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Forum: Classic Offshore
02-12-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 75,659
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

El Diablo

I've got Bobby Garr's 28' Cigarette El Diablo here in NC. Sadly, up for sale on the OSO Classifieds.
Forum: Classic Offshore
12-17-2017, 10:38 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

The auction was won by a non-paying bidder, so...

The auction was won by a non-paying bidder, so "El Diablo" is still up for sale.
Forum: Classic Offshore
12-04-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

Sadly, I have come to terms with the fact that I...

Sadly, I have come to terms with the fact that I don't have the resources to restore or even properly store "El Diablo", so I am putting her up for sale rather than watch her deteriorate any further....
Forum: Shoot 2 Thrill Pix
02-25-2017, 09:54 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 153,469
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

Hi Pete, I'm looking for pics of Bobby...

Hi Pete,

I'm looking for pics of Bobby Garr's 28' Cigarette El Diabo. He won the sport class in the Sam Griffith Memorial, Bahamas 500, and Hennessy Grand Prix in 1974. I think he won a few more...
Forum: Classic Offshore
02-25-2017, 03:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

I read about the Bahamas 500 victory in on old...

I read about the Bahamas 500 victory in on old newspaper article. I'm compiling all of the races, dates, and locations. I'm hoping I can use the information to help me find some good images of her.
Forum: Classic Offshore
02-25-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

It's poor quality, but I found this article on...

It's poor quality, but I found this article on the 1974 Hennessy Grand Prix. A picture of El Diablo is on the last page....
Forum: Classic Offshore
02-24-2017, 05:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

Thanks for all the information Former Champ. I...

Thanks for all the information Former Champ. I learned more about her from you in a couple of days than I knew in the previous 20+ years that I have had her. Best of luck to you, I'll let you know...
Forum: Classic Offshore
02-23-2017, 06:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

Great information. Too bad she doesn't still have...

Great information. Too bad she doesn't still have the original drivetrain. I found a pdf scan of an article about the Hennessy Grand Prix race, I just need to figure out how to post it.
Forum: Classic Offshore
02-23-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

Thanks. Looks like a great resource. I'll see if...

Thanks. Looks like a great resource. I'll see if they can come up with anything.
Forum: Classic Offshore
02-23-2017, 05:09 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

Thanks for the suggestions. If I find anything,...

Thanks for the suggestions. If I find anything, I'll be sure to post it on here.
Forum: Classic Offshore
02-22-2017, 03:09 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

She's looking pretty rough these days. I was...

She's looking pretty rough these days. I was having an issue with one of the powerheads in 2001 and pulled it off to rebuild it. Then I got married, had a few kids, and moved a few times. She has...
Forum: Classic Offshore
02-22-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

I was told it would top out around 80, but I was...

I was told it would top out around 80, but I was never able to confirm it. We didn't have a GPS back then. She hasn't been in the water in 15 years.
Forum: Classic Offshore
02-22-2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

Now that I know what races she was in, I'm going...

Now that I know what races she was in, I'm going to try to find some more images. I would love to have on of those helicopter shots. Does anyone know what publications would have covered offshore...
Forum: Classic Offshore
02-21-2017, 07:57 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

I'm sorry to hear that your brother and nephew...

I'm sorry to hear that your brother and nephew have passed away. Thank you very much for providing information on "El Diablo", after almost two years I had lost hope that I would find any more...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-22-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

I did notice all of the boats you have listed in...

I did notice all of the boats you have listed in your avatar, and I was thinking that it couldn't be right. I thought maybe it included boats owned past and present. I don't know how you find the...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-22-2015, 06:41 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

I knew it had some kind of racing history from...

I knew it had some kind of racing history from the PO, but I didn't know any details. Thanks to H2O, I have some details now. Pretty cool that it actually won a race that got national coverage.
...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-20-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

That must be quite an extensive collection....

That must be quite an extensive collection. Thanks for taking the time to find them. What is the date and issue on that Powerboat Magazine? I'd like to see if I can find a copy of that issue. If you...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-20-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

THOSE ARE FREAKING AWESOME!!! THANKS SO MUCH! ...

THOSE ARE FREAKING AWESOME!!! THANKS SO MUCH!

I thought it was kind of a shot in the dark that anyone would actually find pictures of it and you found some right away.

What year are those...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-19-2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 36,627
Posted By Cigarette_28SS

Looking for Info on Old 1973 Cigarette 28SS Race Boat Possibly Named "El Diablo"

Hi All,

I'm new to this forum, but I've had my 1973 Cigratte 28SS since about 1995. Unfortunately, I have not had a good place to store it over the last 10 years or so, and let it degrade into a...
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