1997 25’ Lighting Hi-Speed Catamaran

[shawnlbyrne]

1997 25’ Lighting Hi-Speed Catamaran
-Florida Title in Hand
-Stepped Hull
2006 – Verado’s w/ HD Lower Units
Verado Electronic Shifters
Verado Smart Craft Gauges
30” SS Bravo One - 4 Blade
5” Go Free Simrad Chart Plotter / GPS
Fusion Radio Headunit
- w/ JL 6.5” Co-Axel Speakers
Total Fuel Capacity 56 Gallons
- (2) 28 Gallon Fuel Tank’s
Bob Machine Shop Jack Plates
Steel Tandum Axle Trailer
Full Sunbrella Boat Cover
Awl Craft Painted
Stainless Rub Rail
(2) 12V Batteries
Perko Battery Disconnects

Boat Does 80 mph on GPS, this is with 4 people. The boat is not set up for top end speed, but very easily could be dialed in for much more speed if you wish to go faster. This boat is virtually a maintenance free speed boat, starts every time. You won’t have to change spark plugs, add oil, smell the smoke, listen to loud engines, or worry about getting up on a plane like the 2 strokes. The lowend torque with these motors makes this boat a blast to drive and enjoy your time on the water not working on the boat.
Serious Offers Only!
Asking $40,000
Located in Pinellas County

Runs 30 mph @ 2800 RPM approx. 2.5mpg
Runs 40 mph @ 3800 RPM approx. 2.0 mpg
Runs 60 mph @ 4800 RPM approx. 1.8mpg
Runs 80 mph @ 6000 RPM approx. 1.7mpg

[ROBERT SIANO]

how many hours on the engine's and is there a trailer

[shawnlbyrne]

how many hours on the engine's and is there a trailer

There is a steel trailer included. Approx. 1300 hours on motors.

[gotboostedvr6]

I've never heard of a lightning cat. Is it a copy? How many did they make?
Does it have a balsa core? Wood transom?
Have you had a recent survey?
Can you provide a motor compression and leakdown test?
DDT hours and rpm readout available?

[shawnlbyrne]

LIGHTNING POWER BOATS - MANUFACTURER (see attached Boat History Report)

- many people say the bottom part of the hull is like a 24' skater and the top side of the hull is like a motion - (I can't verify just people comments)

Boat is constructed of fiberglass

-Transom was professional rebuilt with Marine Grade Plywood and encapsulated with Fiberglass.

The motors (20" shafts) were not new when they were mounted, as the boat was completely retrofitted in 2016/2017
-New Transom
-New Awl Craft Paint Job Rub Rail Up
-New Non Skid
-New Interior
-New Stainless Steel Rub Rail
- 2017 New Wiring (Marine Grade) New LED Navigation Lights, Bilge Pumps, New Fuse Panel
- 2017 New 2 Gauge Battery Wires, New Perko Switches
- 2017 New Verado Rigging, including new shifters, new harness, new smart craft gauges
- 2017 New Fuel Water Seperator Racors
- 2017 New Hydraulic Steering Lines
- 2017 New Bob Machine Shop Jack Plates
-Fully Serviced Engines (once prior to installing) and about 25 Hours ago.

I have put approx. 125 Hours on the motors since finishing the boat. no issues. I would be happy to get compression testing numbers, but the reality is I would want to do it with the buyer so they can see the numbers for themselves and not take my word for it. I don't have DDT reader, but serious Buyers are more than welcome to have the motors checked out. The motors run flawless. I hope this answers your questions.

[ultra912]

What state is Pinellas County?

[BerryGuy1982]

Fl.

[shawnlbyrne]

St. Petersburg, Florida

[gotboostedvr6]

The bottom is solid glass? No balsa coring?

[shawnlbyrne]

Im sure the Stringers are wood cored, Im not 100% on the bottom itself.... I believe its solid glass, just from what I can see on a visual inspections. Honestly, I do not know for sure tho.

[gotboostedvr6]

Did they replace the wood floor when they did the interior and transom?

[shawnlbyrne]

yes, all new.

[gotboostedvr6]

This hull really needs to be surveyed

[shawnlbyrne]

Feel free to have it surveyed if you have interest. I would be happy to make the boat available.

[shawnlbyrne]

Here is a few photos, I can assure you there was no expense spared. One photo shows its foam cored. All wood was removed and replaced during the retrofit. I hope this helps answer anyone's questions.