1980 26' Martini SS/Corsa
 

Well as some of you know I have been looking for a 24 Pantera, Carrera etc.. But the search is over! :evilb:
It's a 1980 26' Martini SS that has only had 2 owners in the last 26 years! The owner gave me the original brochures to the boat, engine and trailer...plus it even had the original "Mercury Marine" keys!
I have some VERY special plans for this boat in the future.
For now here are some pics. Enjoy :D
Angel

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Some more... :drink:

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very cool looks like its in great shape :cool: good luck with it

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next round... :drink:

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Thanks Cosmic12..Yes it was very well taken care of.

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Hey Congrats Angel ..that boat looks real clean :drink:

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Hey Mike,
Yea the guy really took care of it.

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Angel, she looks great as is... classic.
What do you have in mind for it?

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Without a doubt..the classic look will stay. That's what attracted me the most.
But this baby will have a purpose...will explain at a later date.

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That thing is awesome........don't change a thing.....:)

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Looks super clean man, my dad had that same boat back in the day when I was a wee ladd.. Nice

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Angel,

Congratulations! Welcome to the club, our very small club.

Ron

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Beautiful Boat, Great Classic Lines. Good Luck!

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Awesome find! What is in it for power? That looks to be way off from the project boat your were looking for in the wanted section. My boat looked just like it until total refit (not as clean) Good luck with it!

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Angel,

Congrats bro, looks like an awsome find.....perfect for that little project of yours...... :D

I've decided to keep the Monza.....for special events :evilb:

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Man, what an awesome local find...

how did you dig that up???

If i'da have seen that, I would have snagged it up in a New York second...

wow..............

Jim

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Thanks man..hey Mike since your keeping the Monza we should start a "Classic 24 Club" down here..?

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Donzilla,
Thanks, it was a great find. It originally had a Tempest 300 but right now it was just repowered with a stock chevy 350 crate motor wih an Alpha 1.
In the future I will be building another small block and will hopefully mate it to an Alpha SS.

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Buizilla,
Persistance my man..PERSISTANCE. and Oh Good Luck. hehehe I love this damn thing.

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Is the Martini the exact same hull as the pantera,excaliber,python.but with two feet added?Beatiful boat i love the classics.

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Angel, first and foremost congratulations on the boat that you have selected. The boat looks flawless, I cant wait to go to your house and see it in person. Gloria must be very happy with the boat and you must be loosing sleep at night looking at the boat. Will deserved owner of a boat that is close to perfect, congrats again bro I`m really happy for you.

Albert

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From the rub rail down they are all basically the same. It most closely resembles a shortrer version of a classic 28 Cig.
Tommymonza I take it you own a Monza..? Classic or Modern?
Please post any pics...I prefer the classic look as you can tell.

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Albert what's up man...Was looking for you today at Elliot.
Come over whenever you want to see it. I haven't called you because I recntly lost my phone and all my #'s...call me when you get a chance.
You GOT the LOSING sleep part perfectly right... :D

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Think I have that P5-66 here in Sweden now days......
Coming weekend she will race!!!!!

Pantera24, congrats to this very nice Martini. Ihope your plans is not to change anything on the outfit!!!

Mange

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Pantera so that is an original design or a stretched 24 hull.I do like the look of the deck design.
Dad owned a 26 monza in the mid 70',It got cut up to make a mold out of when my brother had his boat building business.No Monza now but i do have a lead on a old 26 from the early 70'.

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It's a lot like a cutdown 28' Cig.
I had a 24' Monza that was built like a tank..very solid hull.

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Here is a comparison 28 Cig & Martini

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Whats the beam 8 or 7?

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I was thinking about looking for another project. I love my 24, but i would like something a little bigger. Is Cig the only 28' boat?? I too love the old school look.

BTW: your boat looks great!!!

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Python82,
Thanks!
In the 27'/28' range you have a bit to choose from.
Cigarette
Pantera
Saber
Magnum
Squadron
Apache
Carrera
Excalibur and on and on..... :drink:

Regards,
Angel

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Mag, Pantera, Cig.....enough said

Mike

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Kick As Boat I Think You Shoulds Go With A #3 A And A Blower Motor ..................just Kidding Sweet Man Way Clean Love The Classics

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Welcome to the club! Here's my 1980 SS. Started reconstruction 5 years ago. 502 whipple charged, XR drive, Imco hydraulic steering, K-planes. Totally went through whole boat, re-did everything, except take hook out of bottom. That's next on the list. Gel coat is original, I just wet sanded and buffed. Have fun! They're an awesome boat.

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Here's some more pictures...

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and a few more...

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Nice looking rig ...whats the delio on the interior

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1980 Martini - That is an awsome looking ride !! Gotta love a nice classic.

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1980Martini,
Wow!! Very nice...what is she running? Man and it's an 80' to boot, I never even thought I would meet another person who owned one. Where are you located?
Regards,
Angel

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Panter24, dont forget the STEPchild Arrow 830!!!!
http://www.magnum28.se/boats/arrow/830arrow06.htm
This is the FASTEST 28 footer based on Aronows 27/28 hull.
Take a look at my freinds Swedish site dedicated to the Magnum 27 and their cusins.

Thanks
Mange

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Mange,
Great site and your friends boat is AWESOME!

Regards,
Angel