Bought this today:1973 Cheetah 24x7 -Gale Banks twin turbo BBC-stern powr drive

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That thing is Awsome!!! Nice find!!!

Gonna need more pics of that thing!

Thanks guys,I was "told" it ran benihana races back in the early 80's,I'm going to look into it.a couple more pics,the boat is partially apart,the tranny is bad and the motor is ready to be pulled.

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87 Chaparral Villain II, 19'
Smooth ride and will top out at 62.

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Let's try again.

1974 Magnum Maltese

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I have JD Delias old Race boat "Breakaway" It is a 21' Superboat. If that counts.

What does crazy rythm have for drives and engines?

It has 400hp small block chevy crate engines and trs drives.

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Not the fastest or the oldest, my 1981 Scarab-II T-370HP 454's. Bone stock engines, 70mph wide open.

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Now its working; In the back ground of the first photo is my 1980 all original 26 foot Chris Craft Scorpion I've had for 27 years. And my 1979 Scarab 300 that I've totally rebuilt over the past 18 years.

Probably a little small for OSO, but thought you guys might appreciate seeing an old school "survivor". Too bad everyone doesn't take care of their boats like this one has been taken care of over the past 26 or so years.

1988 all Original (Motor is 1991) Baja Sunsport 174 with Merc XR4 150...photos taken yesterday.

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Cheers,

Dave

Wow! What a great pic of some old survivors! I hope you have that pic blown up and on your wall.

Hell of a job man....hell of a job.

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carcrazy167...

..Is this Barry Garfinkle's old Scarab?...the graphics look very familiar...

Yes it is Barry's old boat, the first 30 foot Scarab he named WARCRY. I was always very impressed with his BIG race boat and when I heard he was going to sell that 37 Active Cat I went to look at it. Just didn't make sense for me as a family boat...and I already had this Scarab. So right about when the Cat was being sold off to the LOTO area, I asked Barry if it would be alright if I put the graphics on the scarab...since I thought the design was so amazing...and since the original piece of art was leaving the Bay Area. He liked the idea, so I went right back the same man who painted the Cat. Everything is identical minus the big eagle on the the deck.

Looks like you were involved with the second Warcry Scarab! Were you racing it with Barry? It had Arneson drives right? I was always curious to hear more about how that hull handled with the surface drives. I don't think I ever heard the exact details, but I believe that boat was damaged badly at some point. What happened?

Took a look at this 89 Scarab Excel 28 on Friday. Pretty amazing all original one owner unmolested or modified Scarab.

Will post some better pics later.

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Cheers,

Dave

Now this is an Old School ride. 1958 Lonestar Meteor Runabout. Check out the old KieKauffer motor.

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More photos at: http://www.olered.com/Meteor.html

That has to be the most awesome boat I've ever seen!!!

Looks like Barry Garfinkles old race boat?

It is indeed Barry's old race boat. Of course I'm sure you are thinking of his other "BIG" race boat, the 37 Active Cat.
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Mine (the Scarab) was the first offshore boat Barry named Warcry. Around the time when the big boat was being sold and moving out of the Bay Area, I asked him if it would be ok if I duplicated the graphics from his big race boat on to the Scarab (the original Warcry). He liked the idea, so I got the same artist to do the graphics again.

Usually I'd agree with anyone who says "be more creative and come up with something original," but I've always thought this was too good to pass on.

Couldn't make it!
 

Couldn't make it to the ol' school reunion this year due to a new project landing in my garage a couple of weeks ago!. Ran out of money and time, have a great weekend, please post lots of photos! Hope to see you all next year!

Jeff

New Money Pit!

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I love the 62!! Everybody has always been gaga over the Hemi, but gimme a Max Wedge anyday... Oh, the Maltese aint so bad either lol Nice toys!!!

Here is my baby! 1986 Wellcraft Nova 2 all o.e.! Twin 350's alpha 1's enjoy!

Well I messed it up some how posting pictures of her. Trying to do it off of my cell phone I apologize about the blank posts

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Haven't got my decals yet but I named it "Funky Cold Medina" figured it fit its 80's era well haha

WOW!! Love the pics!!

Where did you find that one? Looks like it's been stored in a climate controlled warehouse for 30 plus years!!

'81 Pantera 24SE - Just picked it up...

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Gassing up to bring her home!!

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