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Getting ready to restore
just started restoring hull #19 and curious what speed I can expect out of a 5.7 with between 260 and 300 hp. I'm converting from a trs to a bravo drive. The boat will be fairly light as it will have no cabin interior just bare stringers. I'm also wondering if anyone has the ideal x dimension for this setup. Thanks guys.
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The other question I have is cutting the cockpit floor out for fuel tank access anyone know if it's bonded to the stringers or not?
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Fuel tank is foamed in place.
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Thanks for that cutting decks tomorrow. ����
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Don't forget to document the build... would love to see photos of your progress.....
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Floor is not bonded to the stringers and if you haven't cut it yet, its easiest to cut around the perimeter of the floor. There is a thread about fuel tank replacement somewhere in this forum. A small block with 300ish hp and a bravo will get you around 60 mph I would imagine. I have hull #23 with a TRS and a 454 truck engine that runs about that.
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This is a 1987 finally done. will be in the water next spring in RI
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Very nice, what are you doing for power?
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sp123 did you buy this boat from thread starter Joshm?...........wonderful transformation & having photo opt with Banana boat builder/racer Charley McCarthy cherry on top!
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No ... I bought this boat from another party but I wanted to share photos... Charlie was very helpful in this build. It will have a single 300R on the back as I realize I will not be able to keep up with all the boats one market today but I just want the grandkids to have a fun boat that is economical to run. Another issue I ran into in getting a motor is that there is no max hp tag on the boat. no dealer would even quote me a price as they claimed insurance regulations would not allow them. Also I was told a 400 was approx. 3-4 year wait and I waited long enough for this. my first builder had the boat for 5 years and not much was done but two checks were cashed.....
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Impressive perseverance and the photo with Charlie tell it all. I bet the grandkids will be very excited about this ride and hopefully, in 50 years one of them will pass it on. Love the colors, but then I'm partial.
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photo above is from the Borden Light Marina Poker Run last Saturday.
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We have a 1985 24' Hull available: https://ragepowerboats.com/product/1985-24-brt/
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