kevlar ?
 

Trying to buy a old magnum 28 race boat around a 1975 I heard some of them are kevlar hulls any Idea how many were? finally negoiated a price. Hopefully next week she will be delivered.:)

Cartman,
I would be carefull of any claims of boats made of "Kevlar". "Kevlar 49" (as it was originally called) was first used in boats in the late 1970's. Do a search using the word "Kevlar", there was a discussion not long ago on identifying Kevlar boats. If I remember right, it has a gold/yellow color and can be found in areas not covered with gelcoat ie; under decks.
What old raceboat did you purchase? Fill us in on the details, engines, drives, etc....
Bob G.

My race boat is made with Kevlar hull and its 4-sale $8.000.00 frim

It in boats for sale on the board


MIke

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I am building a magnum for racing from the hull up. Complete with a brand new starfire deck and bulkheads. It was formally the deranged race boat but when completed will be the boat of the Pirate Racing team. The hull I am using is Kevlar and it has a goldish tint. When I paint it, it will be a black trimmed in white and red. Look for me sometime next year in P5

really

i have a 1974 28 foot magnum sport best ridding boat, has new 350's with multi-port injection, and new bravo ones with 4 blades also external steering

Swain, was it the white one for sale not to long ago on the boat trader?

I see you just joined, welcome to OSO!!

ya it was we bought it like 2 months ago, boat is so clean

there is a boat for sale http://powerboatlistings.com/view/633, magnum the old owner used to live in my neighborhood, good looking boat

Congrats Swain! You bought a great boat. I

She's a keeper!

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Forrest

'72 Magnum 27 Sport
'77 Donzi X-18
'72 Donzi 16 Ski Sporter (original owner)

Magnum27/Cig28
 

We are a company who have done some
modefied of the Magnum 27. Its with steps in the hull and things like that. Its way better hull now than the original. To day its a totaly new own model Arrow 28ft.
With a 750hp you will go 90mph with a nice feeling.
hull, deck and inline with tank. Just rigg.

27000 USD (with plastictank)
28200 USD (with steinless tank)
+ shipping & ev taxes

The boat still have the classic style.

If you want pictures, just send me a e-mail

Best regards
Mange
Stockholm, Sweden

I'd be interested in seeing some pics of that.
I assume you've pulled a mold off an old hull and
done some modifications?
email to [email protected]

mange, im interested to see how those boats come out shot me an e-mail with the pics thank you,

[email protected]

I just bought(3 months ago) a 1974 Magnum Sport with 350's and TRS drives. What a nice riding boat. I bought it from a 72 year old fellow. I have been hawking that boat for over 20 years, I approached him for the first time in September, and he said yes.

Just curious to what others think it weighs, and does everyone have dual 50 gallon gas tanks.

Winters are too lonnnng.

Scott

Post some pics!!!

unfortunatly she is all wrapped up for another 3 months right now. boat came with a great winter cover that has a zipper down the front of the bow.

Did I say 3 months:(

Scott

finally got a picture of my boat.....how long till spring

Magnum 27 Sport weighs in at 6500 lbs.
Most came equipped with 2 (50gall) fuel tanks.

hey thanks for the info.............I tried to put a picture up but I am on dial up and it timed out before my picture was loaded:(

Scott

Magnum 27,great to hear your getting the boat together.About the weight thou i think your on the heavy side.When we won the nat.in St.Pete we weighd in on the crane with 65 gal,fuel and all the gear onboard at 5600 and if you deduct that you get around 5200 dry.I cant figure how the rest of the Magnums go 1200 more.Anyway have a good year an stay safe. Mel Vixen Raacing P5-1

Mel, thanks for the weight info, I was wondering what the magnum's would weigh with a single big block. I am starting to gel coat the boat black right now and as soon as that is complete, it will finally be assembly time. The boat has come a LONG way. Still got a long way to go but I do see a light at the end of the tunnel now. Good luck this year at the races.

Travis

Mel,
Woluldn't you be lighter.
Your boat has single engine and Bravo Drive.

Typically 27 Sports have twins, with TRS and transmissions.

The 6500 lb weight was what I was told by the factory, when I was estimating what size of lift I needed for my boat.

Magnuman,your right on that.I forget that they where twins and that some used trs drives also,getting old i guess,anyway have fun with your Magnum,their a great ol boat. Mel

27' Magnum
 

Hey...Magnum27

How about an update on your single installation...and everyone...especially me...would like to see more pictues...especially your motor and drive.

I'm doing the same thing with mine...and am concerned about the C of G...do you know where it is...and did you leave the tanks under the cuddy ? Also, I was told that the cockpit floor can be lowered about six inches. Someone said they did it...but then maybee the tanks won't fit there anymore.

Thank's, Tony

Re: kevlar ?
 

CG is going to be fine with single .
I ran a twin 27 sport with twin 500s and B1 drives -, which was slightly ass heavy .

Re: kevlar ?
 

Engine is out , new engine being built .
We will be running P4 class in 2006 -
570 CI / 650 + HP -

Here is pic of Tyler Crocket engine being torn down -

Re: kevlar ?
 

The single engine is the way to go with these boats if you like flying it in the ocean . This 77 mag weighs in at 5800 lbs (that was with an extension box), so more likely 5650 lbs. now . Here is a pic of my older mag sport with twins .
Should have never sold it !

Re: kevlar ?
 

Hello FlyWithme(Tony)

When I had my 27 Sport(1973), I dropped the front section of the cockpit floor almost 8 inches and still had room for a pair of smaller tanks under the remaining floor in the cockpit. I had the two 50 gal tanks up front under the cabin floor and two 18 gal tanks under the standard height cockpit floor.
Hope that helps.
Jim