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    First Modern Transatlantic Racer.
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    Another Birkett creation. Sank 175 miles from the finish, while ahead of the record. If it had set the record, it would have set ocean boat building back a hundred years.
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    what sent her down Brownie? wasn't outfitted with correct Stainless hardware?
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    The welded aluminum Gods.
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    that'd be gods with a small "g"
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    any more pics?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Brownie View Post
    If it had set the record, it would have set ocean boat building back a hundred years.
    Curious as to why? I don't even want to speculate.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ratickle View Post
    Curious as to why? I don't even want to speculate.
    It was a cat.......... you know...the hulls that can't handle rough water....
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    Quote Originally Posted by T2x View Post
    It was a cat.......... you know...the hulls that can't handle rough water....
    I've looked all over the net trying to find out more about the boat. Not much out there unless I'm looking in the wrong spots.

    What year was it? I have a lot of old Mags stored.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ratickle View Post
    I've looked all over the net trying to find out more about the boat. Not much out there unless I'm looking in the wrong spots.

    What year was it? I have a lot of old Mags stored.
    I'm thinking 1984-85....Brownie?

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