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Forum: Historic 15-11-2010, 07:05 PM
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Posted By FLYING FISH
At the risk of Magnum man having a relapse,these...

At the risk of Magnum man having a relapse,these pics have appeared on the U.S. websites of Maltese Magnum restored.
Forum: Historic 29-06-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 144
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Posted By FLYING FISH
Billy Martin`s boat was Hustler II a Magnum 27 (1...

Billy Martin`s boat was Hustler II a Magnum 27 (1 x Mercruiser 450hp)which was ex-Maltese Magnum as raced by Don Aronow.The boat won many races in the U.S.
I think `Ultimatum` was the only 23ft that...
Forum: Historic 23-06-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 144
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Posted By FLYING FISH
Thanks James for your potted history.Fascinating...

Thanks James for your potted history.Fascinating stuff.This is what the history section should be all about.
Colin Banks had big plans for Miss Guernsey,and it really looked the business,but it...
Forum: Historic 22-06-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 39,311
Posted By FLYING FISH
Ultimatum pics

A couple attached,Now lets hear the ex-Miss Guernsey story,and if you have any colour pics of Tangyes Tandem please post them.

What you didn`t say,was that in the CTC 73,you were only 2 mins...
Forum: Historic 01-04-2010, 11:02 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 39,311
Posted By FLYING FISH
The Labour Of Love

That`s the way to do it Ian.Keep quiet and just get on with it.

How about a stern shot to prove it`s not a cardboard cut out????
Forum: Historic 01-12-2009, 08:34 PM
Replies: 144
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Posted By FLYING FISH
Asbestos?

Don`t concern yourself about the asbestos,that was back in the days where that was the norm in ship/boat building.Thermal pads and lagging are now the thing.Trawl the internet.On the last Gas Turbine...
Forum: Historic 01-12-2009, 11:04 AM
Replies: 144
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Posted By FLYING FISH
MM side exhausts

All very fine Jon,until you get a s.w.inlet blockage and the exhaust water cooling goes kaput.Got the `t` shirt on that one.
I thought Ian was actually trying to make dummy cowls that looked like...
Forum: Historic 30-11-2009, 01:27 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 39,311
Posted By FLYING FISH
Exhaust Cowl

Let me know the dia and length of the cowl.I may be able to put some feelers out re manufacture and cost.
Forum: Historic 29-11-2009, 07:27 PM
Replies: 144
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Posted By FLYING FISH
Side Exhausts

Talking to a friend of mine who worked in a machine shop.He reckons he used to make the plugs of various sizes for helicopter missile bodies i.e. like mini torpedoes.They could use say 0.5mm st.steel...
Forum: Historic 28-09-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 144
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Posted By FLYING FISH
Exhaust Extension

Yeah,it was to stop that bint from sticking her feet over the exhausts.

It`s the sort of thing you put on to stop water drowning the engines from backwash.Maybe the engines were out,but why launch...
Forum: Historic 11-02-2009, 08:56 AM
Replies: 144
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Posted By FLYING FISH
Bottom sections

Just a thought Ian,but if you go on to www.bananaboatco-products ,Charlie McCarthys site,it would appear that his 28ft model may well have used the Magnum 28 moulds.Look at the history parts of the...
Forum: Historic 02-12-2008, 03:24 PM
Replies: 144
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Posted By FLYING FISH
Something For Mmt Owner

From the fish files.
Forum: Historic 02-12-2008, 02:45 PM
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Posted By FLYING FISH
Magnum 28 Info

Firstly ,I know Martin works in the fish industry,Red Herrings a speciality.O33 Sunpropulser/Titus L -Copeland design.Propulser I was ex-Maltese Magnum Twin.Highland Fling used one of her engines....
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