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    The Shadow Cat
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    Just a few scans of an old brochure, not sure what year this is, but I am sure "someone" may know!
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    a few more popular ram wing cats....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve2 View Post
    a few more popular ram wing cats....
    Was the shadow based off a chris cat ???
    Or are they just all very similar ??
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    There is a guy by the name T2X who knows all...and was involved from the beginning and design up,,,,my understanding is the Chris was designed more for I/O power and the Shadow was for the O/B power, but all i know is they were the boat to beat in its day!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve2 View Post
    There is a guy by the name T2X who knows all...and was involved from the beginning and design up,,,,my understanding is the Chris was designed more for I/O power and the Shadow was for the O/B power, but all i know is they were the boat to beat in its day!
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    Quote Originally Posted by DAREDEVIL View Post
    Was the shadow based off a chris cat ???
    Or are they just all very similar ??
    Shadow came first around 1980. Dominating with twin/triple outboards. Ran well with small blocks. The Chris Cat came out in 1983 and was built for big blocks. Here is my Dad's Shadow race boat.
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    Here is our old Shadow cat the Ambusher, that became the first Eastern Express before the 32' Skater .. We sold it to Greg Dunbar out of Grandhaven, he then raced her as CAT NIP.
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    Couple more of Special Edition/ Cayo Hueso Express
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    They've come a long way since that hull design, thats for sure. Like looking at a 50's Chevy, by todays standards, lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by h2oMag View Post
    Here is our old Shadow cat the Ambusher, that became the first Eastern Express before the 32' Skater .. We sold it to Greg Dunbar out of Grandhaven, he then raced her as CAT NIP.
    Hey ole friend funny thing i will be starting some repairs next week on one of the old Cat Nip boats next week and how is everything been on your side of the state?
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    Quote Originally Posted by DAREDEVIL View Post
    Was the shadow based off a chris cat ???
    Or are they just all very similar ??
    Actually the plug for the original Chris Cat was a modified Shadow Cat the sponsons were widened and the aft compression was increased to reduce the "Linder hop".
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gladhe8er View Post
    Shadow came first around 1980. Dominating with twin/triple outboards. Ran well with small blocks. The Chris Cat came out in 1983 and was built for big blocks. Here is my Dad's Shadow race boat.
    You modestly forgot that Black Duck had as many wins as any hull in Offshore history.........
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    Quote Originally Posted by Offshore Ginger View Post
    Hey ole friend funny thing i will be starting some repairs next week on one of the old Cat Nip boats next week and how is everything been on your side of the state?
    Artie if your working on the Shadow [Cat Nip] don't laugh at my glass repair in the starboard front beak. It was around 1990, 40 degrees out here in Michigan & 2 weeks before the Worlds in Key West. Not my best work but she made the worlds, and a few more races after that. My back problems have held me back from doing any work on all my boats , but someday maybe. Other than that it's all good. h2o
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    Quote Originally Posted by T2x View Post
    You modestly forgot that Black Duck had as many wins as any hull in Offshore history.........
    ehhhh....wasn't looking to brag too much!

    Actually, I'm going to pick my boat up from Nicky Cutro this weekend.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gladhe8er View Post
    ehhhh....wasn't looking to brag too much!

    Actually, I'm going to pick my boat up from Nicky Cutro this weekend.
    Tell him I said Hi!
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    Quote Originally Posted by T2x View Post
    Tell him I said Hi!
    You got it!
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    Anyone remember "EL BOSS" one of the fastest in its day owner/driver Willy Diaz?
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    El Boss was an amazing boat, often running as fast as or faster than the Open Class 1 boats. Willie Diaz had no fear in any water.
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    cool vid DD! old school!
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