'80 24 Squadron/Cig

[HPOffshore]

Boat has been local on the Chesapeake Bay for decades, engine is a nicely warmed-up 454 that I'm told is in the high 400's hp-wise,BW trans, TRS is recently gone-through with very little run time since...it's for sale only because it's not being used. The hull is very original, and in very nice condition, with the exception of being painted entirely in Imron. Dash is basically original with any changes being being decades old,I.E. Nordskog speedo. Upholstery and cockpit carpet are much newer(and very clean), upholstery is done in a "period" style. Stainless Marine Exhaust, Teleflex dual-ram external hyd. steering, two props (Mirage Plus & 3 bld. cleaver), cockpit and full covers, hydraulic power'd engine hatch, dark-smoke tinted windscreen, indoor/trailer stored until just recently when it started being lift kept in summer. Boat runs well and can be used as-is just fine, or make it a cool restomod project. There aren't many of these left, and this is the only one I've ever actually laid eyes on. The asking price is $24,900...who knows what anything is going to bring these days, and there aren't alot of comparables out there. The boat is currently stored in a helicopter hanger and is easy to view. Constructive input is welcome. This is a brokerage boat, and is listed @ 75606-2037752 on Yachtworld as well. Thanks for looking.

 

[HPOffshore]

Trailer

Oh yeah...the trailer is a much newer LoadRite and is included with boat...it's not fancy but it's correctly MD. titled, in excellent condition and has the non-marking poly rollers.
Thanks!

 

[Chris]

Talk about a true historical rarity...

Is it XEX hull-numbered?

 

[HPOffshore]

Thanks Chris. Yup...XEX*********
If I read it correctly, it's either the first, or the tenth hull. I was surprised that there was as little apparent interest here, in the boat itself, regardless of the pricing etc.
Hugh

 

[Chris]

You have to remember, a vast percentage of people never even heard of Squaidron. Most of the XEX boats were 27's, then the 39's. The 24 is really rare.

Suggestions- You need more and better pics. I have a cheap digital and it takes those same dull 2-dimensional pics. You also need pics of the transom, deck, hatch, etc. The outside and cockpit look fairlyfresh. The engine compartment looks like it needs work. Part of that might be the camera but a little work woud go a long way. A $70 pair of polished aluminum Ebay valve covers would be an instant and huge improvement.

By the way, the 24 is entirely different that the Cig 24. It's basically a cut-down and shortened Magnum 27. The 39 Squadron was made by screwing 3/8 plywood to the bottom of a 38 Cigarette plug and pulling a mold from it. That's how the 39 ended up with those extra-wide strakes.

 

[HPOffshore]

You have to remember, a vast percentage of people never even heard of Squaidron. Most of the XEX boats were 27's, then the 39's. The 24 is really rare.

Suggestions- You need more and better pics. I have a cheap digital and it takes those same dull 2-dimensional pics. You also need pics of the transom, deck, hatch, etc. The outside and cockpit look fairlyfresh. The engine compartment looks like it needs work. Part of that might be the camera but a little work woud go a long way. A $70 pair of polished aluminum Ebay valve covers would be an instant and huge improvement.

By the way, the 24 is entirely different that the Cig 24. It's basically a cut-down and shortened Magnum 27. The 39 Squadron was made by screwing 3/8 plywood to the bottom of a 38 Cigarette plug and pulling a mold from it. That's how the 39 ended up with those extra-wide strakes.

Thanks very much for the input! I have a bunch more pics...no one asked... I also wasn't sure how many photo posts were allowed. I told the seller that ASAP, we need to get some nice outdoor profile shots. Neither of us had a tow-vehicle the day I viewed the boat; otherwise I'd have done so. The engine room pics aren't mis-leading; that's more-or-less about how it appears; there's just general dust and the motor has been liberally sprayed rust preventative. I agree that there's a visual contrast between the engine room condition and the condition of the rest of the boat.
I had used the Cig/Squadron thing because I thought it would entice some more people to open the thread, and take a look...I realized they are different hulls entirely(connected by a common builder). Sorry if any of that was mis-leading. It is a nice turn key boat that I'd be thrilled to spend my day out in. Thanks again for the comments.
Hugh

 

[Chris]

If nothing else, we'd like to see a bunch of pics of a really rare boat

 

[stormrider]

Well, i don't mind the original engine compartment look.
BUT you absolutely need better representation.
Those pics do not show enough.
I'd say a dozen pics to give an idea.
You can always set up a basic yahoo/flikr account.

 

[stormrider]

I'll help out... here is the yachtworld ad.

Squadron XII

 

[Biggus]

Very cool! I'm hoping to sell a few toys so I can find something like this for the everyday boat. I'd love to see more pics!

Kurt

 

[olredalert]

------Im new to the board but can tell you that last summer I had the opportunity to examine both a 27 Squadron (in need of resto) and an unrigged 24 Squadron hull and deck side by side. They are as you might guess almost identical except for added length. The engine hatches can literally be switched from boat to boat. I like the 24, personally, because its just that much easier to trailer with not too much loss in hull performance!........Bill S

 

[h2oMag]

------Im new to the board but can tell you that last summer I had the opportunity to examine both a 27 Squadron (in need of resto) and an unrigged 24 Squadron hull and deck side by side. They are as you might guess almost identical except for added length. The engine hatches can literally be switched from boat to boat. I like the 24, personally, because its just that much easier to trailer with not too much loss in hull performance!........Bill S

Bill,, the black 27' was a cool boat, but the legal problems with the bank have still not been resolved from what I hear. Another boat with the 26 mile Rd curse.:ack2:

 

[HPOffshore]

Sorry...been out-of-touch a little!

 

[HPOffshore]

...and a few more.

 

[HPOffshore]

And maybe just a couple more...

 

[stecz20]

pull that pig out of the garage and take some pics would ya.... dont make us come down there....

 

[olredalert]

Bill,, the black 27' was a cool boat, but the legal problems with the bank have still not been resolved from what I hear. Another boat with the 26 mile Rd curse.:ack2:

-------That Squadron still needs power, although I have a line on a sweet 510 BB that the 26 mile bandits had built by Andy Andalucci. Supposed to be able to seriously rock the boat!!! Exhaust is gone along with carb and other hang-on stuff. As nice as the black 24 Squad is I still see it at about $7/8000 as it sits, max!!! What do you think, Mark???
-------Hard to believe but "DONZI Baby" (yes, that DONZI Baby, winner of the 1967 Miami to Nassau race with Brownie at the helm) is still sitting over in New Haven behind a guys house on the ground. It now has a "please just get it out of here" price, with just a bit added on by me to try to get even out of this whole fiasco. It was also wrapped up in the whole 26 mile mess, but is clear of it now.........Bill S

-------Sorry for the deviation, HPOffshore. I cant believe you havent had more interest in your Squad as that is a great heavy water 24 hull. I also think a bit more prep would help the cause!!!

 

[HPOffshore]

pull that pig out of the garage and take some pics would ya.... dont make us come down there....

Seems like every time I can get all the pieces in place, the weather goes-to-sh!t.
As far as the engine room condition goes, I do understand, & the point is taken. However, the boat is described very accurately, as I prefer to do, so no one gets their time wasted or feelings hurt. I will ask that the owner do a little bit of work before I do the new photos. Thanks for the input.
Hugh

 

[HPOffshore]

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[HPOffshore]

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