I love the original Novas. Would like to pick one up myself

My 1971 24 foot Bertram Moppie II
[IMG]http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...l/DSC00687.jpg[/IMG]

Wow what a great thread just spent the last few hrs going through looking and reading lots lot of very nice old boats.

Being my first post was the New Years day 2007 I guess it’s time for an up date.
Still have the Nova back on page 50. It now has a 496BBC. Blew up the insane Mopar small block to many times. It’s due for a make over this spring.
I was going to do it in the winter of 08/09 but I held off for this.
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/1648/99736146.jpg
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Thought I should have something to drive when the Nova was down for repaint and repairs. 1973 Monza 19. 454 BBC, Volvo 280 T drive, hydro steering, etc, etc. Turned out pretty nice and got 56mph (gps) out of her out of the box and that was with a crappy aluminum prop and no tuning.
Now back to the 19 for the winter of 09/10.
Well, not so fast. I think I will sell the Monza (the plan from the start, the recession was supposed to be over by now, best laid plans) and if I have enough I will buy this other boat and if it’s not available it’s the 19’s turn. But then I jumped the gun and went to see if this other boat was for sale and after saying no to a hundred people over the years he said yes to me. Oh crap. I just made him realize he will sell it and I haven’t sold the Monza yet. Now I have to buy it or take the chance of losing it forever.
So it came home also and is almost done.
1968 Nova24 Race Boat. The original Nova.
http://www.supernova19.com/63ffa130.jpg
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/6876/47121877.jpg
This spring is the 19. I swear.

My New Old school ride
 

Thanks for all the help Artie!!

That's gorgeous wow..... Post more pics

flawless thats is true perfection good luck with her

Here's another
http://i747.photobucket.com/albums/x...l/DSC01247.jpg

Great Bertram. There was a camper version of a 24 Bertram for sale locally last year...neat boat.

:)

1979 Formula 255 Liberator
 

I have always wanted one of these...this fresh water survivor from The UP of Michigan sneaked up on me in Miami....I had to have it.

Still running Merc 260s thru No. 1 Mercs...strong 383s & Bravo's are "in the oven".

She still has the look..."she winked at me ...and I couldn't walk away".

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/w...r/DSC04967.jpg

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/w...formula001.jpg

http://i705.photobucket.com/albums/w...r/DSC04972.jpg

This thread has had me at my lap top for over an hour...love it!!:cool: