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    Should I pull the trigger?

    Thinking about buying a new project boat. It's a 1990 Sunsation rocket 24. Wondering if anyone has had first hand experience with this model? Go ahead and give me the good, bad, and ugly. Looking for a boat that will handle 80 plus mph.

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    The Rocket is an excellent hull and if it is the one I believe it to be, that is an excellent find ft.
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    Go get 'em Lee....just make sure the Donzi is ready for this summer
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    ft ........?
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    Not so sure I would wanna ruun 80+ in that hull, at least not on a regular basis.

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    There is a 1990 Rocket for sale in Michigan for $13,000. I won't post any more info in case it is the one you're looking at. Sunnys are plentiful in Michigan and I would definitely consider one. A 24 Rocket called me out on Lake St. Clair shortly after I installed the 525. He thought I'd be an easy victim with his home built 502. I smoked him three times. From a "roll", out of the hole and giving him a small head start.
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    While it is not a Pantera in the heavy ocean (what is?) the Rocket is a great hull and you don't see them often. I thought that ft might have bought it. Would be a GREAT conversion project to a wacker.
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    and the price was right at last look, hull only for $1,000 !

    1990 Sunsation Rocket Project with Trailer

    Just too much going on to take on this project so my loss is your gain. 1990 Sunsation Rocket 24'

    Solid foundation for your build. Ready for i/o or glass up transom and bolt on an outboard Boat was stripped down to get it ready for paint but most all of the factory parts are there - guages, controls, transom assembly, rearseat, hatch,etc etc.

    Front boltsters and the hatch top pad were too far gone to keep. i do have the molded hatch base and the front bolster frames so very simple upholstery work to get it back together. Rear seat for whatever reason is still in great shape.

    Trailer is an aluminum Float-on. Could handle up to a 26.

    Looking to clear space quick, priced accordingly.

    $3,000 or $2500 without Bravo1 transom assembly.
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    Lee, you need a Velocity... my 26 went 87 (real, GPS, sustained) with a 510.

    Rock solid at speed, great in rough water as long as you have to cojones to hold it there. I LOVED mine!
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    I'm not sure who grabbed that Sunsation 24, hopefully someone on the board as there are not many choices in the 24 foot performance class

    Pantera 24
    Superboat 24
    Hallett 240S
    Sunsation Rocket

    any others?
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    Greg, banana boat ! "HIGH LIFE"

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    Ah yes, forgot the Banana 24, you are correct sir! And now as I think of it how about a Warlock Offshore, 24 degree wave crusher.....pic below
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    I just cant see my self goin that fast on the water, stuff happens way too fast on the bay as it is,,, although i just got my classic an havent got her out yet sooooo,,, we will see i guess
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    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Guimond View Post
    I'm not sure who grabbed that Sunsation 24, hopefully someone on the board as there are not many choices in the 24 foot performance class

    Pantera 24
    Superboat 24
    Hallett 240S
    Sunsation Rocket

    any others?
    Quote Originally Posted by Greg Guimond View Post
    Ah yes, forgot the Banana 24, you are correct sir! And now as I think of it how about a Warlock Offshore, 24 degree wave crusher.....pic below
    You're slippin' Greg. Can't believe you forgot the Warlock.
    Why is faster never fast enough.

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    I know Yeller, but the Warlock is a few inches short of a true 24'
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