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Forum: Magnum Marine
07-13-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,261
Posted By mvento

I've got a 73 Magnum with bolsters but have been...

I've got a 73 Magnum with bolsters but have been looking for the pedestal for a while. If you are interested let me know. The boat is for sale on the site so you can see the seats in the classifieds....
Forum: Classic Offshore
07-29-2008, 09:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,413
Posted By mvento

That pic was taken in 1985 at the Sarasota race....

That pic was taken in 1985 at the Sarasota race. I am pretty sure that was the first Sarasota race over the 4th of July weekend. Very rough race...as was the rest of the season. A classic shot for...
Forum: Magnum Marine
04-24-2008, 09:50 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,776
Posted By mvento

Len, I hope your answer is NO, as I told you...

Len,

I hope your answer is NO, as I told you months ago that I wanted those seats :D.

Here are some pictures of my current bolster seats.

Mitch
Forum: Magnum Marine
04-12-2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,036
Posted By mvento

Bud, Mine is a 1973, hull # 250. Mitch

Bud,

Mine is a 1973, hull # 250.

Mitch
Forum: Magnum Marine
02-24-2008, 09:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,025
Posted By mvento

Thanks Bud and Mark...looks like I have 280's...

Thanks Bud and Mark...looks like I have 280's because I have the exhaust in the cavitation plate. I didn;t see that on diagrams I have seen of the 270's so I was confused. Mystery (for me) solved.
...
Forum: Magnum Marine
02-22-2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,025
Posted By mvento

Volvo 280's

A quick question for all of you history buffs.

I am trying to clean up the outdrives for my 73 magnum. Thing is, I was told from day one that they were Volvo 270's or 270T's. But I was checking...
Forum: Classic Offshore
02-21-2008, 10:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,245
Posted By mvento

A classic Production Class rivalry is in the...

A classic Production Class rivalry is in the works! Burk Vs. Vento, Great Adventure vs. Litl. Flap Jack, circa 1978. Only difference is the choice of weapon, Magnum's instead of Sutphens! Can it...
Forum: Classic Offshore
01-30-2008, 08:33 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 22,113
Posted By mvento

O.K.- This will be my last response on the...

O.K.-

This will be my last response on the issue:D

I don't disagree too much with your comments on the driver, or on the significance of the driver at that time. And I can't comment, like you...
Forum: Classic Offshore
01-29-2008, 10:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 22,113
Posted By mvento

I guess now I feel like I am offending people. I...

I guess now I feel like I am offending people. I didn't know there was a right or a wrong on the issue.

I am not trying to downplay the role of any owner and believe that having an owner that is...
Forum: Classic Offshore
01-29-2008, 12:02 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 22,113
Posted By mvento

Rik, I respectfully disagree: Keith...

Rik,

I respectfully disagree:

Keith Hazell:
1979 2nd Place National High Points, Flap Jack
1981 1st Place World Champion, Ajac Hawk
1982 1st Place National High Points, Ajac Hawk
1983 1st...
Forum: Magnum Marine
01-28-2008, 08:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,556
Posted By mvento

Interior is still not settled. For now we are...

Interior is still not settled. For now we are getting the boat runnign and running good, then will worry about the interior.

I think the original is the candy stripe but I might just go with...
Forum: Classic Offshore
01-28-2008, 08:02 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 22,113
Posted By mvento

Sometimes it is about more than the equipment. I...

Sometimes it is about more than the equipment. I think Keith Hazell and Tony Garcia had more than a little something to do with the boat's success.
Forum: Classic Offshore
01-25-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 22,113
Posted By mvento

Yes it was the Rampage.

Yes it was the Rampage.
Forum: Magnum Marine
01-23-2008, 10:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,556
Posted By mvento

Len, The guys # is 904-771-8170. Racine...

Len,

The guys # is 904-771-8170. Racine Design in Jacksonville, FL.

24 Degrees seems to be happy with his. Hopefully I will be too.
Forum: Magnum Marine
01-23-2008, 09:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,556
Posted By mvento

Funny- I was thinking the same thing about...

Funny-

I was thinking the same thing about the lighter plexi-glass but didn't want to say anything. Also, it really didn't matter for me because I figure it would still look better then what I...
Forum: Magnum Marine
01-22-2008, 10:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,556
Posted By mvento

Great!. Thanks for your help. While I'm at it I...

Great!. Thanks for your help. While I'm at it I might as well keep going.

I will most likely not do this but I was thinking about eventually fixing my floor. It's not original and covered up with...
Forum: Sutphen
01-22-2008, 09:54 PM
Replies: 489
Views: 152,504
Posted By mvento

Bobby- Thanks for the picture. I have seen...

Bobby-

Thanks for the picture. I have seen that one a bunch but I never get tired of it...that was some serious air. I don't remeber the exact race but I know it was in Ft.Lauderdale, one of, if...
Forum: Magnum Marine
01-22-2008, 09:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,556
Posted By mvento

Any tips on what horns I can use for the bow?...

Any tips on what horns I can use for the bow? What was original?
Forum: Magnum Marine
01-22-2008, 09:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,556
Posted By mvento

Sorry...having problems posting the other pic.

Sorry...having problems posting the other pic.
Forum: Magnum Marine
01-22-2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,556
Posted By mvento

You can call me Mitch. The Drives are...

You can call me Mitch.

The Drives are original. We bought the boat in 2002 and one of the first things we had done was the drives. I have a friend whose got a shop in his backyard and he did the...
Forum: Classic Offshore
01-22-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 95,445
Posted By mvento

You are right...they wern't built for speed. But...

You are right...they wern't built for speed. But with the water the way it was in 1985, speed wasn't so much a factor as reliability. Per post #124 they had it enough to finish 2nd in points that...
Forum: Magnum Marine
01-22-2008, 04:33 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,556
Posted By mvento

Here is a picture of the boat. I already cut down...

Here is a picture of the boat. I already cut down the hatch to make it flat so the picture isn't 100% accurate. We (dad and I) have done some other work to it over the years but like I said, I am...
Forum: Magnum Marine
01-22-2008, 04:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,556
Posted By mvento

Thaks for the quick reply. Hull # is 250. I will...

Thaks for the quick reply. Hull # is 250. I will try to get some pictures up soon (assuming I am computer literate enough).
Forum: Magnum Marine
01-22-2008, 10:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,556
Posted By mvento

1973 27 Sport Questions

I was hoping you guys could answer some questions regarding my 73 27' Sport. I have had it for about 5 years and am starting to get serious about a restoration.

1. Was the original hatch flat? I...
Forum: Classic Offshore
01-18-2008, 06:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,523
Posted By mvento

The Magnum will be ready, but at 55 mph, I don't...

The Magnum will be ready, but at 55 mph, I don't know how competitive it will be! No worries. Win or lost I know everyone will have a blast. I will tell Vince to dust off the helmet!
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