1969 Allison 15 / Merc Twister

**mac19f** · 09-06-2006

Sam is right. That is the original BP unit that has studs going down from the midsection to hold the gearcase on. The Super BP units have the studs going up from the gearcase into holes inthe midsection.

These units are extremely difficult to rebuild. I've heard Dave Steckbauer has swarn to never do another one. If you decide to not rebuild it I would be very interested in the upper gear cover casting.

I've got a couple BP props I could swap for that part if anyone has one to spare.

**Dago Fast** · 09-06-2006

Originally Posted by bridges

Dago,

I'd be interested in that BP prop if you want to sell it...looks like a RH?

Scott

I was thinking about putting it on this. Hate to break it up in pieces.
How much for the complete package?

**Mark75H** · 09-06-2006

I'm pretty sure its not going to bolt up to that, unless I'm not seeing the side scallops ... and THAT would probably break it anyway. The Twister would be historically accurate and more appropriate with a regular SSM or MC-1 SSM ... you could probably find someone with a working SSM or MC-1 SSM that will trade you for the BP. You'd both come out ahead.

Scott, I have a couple props if you have something to trade

**largecar91** · 09-07-2006

Dago Fast, I Sent You A Pm.

**bridges** · 11-14-2006

I was lucky to find another 15' Allison back in August and brought it home. Very good shape, solid, needs polishing and rigging.

The rear of the floor was a little soft, but the transom and stringers were dry and solid. I'm replacing the floor this winter and we are planning to put my dad's T-IIx on it.

Another fun project!

**mercmack** · 11-14-2006

Beautiful Boat....you Wouldn't Take Two (2) Wifes, 6 Kids And 16 Granskids For It Would You???....(notice I Am From Utah)...just Joking...anyway...beautiful Boat...:d :d :d

**mercmack** · 11-14-2006

P.s. To Top Post...first Wife Past Away, Second Wife Would Kill Me And It Love My Kids And Grandkids To Much To Tade Any Way...beautiful Boat Anyway..

**graemers** · 02-07-2007

The pads on those allison's are NARROW!!! Are they a handful to drive?

**bridges** · 02-07-2007

Within reason (60-75 mph) they are really nice to run on good water. The air lift under the wide flat bow and chines keeps the boat much stabler than you'd expect from a 15 foot boat. Look closely and you'll see how the deck extends like wings past the chines.

**tthibodaux** · 02-09-2007

Sweet boat. In my opinion the smaller boats are much more fun to drive than a 100mph 20ft boat. It's gettin warm out in the south so you should be hard at work on the new boat. Got any new pics?