23 Grandsport
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Last I heard it was on the "back burner" while they do whatever it is with molds for the gas tanks in the new bass hulls... One sure way to find out I guess is give them a ring-a-ding. I would sure hope they build something that can be sold for all these new 500lbs. motors. (sport boat of some sort).
Darth VMAX
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I know its a pipe dream, but a 23' Grandsport "bowrider" option would be awesome.
whipper
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Yes that and a small cuddy version. Maybe just a vee birth would be nice for an afternoon nap on those long days on the water. Darris said hes going to finish her. Just takes time for all his ideas to get patens finalized. The sterns going to be sorta like a tunnel in a way for zero chine walk. Much more receced motor well. The out side of the hull extends down on either side of the motor well alot compared to the cuent GS. One things for sure when she is ready for the market like all Allsion sport boats she will be one sexy looking 23fter im sure like all he designs. He wants the hull to maintain what the test plug could do at least 87 with a 225 promax but be able to accomidate a 505 lb motor well. If you look at the 21fters chines Ill bet theres some styling clues there. The chines and inside strakes are massive compared to other Allisons. Theres almost a chanell running down from the bow on both sides of the keel to trap air. Well just have to wait and see. My bet is three more years at the most?:big grin That gives me time to win the loto.
Went to the factory a couple of weeks ago for the rally. Everything is on the back burner until the gas tank modifications are made. It's not only the tanks, the back deck has to be redone to allow for the fill spout and check valve. Every 2014 model has to have the new tank. He did say that the new 23 would have three configurations, bass boat, grand sport, and a flats style center console. That should be interesting.
whipper
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Did he say she would be ready for 2014? Sounds awsome. Im not sure I wouldnt go bass boat or bay boat? I really miss fishing as much as I used to. Fishing out of the GS is OK just not the same. As long as she does 100+ with a 300 im in for one of the models.:beer:
Sorry if I wasn't clear. He has to have the new tanks on the 21's ready for the 2014 model year. He didn't give a date for the 23.
BigCountryx
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Allison is locked down tighter than the Auto Manufacturers when it comes to this Unicorn. I would love to see a spy photo of this big girl.
john4utvols
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I was told the first GS would be an open bow model.
GotMyAlly
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Man, talk about an unbeatable open water fishing rig..........
RedAllison
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A 23 2+2... THATS when there might be a "RDW3"! :big grin
GotMyAlly
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Perfect........then you can sell RDW2 to Cashew.....
Scott Gilmore
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MAYBE, in another 10-15 years or longer. Scott :sad
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Sorry NO RED 23s ......................lol
RedAllison
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Wanna bet??? :big grin
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Not sure if a full 2 foot would even be needed, an additional 8 inches legroom for the rear passenger and 8 more inches of front deck and it would be one helluva family hauling fishing machine ....of course 10 and 10 would work as welll....no need to go wider
Darth VMAX
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Need a collection of spy shots
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RedAllison
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That was the original 24 plug he showed us at the rally a few years ago. Supposedly he destroyed that one & the "second" plug is the current 23.
Lotus 50
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Doesn't matter to me. I built my garage around the SS2000...
njj502
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I can't wait...... my kid is 2.5 now and I think by the time he graduates HS this thing may be out.... 