24' Aronow tunnel / step hull catamaran. 1990 #24 of 24?
06-01-2023, 10:27 AM
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24' Aronow tunnel / step hull catamaran. 1990 #24 of 24?
Hello! I recently acquired a 1990 Aronow 24' tunnel hull. It's 1 owner and I'm told the owners brother worked for Don Aronow and this boat is # 24 of 24 made. I am trying to get info on if that is factual. Anyone have production numbers or info for these boats? Aronow production info? Hull seriel is 24016 so it may be #24? Boat is in amazing original condition with 153 orig hrs and like new with the original twin 2.4's. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you!
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06-01-2023, 04:03 PM
06-01-2023, 12:08 PM
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My buddy has one, he modified the bottom a lot. Running Verado's now and a tunnel tab, I think he got 112 out of it so far. Rode in it with a older set of Rudes, the thing would run 99 then but turn like a tunnel boat,,,, ok not that hard but it would turn hard.
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Twin O/B Sonic (06-19-2024)
06-01-2023, 03:03 PM
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only 5 #'s in the HIN
06-01-2023, 03:14 PM
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Hello! I recently acquired a 1990 Aronow 24' tunnel hull. It's 1 owner and I'm told the owners brother worked for Don Aronow and this boat is # 24 of 24 made. I am trying to get info on if that is factual. Anyone have production numbers or info for these boats? Aronow production info? Hull seriel is 24016 so it may be #24? Boat is in amazing original condition with 153 orig hrs and like new with the original twin 2.4's. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you!
If this boat came out of Kentucky from last name Anderson I can confirm that his brother did work for Cigarette at some point many years ago. Time frame seems correct. I have seen the boat but know little about it. Their father had a boat dealership for many years in the town I suspect the baot came from. Also it more than likely runs real good. The brother used to race and is-was an outboard mechanic. He knew how to make them run better than normal.
Mark
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Twin O/B Sonic (06-19-2024)
06-01-2023, 03:17 PM
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That is the seriel 24016... total HIN is URT24016E990
URT is USA Racing team (AKA Aronow powersports). Built May 1990 (E990) and 24016 is hull or seriel number. I'm told there were 24 built and this is #24 (24 in Hin) not sure about the 016.I was put in contact with Frank Melero (listed as owner Aronow powersports) who has put me in touch with Allen Brown who is an author and was friends with Don Aronow. It is said that Allen was also involved in the boat business when Thunderboat row was big. Boat was built on Thunderboat row. Said to be last hull designed by Don Aronow. Super rare boat that I am having trouble getting information about. Any help GREATLY appreciated.. Thank you all fo looking..
URT is USA Racing team (AKA Aronow powersports). Built May 1990 (E990) and 24016 is hull or seriel number. I'm told there were 24 built and this is #24 (24 in Hin) not sure about the 016.I was put in contact with Frank Melero (listed as owner Aronow powersports) who has put me in touch with Allen Brown who is an author and was friends with Don Aronow. It is said that Allen was also involved in the boat business when Thunderboat row was big. Boat was built on Thunderboat row. Said to be last hull designed by Don Aronow. Super rare boat that I am having trouble getting information about. Any help GREATLY appreciated.. Thank you all fo looking..
06-01-2023, 03:25 PM
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Yes Mark.. good call sir. Boat came out of KY and TN from Mr Bill Anderson, (great guy). His father did have dealership and he is original owner. It is said that his brother worked for the Aronow dealer at the time and this was the LAST boat (24 of 24) and he told Bill to come snag it, and he did.It was under Bills maticulous care then for 33 years. Boat is in unbelievable original condition, 153 orig hrs. I'm just looking to find out more on the story and history and production numbers. Noone seems to know anything about these boats.Thanks for the help..
