Offshoreonly.com - Classic Offshore https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/ en Wed, 20 May 2026 13:08:05 GMT vBulletin 120 https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Offshoreonly.com - Classic Offshore https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/ Old school reunion https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/classic-offshore/388038-old-school-reunion.html Thu, 14 May 2026 17:51:35 GMT Any date or location yet for this year Any date or location yet for this year ]]> Classic Offshore butch ryan https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/classic-offshore/388038-old-school-reunion.html <![CDATA[38' Larry Smith Scarab Race Restoration By Calder McWhinney ! Blood Vessel ! . . .]]> https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/classic-offshore/387923-38-larry-smith-scarab-race-restoration-calder-mcwhinney-blood-vessel.html Fri, 01 May 2026 05:45:01 GMT

I've Been wanting to share this stunning Ripping Red Winning Larry Smith Hull raced by the McWhinney family during the glory days. Calder McWhinney was able to locate the Vessel and aquired it to perform a full restoration and Re Rig to Race. Great work has already been done and some really great HD footage has been shot of the entire process. So this is a multi part series in progress and the engines are now installed. So the series begins here with an introduction and history and as things progress you will easily feel the magnitude and special connection to this beautiful piece of History !

]]> Classic Offshore CYMATIX https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/classic-offshore/387923-38-larry-smith-scarab-race-restoration-calder-mcwhinney-blood-vessel.html <![CDATA[The Lamborghini Offshore V-12 : Class 1's Most Feared Engine : So Beautiful ! . . .]]> https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/classic-offshore/387922-lamborghini-offshore-v-12-class-1s-most-feared-engine-so-beautiful.html Fri, 01 May 2026 05:27:57 GMT The Lamborghini Offshore V-12 : Class 1's Most Feared Engine : Absolutely Beautiful & Nasty . . .

" In 1987 the L804 V4 project began to take shape. By the time the factory produced its technical document for the 1989 season, the engine had reached its definitive competition specification: 8,172 cc from a 60-degree V12 in light alloy, with bore and stroke of 98.7 mm and 89 mm.

Four overhead camshafts – one pair per bank, driven by duplex chains – operated four valves per cylinder, giving 48 valves in total. Period marketing referred to it as the “48 valve” engine. The crankshaft, in special alloy steel with 120-degree crank pin spacing, ran in seven main bearings. Compression ratio was 11.5:1. No parts were interchangeable with the road car V12 despite sharing the same 60-degree architecture. "

Lamborghini L804 V12 offshore racing engine showing twelve velocity stacks, 880 hp, red finish
Sexy Beast
Sexy Beast


Full Article Here : https://powerboat.news/lamborghini-v...racing-engine/
]]> Classic Offshore CYMATIX https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/classic-offshore/387922-lamborghini-offshore-v-12-class-1s-most-feared-engine-so-beautiful.html Sunseeker, no user forum, info and looking to buy https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/classic-offshore/387897-sunseeker-no-user-forum-info-looking-buy.html Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:54:20 GMT i’ve sifted through some posts on sunseeker, but nothing up to date…wasn’t there one to avoid, an issue with transom? i’m looking for one, tomahawk, superhawk etc, 40-50 feet, anyone have one and can post info? pros and cons? i’ve sifted through some posts on sunseeker, but nothing up to date…wasn’t there one to avoid, an issue with transom? i’m looking for one, tomahawk, superhawk etc, 40-50 feet, anyone have one and can post info? pros and cons? ]]> Classic Offshore Zekester https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/classic-offshore/387897-sunseeker-no-user-forum-info-looking-buy.html Can I Still Boat? https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/classic-offshore/387840-can-i-still-boat.html Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:23:40 GMT Hi everyone, My wife and I recently bought a home in Southwest Florida. I grew up around boats — Donzis, Cigarettes, and similar performance hulls — and being on the water has always been a big part of my life. Over the past several years I’ve dealt with major back issues (putting off... Hi everyone,

My wife and I recently bought a home in Southwest Florida. I grew up around boats — Donzis, Cigarettes, and similar performance hulls — and being on the water has always been a big part of my life.

Over the past several years I’ve dealt with major back issues (putting off surgery), and before I make a big investment in a performance cat (Thundercat/MTI/OL ), I’m trying to figure out if I can still comfortably handle time out on the water.

I know this is an unusual ask, but I was wondering if anyone in the Fort Myers / SWFL area who runs a similar type of boat (or any performance boat) might be open to taking me out for a short ride so I can see how my back handles it. Even 30–45 minutes would tell me a lot.

I’m happy to cover fuel and compensate you for your time. I completely understand if it’s not something you’d be comfortable with — just figured this community might be the right place to ask.

Thanks for reading!
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