By the way, You both have some killer 24's Jamie

Awesome project. Thanks for the updates!!!!

Thanks Brad

522c.i. supercharged, forged crank oliver billet rods , JE pistons, Crane 741 cam, Merlin Heads, Chevy Bowtie Block. Huber Krytonite 1450 Trans, Merc #3SSM. Solid power, solid Powerboat.
Ed

Hey Ed .... how far are you from Lake George , NY ?

I'm not his accountant, but the "investment" he's making probably hasn't cost him a minute of sleep. I bet which paint, upholstery colors, engine, and drive package to go with has stressed him out more than anything. I doubt he gave up electricity and running water for a year to fund the project.


I did this EXACT same project through Doller Offshore years ago with a 28. We redid every last piece of it, tip to tip. I had more fun in that boat and never regretted a penny spent, even when I sold it for much less. We knew that going in. The boat is still regarded as one of the top, if not THE top 28 Cigarette out there, and I get to see it run almost every weekend.

It's looking GREAT!! I bet you can't WAIT to run her. Thanks for keeping us in the loop!

Blee's old 28 and his current Skater. That 28 is one beautiful boat. Restoring these old boats has nothing to do with money. It is all about memories with the boat, or just the pride of taking something worn out and making it new again.

Hi Jerry
4 hours 15 minutes.
Ed

And I see you caught a Bullet in the pic as well

Don't Taz me Bro!! - I am not upside down on my Cig - Two rebuilt Gellners 572 EFI's with 20 hours and a perfect hull. I paid $38K and stuck another $15K on the motors. What's a Firebox worth? What's an SS worth (nice MPG boat) - My Cafe can even go out when the waves are 2-3 - hell, I have had her in 8-10's. Don't get me wrong, I almost but a Cigarette tattoo on my shoulder. I love them, but $100K on a Firefox?

Hey, when a new 22 cobalt br w/ stock sbc is $50k(sticker $65k), to have a new lipship FF aint so bad.
And yea... it's an older hull, but thats just fiberglass.

A brand new 24 pantera w/ serious hardware would be in the 80k-90k range.