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jmoore32fever
12-16-2009, 05:06 AM
What's out there? Prefer the most factual reading, but will look into anything
MarylandMark
12-16-2009, 08:31 AM
Don Aronow: The King of Thunderboat Row by Michael Aronow- this was a good read. They are out of print so going to cost you a $350+ to get it (notice correct spelling of last name vs your title post as well).

Searace- by John Crouse has a lot of history, the bible of history, but was kind of boring to me. A lot about stats and who won what with what times when but was more in chart format than telling a story IMHO. Worth buying at $75 but not my cup of tea is the best way to say it. HORBA (http://www.historicraceboats.com/home.htm)sells them
DollaBill
12-16-2009, 11:45 AM
One day Donz Jr will return my copy of Thunderboat Row. He's had 5 years to read it. Ahh, maybe he needs a little longer LOL
ChiefApache
12-16-2009, 11:49 AM
I picked up a copy of Thunderboat Row for Rob when we got married 6.5 years ago as his wedding gift for $75. I can't believe the price they want for the same book today.
Sea-Dated
12-16-2009, 12:08 PM
I picked up a copy of Thunderboat Row for Rob when we got married 6.5 years ago as his wedding gift for $75. I can't believe the price they want for the same book today.

It was an investment.....:cheers2:
ChiefApache
12-16-2009, 12:16 PM
It was an investment.....:cheers2:

Don't I know that now?!

Rob better be careful. They want much more for that book and I'll be hocking it over the internet! :eek:
Sea-Dated
12-16-2009, 12:16 PM
Don't I know that now?!

Rob better be careful. They want much more for that book and I'll be hocking it over the internet! :eek:

I'll give you $75 for it. :sifone:
MikeyFIN
12-16-2009, 12:24 PM
76 ;)
ChiefApache
12-16-2009, 12:24 PM
I'll give you $75 for it. :sifone:

Cute! :toetap05:
Sea-Dated
12-16-2009, 12:38 PM
76 ;)

$76.50 :biggrinjester:
ChiefApache
12-16-2009, 12:47 PM
Hell I'd buy it again for $100!

Starting bid: $400
DollaBill
12-16-2009, 01:11 PM
are you serious? they are going for $400?????!!!

DONZ JR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CALL ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED MY BOOK BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ChiefApache
12-16-2009, 01:15 PM
are you serious? they are going for $400?????!!!

DONZ JR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CALL ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I NEED MY BOOK BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know they start at $350.
Wobble
12-16-2009, 01:42 PM
Check this one out http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DON-ARONOW-THE-KING-OF-THUNDERBOAT-ROW-BY-M-ARONOW_W0QQitemZ320460443736QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxq20091210?IMSfp=TL091210198 001r5522

600 pounds sterling
MerCrewser
12-16-2009, 01:45 PM
I got mine as a Christmas gift back in like '95. I think it was $29.99. Great book!
jmoore32fever
12-16-2009, 07:43 PM
I'm assuming it's a hard back with lots of pictures?
DollaBill
12-16-2009, 07:46 PM
jr?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? you can't hide
MarylandMark
12-17-2009, 07:14 PM
There may or may not be bootlegged copies out there for those that just wanted to read the book vs coughing up a bar bill for a copy...

If one were to have a copy if they even existed; can't say I blame them since they took it out of production...

:eek:
FormulaOne
12-17-2009, 08:25 PM
I just finished Blue Thunder By Thomas Burdick
It was a decent read...and only $7.95, used on Amazon. But I can make a sleeve that says King of Thunder Boat Row and sell it to you for $250.