martini???
 

anyone heard of a martini 25(???)... theres one in my area that sounds nice for 18k... please take a look and post opiniions... ted

http://adcache.boattraderonline.com/6/9/4/20957294.htm

i heard that they were excaliber splashes, also heard that they were decent boats too. . .. . narrow beam , about 7 foot an a few inches. . . decent rough water boat but probably torques to one side when equiped with a single. . . .i always thought they were cool looking. . . i wonder if he means the hull is kevlar, never heard of a carbon fiber hull in '79'. . . . a friend of mine used to have one, havnt seen it in a while though. . .

dreamer,
A good friend of mine has a 25' Martini. What a great boat!! I boat in Lake Erie and this a great boat for this lake. My wife and I havve spent allot of time in this boat. If you have any questions please feel free to call me or send me and e-mail direct.
Chris
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I thought that "Martini" was a model made by Corsa? If so corsa is a heck of a boat, they are very good in Factory 1!!

you may be right funhome... i looked up corsa martini on boat trader and found a similar ( but rough ) boat...

Martini was a manufacture that used to build boats in the late 70's early 80's(not related to Corsa). A new builder (I think his name in Angel) near Miami is starting to use the old Martini molds to build these great boats again. I talked to the guy a few months ago, I think you can buy a new one for around $42K with out power. I will try to dig up the guys phone number.

In April of 1977 the first 25 Martini was built. In 1980 the boat was retooled and named a 26 Corsa. The molds have been owned and built by one company Performance Plus Marine in Opa Locka Florida. The owner and proprietor is Bob Bauer. I personally have been doing business with him since the late 80s a great business man with a no bull**** attitude. You can contact him at 1-305-681-4342:cool:

I've had the three martini lunch, but a 25 martini sounds brutall!:D :D

I've seen one running around in the river here now and then. looks to be about 25 ' and is a nice looking boat..... other than that..... i'm clueless..... as usual..

Dreamer,
call Avenger Boats at 305-884-9959 (no web-site yet)
This company just started building boats using the old Martini molds. You can buy one for $12,500 with out power( not $42). I talked to them this morning. They are great rough water boats.

WOW!! $12,500 for one unrigged? that seems like a heck of a deal!!!
A while ago there was someone here on the board that was asking everyone if they would be interested in a deal like this but I thought he was talking more money!! I bet if more people on this board knew about this boat and the price, acouple of them would get sold!!

Now, where's my coin dish? It's time to cash it in!!

Chris, where are they building them? With a 305 area code, I take it it is near Miami. I would like to look at one.

Cuda,
They are near Miami. I almost bought one, but I decided to spend a little more $$$ and buy Thunder. They are nice boats, not much of a cabin, but good rough water performers.

A friend of mine had an Avenger built a couple of years ago. He sold it the day he received the boat; was not satisfied with the quality. It is still for sale locally. For a pleasure boat probably ok, but when you look at this one the hull is very wavey and the quality leaves a lot to be desired. I don't know if this one was a mistake, or if the company has increased their QC since then.

As for the Martini, they were built pretty well. The 27 is a nice ride. Since it has several years on it you will need to check for rot in the stringers and transom pretty diligently.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Kent Perroux
[B]A friend of mine had an Avenger built a couple of years ago. He sold it the day he received the boat; was not satisfied with the quality. It is still for sale locally. For a pleasure boat probably ok, but when you look at this one the hull is very wavey and the quality leaves a lot to be desired. I don't know if this one was a mistake, or if the company has increased their QC since then.

I knew it was to good to be true!!!:rolleyes:

Hey Kent..... is that the one sittin gat the boat place at I-4 & michigan...? i looked at it... it was a little rough around the edges.. meaning just as you said QC from the factory migh thave been an issue...not really sure though..also 26' with stock sbc .. a little under powered.... i think it is a 95- 96 model.. it was certainly a bare bones boat...

I was wondering about the quality, that's why I wanted to look at one. Like they say, you get what you pay for.

In 1979 Maybe NASA Could afford Carbon Fiber! But Martini??Never...
Just my $.02

Best Regards

Nasty Habit -

Yes, that is the one. I think it is actually a 99 model (maybe 98). I remember looking at the DIN. They have had it for a long time. I think they are at around 35K with 350 mag and Bravo setup.

Kent

Kent yep thats the one.... i thought they were calling it a 95 or a 96.. i was wondering who's hull that was.... hey do you have a volvo alignment tool .? and if so can you give any lessons with it... ?

Did someone say Martini....? I need a double, a double cosmo please!:D

Mark,
Sorry I don't have an alignment tool for the Volvo. I am not sure how you could adjust the alignment on it the way the bellhousing bolts to the transom assy. Check with the guy that rebuilt your drive. I've done it on Bravos, but not the Volvo's.

Is your engine done? I'd like you to try my props before I decide to rehub then or sell them.

Kent

I'd like to clear something up. Avenger is being built down here in
Miami and Marine Express is a distributor for them. I simply have them posted on my web site (Miamipowerboats.com). I am NOT the owner or builder of Avenger boats.

If anyone is looking for a solid boat at an affordable price then you should call Oscar at Marine Express 305-884-9959 and he
can give you more details.

25' V-Bottom 24 degree, Hull & Deck with 80 Gallon fuel tank
Cabin with built-in liner.... $ 12,000 Ready for I/O

2002 - 25' "AVENGER" V-Bottom complete with Mercruiser 496
Mag & Bravo 1 drive - $ 42,000



Again if anyone is interested please call Oscar at Marine Express

Thanks
Angel Martinez
"Pantera24"

That thing looks like a Pantera, what gives? Can ANYONE build there own boat anymore? In the old days, i am sure a narrow 7' beam was the way to go, in this day, the wider beam is in demand, seems like people want as much room as possible. But WHATEVER, why does this boat look EXACTLY like the Pantera? I don't think I like these "SPLASHERS"!

Whatdoin,

There have been many builders that have boats that "look" like Pantera and vice versa. Examples are Martini, Excalibur, Jaws, P&D, Corsa, Superboat etc..

Pantera24

as well as Twister, Apache, and others...still, I do not think it's right to SPLASH!

I don't disagree with you.

martini???
 

I own the 77 Martini 7 Meter shown in the origional photo literature when they first began to market the boat. I have completely restored it and repowered it with my own version of a 540 Bulldog. Still using the TRS drive but have gone through it and had all important parts cryo-treated plus nosecone. Runs 80 on the GPS on the right day on 92 octane and I love it! BUT--- To get these results I had to flip the boat, remove the pronounced factory hook, cut in a 9 inch transom notch, and raise the X-dimension 2- 1/2 inches. Those old origional Martinis were kinda stone age tech, (no Kevlar and mold work was awfull by todays standards) but if you can stand wavy sides and want to do lots of work you can make the critter do a real number on a lot of the stuff Powerboat tests at 100K. Got some good pics of my boat flying if anyone is interested and I do give rides. I love to show her off. Jer

JPClear, nice first post. I would be interested in riding in your boat as I have the last 10 years I have known you.
If you let me drive, I will promise not to lunch the engine again, seeing you are now using the required Inconel exhaust valves. To everyone else on the board, our new member, Jerry Clearman, is one of the most colorful characters I have met in my life.
He is a former marina owner, worked with the Switzer brothers in developing the first 17' Switzer jetdrive, and has raced a "Switzer Wing" in the Grand Island Marathon.
He also is one of the few people that has his own bridge crane in his lakeside speed shop.
A quote of Jerry's: You haven't lived until you've gone upside down and backwards at a 100mph. ( a testament to him blowing over a boat, that I believe,didn't even belong to him):eek:
Welcome aboard, Jerry!

Jerry,

Welcome aboard!

Lets see some of those pics of that Martini.

Sounds like a sweet ride.

Pantera24

jpclear- I would be interested in more info on how you did the transom notch. Mine is in the correct position and I am in the process of straightening the bottom. The boat is a 1974 Excalibur 24'. I will be running a TRS/BW setup with a 502

Just picked up a photo trader and that boat caudht my eye as well. Anybody have any additional info on this boat, my neighbor likes it and plan on taking a trip to check itout but wants to see if anything comes up to make thetrip worth while.
Thanxxx Later Sat69

martini???
 

David--- will get some pics and forward details. --- Jer

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