Any progress in the resto? any pics? One of my favorites!
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BENNIHANA Cig???
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05-28-2010 05:22 PMYou know, I think with the death of John Crouse recently, I started taking stock of all the projects that I plan to complete.....and realize there just ain't enough time or money.
Originally Posted by POWERPLAY33
So, I am thinking of putting the Benihana up for sale. Will this just be another 35 foot Cigarette race boat on the market??
Well, I have a letter of authenticity, from Michael Aronow that will go with it that says.....This is the last offshore race boat that Don Aronow ever built for himself and registered with the APBA under his favorite racing number 4.
The boat was not finished in time for the start of the season and Don was testing another boat and was injured and decided against coming out of retirement.
The boat sold immediately to Hal Sahlman who raced it as Spirit and he sold it at the end of the season to Rocky Aoki who raced it as Benihana.
The boat won the Bahamas 500 twice, the very last Miami to Nassau race, the Bushmills twice, The Stroh's race, the Hurricane Classic, and the Marina del Rey race while setting five new world speed records......it was a very special boat built for a very special guy.
Anyone interested PM me.....Awlgrip paint already purchased and would go with it....many original parts including windshield, trailer, Kiekhaefer tabs, fuel fills, gauges etc etc. Engines and drives can either go with it, or repower it with somethng brand new like Ilmors...your choice.
Guaranteed to be the center of attention at any poker run or race gathering you would attend.Light travels faster than sound....that is why some people appear bright until we hear them speak!!
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05-28-2010 11:25 PMWhat a great piece of offshore history. I don't think it gets any better than that!
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05-29-2010 02:27 AMCharlie, I am truely sorry to hear this. I would absolutly love to have this boat! I am a big fan of the real race boats! Donate it to me and I'll repower and restore her to original...
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05-29-2010 06:05 PMBetter idea....you donate the funds for the restoration and we will put your name on a plaque. Originally Posted by POWERPLAY33
Light travels faster than sound....that is why some people appear bright until we hear them speak!!
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05-29-2010 06:45 PMOUCH Originally Posted by Top Banana
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05-29-2010 08:25 PMCome on, we can fit two plaques on there...... Originally Posted by DAREDEVIL
OUCH
Light travels faster than sound....that is why some people appear bright until we hear them speak!!
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05-29-2010 08:33 PMHAHAHAHAHA Originally Posted by Top Banana
Come on, we can fit two plaques on there......
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05-29-2010 10:14 PMI couldn't even afford the shipping for the plaque
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06-28-2010 07:49 AMHey Charlie, Spiro here, AKA ggoss from Fishnet Australia.
Looks like you borrowed a line from my signature there
Please send Benihana down under. Me and 'The Russian', your friend in Mallacoota will bring her back to he former glory. If anything it'll give you a reason to visit us one day.
BTW, in case you are not already aware there's a couple of 41 Apache's on Ebay at the moment. The first one appears to have some real history.
Little Caesars Pizza / Razz - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1988-...item43a00b5276
No Reservations - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-...item335e63cfd1
Hope life is treating you well Charlie.
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06-28-2010 08:05 PMSpiro....loved the signature so much couldn't help myself. Thanks for the tip on the Apaches but these guys are all over this early and already know everything and more re these boats. Originally Posted by HH565L
Hey Charlie, Spiro here, AKA ggoss from Fishnet Australia.
Looks like you borrowed a line from my signature there
Please send Benihana down under. Me and 'The Russian', your friend in Mallacoota will bring her back to he former glory. If anything it'll give you a reason to visit us one day.
BTW, in case you are not already aware there's a couple of 41 Apache's on Ebay at the moment. The first one appears to have some real history.
Little Caesars Pizza / Razz - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1988-...item43a00b5276
No Reservations - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1990-...item335e63cfd1
Hope life is treating you well Charlie.
Regards,
Spiro
Say hello to my buddy down there and tell him it is time for him to move up to a bigger boat for sure.Light travels faster than sound....that is why some people appear bright until we hear them speak!!
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