info on john allmand boats

[rickics]

I am new to iboats, i purchased a 1969 25' allmand boat this past summer (needs to be restored) i was wondering if anybody has any info if these were good boats or has ever owned one. i was able to find a web site that showed the history of them being built in Florida, but really wanted to know how they handled. any info would be great, thanks

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: info on john allmand boats

they were and still are a fantastic boat. they were one of the most popular off shore boats built in Florida. there are still alot of them around.

 

[gcboat]

Re: info on john allmand boats

they were and still are a fantastic boat. they were one of the most popular off shore boats built in Florida. there are still alot of them around.

Absolutely !! They were built like a tank. If you have the model with the single engine package ( they didn't make that many due to its weight ) you will find it a little sluggish. The larger flybridge models were rather clumsy with a beam sea but all in all just as TD sez !!
Good luck with your restoration and take a lot of pictures!!

 

[rickics]

Re: info on john allmand boats

thanks for the input guys, my boat has the single engine and i am in the process of building a new one with a little extra hp

 

[fluke88]

Re: info on john allmand boats

good boat, good luck with your restoration, a friend of mine had one
WAS A LITTLE JEALOUS!!!!!!