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Badcompanya81
08-22-2009, 05:26 PM
I think I have found an important racer from the 1980's, "Man O War", the 32' Cobra by Performer, Randy Sousa's raceboat! Anyone that has any info., Let me know!! I just aquired the paperwork for ownership. Pic's to follow once we get it out of the boatyard!!:sifone:

Bobcat
08-22-2009, 05:51 PM
looking forward to some pics !

BUTCH RYAN
08-22-2009, 09:44 PM
Great rough water boat. Randy ran it balls to the walls , always in contension when the going was rough. Great guy

DAREDEVIL
08-22-2009, 09:47 PM
I think I have found an important racer from the 1980's, "Man O War", the 32' Cobra by Performer, Randy Sousa's raceboat! Anyone that has any info., Let me know!! I just aquired the paperwork for ownership. Pic's to follow once we get it out of the boatyard!!:sifone:

Dave,,,,how many boats will u buy ????? LOL

Talk to ya soon.
Scott

Badcompanya81
08-23-2009, 10:32 AM
Scott, Your right, how many's enuf!! Also my condolences about Mike. I hope to get pics in a week, Boat is in a tuff place, A hundred boat's blockin' it in!!

ygrowup
08-23-2009, 02:30 PM
I think I have found an important racer from the 1980's, "Man O War", the 32' Cobra by Performer, Randy Sousa's raceboat! Anyone that has any info., Let me know!! I just aquired the paperwork for ownership. Pic's to follow once we get it out of the boatyard!!:sifone:

Cool old's cool rig with great hull lineage. Pict's from 'Boating' Jan. '81 @ Islamorada race fall '80. They won that event also. Believe Bob Latham was gas-guy also for Sosa; could probably get more insight from him. There's a pile of shots from this race on Historic Offshore's site also? Bonus points: who did Ralph Linero go on to navigate for?? Back to Islamorada, Fayva apparently brought the Cig & Cougar cat and ran the cat....wrong hull! Ajac Hawk won in their Cig. Bonus shot of one of Detroit's finest in Sport......

Look forward to seeing current shots of her...

Big Time
08-24-2009, 11:18 AM
Scott, Your right, how many's enuf!! Also my condolences about Mike. I hope to get pics in a week, Boat is in a tuff place, A hundred boat's blockin' it in!!

Hey Dave...good to see you over here. Pickin' up another one, huh? Hope you are still keeping the Sutphen?

See you out there.

Chris Aitkin

Badcompanya81
08-24-2009, 10:49 PM
Chris, Haven't been out that much yet, Alot goin' on! Sutphen is UP "For Sale", But who know's, Cobra was sittin' there, Callin' to me!! Offer I Couldn't REFUSE! You goin' to Fairhaven, Mass. Run? I'm there,With Mike Alesse, Same crew as N.Y., Let me know!!

hammerhead
08-25-2009, 07:37 PM
I have a vhs tape of Man O War from 1984 racing at holiday isle tiki bar included is an interview with Randy Sosa and throttleman Julio Devarona(Scorpion powerboats of the 80s). The boat was a Miami favorite back then ,does it still have the skull with crossed swords over the engine hatch back then it daid SEAHAWK RACING TEAM across the hatches.

DAREDEVIL
08-25-2009, 10:43 PM
I have a vhs tape of Man O War from 1984 racing at holiday isle tiki bar included is an interview with Randy Sosa and throttleman Julio Devarona(Scorpion powerboats of the 80s). The boat was a Miami favorite back then ,does it still have the skull with crossed swords over the engine hatch back then it daid SEAHAWK RACING TEAM across the hatches.

hammerhead,,thats a cool name .
there is a APACHE named like that in Miami.

Big Time
08-26-2009, 01:06 PM
Chris, Haven't been out that much yet, Alot goin' on! Sutphen is UP "For Sale", But who know's, Cobra was sittin' there, Callin' to me!! Offer I Couldn't REFUSE! You goin' to Fairhaven, Mass. Run? I'm there,With Mike Alesse, Same crew as N.Y., Let me know!!

Unfortunately I have a wedding that weekend otherwise it sounds like a lot of fun. Congrats on the new boat. BTW, I just received my NYC Poker Run DVD which had some commentary with you in there and some nice shots of Inferno. Good stuff!

hammerhead
08-29-2009, 10:52 AM
Whats up with the pics on the cobra?

Badcompanya81
08-30-2009, 10:46 PM
Wait'n 2 get boat out of storage, Sometime next week!!

hammerhead
09-02-2009, 06:33 PM
Whats up with man o war did you start sanding her down yet ready for awlgrip black?

Dude! Sweet!
09-02-2009, 07:49 PM
Here's a shot of a 36' Cobra that ran in P1 (I think) in europe back in 2004 - 2005 ish... Enjoy and can't wait to watch this project come together!

Steve 1
09-02-2009, 08:07 PM
33 Powerplays were Cobras in fact until 1994 were made using the old Cobra hull mold then the new hull with the raised freeboard was put into Production

hammerhead
09-05-2009, 09:41 PM
Hey 81 did ya bring man o war home yet no pics whats up!

MikeyFIN
09-06-2009, 05:10 PM
hammerhead,,thats a cool name .
there is a APACHE named like that in Miami.

If itīs yellow with a shark on its sides I think it still is in France after it sank in St Tropez...

MidOcean
09-06-2009, 08:46 PM
Here's a shot of a 36' Cobra that ran in P1 (I think) in europe back in 2004 - 2005 ish... Enjoy and can't wait to watch this project come together!

I'm pretty sure it's JC's 38'
He used the old Tullio Abate molds. by the way...its the same hull that Jay Ross used to make the first big Sonic... its why the 33' rode so bow down.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180401809717&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_500wt_1182

Badcompanya81
09-07-2009, 09:46 AM
Boat is still in the yard. Waiting to get it out!! Boat is still all BLACK, Not painting it yet!! Hope to have pic's this week,Can't wait! Dave

lowblue320
09-10-2009, 05:42 PM
Boat is still in the yard. Waiting to get it out!! Boat is still all BLACK, Not painting it yet!! Hope to have pic's this week,Can't wait! Dave

what's up with the pics???

Badcompanya81
09-10-2009, 08:58 PM
Pics this weekend , Boat on it's way!! Stay Tuned!!:reddevil:

MikeyFIN
09-11-2009, 03:31 AM
Paint it any other way but black and you should get your head examined...by a boxer... ;)

g.paik
09-11-2009, 09:37 PM
Pics this weekend , Boat on it's way!! Stay Tuned!!:reddevil:

Wow ! I`m tuned in ! The paint was still wet when she rolled out of Bobby Davis`s shop long ago. I never took proper pics of many of my paint jobs back then. If the paint is still there, please take some close-ups for me !

lowblue320
09-11-2009, 10:52 PM
Wow ! I`m tuned in ! The paint was still wet when she rolled out of Bobby Davis`s shop long ago. I never took proper pics of many of my paint jobs back then. If the paint is still there, please take some close-ups for me !

Gail, you painted that one to????? I just went to look at warpath this week again and it looks great..

Ryan Beckley
09-12-2009, 12:50 AM
Just found out Freeze Frame has a few shots of this....

Badcompanya81
09-12-2009, 02:22 PM
Found out boat was owned by a bunch of people, Harry Turner being one of them. Was called "OBSESSION 2". Still has the name on it!! I need to know if this truly "MAN O WAR", or "NIGHT WING", Any info. Let ME KNOW!!:reddevil:

g.paik
09-12-2009, 04:28 PM
Gail, you painted that one to????? I just went to look at warpath this week again and it looks great..

Hi LowBlue, Yes, Life before Apache ! I think I painted Nightwing, Powerplay and Man `O`War all in about one month `s time. Those boys were ready to Race !
Hoo-Ray for JC and Warpath ! Gosh , I still love that boat. JC had a long road to get her back in running condition.

Badcompanya81
09-12-2009, 05:23 PM
Gail, I hope I can find out more info. on this. I see in the paint on the engine hatch's, "Harbor Island Yachts", Fort Lauderdale, "Hi- Performance Boat Sales", Any of your work? Also " Schaf Home Builder's", is on the forward ,top,fairing. "Cobra By Performer", on fairing! More, " Happiness is small craft warning's" on dash ,also, "You Snooze, We LOSE":reddevil:

g.paik
09-13-2009, 10:45 AM
Gail, I hope I can find out more info. on this. I see in the paint on the engine hatch's, "Harbor Island Yachts", Fort Lauderdale, "Hi- Performance Boat Sales", Any of your work? Also " Schaf Home Builder's", is on the forward ,top,fairing. "Cobra By Performer", on fairing! More, " Happiness is small craft warning's" on dash ,also, "You Snooze, We LOSE":reddevil:

Thanks Badcompany, Sounds like she has been campaigned quite a bit since her original graphics. "Cobra by Performer"is the only thing that sounds familial. I know that I have some running shots of her somewhere. If I find them , I`ll post them. Hope the hull is still sound, that 32` could fly in high seas!! Did you get her out yet?

MikeyFIN
09-13-2009, 02:54 PM
Just found out Freeze Frame has a few shots of this....

Boats sure look good all black....:drool5:

Badcompanya81
09-13-2009, 05:17 PM
Gail, Boat has no power, etc. I'm still tryin' to figure what boat I have!! I'm lookin' at a bunch of pic's, Still no luck. Dave:reddevil:

hammerhead
09-14-2009, 12:30 PM
Have any Fl registration numbers on hull or vessel id number on transom?

Badcompanya81
09-14-2009, 11:12 PM
Hull I. D. is Perform002-80, Still tryin' to find out what boat it is! Pic's up by Wed., No stringer problems, alot of rigging, Gauges,Motor Mount's, Compass, Wiring,Sea Star Helm, With Wheel, Amazing shape for 29 yrs.!! Bulkheads great shape, 4- Saddle tank's,Fill's,Too much to list.:reddevil:

hammerhead
09-18-2009, 01:16 PM
whats up with MAN O WAR no pics you got me in suspense will she return to glory?

Badcompanya81
09-19-2009, 11:21 PM
Pic's of the 32 Cobra:reddevil:

Badcompanya81
09-19-2009, 11:23 PM
More pic's:reddevil:

Badcompanya81
09-19-2009, 11:26 PM
Boat is now up "For Sale", $25,000.00 or Best Offer!!, Trailer Available also!!:reddevil:

lowblue320
09-20-2009, 06:27 PM
Boat is now up "For Sale", $25,000.00 or Best Offer!!, Trailer Available also!!:reddevil:

nice find, any interior shots?

OneBadInjun
09-21-2009, 01:47 PM
Boat is now up "For Sale", $25,000.00 or Best Offer!!, Trailer Available also!!:reddevil:What do you think it would take to make the boat turn key again? Just curious? Thanks

Dude! Sweet!
09-21-2009, 01:49 PM
Nice looking rig. Interior shots, bildge shots and a list of what's there and what's missing would be helpful for the sale.

Badcompanya81
09-21-2009, 06:53 PM
Interoir pic's coming!! List of what it has: All Gauge's, Compass[ Danforth], Shifter's[Keikaffer], Bolster[3-Man],Tab& Drive Indicator's, [4] Saddle Tanks, Remote Fuel Filter's & Fuel Pump's, Alot of wiring,Steering Wheel & Sea Star Helm,Motor & Trans. Mounts,Running Light's, I also have Re-built Trans.[Borg Warner], & alot of misc. part's that will go with boat!1 All vent's S/Steel, Just need power train, Hull is" SOLID" & Stringer's!, Bulkhead's in great shape! 2009 Alum. Triple axle also available!! P/m me,or Call, 203-380-2331 Or 203-414-9841,Dave:reddevil:

Top Banana
09-21-2009, 08:05 PM
Dave.....one of the names on the side of the cockpit is Bob Oetinger (Spelling??) anyway, he is the throttleman on the Crazy Greek boat that is the old Michelob Light.

You should be able to get a phone number from SBI in Key West for him. Bob may know for sure what the origin of that boat is.

northernoffshore
09-22-2009, 05:42 PM
That boat was night wing. It also won in key west in about '86. If you want bobby O's # ,pm me. jay.

hammerhead
09-22-2009, 08:50 PM
The question remains where is Man O war? Randy Sosa you out there ?

Badcompanya81
09-23-2009, 04:16 PM
Thanks to Bob O., I now know the boat I found is "NIGHT WING", # 2 boat outta the mold!! Price lowered, including trailer!!:reddevil:

Badcompanya81
09-26-2009, 05:50 PM
More pics-

Badcompanya81
09-26-2009, 05:51 PM
More pics

Badcompanya81
09-26-2009, 05:53 PM
Few more-

hammerhead
10-07-2009, 10:01 PM
Any updates? did you drop in engines and run it?

Badcompanya81
10-10-2009, 09:52 AM
No, Not doing anything to it at this point. FOR SALE- $10,000.00 or BEST OFFER!!:reddevil:

rchevelle71
10-10-2009, 10:42 PM
No, Not doing anything to it at this point. FOR SALE- $10,000.00 or BEST OFFER!!:reddevil:

DAMN DAVE,

Thats a helluva price, just figured I'd give ya a video of your old Pantera running:sifone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR2vXVW1Sgg

MikeyFIN
10-11-2009, 02:59 AM
and...hmmm Best offer..... Now you got me tempted... Damn!!!

Badcompanya81
10-14-2009, 05:13 PM
Price lowered, This boat must GOOO!! $8,500.00 or make me a reasonable OFFER!!:reddevil::reddevil::reddevil:

Dude! Sweet!
10-14-2009, 08:24 PM
Price lowered, This boat must GOOO!! $8,500.00 or make me a reasonable OFFER!!:reddevil::reddevil::reddevil:

Damn dude! If I wasn't already in the middle of two other old race boat restos I'd be on this thing like a bum on a baloney sandwich!

MikeyFIN
10-15-2009, 05:35 AM
What drives was in it back in the day and engines?

hammerhead
10-15-2009, 07:12 PM
Let me guess 540s with number 3s? standard back then, nice deal and something special when done someone save her!

DAREDEVIL
10-15-2009, 07:30 PM
Let me guess 540s with number 3s? standard back then, nice deal and something special when done someone save her!

Yep,,,i think your right !!!!!:sifone:

Could been 454's with TRS,, mhhhhh,,,,???

Badcompanya81
10-15-2009, 07:46 PM
:reddevil:Ya, #3A's & 540's, We need this boat GONE!!

DAREDEVIL
10-15-2009, 08:36 PM
:reddevil:Ya, #3A's & 540's, We need this boat GONE!!

Dave ,,,i want to take it but need to jan for the money ,,so bare with me.
Scotty

Gladhe8er
10-16-2009, 01:42 PM
A pic of Obsession running in Key West in 87. Found it in another thread.

Badcompanya81
10-17-2009, 05:17 PM
Thanks Chris, Looking good!

Gladhe8er
10-18-2009, 01:43 AM
its pete but we're the same family so whatever!

Badcompanya81
10-18-2009, 10:19 AM
Sorry Pete, Shoulda known!!:reddevil:

DAREDEVIL
10-18-2009, 09:06 PM
Dave ,,,does it come with a trailer ?????

Badcompanya81
10-19-2009, 06:41 PM
Scotty, ya, For an X- tra $ 3,000.00, 2009 Triple axle, PM me, We'll Talk,Thanks Dave:reddevil:

DAREDEVIL
10-19-2009, 07:14 PM
Scotty, ya, For an X- tra $ 3,000.00, 2009 Triple axle, PM me, We'll Talk,Thanks Dave:reddevil:

PM sent:USA:

Badcompanya81
11-04-2009, 12:14 AM
Boat going to EBAY!

hammerhead
11-03-2010, 09:42 PM
What became of Obsession2, anyone restore her?

Badcompanya81
11-06-2010, 09:57 AM
I sold it last year, Never heard what was done !!