Post your Oldschool ride

[tsp]

My 1985 Ocean Express

Nice looking Cat. What motors are you running?

[fobes]

Where is the "Jesse James"? Is it running? Could you post any more pics, like that boat.
Thanks: Matt

[DAREDEVIL]

MINE ,,,before pic 3 - in between pic 1 - and now pic 2!!!!!!!!

PS.. one that i did ,,not counting the rest.LOL

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Where is the "Jesse James"? Is it running? Could you post any more pics, like that boat.
Thanks: Matt
Jesse James came out last year to the NPBA NY POKER RUN' Hall of Fame Event. Boat looked to be in all its original condition too !
Great shape after all these years...

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p703076187-3.jpg

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p937393462-3.jpg

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p999515399-3.jpg

http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p759526353-3.jpg

[Ryan Beckley]

Does Chris Lavin still own the Jesse James?

[Clustergear]

I was told it was sitting in a storage building for the last 15 years.
"OH WELL" thought I found hidden treasure for everone to see. Better luck next time

[jdub]

Does Chris Lavin still own the Jesse James?

Hey Ryan...cool story. Remember those blue PPI seats you sold me. Well they went into a 26 Corsa I got from Don Roberts. When I went to pick up the Corsa from Don in CT the Jesse James Cig was in his building. He did say Levin still owned it at that time.

Oh and here is the 1983 26 Corsa:

[jdub]

New ride 1988 28 Saber

[SHARKEY-IMAGES]

Does Chris Lavin still own the Jesse James?
That is Chris and his son driving it into the Liberty Landing Marina June 2008

[smokin' joe]

Nice looking Cat. What motors are you running?

Well the sales broker said 572's, surveyor said 454's, valve covers say 400 HP and my mechanic says they look to be 545's. In any event, definitely "old school" motors.

[Bobcat]

Well the sales broker said 572's, surveyor said 454's, valve covers say 400 HP and my mechanic says they look to be 545's. In any event, definitely "old school" motors.

if you add those up and divide by 4 , you are running 492.75's:sifone:

[LittleDcsRodShop]

if you add those up and divide by 4 , you are running 492.75's:sifone:

Lol !!!:biggrinjester: I thought that was kinda funny myself.. In other words they are BBC's & old school cool !!

[baddogz28]

Just picked this up last week for a whopping $2600... 86 Checkmate 240 Enforcer. Currently running a 330HP 454/alpha combo and it's dog ass slow.

Installing a 3000 watt stereo and detailing her tomorrow. Go fast mods next spring (can't have a blower hatch w/o a blower.)

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs135.snc1/5774_129298517720_580727720_2829149_2107730_n.jpg

[Dude! Sweet!]

(can't have a blower hatch w/o a blower.)

http://hphotos-snc1.fbcdn.net/hs135.snc1/5774_129298517720_580727720_2829149_2107730_n.jpg

Sure you can... ;)

[smokin' joe]

if you add those up and divide by 4 , you are running 492.75's:sifone:

Well that's almost a thousand cubes. Actually, I am happy enough just to have them running right...:driving:

[smokin' joe]

Lol !!!:biggrinjester: I thought that was kinda funny myself.. In other words they are BBC's & old school cool !!

Yeah dual Holleys on a tunnel ram is definitely from back in the day...:iagree:

[Lee]

Yeah dual Holleys on a tunnel ram is definitely from back in the day...:iagree:

Still at Miller Marina?

[smokin' joe]

Still at Miller Marina?

In Sandusky now...

[MikeyFIN]

Yeah dual Holleys on a tunnel ram is definitely from back in the day...:iagree:

Then I got only old school junk laying around...

Like my friend also...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RNiZoek8qM

[MikeyFIN]

Well the sales broker said 572's, surveyor said 454's, valve covers say 400 HP and my mechanic says they look to be 545's. In any event, definitely "old school" motors.

PICS of ém ASAP....
and what speeds are you getting?

[Dude! Sweet!]

Then I got only old school junk laying around...

Like my friend also...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RNiZoek8qM

Very cool!

[LittleDcsRodShop]

Definatly a cool boat !! I checked out the MSSA 08 video as well & couldn't help but laugh a little at the remixed M.J. tunes.. Sean is that you on the mic. ?

[Dude! Sweet!]

Definatly a cool boat !! I checked out the MSSA 08 video as well & couldn't help but laugh a little at the remixed M.J. tunes.. Sean is that you on the mic. ?

Only if "M.J." stands for Michael Jordan. :sifone:

[J.a.m]

My old Cigarette Bullet :-)

[Pash1]

Is this Old enough Built 1974..
Pic 1 shows her racing in 1984
Pic 2 as she is now, still undergoing restoration, but getting there. Painted back to her Double 2 Shirts Livery.
Pic 3 this is how she looked when i bought her..

[BRD]

My Old Skool ride and its for sale

Great pic! Thats Lake George rite ?:cheers2:

[imco offshore]

51845

[Clustergear]

Great pic! Thats Lake George rite ?:cheers2:

First pic is Hudson River just south of TZ bridge other pic is LG

[mattyboy]

My 1968 Donzi Benchseat Hornet

[Dude! Sweet!]

Is this Old enough Built 1974..
Pic 1 shows her racing in 1984
Pic 2 as she is now, still undergoing restoration, but getting there. Painted back to her Double 2 Shirts Livery.
Pic 3 this is how she looked when i bought her..

Those old Shead hulls are super bad ass... Very nice!

Haven't been on Boatmad in a while. Did anyone do anything with the old Viceroy boat yet?

[CRC]

31 Years old and still having fun!

That looks familiar! I snapped a couple pics of it.

[saber28]

getting more old school ever day!

[htrdlncn]

my 26yr old Chappy
http://damncarrera.com/chappypics.jpg

[Pash1]

Those old Shead hulls are super bad ass... Very nice!

Haven't been on Boatmad in a while. Did anyone do anything with the old Viceroy boat yet?

I dont know, I havent been on that site since August 09 - thats why im here :cheers2:

[Ratickle]

Is this Old enough Built 1974..
Pic 1 shows her racing in 1984
Pic 2 as she is now, still undergoing restoration, but getting there. Painted back to her Double 2 Shirts Livery.
Pic 3 this is how she looked when i bought her..

Incredible.

Would be nice if you could run a restoration thread in the Old School section with the redo of the boat and more of its history.

And welcome, can't wait to see more.

[fund razor]

my 26yr old Chappy
http://damncarrera.com/chappypics.jpg

Welcome to the forum!
Reminds me of a 79 Wellcraft Nova 210 that I had once. (But didn't have an arch.)

Fun boat.

[bajabob 718]

1988 baja sport getting older and faster new motor this year

[in the pink]

'89 Fountain Lightning. Twin 780hp on 3's.:cool:

[pullmytrigger]

'89 Fountain Lightning. Twin 780hp on 3's.:cool:

cooooooollllllll.......that thig rocks

First Fountain I ever saw was one of those tied up in the Toronto Harbour, had the Palm Beach type colours on it.....couldnt keep my eyes off it

what spd do you see with that set up?

[htrdlncn]

Welcome to the forum!
Reminds me of a 79 Wellcraft Nova 210 that I had once. (But didn't have an arch.)

Fun boat.


Thanks!
The arch is off a 38KV Scarab,growing up in Miami
during the 80s I just had to have an arch,LOL...

[MILD THUNDER]

'89 Fountain Lightning. Twin 780hp on 3's.:cool:

How fast? And how do the #3's hold up with that power???????

[in the pink]

cooooooollllllll.......that thig rocks

First Fountain I ever saw was one of those tied up in the Toronto Harbour, had the Palm Beach type colours on it.....couldnt keep my eyes off it

what spd do you see with that set up?

Thanks! I just bought the boat last fall and spent last season rebuilding the motors. They just got freshened up due to the fact the boat had sat for a while. I hit 80 with ease and expect some where around 85. The previous owner blew two drves in the time he owned it over a 15 year period. Not bad. The drives apear to be in good shape. I think it is the perfect drive package for that power. Just wish they were'nt obsolete. The boat has a pink stripe and the name is 'PinkFloyd'. I love the name. Right for the era boat and fits me and my mood very well. :sifone: The drives are actually 3a's.

[.38Special]

Not mine, but like the old school boats, so thought I would post it up.

CRC you probably recognize this old Stinger. Seen it yesterday, looks to be in real good shape. Do you know the owner? Sorry for crappy pic.

[htrdlncn]

I have a ton of old Carrera pictures on my website,
check it out and enjoy!
www.damncarrera.com
if anyone has any
I dont have please contact me,Thanks!
Frank@damncarrera.com

[Mange]

my 28 Arrow in Gulf Oil Racing outfit.:rolleyes:

[stormrider]

my 28 Arrow in Gulf Oil Racing outfit.:rolleyes:

I rarely think the paint makes a boat... but in your case... it's smokin!

[Welfare Racing]

My 82 Formula 302, and

The ACR Spirit Chris Cat

[Wreckdoctor]

my 85 cig flatdeck, just got it, gettin ready for complete resto

[MILD THUNDER]

my 85 cig flatdeck, just got it, gettin ready for complete resto

Is that "dirty baby" out of chicago?

[chrisk]

here is my old school ride

[Cig Flat Deck]

Here's a couple of my 86 Flat deck Motors got a paint job and blowers and i built race hatches for it

5595655955

5595755958

[MILD THUNDER]

Here's a couple of my 86 Flat deck Motors got a paint job and blowers and i built race hatches for it

5595655955

5595755958

Motors look great Ryan!

[Cig Flat Deck]

Thanks but i still have not had the tour of your boat.

[J-Bonz]

Here's a couple of my 86 Flat deck Motors got a paint job and blowers and i built race hatches for it

5595655955

5595755958

Great Looking Flat deck.!!! Those Top Gun seats look great in it!!

[J-Bonz]

Not mine, but like the old school boats, so thought I would post it up.

CRC you probably recognize this old Stinger. Seen it yesterday, looks to be in real good shape. Do you know the owner? Sorry for crappy pic.

That boat used to be Sandusky back around 2000. MrHorserpower will remember that boat. He built some big power for it..

[kidapache]

I have one too 38 race boat new 540hp blower motors 890hp #5 drives new paint new hatches rigging plumbing very nice shape.very light boat this boat will be for sale soon

[lucky strike]

Here's one no one seen in a while. Its getting the trailer redone

Before it was painted beige.

[TGC-32]

She was in my shop last year getting some work done. That boat was the start of a very proud legacy!

Tom
Total Marine

[glh]

Run in DOI in Biscayne Bay in Feb 2010 got te mills to 6200 rpm's...


Y2UVs6Nl-u0

[Wreckdoctor]

Is that "dirty baby" out of chicago?

yes it is, she is all white now getting ready for new graphics and interior

[Dirty Pearl]

Slap Shot now as the Dirty Pearl

[chrisk]

Sweet!!! Nice boat!!

[Crash-Box]

Awesome ride ...........

[in the pink]

Slap Shot now as the Dirty Pearl

Ooooooo......she looks sooooo dirtyyyyy!!!!:cool::cool:

[will803sc]

clasic python 24 ft. Paid 5,400 on the tailer.

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7163/boatkj.th.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/i/boatkj.jpg/)

[Magic Medicine]

Is that "dirty baby" out of chicago?

Sure looks like it!:iagree:

[Magic Medicine]

yes it is, she is all white now getting ready for new graphics and interior

Cool post some pics of the resto along the way!

[Dirty Pearl]

Here is my 28 Maltese "work in progress"

[Wreckdoctor]

Cool post some pics of the resto along the way!

theres a thread on here about it so far, doin some graphics today, try to post more pics tomorrow

[h2oMag]

Slap Shot now as the Dirty Pearl

I believe she was also Jumpin Jack too. :cheers2:

[last one]

heres mine. redline 21- brand new-For sale. 631 921-9648 N.Y.

[Noisy Nova]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e251/noisynova/DSCF0394.jpg

[stormrider]

NN, you gotta have more than one pic!!!
Twin V-drives...:cool:
Brownie has to see this.

[Noisy Nova]

NN, you gotta have more than one pic!!!
Twin V-drives...:cool:
Brownie has to see this.

Brownie knows. It's #43.

[MerCrewser]

No Wellcraft sticker?

[bbanks]

Think that was before Wellcraft.

[Noisy Nova]

Think that was before Wellcraft.

Yes, it is, but MerCrewser knows that when I got it, it looked like this. :blush5:
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e251/noisynova/DSCF0008-1.jpg

[Bobcat]

Cool stuff !

[poncho]

I am looking for anyone who is familiar with an old 70's Glastron CVX20 jet boat that was once owned by Evil Knievel. My neighbor when I was growing up on Lake Burton in N. E. Georgia had one that was red, white and blue and was very cool. I haven't been able to locate the boat or any pictures of the boat. I just wondered if anyone has seen or heard of the boat besides myself

Lee Porter

Way old post but if your still around: http://www.classicglastron.com/80gl-carlsons-index.html

Built in Anaheim so even up in B.C we see a fair amount of Glastron's around.

[Davem]

1981 corsa

[JETJOCK]

Probably posted before.....1987 38KV Scarab "Miami Vice Edition"

I have noticed a TON of old school Scarabs in Texas.....I mean 377's and Scarab II's and III's Pretty cool to see old school stuff still running.

[Bobcat]

That thing is beautiful.

[poncho]

Got into a bidding war Sat over a Cig 28SS, looks like I'm losing. So low balled on an alternate find. Little newer old school. Wellcraft Scarab I 21ss mid eighties vintage. 350 Merc/Alpha package and small cuddy. Looks like this:

http://www3.telus.net/spectrasonly/1985%20scarab%201.jpg

[htrdlncn]

1989 Carrera SS8M ( 27' )

[no limits]

1989 Carrera SS8M ( 27' )

Nice ride, but spoiler's got to go. 27 Carrera, not a 38KV.

[htrdlncn]

Sorry but it stays.. I like it..
Gives me something to hang off of and look at
the hotties in the cove..
And actually the fairing Carrera used for the 27 is a splash off the 38KV upper fairing according to Alex the son of Carrera founder Humberto Picon so the arch isnt as far fetched as you would think.,
good eye though as that is a 38KV arch. ..

[Bobcat]

Keep the Arch !:)

[no limits]

Sorry but it stays.. I like it..
Gives me something to hang off of and look at
the hotties in the cove..
And actually the fairing Carrera used for the 27 is a splash off the 38KV upper fairing according to Alex the son of Carrera founder Humberto Picon so the arch isnt as far fetched as you would think.,
good eye though as that is a 38KV arch. ..

Anything for the hotties!:cheers2:

[JETJOCK]

As President and Founding Father of the "Scarab 38KV Association" I herby declare it acceptable to have the Arch on said boat.

LONG LIVE THE ARCH!!!!!!!!!!

[JETJOCK]

Best thing about the arch is it is a GREAT place to place your beer bottle when you are rafted up!

[Quinlan]

Would make a great base fo a Stripper pole too! Hhmmmmm

[Davem]

1981 corsa

[JETJOCK]

Would make a great base fo a Stripper pole too! Hhmmmmm

Funny you say that.....I saw a Cig the other day that had one that was Hydraulic and came out of the front deck...raised up and the girls grabbed the pole and did the dance!

[Scarab KV]

Funny you say that.....I saw a Cig the other day that had one that was Hydraulic and came out of the front deck...raised up and the girls grabbed the pole and did the dance!

We need pics Randy:rolleyes:

[mh1031]

one more 1960 racincraft,392 hemi,6 stronburgs

Those old flatbottoms are cool. I've always wanted one but my back won't take that kind of punishment.

[Premier Perf]

before

[Premier Perf]

present

[quicklt1]

http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=27617&id=1800277491

[endeavor1]

present

I like pic #2!!!!!!!!!!!! Thick girls......yum!!!!!!!!!!!!:party:

[quicklt1]

Thats thick?

[Premier Perf]

Thats thick?

im with ya brotha....they are not thick at all besides the one in red

[f_inscreenname]

http://www.supernova19.com/33c20ca0.jpg
1972 John Allmand / SuperNova19 (the last ever built of the Nova Marine / Nova19)

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/1648/99736146.jpg
1973 Monza Marine 19
Picked it up as a side project. That and I couldn’t see it sit and rot any longer. You can watch it go from the weeds to the water - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBzcrm3w9L0&feature=player_embedded

http://www.supernova19.com/63ffa130.jpg
1968 Nova Marine / SuperNova 24 race boat
Just one of those things that I had to have. On going progress http://supernova19.com/Hosting%20stuff/101.wmv

[Buoy]

WOW!!
Very cool impressive fleet!
Thanks for putting up the pictures!
Now, tell us the stories...:seeya::sifone:

[f_inscreenname]

WOW!!
Very cool impressive fleet!
Thanks for putting up the pictures!
Now, tell us the stories...:seeya::sifone:

Thanks !

SuperNova19.com for the first one

Monza Project (http://www.supernova19.com/forumcw/index.php?topic=759.0) (it's only 20 pages long so no dedicated site) for the second

SuperNova24.com for the 3rd

Sorry but if I posted it all here it would crash the site. :D

[Slandrew]

Same thing different color ours was tan Buick V-6 OMC pretty fast 45MPH maybe a little more on a good day:cool:

[Buoy]

Thanks !

SuperNova19.com for the first one

Monza Project (http://www.supernova19.com/forumcw/index.php?topic=759.0) (it's only 20 pages long so no dedicated site) for the second

SuperNova24.com for the 3rd

Sorry but if I posted it all here it would crash the site. :D

I started reading through your SuperNove24 site. Very cool, and some good info.
I HAD to lift a couple pictures off your site - hope you don't mind me posting these of the Alpha Z.

[Bobcat]

Those are Def. cool !

[f_inscreenname]

The Alpha Z
Insanely beautiful.
Totally impractical but I would still take one.
Another of Brownie's creations.

[Buoy]

I had the pleasure of meeting Brownie a few years ago at the Miami boat show.
What a character.
He lives up to the legend that is professed of him.
I can only imagine the stories that he has chosen not to tell.

[BobinCovington]

Here is ours...been in the family since day one, back in 1966. 1966 16 Ski Sporter

This is the day I brought it up after picking it up from my brother. We cleaned her up pretty well and she looks great now.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac203/cariboulouwj/IMG_2003.jpg

http://www.donzi.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57964d=1281919555

http://www.donzi.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57108&d=1278393720

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac203/cariboulouwj/IMG_2008.jpg

[Bobcat]

Welcome to SOS !

Cool boat, love the green !!

[Wreckdoctor]

Here is ours...been in the family since day one, back in 1966. 1966 16 Ski Sporter

This is the day I brought it up after picking it up from my brother. We cleaned her up pretty well and she looks great now.

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac203/cariboulouwj/IMG_2003.jpg

http://www.donzi.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57964d=1281919555

http://www.donzi.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=57108&d=1278393720

http://i900.photobucket.com/albums/ac203/cariboulouwj/IMG_2008.jpg

hmmmm, looking at that drive setup i may be rethinking my drive height on the svl, this one looks pretty high.... :huh:

[BobinCovington]

I do get some funny looks and double-takes when towing it down the road. It's almost gotten to the point that I enjoy looking in my rear view mirror just waiting to see those confused faces of people behind me trying to figure out why the prop is in the air.

[cig 20]

nice boat bob
nice piece of history

[cig 20]

here is a picture of my 1973 x18 original fresh water all its life

[BUIZILLA]

latest project...

[Xtreme Air]

1984 Mistress (27years young) at her new home in Florida... Back where she belongs.

[big97daddy]

BIGDADDY HERE.Saw stinger with arch all yhe way to rear and turned around.fella said he had to narrow it up about 6",looked real sharp like that.02$

[slpcamaross97]

1985 Chris Craft 390 Stinger---- dads ride

[MILICEVICGM]

here is a picture of my 1973 x18 original fresh water all its life




Awsome..........

[Freezeframevideo]

1980 30 superboat
http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll434/FreezeFrameVideo/2009sunnyisles/myboat1.jpg

[bajabob 718]

17 classtron 75hp my frist paint jop on a boat . did a lot of cars and trucks

[cig 20]

Awsome..........

thanks lake geneva boat

[Depthcharge]

updated 1987 38kv scarab And the new project 87 22' Velocity

[Bobcat]

Welcome to SOS depthcharge.:seeya:

If you leave the trees in the Velocity you can peddle it as an enviro-friendly sport boat !:D

[Hard Charger]

The Velocity decor is sweet. Real trees to offset the carbon output. That should make the tree huggers happy.

[rschap1]

WTF happened to that thing?
I'd like to have one of them...maybe a bit cleaner, but...

[Ratickle]

updated 1987 38kv scarab And the new project 87 22' Velocity

Cool project....

[HateTank]

I love the little Velocity,hope to find one of my own someday....

[snomad]

1989 Python Offshore Sport Cuddy. Picked it up in October of 2010 with the intent to restore it. Here it was then...

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy171/iqxoqlms/Python%20Restoration/Side.jpg

Here it is today - still a work in progress.

http://i789.photobucket.com/albums/yy171/iqxoqlms/Python%20Restoration/PythonProject137.jpg

I have a thread going in the Python section with more pictures of the work to date - and I will continue to update that thread as progress is made.

[budandfun]

86 22' that I sold two years back... 502 mag

[Bobcat]

I always liked the Pachanga's !

[Chummy]

updated 1987 38kv scarab And the new project 87 22' Velocity

the Velocity is a very cool boat!!!! Wonder how many were made with that setup

[sprink58]

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/ww52/sprink49/Formula%20255%20Liberator/formula002.jpg

On it's way back....Vintage 1979 Formula

[Blue Oval]

Found my old Baja online for sale again. Great boat, had a lot of fun with this boat. The add reads always rack stored, I don't think so?

[Ghost]

Nova Marine 24, twin v-drives.

[tsp]

Nova Marine 24, twin v-drives.

Nice ride. What year is it? It looks spotless.

[Ghost]

Thanks for the kind words. She's not spotless but pretty good for a 40ish year old boat--hull #60 of the 24s from Brownie's shop. I wish I knew for sure what year that translated to--I'd guess '71. Completely gutted to the keel and rebuilt from 2002 - 2004. I bought it 3 or 4 years after the rebuild.

Trying to figure out what's in your avatar. Magnum 27/28? Cig? Looks like a classic.

Regards,

Mike

[f_inscreenname]

That's a good looking boat Mike. :)

[old377guy]

Nova Marine 24, twin v-drives.

You boat is just too cool. I had an old Wellcraft Nova with twin 302's, but the real deal is the real deal. Congratulations.

[old377guy]

Your 24 just brings me back. It is such an honest, straightforward boat. I'm climbing up on my soapbox so beware. It unabashedly sports a functional windshield, cleats, louvers,and rails. The paint is classic and devoid of any modern silliness. If you're ever tempted to install any blingy,tribal, hot pink, lavender, cartoony or otherwise tacky accessories, let me know and I'll fly out there and talk you back from the edge.

[tsp]

"Trying to figure out what's in your avatar. Magnum 27/28? Cig? Looks like a classic."


Definitely a classic. It's a 1979 Pantera. I love it. But it would sure be nice to have a windsheild like yours. Especially for those early spring and fall runs :eek:.
Cheers,
Tom

[Ghost]

Thanks, there is a lot I love about the boat. And the v-drive setup is pretty rugged and simple. But I'm still curious to see how it would be with sterndrives, like the Wellcraft. Much more efficient.

I think it would interesting to try either a twin all-aluminum 300HP smallblock setup (as light as possible, say under 1500 lbs of running gear) with duoprops, or a 540-636 big single with a Konrad (perhaps 1300 lbs of running gear). But part of me hates the thought of saying goodbye to one of the few remaining v-drive boats, even though mine is already semi resto-modded.

So far, lack of money and sentiment are camped out together on this one. :D

I've also thought about picking up a Wellcraft for experimentation. They did a few things with the boat that I liked, also, design-wise. How was the build quality of yours? Do you think any old one (say, '77 or earlier) will almost certainly need stringer/transom work if it hasn't had it already?

The Panteras look great to me. Those, and the Martini 25/26 ("whatever it takes") strike me as fantastic designs that I'd really overlooked until very recently. And the Martini has a windshield.

[old377guy]

Here's the thing about your boat: It's the genuine article from back in the day right out of Brownie's shop. That hull is never really going to be a speed demon, but the ride is fantastic. Please don't ever consider putting a different drive configuration in it. The build quality of my Wellcraft was fair to good, but quality varied widely boat to boat. Yes, there were a few things "sleeker" on my Nova, but nowhere near worth the trade-off for your piece of history. Brownie is a member on this board and could probably give you the complete run down on you boat, you may want to PM him. All the best to you. - Jeff

[lohring]

The old boats can still go. Carlo Bonomi's 1973 35 foot Cigarette Dry Martini, owned by Mike Bontoft, in the Cowes Torquay Cowes 2010 race. It won the historic division.

[Ben]

The old boats can still go.

They certainly can. All of the below with the exception of the blue Velocity competed in last year's Cowes Torquay Cowes race (178 nm) in some very nasty conditions.

Mike Bonoft did the immaculate restoration and re-rigging of both Uno Embassy and Dry Martini.

The blue Velocity is the last boat that I raced in the UK before moving back to the States in 2006.

All photos by Graham Stevens except Bounty Hunter (Nigel Barrett) and the Velocity (Tim Stevens).

[Bobcat]

Dry Martini is my favorite Offshore Raceboat.......ever !

[Slandrew]

They certainly can. All of the below with the exception of the blue Velocity competed in last year's Cowes Torquay Cowes race (178 nm) in some very nasty conditions.

Mike Bonoft did the immaculate restoration and re-rigging of both Uno Embassy and Dry Martini.

The blue Velocity is the last boat that I raced in the UK before moving back to the States in 2006.

All photos by Graham Stevens except Bounty Hunter (Nigel Barrett) and the Velocity (Tim Stevens).Very cool Apache:seeya:

[FlyenBrian]

Great thread. Didn't see any Sonic's represented so I thought I better drop in. '88 33 SE. Brought her home new in 88 and have never been able to part with her. (Yes that goes for the boat and the babe)
http://kfrnaa.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p3fya7eUc1H8hMQAsnXIJYblftY0xogiyfqV2mVbOGTgUMwJJBWCcKhSfycGWrZN9i4BD7knK hICo5GmM76k400i9kPDB7Xvr/sonic%20n%20jv3.jpg?psid=1

[old377guy]

:sifone:what boat?

[sea2jet]

1988 Sutphen Outrageous with HP500's and Bravo's

[Jammin']

I've also thought about picking up a Wellcraft for experimentation. They did a few things with the boat that I liked, also, design-wise. How was the build quality of yours? Do you think any old one (say, '77 or earlier) will almost certainly need stringer/transom work if it hasn't had it already?
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I had a '79 for 10 years. I replaced the transom and the stringers in the engine compartment. The rest were gone by the time I got rid of it. The woven roving covering the stringers and transom was so coarse that there were pin holes in the fabric. It had to start soaking up water from the first moment it was rolled outside and it rained. The transom was not laid or sprayed in place. It had an inner mold glassed in and there where large voids between it and the wood core of the transom. It had to have been holding a lot of water. After cutting the inner fiberglass away, the majority of the transom came out in handfulls like mulch.

[forabeer]

My 1979 Pantera . . . 496ci stroker - 454 tall deck bored .060 over, Team G high rise intake, Comp Roller Cam, SRP pistons, Aluminum Heads, H-beam rods, Holley 850, MSD ignition, Gil Dry Exhaust, Bravo 1 outrive w/nosecone,
27P Quicksilver Mirage, Dana 1000 trim tabs, Full hydraulic steering to the wheel.

Fun boat for Lake Norman!!!

[forabeer]

. . . and thanks to "Courtholl" on this site for hooking me up with the oldschool Gil manifolds & pipes. An older set but in excellent condition!!!

[Bobcat]

Nice and clean lines !

[600sci]

BTW, was this awsome boat posted before ?????

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

My '85 10 Meter. Pretty close to original except the 502's on her original Myco.

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We call her Lucky and are the second owners.

[rschap1]

NICE

[Ratickle]

I'm actually thinking about selling my 83 Scorpion. Not positive though.....


Wife thinks 4 boats is too many....

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[Ratickle]

Of course, there's a slight chance it may be because I'm looking at another one......:rolleyes:

[sea2jet]

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[Spyderman]

1988 Wellcraft Spyder with single 454 mag and a Bravo 1. Just bought it a couple months ago and just love it. Best riding hull Ive ever been in. Gets compliments everytime Im at the marina...

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm91/Michael930t/IMG533.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm91/Michael930t/IMG617.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm91/Michael930t/554303_3035182208639_1535463209_32028478_535806412_n.jpg

http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm91/Michael930t/522925_3035183808679_1535463209_32028480_2123158596_n.jpg

[Bobcat]

Nice boat! welcome to SOS !:seeya:

[Instagator]

Here's my 1982 Chris Craft Stinger 260. For its 30th birthday I pulled out the twin 350's and replaced them with a single BBC 502. Made the cuddy more usable (pulled the fridge, sink and water tank out) and some of the cockpit was also revamped...

[Bobcat]

Looks good, how did the handling feel, any different ?

[Ratickle]

It sure looks good....


I think I'lll drop off my 1983 39' for you to work on.....:sifone:

[h2oMag]

Here is my 1974 24' Donzi Doral that I just finished restoring. It's had a long hard life from most likley the Donzi cover boat, to race boat and back to pleasure boat that was left in a field. I did not break the bank restoring her just making it nice & usable. It even has it's original interior.

[Bobcat]

I've never seen seats like those. That could make a comeback (storage) Well done on the resto!

[Ratickle]

Outstanding. Any idea how many of those are still around? I cannot recall ever seeing another one with that setup....

[h2oMag]

Back in 1974 Donzi built several models with this 24' hull, I believe only a handfull of Dorals were built. Donzi back then were trying to build 24' boats with interchangeable deck & interliners. This type of system did not work to well :ack2: hence there are not many of these Donzi's still around. Here are some info on the other models.

[Bobcat]

El Pescador is muy bien.!

[Ratickle]

Did you mean?


El Pescador y muy bien

[Bobcat]

Lo siento amigo !:biggrinjester:

[bertsboat]

Baby Donzi
Fino 30 with Arneson drives748457484674847

[Bobcat]

Sweet.

[Ratickle]

I like the name on the last pic....



Berts Baby Pacifier :rofl:

[Freezeframevideo]

http://i314.photobucket.com/albums/ll434/FreezeFrameVideo/westpalm09/scan0005.jpg

[Duke]

If anyone knows where I can find a Donzi "Pescador" please pm me.
Always loved that hull.
Thanks!

[Ratickle]

If anyone knows where I can find a Donzi "Pescador" please pm me.
Always loved that hull.
Thanks!

Now that may be a bit tough to locate! Hmmmmmmm


http://www.boats.com/boat-details/Donzi-Pescador/121787681

[Nmbr1GMfan]

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[Ratickle]

Nice Pantera!! Any specs????

[Flashback]

Here is my 1985 Chris Craft, Chris Cat 30. Mostly original including interior, it has twin 540 cubic inch 650 hp with #2 speed master drives.
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[Ratickle]

Sweet!! Hellbent also runs a 30 Chris Cat. You must be getting some decent speed numbers with that setup.

[Top Banana]

Great thread. Didn't see any Sonic's represented so I thought I better drop in. '88 33 SE. Brought her home new in 88 and have never been able to part with her. (Yes that goes for the boat and the babe)
http://kfrnaa.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p3fya7eUc1H8hMQAsnXIJYblftY0xogiyfqV2mVbOGTgUMwJJBWCcKhSfycGWrZN9i4BD7knK hICo5GmM76k400i9kPDB7Xvr/sonic%20n%20jv3.jpg?psid=1

A long time ago, I wrote the checks that paid for that hull design. It started as a 38 foot Banana and then we blocked the mold with a 4'foot plug and it became a 34 foot boat or 33 as some were marketed. The last 5 feet of the boat was designed perfectly straight so we could do that. When the boat is out of the water and you can get down to the strakes, you will see the strake that goes into the chine is 5 inches at the end, the next lower is 4 inches and the bottom one is 3 inches. When the boat comes down from a big leap, the entry is cushioned by this gradual increase in width. The chine being that wide is a good stabilizer at high speed, it stops chine walking before it starts. The bow is much narrower than other boats from that era. The reason was that when racing into a head sea, the boat could cut deep into the wave and then the weight of the boat takes over, end result...this boat won't be thrown high in the air and the throttles did not have to be cut back. The boat stayed low and level and still running at top speed. Your boat looks in great shape.....I won't comment on the babe LOL. Other boats out of that design are...Coyote, Sonic and Avanti.

[Ratickle]

That's cool to know. Are there any boats now that use the same principles, except in a stepped hull design?

[Flashback]

Sweet!! Hellbent also runs a 30 Chris Cat. You must be getting some decent speed numbers with that setup.

Rattickle, thanks! Flashback runs out @ 105 mph. Could be better with different props but dont want to stress the #2's out, thet are pretty rare to find parts for.

[Hellbent]

Here is my 1985 Chris Craft, Chris Cat 30. Mostly original including interior, it has twin 540 cubic inch 650 hp with #2 speed master drives.
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Didn't I see that one on the market last year?

[Hellbent]

Rattickle, thanks! Flashback runs out @ 105 mph. Could be better with different props but dont want to stress the #2's out, thet are pretty rare to find parts for.


Sounds about on par with mine. I'm making ~600hp running mid 90's through #2's. I'm sure I could get over 100 with a prop swap but I can think of at least 100 other things besides #2 parts that I'd like to spend money on :iagree:

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[Flashback]

Didn't I see that one on the market last year?

Hellbent, I don't think so, because I have owned the boat for the past 11 years. I had it up for sale briefly in 2006 but could not part with it. Too difficult to replace an old classic 100 mph HotRod!

[Flashback]

Sounds about on par with mine. I'm making ~600hp running mid 90's through #2's. I'm sure I could get over 100 with a prop swap but I can think of at least 100 other things besides #2 parts that I'd like to spend money on :iagree:

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Hellbent, you have an awesome looking updated paint scheme on your Chris Cat. I would love to have a pair of dry sump #6's on the boat. I would just like to see what she is capable of but I was told that the #2's were specifically or originally designed for the Christ Cat so it makes them kind of special to me. Especially since they are in such in original good shape exterior and with low hrs on internal rebuild. I think the ratio is 1:33 running a 31 pitch prop.

[Ratickle]

Are you guys able to still get parts for the #2"s?

[Bobcat]

Here is my 1985 Chris Craft, Chris Cat 30. Mostly original including interior, it has twin 540 cubic inch 650 hp with #2 speed master drives.
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Sweet...love the Chris Cats.

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[Ratickle]

Wow, you guys must have worked on it all winter!!!! Sweet......

[Bobcat]

Looks great !

[Magnum_EH!]

78485 There's serious old school offshore in this one picture, it's just a weekend at my parent's house in the late 70's. Numerous 27 Magnum sports, a variety of classic Cigarettes. It's a shame it's blurry i need to find more of them.

[Magnum_EH!]

Names of the 27 Sports include Commotion, Boss Lady, EH! and others..

[forabeer]

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79 24' Pantera Sport.
496 Roller/Bravo1/Gil Offshore Dry/New Transom & Stringers

[Ratickle]

Sweet boat!!:hurray:

[Tomb]

I know that boat, is this Brandon Lee?

[Scarab KV]

85 Scarab KV
#2 Scarab used in Miami Vice season 2

[fund razor]

I heard some guy bought it and dragged it through town not long ago. :)

[Scarab KV]

Was Apache hunting :)

[Ratickle]

Should be all restored in a couple weeks?:sifone:

[Toffen]

Hi!

Hope you are all well :)

Here is my 1985 model Phantom 25. Its a classic offshore race hull made in UK and designed by Steve Baker. I have done during the years several engine set ups; Johnson V8 GT 300 twin spark Race, Promax 300 SVS, 2 x Merc 2.5 EFI SS Brucato, Verado 350 Sci and for next year a Verado 400R. With a 350 Sci it runs 81 mph at 6,550 rpms. Milage 4,7 MPG at 4,000 rpms and 49 mph :) Expected top speed next year approx 88 mph.

New interior by Nor-Tech is on its way soon. The interior will be inspired by Shelby Classic car interior.

Cheeers from Norway,

Toffen

[FlyenBrian]

Very slick and very fast! I'm searching for the perfect outboard powered v or cat for our inland lake. At age 56, I'm done with being a contortionist and working on big blocks.


Hi!

Hope you are all well :)

Here is my 1985 model Phantom 25. Its a classic offshore race hull made in UK and designed by Steve Baker. I have done during the years several engine set ups; Johnson V8 GT 300 twin spark Race, Promax 300 SVS, 2 x Merc 2.5 EFI SS Brucato, Verado 350 Sci and for next year a Verado 400R. With a 350 Sci it runs 81 mph at 6,550 rpms. Milage 4,7 MPG at 4,000 rpms and 49 mph :) Expected top speed next year approx 88 mph.

New interior by Nor-Tech is on its way soon. The interior will be inspired by Shelby Classic car interior.

Cheeers from Norway,

Toffen

[Ratickle]

Very slick and very fast! I'm searching for the perfect outboard powered v or cat for our inland lake. At age 56, I'm done with being a contortionist and working on big blocks.

You need one of these!!

http://seriousoffshore.com/forums/content.php?r=224-A-Sequel-That-Equals-The-Original

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Skater%20Misc/6O8A6019-001.jpg (http://s730.photobucket.com/user/ptrose/media/Skater%20Misc/6O8A6019-001.jpg.html)

[sonicss31]

8176181762 Found these old pics of my '85 Sonic. Thing exploded center powerheads about 2 per season. Damn I miss that. Lol

[Ratickle]

That's sweet.

What powerheads were they?

[FlyenBrian]

You need one of these!!

http://seriousoffshore.com/forums/content.php?r=224-A-Sequel-That-Equals-The-Original

http://i730.photobucket.com/albums/ww310/ptrose/Skater%20Misc/6O8A6019-001.jpg (http://s730.photobucket.com/user/ptrose/media/Skater%20Misc/6O8A6019-001.jpg.html)

As a matter of fact yes I do!

[FlyenBrian]

8176181762 Found these old pics of my '85 Sonic. Thing exploded center powerheads about 2 per season. Damn I miss that. Lol
Love it. Has the same paint as my old Sonic, which I just spent the day standing on my head winterizing today.

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

As a matter of fact yes I do!

Me too! If only I could afford it. One of those engines costs more than my boat.

That is my favorite Skater Paint job on a sweet , sweet boat.

[OneBadInjun]

Great thread. Didn't see any Sonic's represented so I thought I better drop in. '88 33 SE. Brought her home new in 88 and have never been able to part with her. (Yes that goes for the boat and the babe)
http://kfrnaa.blu.livefilestore.com/y1p3fya7eUc1H8hMQAsnXIJYblftY0xogiyfqV2mVbOGTgUMwJJBWCcKhSfycGWrZN9i4BD7knK hICo5GmM76k400i9kPDB7Xvr/sonic%20n%20jv3.jpg?psid=1

Nice Sonic. Nice hardware. Your boats hull design originated from a larger hull mold, which was built & designed by three well known offshore racers, in the 70's, in Miami. It was called an "MSV", the three initials of the original designers.

[FlyenBrian]

Thank you. She's been a good one. (Boat 'n Babe Both). Any place to read more about the MSV's and background?

[TigerToyPython]

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This is my 1981 Python Vyper. It was owned by a friend of the family when I was a kid. The last time I saw it was 1992. 25 years later and I found it!! Now she’s mine and The plan is to restore and update technology. The boat is named”Tiger Toy”. The last owner removed the name, but I know it, and will repaint it just the way it was after the restore. If anyone knows anything about the history of python or this 20ft model, please shoot me a text, or call me 586-785-9149. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[Ratickle]

Are you sure it's a 1981? Everything I can find says they were made from 1991 to 2005.