Magnum resto update
 

Here are some pick's of the magnum that I have been restoring and re rigging with a bravo I.T.S. setup. It started out as a Magnum sport, but now has a 2003 starfire deck on it. A lot of customizing has gone into this boat. This weekend I am starting the project of gell coating it solid black. She is being built for P class racing. Tell me what you think.

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Next update will be when the gell coat work is finished and it is solid black.

Don't kill such a pretty boat by making black.

very cool. what is the difference in the sport deck and the starfire deck. the 27 mag is my all time favorite boat. :cool: :cool: :cool:

Magnum 27,

Where are you planning to race P Class??
The olny question I would ask is why Gel vs Paint??
And the other is; are you sure you want black??
I'm not being criticle, but black Gel will eventually fade, and boy will it be hot in the sun!
Other than that, the only thing I will add is; it looks like you have done a hell of a job so far!! Keep drinking the coffee, you only have a couple months to get ready!:D

Well Dave, the starfire deck is different in the back, instead of angling down, it goes straight back and gives a much higher engine compartment. Plus you don't have to worry as much about waves coming over the back end. There were very few starfires ever made and this is the newest deck for sure. It has been screwed together with stainless screws and Nylock nuts, then glassed together all the way around the inside and across the front and back of each bulkhead. They are new also. Then all of the screw heads and the seam was filled in to give it a water tight seal.

We ha-vent decided on either SBI or APBA. It looks like next year is when we will for sure be ready.
Well, one reason is paint just will not hold up as well, it slows the boat down when the bottom is painted, it flakes off after a few years and it just doesn't look as good.
I know people think I am crazy for going Black, but this boat is only for riding, not anchoring and sun bathing. Plus the interior will be white and red. The hull was painted black when I bought it and for some reason I just could not see it looking any better any other color. Plus it will go with the theme of the boat. It will be the Pirate Racing team and there will be a skull and swards and the bow among other details that will just make it look really cool or should I say HOT. I admit it will be hot in the sun, but I am one of those who get's in and rides until I am ready to get out. I am not one to raft off to other boats and when the boat is not being ran, it will be inside out of the sun as much as possible. So as long as the boat is running it shouldn't be all that hot, it is when you stop for a while that will get ya.

I guess I will clairify that we will be racing in the southeast.

I also guess I should tell you racing guy's that you might remember the old hull, it was the old "DERANGED" racing teams Magnum hull. It needed a complete rebuild.

I also forgot that to the main reason for gell over paint is that if I have a problem somewhere, I can fix that area and not have to respray the hole side to fix it. I guess I just like working with gellcoat more and that is what I am most confortable with.

Nice, nice work. My dad had a 28 Magnum when I was a kid. It was called "Black Magic" and was black as well, so I am a believer! You're not talking about painting the bottom black as well as you?

now that you mention it in pic 5 it does look like the deck is much taller in the back. and those are all the right reasons for going with gell. you are very correct about the running surface. paint will not do at all. also if i might make a sugestion, use Duratech gloss additive in the gell. it will make life much easier when you go to sand and buff. keep us posted.

by the way, one of my customers up here did the interior of his top gun in black. it was a simulated carbon fiber looking vinyl. sure it was hot as hell but was it ever badass looking. did the sun pad in this diamond plate padded vinyl too. the overall look was a bit to industrial for me but i hafta admit it was cool. i have pics somewhere

geeze mag27 . . you just posted 5 times in a row on your own thread :D :D :D try'n to get that post count up? :p :D ;)

Yes, bottom, sides and deck in black gell coat, No water line. 3 man high back bucket seats across the front set up for a navigator, throttle man, and driver all with intercoms. Gauges on the dash and across the back side of the fairing. It will definitely be different.

Looks nice 27, my 28 Aronow boat is coming along quite nice as well...

God bless your ambition, just looking at the work in the pics overwhelms me. I will be interested in seeing the finished product. Keep us posted.
Best of luck
Ed

Cool project. If you need any info on Gel Coat call up Mini Craft in Florida www.minicraft.com. They are the most knowledgeable gel guys that are out there. They also make a thinner that will spray out VERY smooth and leave you with little wet sanding.

Jon

Thanks man, that is who I'm dealing with and yes they are the best guys in the industry. Roger helps men there all the time and is one of the nicest guys in the MARINE buisiness I have ever come across. Their product is top notch and their service is unbelievable!

Fox, you should have seen what I started with!!!HA HA!!! Oh yea that is me in the first pick and yes the hull is older than I am but I'm not going to say by how much!!! I'm just glad to here that you guy's think it is turning out right. It mean a lot to me. Hopfully it will be good enouph for maybe a mag article.

great project. doing the same thing to a 72 cig. alot of work.:D

Magnum 27,I know what you started with,my team towed it in Lauderdal in 2001 were george destoyed it running in 6 to 8s.He run so hard he had 1 lap on P4 and 5.I think him and the 38 cat that beat us in P4 were the only ones to finish before the C.G.shut it down.Anyway great job,and you can race us and the Gambler in P4 in 2005. Mel TEAM VIXEN P5-1

Magnum 27,couple things i forgot.Vixen is leading a life of retirement like me.She gets to run up to the restaurant and show off her P5-1,draws a lot of att.Next year we will take the no. of and repaint her,its been 4 and she has her scares.Go to my web sit and see your Compition for 2005 www.teamvixenracing.com.Stay with it and you all will make it. MEL

Magnum,sorry about the address goof. www.teamvixenracing.com MEL

Thanks Mel for the info, your new boat looks great. Hope you hve a great year racing her. do you know if George is still racing and with who? I cannot wait to try my hand at it. I have always wanted to race boats, next year I should be ready.

Don't let them scare you about the black. This black is 18 years old, you can see the reflections of the boat cover in it.