Reviving "Oingo Boingo"
 

I just picked up my new project... I bought this boat back in 1993 then regretfully sold her around 1996. I found her recently (in rough shape) and brought her home. Originally the boat was ran on the race circuit in the Lake Saint Clair area(LSCORA) as Oingo Boingo. When I originally bought her, she had an early 2.4 efi Merc. Most recently it had a 200 Black max but I think she needs more power than that, I'm not sure which way I'm going as far as power goes at this time. I have the painter coming by to quote me on restoring her to the original colors. I'm including some pics. If anyone has any tips or suggestions I'm open minded.

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WOW, looks like you got your work cut out for you. Keep us posted with pics on your progress.

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You've gotta go with a late model Merc 2.5 offshore. The balance perfect for running across the top.

However, if you wnt top end there is no beating a V8 Johnny.
I've been there and seen it. Sounds like you've had you share of time in a 22. I had one up until a year ago.

I have access to my very fresh 4.2L 400hp V8 if you're interested.

good luck with her

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Nice, there's one for sale like that in my area. :drink:

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Going with a V-8 Johnny

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Just curious, but I thought the 300 Johnsons had prop shaft issues!?!?

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Alot is going to depend on how much you want to spend. I would go with a Merc 300x or new 300xs. Minimum of 7" of setback on a Hyd. Jackplate. A 3 liter Merc 225 will get you into the low 70's...a 300X will get you to the mid 80's +.

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Go with the V8 Johnny,400 plus Hp and 100 MPH is the way to go.I also know how to get a hold of Steves old engine.AKA Viscous 22 :D

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Please Let Me Know If We Can Help On A Factory Level!
Regards,
David

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Here is a pic of our 22. Starts everytime.

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here's a picture of my 22, might give it a little overhaul as well...

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Damn, i bet that thing moves. Whats the top speed on it?

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You shoulda seen that boat in the 6 foot plus waves in lake Michigan back in the 80's

A friend of ours (Marty Lynch) used to race that boat

He Passed away a couple of years ago

He got the snot beat out of him on the big water but still went out and ran it like it would never break

what a cool piece of old history

good luck

i have some pics of it back in the race days somewhere I will have to look hard

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boatme,

if u have those old pictures please post them..i think the original color was white and called the JOKER, and it was also raced by Art Lilly as well...

Velocitychris good luck with your project...

century29 i haven't had the chance to get the true speeds of the boat, but when the speedo was working, we've had it in the mid 70s...i think down her in bermuda the bouyancy of the water is abit different, so boats seem to run abit faster..next time it goes out, hopefully i would remember my GPS....

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Looks like a big project for someone of your age. Hope you have the energy to finish her after chasing all those kids, if not call me I will help... LOL

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my 22' 1987. I had to glue the deck to the hull, Regal did not bother to do it. Hull and deck were built strong. Great boat 64mph w/old yamaha.

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one more shot. I glassed the transom area and put prisma stringers in the sides. Made some aluminum seat mounts front and rear so the back seat slides out for battery access.

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Now that my 14 yr old daughter taught me how to post a pic with a url.....heres my 22 sold it 1 1/2 yrs ago. That's a 400hp 8k rpm johnny it carried her about 100mph.

http://i3.tinypic.com/2db41zp.jpg