Re: Value of 28SS's
 

Sean, thanks.

If you look at a 70's brochure for the whole line, that is exactly what they will look like.

As far as weight and power and speeds, they are secondary issues with me.

The safety of the boat and the passengers are first. The ability of the boat to get home safely through some really big water with no damage will be just what I am looking for.

These boats are designed to be dependable. I know from personal experience about having the fastest most exotic boat and engines. I also can remember how I felt when they wern't working and my plans for a day on the water turned into working on motors or whatever, no fun at all.

Re: Value of 28SS's
 

Is there a web site for banana boat co.?

Re: Value of 28SS's
 

Not yet.

If you look in the banana boat forum, you will get a lot of information.

Also look up posts by my son, Chatim Racing, and there is more info there too.

We hope to have a website operating by July.....stay tuned.

Re: Value of 28SS's
 

As an owner of a single engine 27 Cig, the Banana 28 sounds like a great idea, ESPECIALLY in keeping with the classic look. I really hope it comes to be....................But with the size of that boat combined with a single engine I would be worried about speed. I love the classic design of my boat and the 28's, but if I had to pay new boat prices I would expect new boat efficiency and speeds. Of course that means using the "evil" step bottom. I have come to this conclusion after seeing boats larger and heavier than mine, that handle better in the rouph, that have the same power, and are 10 -20 mph faster !!! I have seen guys bang thier head against the wall trying to make the single engine 28' Pantera run fast - classic straight deep vee.

Easy examples are the factory 1 29' Warlocks and 32' Sunsations. They are race layups, and do not have cabins, but my boat is also Don's "racing layup" with no cabin. In my area, a 29 Warlock w/ only 75 more hp runs 92 to my 77. The 32' sunsation with half a cabin and single 600hp (same as me) also runs over 90mph with high x-demension and 5 blade prop. Both of these boats can outrun me in rouph water because of length and weight, even though thier "Vees" are not as deep.

Now, I don't expect everyone to want these speeds, but it speaks volumes to the efficiency of the designs, which translates to better cruise speeds on stock power. Deep vees in this size range cruise much smoother at 60 than they do at 45.

Also, don't discount Reggie's success. Not everyone bought a really fast Fountain, but he sure sold all he could ever build just off the reputation of speed............

I know re-engineering the bottom would add considerably to start up costs, but I just wanted to bring it up in hopes that it is seriously considered (before its shot down:D)

Re: Value of 28SS's
 

I also agree that the value of classic boats will not reach the frenzy it has with classic cars. People just don't drag boats to shows and parking lots on cruise nights, or buy them just leave them in the garage just so they can say they own one - it's just not the same, although I wish it was. My other passion is classic cars, and believe me, I wish old boats were as well appreciated......................

I am restoring a 1973 28ss cigarette boat. does anyone know where I can find pics of the 28ss for paint.

Thanks

This will be cool. My opinion is you should make the boats as modern as possible mechanically, and structurally.

Classic cars are tough to compare. They can still be driven safely, and somewhat reliably, with their old/classic parts. They are also spending their time primarily in the Sonic parking lots, or garages, instead of the highways/city roads getting pounded on. The boats still have to hold up to water conditions and stress from general use, so a lot of that classic equipment hurts the durability of the boat.

If you can vaccuum bag the hulls, that would make a huge difference in performance. Then do whatever "classic" look to the appearance you want. A single engine 28 with a 525 or more would be a FUN ride! :ernaehrung004:

You could swerve off the beat'n path and buy a new 28 Apache, single or twin, bonded with kevlar :party-smiley-004:

Well obviously we have come a long way since this thread first started....first we do have a web site now.... www.bananaboatco.com

Next we started with the 24 foot size to see what would happen with the new lighter layups.....so far we have a 24 with a single 250 HP outboard on a bracket at 67MPH and we have a 28 (30 with bracket) with twin 225 HP outboards at 76 MPH.

All of the above is without touching the original bottom design.

HOWEVER....we are using no wood anywhere and the layup is much different than the original mat and roving.....saves a lot of weight.

SECOND HOWEVER....is the new Statement boat. It runs 128 MPH with 5 people on board with a full tank of gas and a stepped bottom......we are considering some bottom design changes for our boats.

Also we are now focusing on our 39 as the next boat we are going to develop.

I disagree
 

I have to disagree with you neighbor. Charlie is a class guy and will build a great product. Don't forget, MANY of our favorite boats were splashes of other boats; so much of this topic has been discussed in other threads, I won't rehash it.

I have a 28 Cig myself and think it is great news that Charlie is doing an updated Banana.

Barry