It rode well, just a little skittish in a hard turn. Not unlike every other larger step bottom V in existence. Which I think is one of the reasons, along with the economic winds, that Baja didn't...
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09-29-2014, 05:42 AM
Thread: step bottom baja
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It rode well, just a little skittish in a hard...
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09-26-2014, 01:37 AM
Thread: step bottom baja
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The boat is an original 42 Baja, but the bottom...
The boat is an original 42 Baja, but the bottom was worked on by Gene Weeks, while he was working with Baja. This boat served as the APBA Pace boat that year and the next. Gene is now with Cheoy Lee...
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06-05-2014, 03:30 AM
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This was a fun read, and widens my appreciation...
This was a fun read, and widens my appreciation for the guts and determination of the early pioneers of offshore competition. Notice you didn't read virtually anything about "rules" :)
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10-25-2013, 03:40 AM
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They are building a new plant as an addition to...
They are building a new plant as an addition to their current capacity in Seattle, near Nashville. While Oberto Brands is the new corporate name, some of their long standing foods will still carry...
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07-17-2013, 05:07 AM
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Nice pics Tom, missed you in Detroit.
Nice pics Tom, missed you in Detroit.
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06-12-2013, 04:55 AM
Thread: Unlimiteds in Sacramento
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Thanks Rat!
Thanks Rat!
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05-27-2013, 02:40 AM
Thread: SUPERBOAT GOING TO QATAR......
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Hi Rat, Unlimiteds don't return until November...
Hi Rat, Unlimiteds don't return until November 2014. We raced our 2012 Worlds in January of this year and our 2013 Worlds in Feb. of this year.
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03-25-2013, 03:16 AM
Thread: Project Chris Craft Scorpion 390
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Hey Tom Have enjoyed following your progress....
Hey Tom
Have enjoyed following your progress. Your tenacity is heartwarming:)
Looking forward to the photos thru completion.
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03-03-2013, 03:52 AM
Thread: Orange Cup Regatta 2013
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Thanks Pete
Thanks Pete
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02-14-2013, 05:20 PM
Thread: 2013 Oryx Cup - Results
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Yes they were able to recover the U-11 engine....
Yes they were able to recover the U-11 engine. Hard to believe what 24 hours in a high salt content water can do with mixed metals. The combination of aluminum, magnesium and stainless made the...
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12-13-2012, 12:39 AM
Thread: project baron
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Yep, wife's orders :)
Yep, wife's orders :)
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12-12-2012, 01:40 AM
Thread: project baron
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Hey Rat, :) Qatar is on the 10,11 and 12 and...
Hey Rat, :)
Qatar is on the 10,11 and 12 and then again in February. My flight leaves D.C at 10 PM and arrives in Doha the next day about 5PM. I usually leave on a Monday, arrive there Tuesday,... -
12-10-2012, 04:23 AM
Thread: project baron
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There was actually another Baron boat company,...
There was actually another Baron boat company, they were a west coast builder that built a successful line of flatbottomns for the SK, SS, PS and K class among others. Competitors at the time...
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12-04-2012, 06:52 AM
Thread: project baron
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Thank you for the clarification. I've enjoyed...
Thank you for the clarification. I've enjoyed following this thread and the obvious passion this guy has in restoring his boat.
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12-01-2012, 10:57 AM
Thread: project baron
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Two weeks ago there was a blue 28' Baron in Fort...
Two weeks ago there was a blue 28' Baron in Fort Lauderxdale on a trailer across from Lewis Marine Supply. Impeccable condition, with twin Volvo counter rotating prop outdrives? To this day, the...
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10-06-2012, 05:45 AM
Thread: Condolences to the Rose Family
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Terri, our prayers for your Father, and faith...
Terri, our prayers for your Father, and faith that he is in the arms of the Lord. As with my Father, you'll miss him in this world, but he is with you eternally in a time and place that is pure joy.
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09-23-2012, 03:07 AM
Thread: 20 Years ago
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Bobcat, always get a chuckle out of reading your...
Bobcat, always get a chuckle out of reading your "20 years ago", thanks for the laughs and the memories.
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08-28-2012, 02:59 AM
Thread: Pantera Boats
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Wishing the best for you. The Nunez family is as...
Wishing the best for you. The Nunez family is as much a part of South Florida boat building as the Ocean itself.
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07-22-2012, 12:19 AM
Thread: World Water Speed Record
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This was Ken Dryden driving the Elam sponsored...
This was Ken Dryden driving the Elam sponsored Unlimited in Seattle. This happened during testing the morning prior to the race. The boat did not blow over, but rose in the air, stalled and came back...
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07-10-2012, 04:23 PM
Thread: looking for a BT
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Hi guys, Blowing drives isn't specific to Black...
Hi guys,
Blowing drives isn't specific to Black Thunders. Anyone can blow a drive if they throttle too hard or not appropriate in the wrong conditions or simply too much HP or torque. My 2000 43'... -
03-11-2012, 05:14 AM
Thread: Thanks Charlie
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Thank you Charlie, the origins of the sport are...
Thank you Charlie, the origins of the sport are as colorful as the people who started the sport. Would that the same tenacity were aligned today.....
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11-11-2011, 07:21 PM
Thread: The New Serious Newsmagazine
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Really great work guys and gals! Good reading,...
Really great work guys and gals! Good reading, forums for discussions, inviting for all levels of enthusiasts.
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07-07-2011, 12:42 AM
Thread: Injuries at the Madison Regatta....
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No I won't make Detroit. Staying home and healing...
No I won't make Detroit. Staying home and healing so I'll be 100% for our West coast races. We're leasing a back up boat from Mike Jones, the U-9 which won the Gold Cup in 2001 driven by our crew...
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07-06-2011, 03:39 AM
Thread: Injuries at the Madison Regatta....
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Thanks guys, I'll heal and be ready for TriCities...
Thanks guys, I'll heal and be ready for TriCities in 3 weeks. Please keep the rescue people who were hurt earlier in the day in your prayers. One of them is still fighting for his life, currently in...
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06-23-2011, 04:43 AM
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John and Bob, thanks for sharing, cool stuff!
John and Bob, thanks for sharing, cool stuff!
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