Hey everyone, I recently purchased and have started restoring a 1973 28’ boat. I was told it was a prototype, 1 of 2 built, and it came with a jet engine from Boeing originally. It had a big block v8 and outdrive installed next and the current configuration is twin 225 outboards. I was curious if anyone could give me any insight into this boats history. I don’t have enough posts yet for pictures apparently though

My pictures do show up in the gallery under newest posts. The boat has a black hull with multicolored stripes and white outboards. It’s named The Sting

I was told it ran in the low to mid 60’s with the current motors

I know it was used in a low budget action film in the 70’s with the turbine engine setup. I’m working on getting a vhs copy from a previous owner

The hull and transom are solid, as well as the outboard bracket. Unfortunately the floor and a few stringers were rotted out pretty bad. I’m in the process of replacing all of it and reconfiguring the deck design for fishing offshore

I’ve cleaned, removed, repainted and installed the fuel tanks. Put in new fuel lines, filters, water pumps, plugs and rebuilt one lower unit.

I’m trying to get to 10 posts so I can add photos

Almost to the point I can post a picture.. haha