1978 27' Magnum Starfire
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Ullrich,
You have a beautiful boat there and an absolute credit to you for keeping it in such great condition.
I am at present rebuilding and restoring a 1971 27 Sport and getting very close to the new upholstery stage.
I have been trying to decide whether or not to stay with the original Red and White candy stripe or change to a tasteful but more modern look. Given that your is such an original boat can you please tell me what was the original upholstery style ? and what may I ask decided you to change it to the present look which is more along the style which I am considering.
Many thanks
Kalaazar
You have a beautiful boat there and an absolute credit to you for keeping it in such great condition.
I am at present rebuilding and restoring a 1971 27 Sport and getting very close to the new upholstery stage.
I have been trying to decide whether or not to stay with the original Red and White candy stripe or change to a tasteful but more modern look. Given that your is such an original boat can you please tell me what was the original upholstery style ? and what may I ask decided you to change it to the present look which is more along the style which I am considering.
Many thanks
Kalaazar
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Ullrich,
You have a beautiful boat there and an absolute credit to you for keeping it in such great condition.
I am at present rebuilding and restoring a 1971 27 Sport and getting very close to the new upholstery stage.
I have been trying to decide whether or not to stay with the original Red and White candy stripe or change to a tasteful but more modern look. Given that your is such an original boat can you please tell me what was the original upholstery style ? and what may I ask decided you to change it to the present look which is more along the style which I am considering.
Many thanks
Kalaazar
You have a beautiful boat there and an absolute credit to you for keeping it in such great condition.
I am at present rebuilding and restoring a 1971 27 Sport and getting very close to the new upholstery stage.
I have been trying to decide whether or not to stay with the original Red and White candy stripe or change to a tasteful but more modern look. Given that your is such an original boat can you please tell me what was the original upholstery style ? and what may I ask decided you to change it to the present look which is more along the style which I am considering.
Many thanks
Kalaazar
When I ordered mine in '78 it originally had an all red interior in it, with two white stripes, one on each side going down the back cushion into the rear seat and a single white stripe through the red upholstered bucket seats. Even back in 1978, when Theodoli took over Magnum Marine, one could order a leather interior in the boat. The reason I went with a solid interior was because I thought it would be more stately and clean looking to match the lines of the boat. But whether you are considering one of the original candy stripe designs, or a solid color, as long you use a high grade marine vinyl or leather material, it should look great. Make sure to use a high quality foam inside.
Would love to see pictures of the project, sounds very interesting.
Good luck with your project, I wish you the best!
Last edited by Ullrich; 12-09-2012 at 07:53 PM.
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Ullrich,
Thank you for both your kind respose togerther with the information. In my ignorence I thought All 27`s and Starfires had Candy Stripe upholstery of one colour combination or another and I was concerned that to use solid colour in it`s place may devalue the heritage.
If you would like to see the picture of my project to-date please see my postings on the Magnum Marine section headed "SideWinder" detail 11/4/`12 and 11/10/`12
Keep polishing that Starfire.
Kalaazar
Thank you for both your kind respose togerther with the information. In my ignorence I thought All 27`s and Starfires had Candy Stripe upholstery of one colour combination or another and I was concerned that to use solid colour in it`s place may devalue the heritage.
If you would like to see the picture of my project to-date please see my postings on the Magnum Marine section headed "SideWinder" detail 11/4/`12 and 11/10/`12
Keep polishing that Starfire.
Kalaazar
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My old sedan lives a few boathouses down from the Starfire. There is not a cleaner boat, new or old around.
I feel shame. But then I'm not the original owner. I love watching the Starfire go out. It's like the ultimate 16/18/22 Donzi.
I feel shame. But then I'm not the original owner. I love watching the Starfire go out. It's like the ultimate 16/18/22 Donzi.
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there is a small block red and white twin 27 on grand island on the east river across from smithboys
the other one is all white starfire with 600's in it from wilson. we boat on the upper river and lake erie once in a while
the other one is all white starfire with 600's in it from wilson. we boat on the upper river and lake erie once in a while
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Ullrich,
Thats an awesome Magnum and a really great story being the original owner. When I looked at the first few pictures I knew I had seen a picture of the boat before and was getting ready to post it but its the second to last picture in your gallery. Magnum sent me that pic when I was looking for x dimension data. I have not seen another sit down Starfire, I'm guessing yours was one of the first made, or did you order it that way? Curious what the HIN # is ?
I bought my Starfire a few years ago that lived outside Toronto for 27 years, maybe you crossed paths?
- Marshall
Thats an awesome Magnum and a really great story being the original owner. When I looked at the first few pictures I knew I had seen a picture of the boat before and was getting ready to post it but its the second to last picture in your gallery. Magnum sent me that pic when I was looking for x dimension data. I have not seen another sit down Starfire, I'm guessing yours was one of the first made, or did you order it that way? Curious what the HIN # is ?
I bought my Starfire a few years ago that lived outside Toronto for 27 years, maybe you crossed paths?
- Marshall
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Ullrich,
Thank you for both your kind respose togerther with the information. In my ignorence I thought All 27`s and Starfires had Candy Stripe upholstery of one colour combination or another and I was concerned that to use solid colour in it`s place may devalue the heritage.
If you would like to see the picture of my project to-date please see my postings on the Magnum Marine section headed "SideWinder" detail 11/4/`12 and 11/10/`12
Keep polishing that Starfire.
Kalaazar
Thank you for both your kind respose togerther with the information. In my ignorence I thought All 27`s and Starfires had Candy Stripe upholstery of one colour combination or another and I was concerned that to use solid colour in it`s place may devalue the heritage.
If you would like to see the picture of my project to-date please see my postings on the Magnum Marine section headed "SideWinder" detail 11/4/`12 and 11/10/`12
Keep polishing that Starfire.
Kalaazar