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Dirty Pearl
03-23-2010, 03:50 PM
This my life long project. She has a pair of 383 small blocks with Enderle fue injection. I have a pair of #2's hanging off the back.

Chris
03-23-2010, 04:17 PM
Tell us about those injection systems. And what kind of exhaust is that? It looks like log manifolds mounted backwards with custom pipes.

h2oMag
03-24-2010, 12:50 AM
Tell us about those injection systems. And what kind of exhaust is that? It looks like log manifolds mounted backwards with custom pipes.

Jomar enginering here in Michigan sold exhaust set ups like that. I had them on my Active cat, and they worked well.

Dirty Pearl
03-26-2010, 10:31 AM
They have Enderle fuel injection. Which is direct port injection with a bug catcher. The exhaust is Stainless Marine with the elbows forward so I woun'nt have to cut the deck hatch in the back. I also added a H pipe the equalize the engines.

nocigarette
03-27-2010, 07:58 PM
Is this the one with the x demision so high that you had to cut into the rub-rail
..awsome boat btw.....i hear it is fast...

Offshore Ginger
03-27-2010, 08:15 PM
Jomar enginering here in Michigan sold exhaust set ups like that. I had them on my Active cat, and they worked well. Jomar , now thats a word that i have not seen in awhile ....... wow and how are you ole friend ?:bump:

h2oMag
03-27-2010, 11:09 PM
Jomar , now thats a word that i have not seen in awhile ....... wow and how are you ole friend ?:bump:

John Ansteth [Jomar] came to the first Old School reunion, still sharp as ever. Back in the day [1972] he help me set up my 16' Donzi.. As for me I'm fine as frog fur.:ack2::ack2: Are you still looking for a under 20' Donzi project boat?

Dirty Pearl
12-22-2010, 02:55 PM
More pic's of the Maltese

Dirty Pearl
12-22-2010, 02:59 PM
A couple more

Bobcat
12-22-2010, 03:07 PM
Looks beautiful !

Buoy
12-22-2010, 08:36 PM
That boat looks GREAT!!

Love the old Magnums

Bud Weisner
12-22-2010, 08:52 PM
I will take a Maltese over a Sport any day and they were 2 miles per hr. faster per Magnum.Also who did your windshield? Bud

Flying Dutchman
12-23-2010, 09:28 AM
My new favorite boat!

Dirty Pearl
12-23-2010, 10:22 AM
The windsheild came with the boat, but it was real tall. So I cut it down to look sleeker. I also put the chrome trim on top to make it look like an original one.

Offshore Ginger
12-23-2010, 10:48 AM
John Ansteth [Jomar] came to the first Old School reunion, still sharp as ever. Back in the day [1972] he help me set up my 16' Donzi.. As for me I'm fine as frog fur.:ack2::ack2: Are you still looking for a under 20' Donzi project boat?Mark sometime after the holidays and maybe around March i will start looking , although i have seen a few boats that i might be interesred in from a 1969 #19 Sea Ray Pachanga , #20Cig ,and even an 18 Donzi in your area and just curious to you think your old Suthpen is going to get restored and do you have any lines on anything and if so shoot me an e mail or a PM ? Mark , take care and i wish you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New year . Artie

Dirty Pearl
03-02-2011, 10:24 AM
I just finsihed installing all of my new wiring and new fuel lines. Hope to have her finished by spring

old377guy
03-02-2011, 01:59 PM
a very neat boat, it just captures the essence of offshore!

Dirty Pearl
03-03-2011, 10:51 AM
Does anybody have any suggestion on cleaning my fuel tanks? It's bee a little over 10 years since I ran the boat. I had the tanks rebuilt back then, so I don't want to pull the tanks again.

Dirty Pearl
07-25-2011, 03:27 PM
Added some graphics to the Maltese.

Bobcat
07-25-2011, 06:20 PM
You can see the color of the hull a lot better in these pics, gorgeous, graphics look right in place.

Ratickle
07-25-2011, 08:40 PM
Wow, stunning......:hurray:

Bigbroadjumper
07-25-2011, 09:38 PM
I think your boat looks great! Your cabin doors are different then any I have seen. Is that something you added?

Mine has a crack in the fiberglass where the cabin door meets the instrument pod. Does yours show any signs of this issue?

Dirty Pearl
07-26-2011, 09:11 AM
When I bought my boat it came with the 4 teak doors. I cut the cabin door opening all the way to the other side. I then made a metal frame to re-enforce it. Then put in a track for the doors to bifold. When I cut the opening, I had a small crack forming. That's why I made the metal frame.

Buoy
07-26-2011, 10:52 AM
Does anybody have any suggestion on cleaning my fuel tanks? It's bee a little over 10 years since I ran the boat. I had the tanks rebuilt back then, so I don't want to pull the tanks again.

Did you cone up with a solution for cleaning the fuel tanks??

Dirty Pearl
07-26-2011, 11:14 AM
I pumped a little out of the tanks to see what was in there. It was still liquid "Barely". My plan is to put some new gas to mix with the old stuff. Drive it around on the trailer to mix it all up. Then pump it all out, and add all new fuel and cross my fingers.

MOBILEMERCMAN
10-20-2011, 11:10 PM
I would love to see your boat in person. Are you still on track to have in complete in the spring?

Dirty Pearl
10-21-2011, 05:30 PM
I sure hope so, now that it's cold I can spend some quality time with the Wild Hair.

MOBILEMERCMAN
10-21-2011, 11:15 PM
In 1986 I saw my first 27, a '73 Maltese I believe. It's name was Big Red. It was said to have had the first TRS. It had the tall windshield and 255 Mercruisers. It was a stock as stock could be except for its bright red Imron.. I hope I can find a picture of it. Lenny owned the boat he is the one on the far right.

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I was about 25 hanging with these guys working on the race boat, a stock class 22 Velocity with twin 200's. Many years have passed and my love of the nostalgia of old boats has only grown..

I now wonder if that was really the fist one as I look at yours and think that has to be the wildest one.

Dirty Pearl
10-21-2011, 11:44 PM
Thanks for your coments. When I was growing up, my Grandmother lived in Ft. Laudrdale. Her place was right on the Intercostal. I watched the boats run up and down the Intercostal all day long. Out of all of the boats that went by, the Maltese Magnum was my favorite. I knew I had to have one.

imco offshore
10-22-2011, 02:44 AM
I will take a Maltese over a Sport any day and they were 2 miles per hr. faster per Magnum.Also who did your windshield? Bud

Bud , why was a maltese faster than a sport ?

Bud Weisner
10-24-2011, 01:35 PM
Yes it was 2 MPH faster,based on tank placement and aerodynamic deck. Bud

Dirty Pearl
11-14-2011, 12:25 PM
I tested fitted my engines this weekend. Hopefully for the last time. I bought some Alwgrip bildge paint. I stripped the bildge last night. Hopefully I can freshen the bildge this coming weekend.

Dirty Pearl
11-14-2011, 01:56 PM
Here is a pic of my stripped bildge. Gettin her ready for the Alwgrip.

Dirty Pearl
11-28-2011, 10:54 AM
The bildge in the Magnum came out magnificent!

old377guy
11-28-2011, 01:00 PM
Very, very nice, great job.

Dirty Pearl
12-05-2011, 11:46 AM
The Bildge is going back together nicely.

old377guy
12-05-2011, 01:24 PM
eye candy!!

Bobcat
12-05-2011, 04:25 PM
Clean !

Dirty Pearl
12-12-2011, 05:04 PM
The bildge keeps getting better.

Dirty Pearl
03-03-2012, 12:19 AM
Trying to get all of the brackets made for the front of the engines

Ratickle
03-03-2012, 11:24 PM
Do you have some side pics of the engine? That exhaust is intriging from the front.....

Dirty Pearl
03-05-2012, 12:32 AM
Yes, I was working on the exhaust system today.

Out There
03-05-2012, 08:01 AM
That Maltese is really coming along nicely. I saw it last year when I was taking pictures of my Cobra and happened to spot your Cig sitting outside your shop.
I'll have to keep a eye out to see when your over there working. Looking for to seeing it in action on Lanier.
Greg

Dirty Pearl
03-05-2012, 11:56 AM
Hey Greg, keep an eye out for me at the shop. Your welcome to come by and see the boats anytime. I have done a lot to the Maltese since you where there. Here's some more pic's.

old377guy
03-05-2012, 12:56 PM
exciting stuff

Out There
03-05-2012, 02:18 PM
That is one super cool rig! Unbelievable work
Talk to you soon,
Greg

Ratickle
03-06-2012, 01:24 PM
Is that exhaust an original from that era? Or is that something which had to be built to make it fit in the area?

Dirty Pearl
03-06-2012, 05:25 PM
I bought the exhaust from Stainless Marine in the early 90's. I added the H pipe and the polished water tubing.

Ratickle
03-07-2012, 08:05 AM
That entire project is incredible.....

Dirty Pearl
04-17-2012, 12:35 AM
I mounted one of the engines to a run stand. It's time to dress this one out and get it fired up.

Dirty Pearl
05-08-2012, 10:46 AM
Ran one of my motors yesterday! She fired right up and ran perfect. Time to start working on number 2.

old377guy
05-08-2012, 08:37 PM
Excellent

Dirty Pearl
05-09-2012, 10:37 PM
One is alive!

Dirty Pearl
05-17-2012, 12:00 AM
Now running with the Enderle fuel injection!

Dirty Pearl
06-05-2012, 04:35 PM
A good freind of mine with a CNC machine made me some step plates. They came ot fantastic!

Dirty Pearl
06-05-2012, 04:40 PM
Mounted my back seat. 64 screws!

old377guy
06-05-2012, 08:29 PM
just keeps getting cooler and cooler

Ratickle
06-06-2012, 05:58 PM
And of course, we have to have the smartazz comments and questions.....



Why screws instead of thru-bolts?????

Dirty Pearl
06-07-2012, 01:01 AM
Well, I have 64 screws going thru a 3/4 piece of teak, then glass, the a 1in of wood. If it comes apart, I think I will have bigger problems!

old377guy
06-07-2012, 01:04 PM
And of course, we have to have the smartazz comments and questions.....



Why screws instead of thru-bolts?????

ok, you asked..."because screwing is more fun than bolting"........

Dirty Pearl
06-08-2012, 09:42 AM
Also there is no way to thru bolt into the seat itself.

Ratickle
06-09-2012, 07:59 AM
Now I get it. You're right, if it comes apart you're having a really bad day.

Because it was going through teak, did you have to pre-drill every hole?

Dirty Pearl
06-10-2012, 11:34 AM
Yes, I did have to pre drill every hole. It made for a fun afternoon. I origanally bought 50 screws thinking that would be plenty. 14 screws short. Back to the store for more stainless!

Ratickle
06-11-2012, 09:04 AM
Wow, not a lot of fun...



So, what's next on your restoration?

Dirty Pearl
06-11-2012, 10:24 PM
I am working on the second engine. I want to put it on the run stand. Also, I am getting the Mag ready for the first engine to be installed. I have to make some return lines from the bulkhead to the filler tubes. Then install the water seperators and primer pump for my fuel injection. Once the engine is in the boat, I need to make some return lines from the engine to the bulkhead. Connect the fuel supply lines and I think I will be ready to run her in the boat. Then it's on to number two!

Ratickle
06-12-2012, 10:12 PM
That should keep you busy for a day or two....:sifone:

Dirty Pearl
06-25-2012, 10:55 PM
Made and installed the return lines for the fuel injection under the back seat

Ratickle
06-26-2012, 10:32 PM
Your shirts that match the boat deck are way cool. Sure makes it easy to walk up and say, "Are you Dirty Pearl?????"

Dirty Pearl
06-27-2012, 06:28 PM
Thanks, we loved the Air Brushing on the deck so much, we had to make it into a t shirt.

Ratickle
06-28-2012, 03:45 PM
It was sure cool. I wish I had more time to chat there, but trying to get two boats ready to race, plus the parade, and the street party, etc didn't give me too much of an opportunity. I did love the subtle pics on the shirt. Made me do a double take right off the bat.

Dirty Pearl
06-28-2012, 05:28 PM
You saw our navigator Jeff up in Mich. The rest of the team were not able to attend. Still working on the Pearl.

Ratickle
06-29-2012, 12:01 PM
Yep. First thing I asked him, after I asked are you the "Dirty Pearl" and introduced myself, is if the boat were there.

Dirty Pearl
07-29-2012, 02:00 PM
I managed to get the second motor fired up. She being a little more difficult than the first one, but she is running. I need to do some more fine tunning. Now I need to get the first one installed tin the Mag. Getting closer.

Dirty Pearl
08-08-2012, 10:25 PM
Both motors are running! Both are broke-in and dialed -in and ready to be installed.

old377guy
08-09-2012, 02:08 PM
Fantastic!

Ratickle
08-10-2012, 10:16 AM
Sweet...


ANy chance any of you guys will be in Port Huron?

Dirty Pearl
08-10-2012, 07:55 PM
No, saving up to go to Key West. We will be spectators only. SBI has a new rule, anything Supercharged must run P-1. So no more SBI for us.

Dirty Pearl
09-18-2012, 11:04 AM
I just got my powder coating back on my oil filter brackets and H-Pipes. Looks great!

Dirty Pearl
10-02-2012, 03:22 PM
Working on the rear of the Port motor. Mounting coil, 50amp breaker, cannon plug, and starter relay.

Dirty Pearl
11-28-2012, 11:45 PM
Back working on the Magnum. Rounded and rolled the L brackets. Then I drilled some holes in the Motor Mount.

old377guy
11-29-2012, 03:46 PM
just love this stuff

Ratickle
11-29-2012, 08:48 PM
Back working on the Magnum. Rounded and rolled the L brackets. Then I drilled some holes in the Motor Mount.

Looks to me like you have room for a few more holes!!!:)

Dirty Pearl
11-30-2012, 11:39 AM
Tha's what my buddy said to me, but I was worn out from the all the holes we did that nite.

Bobcat
11-30-2012, 06:10 PM
Tha's what my buddy said to me, but I was worn out from the all the holes we did that nite.

I used to say stuff like that when I was younger..:sifone:

Dirty Pearl
12-01-2012, 01:50 AM
I was able to polish one of the L brackets tonight. I like It!

Dirty Pearl
12-13-2012, 12:27 AM
L Brackets fitted with the motor mount.

old377guy
12-13-2012, 12:54 AM
now that's NICE!

Dirty Pearl
12-26-2012, 05:56 PM
Want to add some EGT gauges.. Think they will look good in front of the throttles.

old377guy
12-26-2012, 06:34 PM
oh yeah

Dirty Pearl
01-07-2013, 11:55 PM
A lot of freshly painted parts. Gettin the port motor ready to go in!

Ratickle
01-08-2013, 10:28 PM
Gettin close!!!!!!

Dirty Pearl
01-27-2013, 11:46 PM
The port motor is finally in the boat!

Bobcat
01-28-2013, 09:06 AM
:driving:

old377guy
01-28-2013, 02:41 PM
mahvelous!

Ratickle
01-29-2013, 06:02 AM
Well Pearl, That is looking really sweet. I'm impressed and jealous...

I bet the crossover will make it sound awesome.....

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Misc%20and%20Personal%20Boats/MaltesePort.jpg

Ratickle
01-29-2013, 06:03 AM
Why the double filters in front?

MOBILEMERCMAN
01-29-2013, 11:00 AM
Can you find a better place?

Ratickle
01-29-2013, 06:16 PM
I meant why 2? Isn't one enough?

Dirty Pearl
01-29-2013, 11:01 PM
No real reason to have two. I just wanted to be diffrent from everbody. With them up front it gave the motor a balanced look with the acc.

Ratickle
01-30-2013, 06:09 AM
I was all ready to add a second one to each engine because you were going to give me some great insight as to why every engine should have double protection....

Bud Weisner
01-30-2013, 09:53 PM
Most race boats of that era always had two gas filters...one for each tank. Most of the ones I have worked on have had a minimum of two filters. Bud

old377guy
01-30-2013, 10:34 PM
Wondered if you were gonna chime in Bud. How's your various projects coming?

Buoy
01-30-2013, 10:39 PM
Interesting.
Learning all the time.

Ratickle
01-31-2013, 10:30 PM
I'm surprised, I guess maybe the old time filters weren't as good. I'm sure glad to learn this stuff and see you are keeping it as authentic as possible....


Carry On! :sifone:

MOBILEMERCMAN
01-31-2013, 11:56 PM
What is the cooler looking thing over the center stringer shown in the very first post?

Looking at this thread helps to motivate me. Thanks for sharing.

Dirty Pearl
02-01-2013, 12:21 AM
Originally I was going to use an air cooled oil cooler. I changed my mind and went with the water cooled style. Good Eye.

Dirty Pearl
03-11-2013, 11:06 PM
Doing a little rigging under the back seat. Trying to finish up the fuel system so I can get that port motor running!

Bobcat
03-12-2013, 06:47 AM
Looks nice and clean in there!

rschap1
03-12-2013, 02:28 PM
x2

old377guy
03-12-2013, 04:59 PM
Most excellent!

Dirty Pearl
03-25-2013, 08:41 PM
A little more rigging on the Port motor and she will be ready to fire in the Boat!

old377guy
03-25-2013, 09:01 PM
Looking sharp!

Bobcat
03-26-2013, 07:21 AM
Beautiful work !

Ratickle
03-27-2013, 04:16 AM
Wow, you sure are doing it right.....:hurray:

Dirty Pearl
04-03-2013, 11:23 PM
The fuel lines are in now.

Dirty Pearl
07-08-2013, 08:21 PM
Finally have one running in the boat! While Hair running - YouTube (http://youtu.be/ydxtlNBTXYM)

Dirty Pearl
07-08-2013, 08:22 PM
Another view Jun 10, 2013 - YouTube (http://youtu.be/r46GMZhKFww)

old377guy
07-08-2013, 08:59 PM
Music to my ears.

Bobcat
07-09-2013, 06:30 AM
Can't wait to see it in the water.
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Ratickle
07-09-2013, 08:27 PM
Very, very nice!!! An impressive project.....

Dirty Pearl
02-21-2015, 11:40 PM
79675796767967779678Sorry I have been away for a while, but I have been steadily working on the Magnum.

Ratickle
02-22-2015, 09:32 PM
I had to put a large pic in. It looks too good for just small ones......

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Misc%20and%20Personal%20Boats/DirtyPearlsMagnumlg.jpg (http://s730.photobucket.com/user/ptrose/media/Misc%20and%20Personal%20Boats/DirtyPearlsMagnumlg.jpg.html)

Dirty Pearl
03-02-2015, 11:12 PM
Thanks I appreciate that, the Wild hair keeps getting a little better and better.

Ratickle
03-03-2015, 07:57 PM
It is just an awesome boat. Envious here.......

Dirty Pearl
03-16-2015, 11:13 PM
I have the port motor running from the helm now!

Ratickle
03-17-2015, 10:32 PM
So performance testing soon?

perfspec
09-24-2015, 11:18 PM
Nice rig!
Why is no one posting in the Magnum community?