Old Sutphens
 

OK, who owns the oldest Sutphen on the board? Give us the details and add a photo if possible.

any points for the newest?

New is good, but there must be some nice older ones around. Mine is an 87; that can't be it.

inferno
 

Hey guys...hoping to have Inferno/Spystuff4u by the end of the month..if all goes well...we'll be running the OPA/SBI NE circuit...she's a 1977...

Check us out at the races this year!

:cool:

**note my avatar!

nice to see we have our own slot now but for some reson i had to reregister? MINE IS a 72 grand sport i repowered last summer with a new chrysler 360 , volvo 270 o/d and i redid the interior at my shop so what was the first year richie started anyway?

sutphens
 

Nice boat,SutFan, looks a lot like my 2000 210ss. I dont think they have changed the mold in 30 years. How long and fast is yours?

here it is

72 interior

Sutphen
 

Good to hear from the Sutphen guys. I have a 20' with a bg block and TRS drive. Really like the boat and you don't see many around. Mine is for sale because I need to get a 26'. Anyone have any info about the 26'? Let's all stay in touch as we have the best boats out there!

Hey fobes...saw your pics of the 20 in the classifieds, nice lookin' boat. Good luck shopping! Dave

Hey fobes
I saw that u wanted info on the 26' sutphen and i just wanted to tell u that my uncle has one with twin 383's bored out to 406's with twin arneson asd6 surface drives. k-plane tabs.and if you want any information email him at [email protected].

I check it out also fobes looking GUD! how did you ever make out with that font i scanned and traced a copy for mine but didnt get it on till' after the pic was taken .

Looks like im still hold'n the lead so far :p

SutFan
It looks like we may have to declare you the winner. Nice boat. Thanks for including the photos.

stype1024
Is your uncle's boat dark blue? There was a 26 like his advertised for sale a year or so ago. Must be a fast setup.

sutphil
that probably is the boat cause it is dark blue and he just bought it a little while ago.

decided to sell her after some shots that life dishes out. so anyone interested she on the block in the classifieds for 5000.

You want to hear some cool news? after listing the my boat for sale (the HOT WATER) one of the previous owners who bought the boat in FLA. and hauled it up here spotted the listing here on the board and just has been reunited with HIS boat today, its like fate, so take it easy folks signing out

Mike:D:cool:

26 Suthpen
 

Fobes
A freind of mine has a 26 twin O/B set up with no motors or with twin H.O.'s if your interested I'll give you his #
[email protected]

Is his name Charlie? With twin johnjunks it might do 45mph.:D

mercury
 

What do you have. I need to visit some family in Maryland and would like to take your money home with me. I only have one johnjunk on my little boat don't be SCARRED

hey guys, i went out last week for a little test run, ive got the 26 sutphen twin 406's and arneson asd6's boy was i moving 84 was the top. it was great. little chin walking problem. im thinking about these things called speed rails, ever hear of them

Scarab412
You need a name change.
I spoke to the factory a year or so ago about my 26 and they had my call Don Carter Sr. at Offshore Performance(I think) in Ft.Myers. He has lots of experience with these boats and knows their handling characteristics. The number is 941 489-0884. Keep us posted.

ok thanks, ill give him a call. i have another name its sutphen26, i have had the scarab412 for a while though. thanks again

I had a 26 with a pair of 94' 2.5 EFI Offshore clamp ons. Had them on a 22" bracket with about 20" center lines. Boat ran around 87 and was a blast! Once up over 75 or so they like to start walking when you get a lot of lift going on and the boat gets up. I basically ran on the last 7-10" of the keel on smooth water. Great boat.

well i have finally made a decision, i just got married and im looking into buying a new house, so the boat isnt a nescessity right now, so its time to sell. i might buy and activator next year who knows, but if anyone is interested heres the info:

1987 26' sutphen rumrunner:

cockpit was recently restored, cabin in great shape, twin hp 406's built by bluelightning marine, arneson asd6 surface drives, k plane tabs, indicators, full hydraulic system, cb radio, labfinished props. boats in great condition, very realiable, runs low 80's. asking 26,000$. more info email me at [email protected]

I think we've got a tie! Mine's a 1972 Sutphen Gran Sport and I'm only the second owner (18 years).

Hey fobes!!! Where ya been? I love seeing all these new names and boats...that rocks. Finally, some people with taste!(ha ha ha ) I used to think my 83 was old, but a 72 obviously takes the cake. What are those 406s making for punch Anthony? Our mutual friend sutphen30 knows of a 26 that does 93-97mph...I have heard that our boats like to be nosey. Mayhap that might be keeping you down??? Sutphen30s boat needed spacers in his TRS drives to make 87mph, the drives actually sit abit high!!! Anyway, she sounds like a beast...good luck selling her.

:cool:

:D

Busch Boat! There is one we haven't seen that did real well!

Here's a 1990 17' that I saw on another site. Very clean looking little machine.

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1970 Sutphen Grand Sport Barrington, Illinois

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Photo to come. Need to scan it in

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Dear all, my name is Simone,
a new member and can't post new topics because I have no creditcard (I live on Curacao, an island in the Caribbean).

I truly hope I can find someone who knows enough about Sutphen powerboats.

I'm thinking about buying a Sutphen Powerboad, build '92, 39 feet, two inside engines (800 hp each).
The reason why I want to buy this boat is because I want to offer powerboat chartertours to tourists visiting the island.

The sea of Curacao (offshore) is known to be extremely rough at times. Can anyone tell me if this boat I've got my eye on is the right boat for these conditions?

Many thanks in advance guys, any help I can get is more then welcome!
Kind regards,
Simone Leeflang

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I'm close with a 1976 20' super pacer with berkley jet drive
Still working on ressurecting it as its been sitting for 15 years. Its got a 460 and pulled a max speed of 92mph with the jet drive in the late 80s.

20' Jet at 90mph?
 

Sounds like a nice boat, but I'm calling you out on the speed. :rolleyes:
What was the hp on your 460?

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Long story, the 92 max speed was with the same motor it has now but with minor changes. The 92mph blew after a month so it was rebuilt and detuned for reliablility, the current motor dynoed at 730hp but was only ran 2 hours(still only has 2 housr on it.) Before it was put away it ran close to 80 or so. Currently it has the 80mph motor with 2 hours on it. I've been working on getting it running again but with lack of a decent garage it looks like it wont be running right until spring.
It has a gale banks twin turbo bb460. I can get some pics here in a few as I've been wrenching for the past couple hours.

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My 76:
http://img506.imageshack.us/img506/2...2971ya6.th.jpg

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1972 Sutphen Grand Sport all original, attached picture at Lake Mead Nevada, boat now on LI, NY. I am second owner since 1974. Fresh water boat up until 2005. Engine Superbee2 318 Chrysler 225 hp 270 Volvo o/d.

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More pictures 1972 Sutphen Grand Sport. Recently installed new heads and new manifold. Cracked head leaking into bilge.

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Old brochure and picture from owners manual. 18' Sutphen Gran Sport with jet drive. I got the spelling right this time (Gran Sport).