Here is the original Chris Craft info.
Here is the original Chris Craft info.
1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma
That Mag was one of two that raced from Lake St Clair, to race against boats like the big Magnum Thumper Too. They came with single 482cu merc with speed III drives. She raced originally as Screaming Yellow Zonker Than Double Vision. You are right the gas tanks are under the alum plates in the rear of this Mag. The other single Mag [288-Broad Jumper] I helped my friend convert to twins around 1983, Why ???????? Where that one is today ???
The other singles I was thinking about Mark were some of the original Aronow race boats......some are the same boat, but I'm not sure which?
I think they're all the same boat.....?
1974 Magnum 27 Sport
1970 Donzi 18 2+3
John,
Here are some better shots the seller sent to me today. Definitely the fuel tanks back in the engine compartment. Notice the trim tabs mounted like has been discussed - parallel to the water surface instead of along the transom bottom. Did you talk to Bud? If you want a boat like this, this is a deal in my book. Please say you want to go for this boat so I won't - lol. Bud's or this one - take your choice. The seller of this one said he had a prospective buyer from New Zealand, but it is still open right now.
So why did you convert to twins? I guess you are saying that you don't know where it is today or do you actually own it? Thanks for the info - it sounds like a great boat with history. Bill
Aaron, what do you think of this one? Ready to run and restored, it sure sounds like a deal to me. Your thoughts. Bill
1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma
Yeah I talked to Bud, I am seriously considering it. My major concern right now is that it's about 20 miles north of Chicago, and I have no tow vehicle!! I would have to find someone who could store it for me until they plan on driving through the southeast and could trailer it down here (590 miles!!!). I don't mind reimbursing someone for all gas & mileage, but I couldn't pay $2500 to have it professionally shipped.
There are other concerns, but I have been too overwhelmed at work this week to even think about it much. I'll keep you updated.
1988 Minx / Testarossa edition
1965/6 Ski Sporter 351W/Eaton (doesn't run)
1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma
I know Mike who has the white Mag, and I have seen it,, it is nice. He put alot of work in her and it shows it, and I knew the other owner who raced it as Double Vision. Bob put a cabin liner in her from a Cherokee boat that also was a Mag copy made here in Michigan. I would buy it if I didnt have my 29' Mirage or my 24' Cobra.
My friend Dean wanted a twin eng Mag like the one I had, so we made one. He bought it at a right price so it wasn't a hard to do. Here are a few pic's of the [288] before and after. I know the [288 Magnum Force] had 4 gas tanks. Two forward,, two aft.
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Let's see if this works Bill .....
One more to come later if it does ....
Steve
Just because something's old doesn't mean you throw it away !
... There you are .... Boating in the triangle !
Just because something's old doesn't mean you throw it away !
Steve, very nice looking 25! What is your floor - gelcoat or paint? It just hit me this morning about your comment on your custom windshield not being a greenhouse - too funny! Who did you find to custom build it? Who did the restoration on your Magnum? What lakes do you boat? So many questions. Bill
1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma
Apparently, the race version single engine Magnum 27s were rigged with the 4 fuel tanks since I have heard of at least 3 rigged that way. It is hard to tell though if they were different boats since the names changed fairly frequently. You must have a record of the race Magnums to be able to come up with so much information on them as well as pictures of so many. My logic would be that if you used a 4 tank Magnum for pleasure, you would want the fuel in the front tanks to take some load off the already heavy aft end and make the bow stay down for a better ride - correct? I can see installing twins in an ocean going boat for the security of getting back if one engine package died. What engine/drive packages did you install in Dean's race Magnum? Thanks again.
1971 Donzi 18' 2+3
1985 Eliminator 23' Daytona Offshore - Kevlar hull
1988 23' Donzi CC F-23 with 250HP EFI Mercury OB
1989 28' Team Warlock Offshore - single 548CID/600HP
1990 23' Warlock Offshore - single 525HP
Bill from Denison, TX - Lake Texoma
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