Super Hawaii Redu
05-28-2008 | 07:22 AM
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IDRPSTF,
Thank you for the boost but don't put me in with Brownie & T2x, their knowledge far exceeds mine!!!! I read what Brownie, T2x, 7X and Charlie write and remember why I wanted to do this so bad. I was fortunate enough to get in on the last of what I call Offshore racing, when boats really went in the open ocean and the Great Lakes.
I know alot about a little, they know alot about alot!!!!
Joe Gere
Thank you for the boost but don't put me in with Brownie & T2x, their knowledge far exceeds mine!!!! I read what Brownie, T2x, 7X and Charlie write and remember why I wanted to do this so bad. I was fortunate enough to get in on the last of what I call Offshore racing, when boats really went in the open ocean and the Great Lakes.
I know alot about a little, they know alot about alot!!!!
Joe Gere
05-28-2008 | 09:53 AM
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Wow Mark, dont know how i missed this thread! Boat looks great! nice job on everything 
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05-28-2008 | 12:21 PM
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The boat does look good!!! Send me the graphic I'll make you shirts on the house, that boat brings tears to my eyes!!!
For a little history on Super Hero, it started in early 1989 with a little twin engine outboard race boat out in CA and Kitami wanted to go bigger. The Buzzi 38 EBEL was purchased but possesion could not be granted until after the World's in 1989. The 38 carried the name Super Hero on her in in small print at the 1989 worlds at Trump Castle and then was renamed "SH" and re-numbered as a Pro Stock boat for the Key West race that year. After that in 1991 the 38' became #38 Super Hero and raced in both OPT and APBA.
Everything was fine until we recieved a letter from Marvel comics about the name "Super Hero". We could of fought it and probably would have won but trademark cases drag on for years and years. The fear was if by some slight chance we were to loose the case then however many years worth of marketing Super Hero would be lost along with damages to Marvel.
The decision was made to just change the name now before too much water flowed under the bridge and not take the case to court.
The Super Hero 34 came from the Midnight Express 32 and the SH 40 came from the Midnight 37.
Little known fact is we also purchased the lone 45' Apache strictly to pop a mold from her as well, but never got around to it before crap hit the fan. The boat was sold again as if we never owned her.
For a little history on Super Hero, it started in early 1989 with a little twin engine outboard race boat out in CA and Kitami wanted to go bigger. The Buzzi 38 EBEL was purchased but possesion could not be granted until after the World's in 1989. The 38 carried the name Super Hero on her in in small print at the 1989 worlds at Trump Castle and then was renamed "SH" and re-numbered as a Pro Stock boat for the Key West race that year. After that in 1991 the 38' became #38 Super Hero and raced in both OPT and APBA.
Everything was fine until we recieved a letter from Marvel comics about the name "Super Hero". We could of fought it and probably would have won but trademark cases drag on for years and years. The fear was if by some slight chance we were to loose the case then however many years worth of marketing Super Hero would be lost along with damages to Marvel.
The decision was made to just change the name now before too much water flowed under the bridge and not take the case to court.
The Super Hero 34 came from the Midnight Express 32 and the SH 40 came from the Midnight 37.
Little known fact is we also purchased the lone 45' Apache strictly to pop a mold from her as well, but never got around to it before crap hit the fan. The boat was sold again as if we never owned her.
06-26-2008 | 12:36 AM
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Super Sweet Super Hawaii Boats.
Got to start by praising the great graphics design and work You've done Mark to make a beauty become a super sweet beauty. Interesting reading from Joe about the history on the brand.
Remember talking to Kitami's son at the Los Angeles Boat show in the late 80's, I believe it was 1988-1989. They were showing a 38' SH and a 46' Monte Carlo for some reason. Really loved the 38', which definately had Buzzi design heritage. It was in white, black and yellow, fantastic looking boat.
There's also a 40' Super Hawaii back home in Sweden now that's in mint condition with 350 hours on boat and engines. Asking price slightly north of $100,000. It wasn't rigged and launched 'till 1997. Fantastic boat. Here's a picture from the brouchure of the 40'. Enjoy Your boat Mark and thanks for sharing Your pictures.
http://www.blocket.se/vi/15506023.htm?ca=16_s&last=1
Remember talking to Kitami's son at the Los Angeles Boat show in the late 80's, I believe it was 1988-1989. They were showing a 38' SH and a 46' Monte Carlo for some reason. Really loved the 38', which definately had Buzzi design heritage. It was in white, black and yellow, fantastic looking boat.
There's also a 40' Super Hawaii back home in Sweden now that's in mint condition with 350 hours on boat and engines. Asking price slightly north of $100,000. It wasn't rigged and launched 'till 1997. Fantastic boat. Here's a picture from the brouchure of the 40'. Enjoy Your boat Mark and thanks for sharing Your pictures.
http://www.blocket.se/vi/15506023.htm?ca=16_s&last=1
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