I believe that was what I heard from someone in Decator, but I thought it was scraped. Is the boat still around? Love to hear the rest of the story...

Back in the day, I used to get the original cover slides that I actually blew up and had framed. Still have the 83 cover of the 402 in the bay sunset in a big frame in my office. When I saw that 86 302SR1 brochure boat, I fell in love with it, but it was 'unavailable'. I was torn between the 402 and that 302 Kaama, and stumbled on a steal of a deal on a Cigarette and changed direction. Imho, that particular boat was the baddest looking boat they ever built.

If they cloned those, added the stepped hull, and returned the Kaama's, they'd sell like hotcakes today. Still don't get that nobody picked up the Kaama design either - what a magnificent piece of equipment. You'd have an easy 80+ mph 30 footer, with mild 496's, that sip fuel. With today's fuel costs, what more could you ask for?

MrMagloo any way you could post or email me some pics of that first interceptor. I would love to see those pics.

I'll have to see what I might have after all these years - probably scant few, if any.

I will add a bit to the story - Although I DID have the first Interceptor, we blew the motor the first day. I cannot really recall the situation on why, but instead of just replacing the motor (a 260), they diverted an identical yellow that was shipping elsewhere, so I got a brand new replacement. So technically I don't believe I was truly the owner of the first Interceptor long enough for it to be titled, but I did blow it up!

Now here's the kicker - there were some minor differences that I noticed between that original show boat, and the replacement, that actually worked in my favor.

If you are familiar with the rear seat, the upright portion on the show boat was straight, like the Liberators in '77, while the replacment had the curved ends - Much nicer. Also, the original had an opauge cabin door hatch/cover, while the replacement was smoked. There was also much better trim all around. Lastly, there were an number of new options that I got for the trouble, cabin canvas, etc.

At the time, I got a steal of a deal buying the show boat, but in the end, I ended up with a loaded brand new one. I was estatic.

I'll see if I can find anything - Give me a couple of days. What's your email?

magloo, thanks for the back story. I love hearing that kind of stuff and the early days of Formula. I'm currently restoring a 79 interceptor with twins. Thats why I would love to see how the orignal was equipped. you can send any emails to [email protected].

MrMagloo,

Did you ever own a Liberator?

I will send whatever I can find, but be assured they will be loaded with family type of pics, and not the best of quality after all these years. I'll scan what I can find and shoot them over asap. I think I have a couple scans of the original brochures as well.

No sir. A couple of my buddies had them, great boats.

Great! Can't wait to see them!

I just remembered that Formula has scans of the original brochures online here:

http://www.formulaboats.com/vintage_...brochures.aspx

The 1979 and 1980 Brochures will most closely match what you have. This will get you started while I begin my search.

Mike check your email. Found a few in fair poor condition, but might help with some clues for a restoration.