quicklt1

Saw a bunch of race boats close up before long beach race on li.. I was surprised how rough they look close up.. Almost all had heavy stress cracks..,wrap and decals hide alot...

mr vinyl

Come on guys the Magnum unconditionally was the best 27 ever made...which hull was copied by everyone else. The one that was better than the most produce was the 10-27s first made by Don. He did not like the high sides and cut them down that is the Magnum we know today. I will try and post a picture. Bud

machloosy

Choosing between a 24x7 hull and the Formula 233, I'm picking the formula any day. Lots are re-done as CC's with single and twins. Flared bow for a dry ride. In the flat and 18" or less of chop, a 24x7 is going to be faster. Everything else, the formula will ride better and dryer.

By the way ratman, those Sonics are cool, but check the transom where it meets the hull on the inside. I PROMISE you will find major stress cracking. The transom was never reinforced and so the weight of twins really did a number on them. Unless it has been redone, every 24 has those cracks. With that being said... They are fast, dry and definitely a drivers boat. They get loose up top.

cig20

post some pictures of yours Ed
how did the fix come out after the tree mishap

78CIG24

x2 ...Been meaning to ask you how it went with the post Sandy FireFox repair.

Cheers,

Dave

f_inscreenname

The original, 1967 Nova Marine 24.

ratman

if mine is this boat described below, all that has been addressed. i do glass work, painting, whatever needs to be done, i will teach a colombian how to grind fiberglass and do the transom knee install myself, after the chit grinding work is finished lol

"Eric Froberg had an identical boat. It used to belong to Claud Tubiana of Plantation Key. The boat was payment by Sonic for the use of his 38' Coyote to pop the mold that became the 33' and up. The last time I saw it she was upside down in Eric's Shop - around 1996. I don't know of two flush mount 24's unless someone cut up a sport deck. This boat was set up for a single. All the other CC's were rigged with Gil brackets."

ratman

i searched for novas also, couldn't find a single boat for sale....

ratman

what are the main differences between the 24x7s and the 233 formula? is the formula 8 ft wide? thx for the info, rm

Comanche3Six

The saga is in the hands of my lawyer, we shall see. Tick Tock.
The Cigarette was looked at by (Who I consider the top guy in the area) And he said coaming damage. He also said the boat is built incredibly strong. Have a few people on OSO and locally interested in purchasing as is. Couple interesting trade offers (Almost new Harley Electra Glide) and so on. Yes, it is a rare, high hp, #3SSM Cigarette and comes with a cord of firewood. LOL!
Love those small Cigarettes.