8x24' tritoon to 10x26 tritoon build

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JonCBrand
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8x24' tritoon to 10x26 tritoon build

#1 Post by JonCBrand » Fri Sep 27, 2013 8:52 am

Well everyone Im back at it. I still have my 24' tritoon with the 235hp.
Had it for sale for a while but to many tire kickers or people looking to buy just parts of it.
It has been sitting in the lake the last 2 years with no issues and we have enjoyed it so here goes the next step.

My floor is in good shape but the outer edges are starting to get soft from water, I also have not been able to under skin the deck the way I want to.

I will pulling the boat off the lake this weekend and start teardown.

Plan is to end up with a 10' wide 26' long base and possibly an upper level.

I will be using 3" C channel aluminum in 10' lengths to span between the tubes and support the floor.
Flooring will hopefully be aluminum Arideck from GA running length wise.
I will be sending out the center pontoon to have it stretched 3-4 feet and have a fuel tank built in the front to offset the weight of the motor, I will also be moving the 3 batteries to under the front seats.

If all goes well with the main floor I plan to reuse the origional 8' wide deck and put that above for a hard top that is safe to hold people while anchored.

Depending on how funds are I would also like to step up to a fourstroke and downsize to 50-90hp

As with my last tritoon build I will try to keep the progress updated on here and post pictures.
What's Next?
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig

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smltooner
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Re: 8x24' tritoon to 10x26 tritoon build

#2 Post by smltooner » Fri Sep 27, 2013 3:22 pm

Good luck.
Sounds like a huge undertaking, but will be worth it in the end.
A 10' wide deck would be great!
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Ted & Emily
2019 Bennington 21SL Tri-toon
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JonCBrand
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Re: 8x24' tritoon to 10x26 tritoon build

#3 Post by JonCBrand » Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:43 am

Friday I went to the local marina to start picking up parts.
I figured Id be into the conversion for minimum 4,000

About 30 min after being there I bought a 2003 Premier Grand Majestic 250
So I think I will sell the old tritoon
What's Next?
1989 Playcraft PE-24 Tri-Toon
Johnson 2.6L GT 235hp on a 10" Jackplate
Future plans include, strakes on all but 2 outer sides of tubes, 50 gal fuel tank in center tube, stretch center tube 2ft
2009 Chevy 2500HD tow rig

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curtiscapk
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Location: OP KS\Hillsdale Lake

Re: 8x24' tritoon to 10x26 tritoon build

#4 Post by curtiscapk » Tue Oct 01, 2013 7:47 am

JonCBrand wrote:Friday I went to the local marina to start picking up parts.
I figured Id be into the conversion for minimum 4,000

About 30 min after being there I bought a 2003 Premier Grand Majestic 250
So I think I will sell the old tritoon

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl

That's one way to do it! :alright
Craig and Paula
"THE FLOATER" rebuild Spring 2013
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Re: 8x24' tritoon to 10x26 tritoon build

#5 Post by Mrtoler » Fri Oct 04, 2013 9:23 am

Congrats on the new toon, but I was sure looking forward to the other build... :nana :nana
Ryan, Martha, Ana and Nathan Toler.
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