History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

I posted a question about my engines but a reply about the history of my boat got me thinking.......maybe I should post again......

Anyway.....I recently bought this 1974 Magnum 27 sport. I know they are fairly rare and I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about this particular boat?

I bought it from a guy in Huntington Beach, Ca named Robert Swain. He owned it for about 2 years and bought it from Northern California Yacht Sales in Stockton, Ca. It was previously owned by a gentleman named Jim Drace from Stockton, Ca.

This is all I know. I have Jim Drace's address and phone number but I am afraid to call....I don't like to bother people.

It's been re-powered with 1989 Mercruiser 320 EFIs and Bravo 1 drives. It has Latham power steering and K-planes.

The original gel coat looks to be white/off white but it has been re-painted very light grey.

I know it's a long shot but does anyone know this boat?

Thanks,
Aaron

Re: History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

looks super clean! what did you pay for it? does it have bravos? how fast at wfo? sweet ride there bro, ratman

Re: History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

It's got Bravo 1s.......I've seen 66 mph on GPS with 3 fat guys and half a tank......I think it's got more in it if I work on props a little more.

I paid 30K....

Re: History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

Call him. I would personally love to talk to anybody that owns one of my past boats.

Re: History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

Definetly a keeper. Don't worry about the motors at this point,you can always change out the efi systems if necessary,enjoy it now.

Re: History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

Thanks man......Cudas got me all stressed out about blowin' these things up......:(

They run perfectly.

Aaron

Re: History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

small block last a long time and are cheap to rebuild into 383's, run the snot out of em and have fun. ratman

Re: History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

you own one of the prettiest boats ever made. Eugene Nemehew (SP?) lives in san fran, and probably has the nicest 27s in the country. He posts here under a name like Magnum27 or 27Magnum....something like that. He knows a lot about these boats. He hangs on www.donzi.net as well....u may find him there.....as for your boat....Run it and smile :)

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I agree I would call him. This stuff is in our blood and we can talk for hours about boats! I'm sure he wouldn't mind and would probably be excited to talk about the boat.

And that is a beautiful boat!

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BOTHER HIM! 24* :D :D ((you won't be)) Put me on that looooong list of people who want a call when you sell :) and I want to know what number on the list I am too ;)

Heard (in other thread) you're running in Lake Winni :( wish it was in NJ ... :drink:

Re: History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

Yeah.....I'll probably call the guy.....I'm dying to know more history.

Here are some more pics.....

Re: History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

Great looking boat!

Re: History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

Sweet redo! Most of the others I've seen have been a bit over-the-top. Enjoy! D

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For 30k you stole that boat

Re: History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

Thanks guys.......I think I got a great deal. I love the boat more than I thought I would.

I agree.....most 27 sports are overdone. I love the clean original look. I found a guy who's going to make a light blue windsheild. I let you know how it turns out.

Aaron

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Is Don Racine doing it for you? He was the guy that I gave you his number to call

Re: History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

Yeah Don said he can do it. He seems like a great guy. Thanks for the referal.

Aaron

Re: History on my Magnum 27 sport?
 

Next time you talk to him, tell him Travis said hello, he did the interior and cockpit cover for my magnum. It was the first magnum he had ever worked on, and I guess now it will not be the last. He also did the interior for the 38 Bertrum Compitition boat that has been getting a lot of publicity. Glad it is working out for you. Magnums are special, I am sure some people wonder why we like these old boats so much. :) congratulations on fulfilling a dream.