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Hello,

Have had this boat at least 22+ years and bought it second hand.
Does anyone know what brand boat this is??

Thanks

Ron Olson

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It kind of looks like a Tom's Cat that Octura used to make years ago. Yes, at one time they did make boat kits also.
Back in the early days of OB tunnel boats there were a lot of companies producing boats.

rcBPman04

Could it be an old Prather hull?

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I have no idea how old it is or who kitted it. If it is a Tom's Cat by Octura, How old do you think it is? How long has it been since they stopped kitting them??
Could it be a old Prather kit???
It has a 8906 OBMotor with a aluminum(silver) colored carb.
Seems to me I purchased it sometime around 1985.

Thanks

Ron Olson

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I'm guessing that it's pretty old. The outboard tunnels came out in the mid to late `70's as far as I know. I'm guessing that it's an early `80's boat by the design.
Octura put out several successful boats in their time with the White Heat hydro being one of them.
I do know of a guy that has an old Tom's Cat but haven't seen him in a few years.
The problem is that a lot of companies have come and gone in those years of the early OB tunnels as there were a lot of them out at that time when the class was still in its infancy.
I was kind of hoping that some of the older guys like Jerry Dunlap would see this thread and reply. I'm no spring chicken myself but some have been around the hobby a lot longer than I have.
I'm doubting that it's a Prather. A Prather hull usually won't be gel-coated and will be epoxy-glas, not fiberglass.

All Things Custom

here is a pic of a of prather lap cat I just painted

Ron Olson

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That paint job is too cool! The problem is that when it flips, the guys in the retrieve boat will get to see the best side!

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HeHeHeHe!!!!

Thanks guys

All Things Custom

thanks , Im glad you like it I do this in my spare time so let me know if you have something you want painted.

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Man... I wish you lived closer to me. I would definitely keep you busy. I could use one of those "Trick" paint jobs on my boat, right now. Probably couldn't afford it though.
Nice Job!!!!

All Things Custom

you never know till you ask, pm or email me for more info about custom painting

All Things Custom

here is a laser 40 I just finished
hope you like

motorhead91

looks great!!...the prather is incredible

All Things Custom

thanks for the compliment. I love doing this caliber of work for people. Let me know if you ever have any paint related questions,I never mind helping people out.