![]() In 2014 the boat was fully restored including deck, hull sides and transom. The engine was set up and tuned for Lake Tahoe’s high-altitude boating and a custom full waterline cover was made. From that inspection a few items were address for the shows with the largest item being new flooring. The boat was inspected by Sierra Boat from stem to stern for the Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elgance Boat Show judging. This boat then arrived at Sierra Boat in January of 2013 and has been stored and serviced here ever since. In order to insure reliability and durability, the Scripps engine and transmission were tuned by the experts at Freedom Engine Service in the summer of 2010. The entire bottom of the boat was replaced at this time, including keel, chines, frames, and bottom planking, following Gar Wood specifications. A restoration was completed from 2002-2003 with wood work by Armstrong Boat Works, of Skaneateles, New York, and the engine restoration was completed by noted Scripps specialist George Shinn. From the original Scripps V-12 engine to the period correct original pattern and color leather upholstery. Midnight Thunder is in excellent condition. The engine was said to produce 316 hp at 2,600 rpm. With a cylinder bore of 4.25 inches and a stroke of 5.25 inches, the displacement totals 894 cubic inches. The Scripps V-12 engine, model 302, original to this boat, is no exception to that formula. The favored formula for making speedboats go fast in the 1920s and ’30s included a large displacement and low rpm power plant spinning a large propeller. Midnight Thunder, formerly Triple Time, is one of only nine 25ft runabouts built in 1937, and one of only three 25-footers equipped with the largest engine option, the Scripps 302 V-12. In 1937 Gar Wood built 267 boats, about 100 more than any other year in the 1930s. with all the records for many years!įor more information about the bottom replacement, please click on this link that takes you to an article and pictures of how the bottom replacement was done. This Gar Wood has been stored and service by Sierra Boat Co. The boat is protected by a custom full waterline cover. The upholstery has been meticulously maintained and is original in styling. The deck, hull sides and transom varnish are in excellent condition. The membrane bottom performs and appears like a traditional bottom but requires no soaking. In 2015 the boat received a brand-new Sierra Boat Co. The engine has 234.3 fresh water only hours on it. This 1940 Gar Wood Custom Runabout is powered by a Chris Craft 283 V8 with 185 hp. Gar Wood’s are among the most sought-after and valuable boats on today’s classic wooden boat market. His hands-on designs and special engine configurations were considered the leading technology of the era. Gar Wood Boats’ success was directly tied to owner Garfield Wood’s dominance in winning almost every race he ever entered.
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