Hello Robert

What do you think the odds are of getting a old Sutphen boat regatta set up in Mount Dora (end of March) I am going to document the rebuild in trailering magazine (a BOAT/U.S. product)...(my wife is the editor) and the ride and sites on the lake in an article to be published in June.

Not much in it for anybody other than dinner on me and the bar tab. I guess a few guys in the north could use a boat ride about the end of March.

Maybe a factory guy or two to could be talked into showing up

I think based on the oldest Sutphen comments here that my Dad had to be one of the very first dealers for Sutphen.

Bob,

I'm a Johnny-come-lately to the Sutphen fold. I just bought my boat this year and I'm in the process of re-powering it, hence my comment on costs vs. market value. I'm currently haunting the forum because I'm so excited about my rebuild and I don't have a lot of sympathetic outlets for that enthusiasm.

There are certainly others with a better handle on this sort of thing. I love to see Sutphen activity of any kind as it seems the circle of Sutphen owner's and enthusiasts is a relatively small but committed group.

Robert

Thanks for you input, You really helped my decision. Your right life is short, and you only live once. The boat leaves for the shop tomorrow.

Bob

18.5' Sutphen Gran Sport 18270122

Still running good and with new stringers, as good as new.

Chain of Lakes NW of Chicago and Hopatcong, NJ
Peter Barker
My second Sutphen First was a 1969
Original engine 318 Chrysler with a Holly 4 barrel
Original outdrive Volvo
White with a Black antifoul on the bottom

I had a '72 18 Gran Sport from '88 until 2001. I loved the boat and had a great time in it!!!! Had a Volvo 270 and a 340 Mopar in it. Ran in the mid 60's

Here is a picture. Both kids are now in college.

Good Luck with boat that out ran everyone in 8 foot seas at the Barcardi race (1977) P.S. I was driving Stan

Hey Stan, long time no see. You are definitely one of the best drivers I've ever had in my boat. Here we are 1979 Point Pleasent Race. You, me, and the Spin.

Steve

Stan
Did I ever thank you for letting me use your truck? Well heres a good pic of it!

Steve

Hey Stan..that's an old post of mine...Greg DiRenzo decided against selling Inferno to me..another OSO member has her..818181..

I ran a couple races with Greg..Ft.Myers & Cleveland..loved the boat..still upset the sale didn't pan out.

I wound up with an 32 Velocity/T-Bred that became a disaster!..but that's another story for another Forum!

Welcome to OSO.

Marty

Owned One In The Early 80's Would Love To Get It Back Was Yellow And White With A Bee And Hive On The Side Ran It In Nj Near Sandy Hook Any Info Would Be Appreciated.
Richard Cuny 732 818 9460
Ps I Still Have A Bad Back Fron The Ocean At Sandy Hook.