Funny thing about that is we didn't actually win. This was my first race ever and it was really foggy. The entire P class fleet, except for us and What-A-Package, got lost at the BA buoy. We had them...
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07-22-2016, 02:05 PM
Thread: NNRT Offshore Classics
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Funny thing about that is we didn't actually win....
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07-14-2016, 10:39 AM
Thread: NNRT Offshore Classics
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Here's some great footage of us racing against...
Here's some great footage of us racing against the Palombi's. An no wisecracks about the interview please :cool:. I was only 18 at the time.
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06-14-2016, 08:11 AM
Thread: NNRT Offshore Classics
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Phil, Are you telling me I am neither good nor...
Phil,
Are you telling me I am neither good nor unique? :)
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06-11-2016, 03:51 PM
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Hey, just saw this post. Where are you in NJ?
Hey, just saw this post. Where are you in NJ?
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06-09-2016, 01:58 PM
Thread: NNRT Offshore Classics
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Then that would be the 84 worlds. Those guys...
Then that would be the 84 worlds.
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06-09-2016, 09:16 AM
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That looks like it is from 1985 World...
That looks like it is from 1985 World Championships. Those boats weren't pretty but they got the job done in rough water.
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06-08-2016, 11:19 AM
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Definitely not a Superboat. Can't recall what...
Definitely not a Superboat. Can't recall what this one was but it was before we came on the scene. That one was all Kurt.
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06-06-2016, 04:12 PM
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Sorry, messed up inserting the vid last time....
Sorry, messed up inserting the vid last time. Here it is.
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06-06-2016, 08:28 AM
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That's the one. That boat was awesome.
That's the one. That boat was awesome.
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06-04-2016, 08:44 AM
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Ours was the original. The only change made to...
Ours was the original. The only change made to the paint was adding "Bandit" in front of Apache. The boat was purchased directly from Ben Kramer in 1986.
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06-03-2016, 09:42 AM
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I wasn't involved with that one. That was Kurt's...
I wasn't involved with that one. That was Kurt's boat after we were out.
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06-01-2016, 10:52 AM
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That is one of my favorites. Love that picture.
That is one of my favorites. Love that picture.
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05-31-2016, 01:35 PM
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We actually had more than 3 boats. I'll try to...
We actually had more than 3 boats. I'll try to give the full lineup but the older I get the worse my memory is.:)
30 Chris Cat - Smokey and the Bandit
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05-27-2016, 09:01 AM
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Yup, I have the videos. Still need to order the...
Yup, I have the videos. Still need to order the high quality DVD's from Big Seas.
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05-26-2016, 01:32 PM
Thread: NNRT Offshore Classics
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81360 This is my one and only picture of my...
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05-25-2016, 09:24 AM
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I'll help if I can. Still hoping Pete can find...
I'll help if I can. Still hoping Pete can find pix of my 24 Skater and 21 Superboat. I lost all pix of those in a basement flood.
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05-24-2016, 11:27 AM
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Can't believe I missed this whole thread. Went to...
Can't believe I missed this whole thread. Went to the Pt. Pleasant race this past weekend and decided to check the sites. Great seeing these old pix. Thanks for posting them!
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05-06-2011, 09:42 AM
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Kiwiracer, We did the Dart River jet boat ride...
Kiwiracer,
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05-05-2011, 10:54 AM
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My wife and I went to New Zealand about 20 years...
My wife and I went to New Zealand about 20 years ago and did the triple challenge. Helicopter ride, whitewater rafting and the shotover jet. Awesome experience. I tried to get the guy to let me...
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11-18-2010, 09:22 AM
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Got your pm. Sorry I didn't reply. i don't have...
Got your pm. Sorry I didn't reply. i don't have that one. I'm sure Rich must have it.
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10-28-2010, 12:35 PM
Thread: The Day SVL Died
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Offshore racing should never be decided in the...
Offshore racing should never be decided in the turns.
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10-23-2010, 11:13 AM
Thread: The Day SVL Died
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I really don't think you want the opinion of...
I really don't think you want the opinion of those of us that won world championships in the past. We won it in a completely different sport.
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10-20-2010, 02:10 PM
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In order to save the sport, the racing needs to...
In order to save the sport, the racing needs to go back offshore. I have heard the same tired argument about the fans not being able to see the whole course for way too long. Short courses designed...
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10-20-2010, 10:06 AM
Thread: The Day SVL Died
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Very disappointing. I can't believe a racer would...
Very disappointing. I can't believe a racer would fix a race. I know they were probably running hard, but this just sucks. What happened to get to this point? Can you imagine Don Aronow letting...
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10-18-2010, 06:16 PM
Thread: The Day SVL Died
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Yes we did. Every race had at least 1 long...
Yes we did. Every race had at least 1 long offshore leg. Navigation was an integral part of offshore racing. It still should be. This class that everyone is arguing about should be a great thing....
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