Magnum Marauder & Missile

[mr vinyl]

I have attached original sales sheets on the Magnum Marauder and Missile,the Missile was built in 1968,just before Don Aronow sold Magnum to Apeco.When was the Marauder produced ?


1.When was the Marauder produced?
2. Does anyone know how units were numbered in any way.
3.How many were produced of each model and until what date.
4 Who has one...just let me know for a list we are trying to develop.because magnum has no records on these models

Brownie...this should be and easy one for you. Bud

[7xchamp]

I have attached original sales sheets on the Magnum Marauder and Missile,the Missile was built in 1968,just before Don Aronow sold Magnum to Apeco.When was the Marauder produced ?


1.When was the Marauder produced?
2. Does anyone know how units were numbered in any way.
3.How many were produced of each model and until what date.
4 Who has one...just let me know for a list we are trying to develop.because magnum has no records on these models

Brownie...this should be and easy one for you. Bud

I tested both boats as a test driver for Kiekhaefer mercury at the Sarasota test base, I also did the boat house bulletins on them both. I was 19 yrs old at the time. Both were powered by inline six`s 1250`s or 125 hp. The missile was a blast, I used to run it into the wind with lot`s of trim and would stand on end, used to make it walk etc. I wanted one really bad, so I drove to meet Don about a Maurader, he made me a sweet deal but still could not afford, he asked me all about both boats, how fast, what did I think etc. Very big for a 19 yr old kid, that`s where I think I got the nickname from Don as hey kid. Not sure how many were built, but I helped Giovanni Theodoli find one of each which he is in the process of restoring both, I think Cadilac has a missle as well. The Maruader was a bit of a chine walker, but was not fast enough to hurt you, same with the missle.

[mr vinyl]

Thanks for the great information on the Missile & Marauder.

I did see the two units that Giovanni located at Magnum before he sent them off for re-hab. I know he is planning bringing them to the 2011 old-timers show in 2011 along with the new 27. Bud

[BROWNIE]

Magnum didn't have space enough to build small boats. They had "Plant 2" full of 27's and special projects. I think they built about 150 Missiles, and 30 or 40 Marauders. I did the Miami Show for Don with the original Missiles, and mastered to 90 degree turn. Ended up witha boat full of piss.......

[mr vinyl]

Brownie,thanks for the info...like most high profile entrepreneurs make the claim within reason,and then have one of my staff give it a try.

Do you know what they sold for and how long they were produced??? Thanks Again. Bud

Also any idea on where Boar Hog and Leviathan migt be ????

[Mike A.]

I tested both boats as a test driver for Kiekhaefer mercury at the Sarasota test base, I also did the boat house bulletins on them both. I was 19 yrs old at the time. Both were powered by inline six`s 1250`s or 125 hp. The missile was a blast, I used to run it into the wind with lot`s of trim and would stand on end, used to make it walk etc. I wanted one really bad, so I drove to meet Don about a Maurader, he made me a sweet deal but still could not afford, he asked me all about both boats, how fast, what did I think etc. Very big for a 19 yr old kid, that`s where I think I got the nickname from Don as hey kid. Not sure how many were built, but I helped Giovanni Theodoli find one of each which he is in the process of restoring both, I think Cadilac has a missle as well. The Maruader was a bit of a chine walker, but was not fast enough to hurt you, same with the missle.

My Daddy owned one in 1968. That was my first go fast boat ride ever, and I screamed and cried. I was scared $#%#^less, but hey, I was only 5!

[Miamikid]

I have attached original sales sheets on the Magnum Marauder and Missile,the Missile was built in 1968,just before Don Aronow sold Magnum to Apeco.When was the Marauder produced ?


1.When was the Marauder produced?
2. Does anyone know how units were numbered in any way.
3.How many were produced of each model and until what date.
4 Who has one...just let me know for a list we are trying to develop.because magnum has no records on these models

Brownie...this should be and easy one for you. Bud

I believe Veloce boats built some Marauder based boats in the 80's

[butch ryan]

I believe Veloce boats built some Marauder based boats in the 80's

MY SON AND I PUT A MISSILE TOGETHER ABOUT 2 YRS AGO. ITS GOT A STACKER ON IT AND HE'S RUNNING IT ON A LAKE NEAR EL PASO,TX. ITS A HAND FULL IN THE WIND.