Early 80's 24 superboat
 

Does the early 80's 24 superboat have the same cabin setup as new ones? i.e. facing bench seats, porti potti, v-berth.

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Yes it does,My first 24 was a 1980.As they say the house is the same just the furniture has been updated.

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So you do step in instead of crawl?

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Later New Style...now I Will Find An Older Early Deck Style.

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Please do...I will be waiting :D

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also does anybody know of anyone who has installed a stainless marine or armstrong swim platform type bracket on a 24?

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OK...the 70's style didn't have a "hatch"...just a cabin door. Yes... you had to "crawl" thru it. Mine isn't exactly a "walk thru" either :rolleyes: . ZUPERBOAT says the cabin layout is still the same...just the entrance has been opened up.

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Good, I can deal with that. Any info on the bracket?

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O/B or I/O ????

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OB, found an 81 with a newer 300 on it and would like to put a swim platform bracket on it.

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THIS 80 IS MINT. IT IS ON L.I. AT EASTCOASTMARINE. The owner's name is Tom. I have spoke to him. Boat has new powerhead on 300ProMax. Priced right.

What do you want to know about the bracket install. It is straightforward. I have had setbacks off/on 21's & 24's. Cables & hoses & harness must be lengthened 99% of the time.

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Just wondered because of the notched transom (height of bracket to low) and yeah cables that might be an issue. That 80 is nice whats he looking to get for it. Any more leads on some in your area ( I'm in NJ).

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DaveS on screamandfly has a 24 with a 24 inch bracket and 200, tripps

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Any pics on screamandfly?

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Dave S's is on a 1000 year old gil bracket...

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1) The S&F link to the Yellow 80 24 above.
http://forums.screamandfly.com/forum...ad.php?t=70871

PIC 2) (LOWER) Dave S' 24 :rolleyes:

PIC 1) (UPPER) MRAGU's 24 PROGRESSION. 4 SALE. I Have a low hour 02 MERC EFI w/warranty to bolt right on this boat. Boat is 4Sale less mota. I know him. Boat will run 74.

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Looks like Bash has some ***** in his cabin! :D

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Yeah the pic of Dave S's boat is what I am thinking...thanks

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No. Dave S has the red 24 with the gil bracket...& the 70 :rolleyes:
MRAGU's PROGRESSION (white) has the swim platform/bracket. Lets not confuse this.

Dave M...remember BASH's motto
NO FAT CHICS IN THE SUPERBOAT :D

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ok ok I see. Not sure if that type of bracket will work with a notched transom superboat because it looks like it will set the bracket low. Dave S's boat must have been set up for I/O originally because his transom is not notched.

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IT WILL WORK. I HAVE AN 18" STAINLESS MARINE BRACKET...ITS THE SAME AS THE SWIM PLATFORM VERSION...MINUS THE PLATFORM. I ALSO HAVE A NOTCHED TRANSOM...& DID THE LAYOUT/INSTALL.

-(YES...DAVE S's IS AN I/O ORIGINALLY)

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there ya go thats what I was looking for, you basically rerigged the boat to install? (ie cables, steering)

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I originally had it setup with a 12" S.Marine setback...but when I felt I needed more setback...I got the 18" (shoulda got the 18" swimplatform version :mad:)....& hadda extend everything.

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looks good :D What did it cost you to extend everything? Not including bracket.

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HYDRAULIC STEERING HOSE...$100
LABOR FOR HOSE...EXTEND OIL TANK HOSES...& STRETCH THE WIRING HARNESS (didn't need the 5' extensionharness) 2hrs.
-BRACKET was $600...& I did the install originally.
-TOTAL 1K.
-NOW...The BEST PART IS I HAD A 25" 250 motor....Now I WENT WITH A 20" 300X...hadda lower everything 5"...:(

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oh well...it will be worth it. The superboat I saw is the one you posted about on screamandfly, you said you did a run with him in CT. It's the red and white 1981 with a 300 on it.
How did the boat look in person I have only seen pics? I figure for the right price I can sink some money in her!

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Honestly...be careful. Definately have a surveyor (FX10) do a moisture test on it. The boat needed a good cleaning/waxing. Other than that...just make sure all the wood is good. The motor is a 2000 25" mota on a 20" transom...its not right. Also...not sure of the motas' mechanicle condition. The owner used to come on this forum (30SUPER)...but I met his dad at Ct. Riv Run ramp...but he didn't run the boat...he was just showing it (on trailer).
-Man...the things you can find out on a computer!!! :D

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Scary isn't it :eek: I actually talked to his uncle he has a 30 tempest, 26 sutphen and his nephew has the 24 superboat all for sale :rolleyes:

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Most likely who ever had it built either wanted them or didn't. Nice thing about custom built.

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Some have the hatches, some don't. I've seen late model 24's with them. I don't hang out in my cabin much so I never felt the need to have them.

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Call John at superboat