Anyone else heard of Apollo Maxim 31'?
 

I purchased this from the Port Chester, NY Yact Club. Twin 454's, MercTrans II's, and TRS drives. I've only seen a few Apollo boats, but have never seen the Maxim V. It's a 1977, 31'. If anybody has any info on the boat, or who manufactured it, etc, it would be greatly appreciated. Here is a link to some pics: http://groups.msn.com/SwindsPhotos/3...wtwin454s.msnw

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It resembles an old Magnum or Donzi. How does that Volvo do pulling it? :D

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Well, as long as you give it just a little extra gas before the big hills, no problem :D

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That hull is the old 32' Formula. Built in Tampa by Stu Jackson, ex VP of Thunderbird/Formula. Good boat...

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I've seen smaller boats (about 24') called Maxim. Are they from the same maker? I've always wondered about them.

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I had one with the very first 200 Merc on it (learned how to do dead-stick landings on it). It was a Formula derivitive.

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Thanks, it does look like a small Formula.

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I thought the 24' Maxims were an upscale spinoff of the Bayliner line in the 90's, not affiliated with Apollo?

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Are you thinking Maxum? The cabin cruiser folk?

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Some pics:

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SAAAA...87727472080070


http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SADVA...87743109562869


http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0SAAAA...21842482675468

I know this is an ancient thread but I have a 1977 Maxim 31 (yes Maxim not Maxum). I recently purchased it in Florida. It originally had twin 454's in it then switched to twin outboards on a bracket. Strange looking boat. Looks like a go fast (which it does) but it has a full cabin without any windows just 2 overhead hatches, one solid one transparent. I am putting it up on eBay for sale (3/2014). Has no power. Needs floor and needs stringer work. Overall its rough shape but it is very unique.

yup, thats my understanding as well.

I own one as well. The one I picked up however is a 1976 Apollo 31'.

These things seem to be built like a tank, very solid or at least the one I have is.

I am still torn over what I want to do with it but for now it is listed for sale.

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Thanks Brownie!

Gotta appreciate the people that have been there and know what they are talking about!

Any idea what the performance of this hull is like? Speed, handling, sea keeping, etc.?

I remember (as a kid) going to the NYC boat show with pops to do some boat shopping in , it must have been 1970 , and the Apollo 31 was being debuted there . Big and a little chunky , not as smooth and sexy as the larger Magnums etc and nowhere near as stunning as the Cary 50 on display but still not bad . I'm pretty sure it was a straight inboard boat that was being shown .
In all those years since I might have seen but one for sale . .