I'll dig around and see what else I have.

Does it actually have a Magnum HIN? I think a lot of those old race boats did not have HIN's. So if not the state issued a HIN for the title and registration.

I'm pretty sure that was built back when the HIN system was first being established (1972 or so).

Kind off sounds like what I said about this Maltese back in this 2013 thread, post #12 & 15. http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/m...4-maltese.html

H2O you are correct. I have been trying to verify that it is the same boat. Hull #1 has been verified by markings under the deck in the fiberglass. Trying to verify race history.

I think Joe Newman, Kieth Hazel and Jack Kraft raced it. I'll try and confirm that.

Built 1968. No HIN until 1972

Love to see that boat with the original race colors. I'll try and find my pic's of your boat back in the day. I think I have one of the last Maltese 28's made according to Mr Vinyl's list. Mine is #96 (330/TRS ,DK Brown) and looking at the buyers names on the last two, #97 & #98 may have left the U.S.

I have done all the research along with Harold at Magnum and we are sure it is Hull # 1.We were lead to believe it could have been #31,because of its late title date 7/17/75...which was 20 months after the 1st hull was pulled from the mold. That was not an uncommon occurrence them,.early #'s were often held for key buyers. It also has a front tank which Jack Kraft confirmed that was probably Apeco's show boat. Based on Tom's researched and various holes that were drilled on the boat, mainly the deck he questioned if it was a race boat...and he probably was right. We are quite certain IL. Will issue the new paper work as MAG28010775.
Also this boat had a HIN # that one of the previous owners ground out...in was at the top of the starboard side of transom, just below the rub rail.Bud

Wooohoo!!!!!

Bud,
I need to thank you for all that you have done for me and this project. You have been a great help and a wealth of knowledge since the day I picked the boat up.
Thanks,
Tom