-17-2014, 05:31 PM
UPDATE....yesterday went to boat and finished alot of small stuff, installed battery disc, installed new fuel regulator, (first on took a S*&$ just looking at it)installed rear light, checked both bildge pumps, reached over turned the key and she FIRED RIGHT UP...wow did that make me feel good, been sitting awhile now....after following this 24 TWISTER post has motivated me to put this OLD SCHOOL version to the test...she's about to make her maiden voyage...I'm missing all these COOL events...
Mr. Action
11-24-2014, 06:45 PM
Get her wet id dStart with a 24 bravo or a 26 chopper lookn good don
magnum2.5
11-24-2014, 07:08 PM
thanks B...got a 26p "DENNIS" chopper big ears xtr cup thinking about drilling it out to fit OMC, also got a 4-blade 26p MASCO needs drilled, 28p ET OMC, 29SRX and 34 CLEAVER...put a OMC 25 4-blade on it now...wondering on how it will react on true tunnel V/s V bottom...I kept the front light, hopeing to fly the nose a little, they all seem to porpoise somewhere so may have to adjust balance as I go.
HeavyDuty
11-28-2014, 03:58 AM
Cool boat Don! Wish my yard wasn't so damn full!
NJSBOAT
11-28-2014, 10:42 PM
Looks like a fun boat Don. Get it done and come out and play!
magnum2.5
11-29-2014, 04:33 PM
THANKS NICK...trying to be positive...it's challanging after watching you car go up in SMOKE in my dentests parking lot...lost my trailer hitch...what next...
magnum2.5
12-02-2014, 02:22 PM
Got me another ride with a hitch....BACK IN ACTION...
Mr. Action
12-14-2014, 11:28 PM
U get that thing wet yet don what burnned at the dentist not the Lincoln
magnum2.5
12-16-2014, 07:09 PM
took cat boat to water today, ran about 30 min in water, good water pressure, temp,idle, shifts forward and rev, all gauges working, sounded great...next step prop test...gettin there buddy...yea BARNEY the lincoln went up in smoke...I got me another one with a hitch...love my lincolns
dazigg
12-17-2014, 04:28 PM
Here's a pic from the launch:
http://i.imgur.com/Ly67k3a.jpg
Mr. Action
12-22-2014, 11:27 PM
Lookn good don
Mr. Action
01-14-2015, 03:57 PM
Any testing done
magnum2.5
01-15-2015, 10:11 PM
hopefully this weekend, waiting on weather to break...she's ready to fly...thanks B
LiveToDrive76
01-19-2015, 10:25 PM
I really like this boat. Why do you have to be in Florida?!
magnum2.5
01-30-2015, 04:35 PM
put the boat in the water for a test run...not today, bleeding all over fuel...back to the shop for needles & seats...anyway got to see how she floates, for balance and all...perfecto...gettin better all the time...pic's to follow...
dazigg
01-30-2015, 07:18 PM
More pics from Don:
http://i.imgur.com/HzfM1GQ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/5FBZgO0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ulSyNIk.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/IhCRM0y.jpg
magnum2.5
01-30-2015, 11:42 PM
thanks JEFF...
dazigg
02-01-2015, 10:57 AM
No worries brotha, sweet ride ya got there.
magnum2.5
03-03-2015, 10:05 PM
UPDATE... this boat is gettin wet tomorrow...weather great, full of fuel, it's about time...
Mr. Action
03-13-2015, 06:04 PM
Well don how did it go
magnum2.5
03-13-2015, 09:20 PM
BARNEY, fuel delivery system failed again...steppin on the gas is like flushing the toilet, need to get away from a dead head pump, can't keep up...the boat felt real light in the 2-3 chop...just a bad day for testing...getting there...went to FOLEY's for the BBQ & PARTY ...back at it this weekend...
magnum2.5
03-22-2015, 04:52 PM
Worked on boat today, between watching the BLUE ANGLES air show, re-plumbed the whole fuel system, now has clear fuel filter before pump-to fuel dual tank switch(FRONT & REAR TANK)- fuel pump 110gph 3/8 lines-fuel regulator (VANE TYPE) with return to tank (1/4")- fuel water seperator- to inline particle filter- to motor...set at 4 lbs no bleed over, pump sounds better and you can see the circulation of fuel...no blockage...turned key and it fired right up, have pressure guage on top carb so can see fuel pressure on top carbs...ready to water test again...
magnum2.5
03-22-2015, 05:00 PM
working on a deal with FACEAZ for a V/8 custom fuel rail, can plum each carb with it's own line rather than sharing (factory set-up ) that should help...mmooo money...don't worry..be happy...
RRRevinrude
03-29-2015, 08:10 AM
That boat ran 68 mph with a stock 225 looper on it and would run in less than a foot of water...it is very light for its size...I traded the molds to a guy in miami...that hull (he built) was part of the deal...original boat came from california and had a single big block i/o..ran just over 100...frostman had one with twin 235 crossflows-ran 87-88...let me know if you want to sell just boat and trailer-i want to put a fishing deck on it..........greg
magnum2.5
03-29-2015, 01:16 PM
GREG, thanks for the history lesson...I bought the boat in NORTH PORT from a guy just off 75 exit, it had a 25" JOHNSON 200 on it, he said it sat in his yard for 10 yrs, never got to re-hab it, pulled it back to MELBOURNE, without much effort got the motor to fire right up, sold motor and bought a pair of 4 ltr 300hp limited edition V/8's offshores that were stored in DAYTONA in a shop, sold the lefty with all the acessary's (wing plates-tie bar-controls-gill brackets) etc kept the 15x34 L&R CLEAVERS...funny the boat had rod holders and a live well in back seat...the guy told me two were made one with a fissing deck (maybe cc ) and this one...yes it's very light for it's size, the guy also said it ran 74 mph with a 240 hp VINDICATER OMC V/6, the transom was built up for twins, but I figured one thirsty V/8 was all I could afford + the V/6 motor looked too small on the back...now the V/8 looks proportional and the 20" motor on hyd jackplate fit's perfect...I'm hopeing for mid 80's once complete, that would be great for this nostalgic beast...been fighting with the motor most of all...had to replace all the electrics with CDI (costly but new ) now the fuel system to feed the beast, runs great up to about 3500 rpm, then when you put your foot in it it just falls down, not enough fuel, don't want to hurt the motor as it has 130lbs comp, and hate to run it lean...the VRO pumps were bad so removed them and went with a elec fuel pump & reg system, just trying to get it right...the boat feels good, and gets right up on plane with the 4-blade cleaver, just SUCKS alot of fuel...gettin there...am damed determined to get this beast running, hate to break it up at this point, I'm so close...I remember FROSTMAN'S SMOOOTH OPERATOR cat...was that the same boat??? thanks for the reply...DON
action17
03-30-2015, 07:41 AM
no Don, Smoothy was a 24 skater.
RRRevinrude
04-01-2015, 06:16 PM
Bobby is right-different boat...the one you have is more of an inshore tunnel although it did pretty well in a chop...we had planned to do a center console version of it but everybody kinda lost interest...I put the livewell in the back seat and fished the hell outa that boat for about a year...with the v-6 it would float in nuthin and plane out in nuthin...would make a great inshore fishin boat........greg
magnum2.5
04-01-2015, 06:26 PM
GREG, want the whole bmt??? sell the motor off yourself...I just hate to take it apart...wanted to water test later this week...it's so close...
Sleek Jr
04-04-2015, 12:08 AM
Keep us posted your next time out. I may also be interested.
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