View Full Version : Where are they now ?Tracking former race boats
Bobcat
08-09-2009, 10:45 AM
It seems to me that lately a lot of race boats are being semi converted to pleasure, (which is a good thing)
Call this the curious thread, post some pics of race boats that are interesting in you eyes . I'll start with this one Tommy Bahama , where are they now ?
Bobcat
08-09-2009, 10:51 AM
This was always a favorite of mine, "Special Edition" 35' Jaguar, what happened to it?
I have one here in the NorthEast...
http://www.limestonedev.com/mti/00005a.jpg
http://www.limestonedev.com/mti/013.jpg
http://www.limestonedev.com/mti/1024mti.jpg
Couple vids from Poker Runs this summer;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6QIUNU39lk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8Hx8GhCTbQ
Bobcat
08-09-2009, 11:29 AM
yours and the rockstar boat are what got me thinking:)
Sean H
08-09-2009, 11:37 AM
Tommy has the top cut off and runs diesel/multi speeds now....
Bobcat
08-09-2009, 11:47 AM
Tommy has the top cut off and runs diesel/multi speeds now....
Pics?:)
McGary911
08-09-2009, 11:50 AM
I think you're talking about newer boats here, but don't forget to visit the HORBA site. Easy to get lost for hours in there.
http://www.historicraceboats.com/home.htm
lucky strike
08-09-2009, 11:56 AM
This was always a favorite of mine, "Special Edition" 35' Jaguar, what happened to it?
"Special Edition" now belongs to Arnold from NJ but is called "Rolling Thunder Too." He also owns the "Toshiba" 35' Jaguar which he is in the middle of turning into a pleasure boat. Pics are attached.
McGary911
08-09-2009, 12:19 PM
"Special Edition" now belongs to Arnold from NJ but is called "Rolling Thunder Too." He also owns the "Toshiba" 35' Jaguar which he is in the middle of turning into a pleasure boat. Pics are attached.
Was back in NJ for a visit, taking my dad out for dinner, when we ran into Arnold and Dave. Appreciated the drinks they bought us. :cheers2:
They still keeping those boats at the yard on Beaver Dam rd?
Bobcat
08-09-2009, 12:26 PM
I think you're talking about newer boats here, but don't forget to visit the HORBA site. Easy to get lost for hours in there.
http://www.historicraceboats.com/home.htm
I started it on the dock because of the newer Tommy Bahama boat , but I'd like to see them all:D
"Special Edition" now belongs to Arnold from NJ but is called "Rolling Thunder Too." He also owns the "Toshiba" 35' Jaguar which he is in the middle of turning into a pleasure boat. Pics are attached.
excellent!, if he surfs the web have him post some more pics!:)
Bobcat
08-09-2009, 12:27 PM
this one sits up the road in stock island
lucky strike
08-09-2009, 12:36 PM
They still keeping those boats at the yard on Beaver Dam rd?
All the boats are kept at the marina.
We just got home from Jersey,stayed at Arnold's Bay house for 2 weeks.
Had use of the 35 Cigarette. The Baja cat we usually use had a motor out.
Arnold is my Godfather & David is my brothers godfather.
LS Jr.
Scarab KV
08-09-2009, 03:10 PM
Do PR boats fall into this thread?
Bobcat
08-09-2009, 06:03 PM
Do PR boats fall into this thread?
why not, a cool boat is a cool boat, but a matching thread wouldn't hurt either !:)
SHARKEY-IMAGES
08-09-2009, 06:43 PM
Lazy Days 57' Houseboat Miami to Bimini Race
http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p108407150.jpg
I restored it and lived aboard for close to 4 years.
Sold it to an owner of a hi-performance shop just before I was to get married.
After a few years he sold it and I have not seen it since.
Pics after I restored it:
http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p9164239.jpg
http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p486617978.jpg
http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p299094164.jpg
http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p199175444.jpg
http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p263989195.jpg
Bobcat
08-09-2009, 07:03 PM
I wonder how often they had water come in through the sliders in that race !:sifone:
keep em comin!:)
THEJOKER
08-09-2009, 09:01 PM
That is too cool. I live near the old factory where the Lazy Days were built. Did the houseboat actually enter the race?
SHARKEY-IMAGES
08-09-2009, 09:04 PM
That is too cool. I live near the old factory where the Lazy Days were built. Did the houseboat actually enter the race?
It had an emblem on the dashboard right above the helm that it was Miami to ? actually it might have been Nassua? but it stated it was certified... I wish I took a close up pic of it back then....:(
SHARKEY-IMAGES
08-09-2009, 09:09 PM
I wonder how often they had water come in through the sliders in that race !:sifone:
keep em comin!:)
The way the bow rises on it, probably rarely. I ran it out of Manasquan Inlet, NJ up to Cos Cob, Ct through Hells Gate and up the Long Island Sound & back without any trouble...:sifone:
Expensive Date
08-09-2009, 09:53 PM
Every time I see the pictures of the old boats I remember walking thru the parking lot of the Kings Grant Inn before the point race.That is probably were the seed got planted.
Lazy Days 57' Houseboat Miami to Bimini Race
http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p108407150.jpg
I restored it and lived aboard for close to 4 years.
Sold it to an owner of a hi-performance shop just before I was to get married.
After a few years he sold it and I have not seen it since.
Pics after I restored it:
http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p9164239.jpg
http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p486617978.jpg
http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v5/p299094164.jpg
http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p199175444.jpg
http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/img/v4/p263989195.jpg
That's awesome!
Very cool, and cool that you personally owned her.
I think if I ever get the opportunity to retire, it's going to be houseboat life for me.
flyinrio
08-10-2009, 11:36 AM
Would love to repaint yellow and black but have my eye on something else. BTW would like to sell instaed of an upcoming trade in where I dont get squat. If your a serious buyer and have funds available send me a message and phone number. No internet pricing sorry.
Dueclaws
08-10-2009, 11:42 AM
This was the Gifford Racing 40'. We converted it and use it for pleasure.
Great ride and very strong!
Thinking about selling it less engines and trans and starting a new project/
Due
ar15meister
08-10-2009, 11:50 AM
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w202/ar15meister/F1-71inwake2.jpg
Racing F1- SBI World Champion 2001
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w202/ar15meister/DSC00341.jpg
Now a pleasure/poker run boat.
Dude! Sweet!
08-10-2009, 01:03 PM
Would love to repaint yellow and black but have my eye on something else. BTW would like to sell instaed of an upcoming trade in where I dont get squat. If your a serious buyer and have funds available send me a message and phone number. No internet pricing sorry.
Still on the west coats?
Still on the west coats?
Its on Lake Erie.
Dude! Sweet!
08-10-2009, 01:20 PM
I've posted this in other sections. But I'll join in here too. Any additional information is appreciated.
1986 Pantera 28. Started out as a twin small block #3 boat orignally owned by Mike Thomas from TNT (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on that). It ran the old APBA C class and was "sponsored" by United Racing Engines.
As I understand it, the boat became "Wild Bullet" and had a mural of a Cuban guy with a cigar riding a bullet on the side of it. If anyone has photos or stories please post or PM me.
It ultimately ended up owned by one of Pantera's former employees and was converted to single big block/bravo power and a six man cockpit, but was then derigged and sat for some time. Duunoit bought it from him and rerigged it and finally in a trade deadline beating deal, I ended up with it.
I'm refreshing it now with the intention of running it in P5 with POPRA and also using it for the Catalina ski race.
Any additional photos or info about the boat are always very welcome.
Dude! Sweet!
08-10-2009, 01:22 PM
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w202/ar15meister/F1-71inwake2.jpg
Racing F1- SBI World Champion 2001
http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w202/ar15meister/DSC00341.jpg
Now a pleasure/poker run boat.
Lookin' good Adam! P3 huh? I see you finally got the JATO installed! :sifone:
ar15meister
08-10-2009, 02:04 PM
Lookin' good Adam! P3 huh? I see you finally got the JATO installed! :sifone:
Installed.....
Jeff Mathias was the previous owner before me out of Cincinnati OH and he raced it a few times in P3 I believe under the name "Back in Black Racing". I took off the green eyes but decided to leave the race numbers. I have flirted with the idea of putting the old F1-71 back on the boat and will likely do so eventually, possibly as soon as this winter.
Jeff bought the boat from Jo and Pepe after they won the World Championships in Key West with it in 2001. I purchased the boat in the spring of 2008.
Info is correct as far as I know if anyone knows anything else I would love to hear about it.
Dude! Sweet!
08-10-2009, 02:13 PM
Installed.....
Jeff Mathias was the previous owner before me out of Cincinnati OH and he raced it a few times in P3 I believe under the name "Back in Black Racing". I took off the green eyes but decided to leave the race numbers. I have flirted with the idea of putting the old F1-71 back on the boat and will likely do so eventually, possibly as soon as this winter.
Jeff bought the boat from Jo and Pepe after they won the World Championships in Key West with it in 2001. I purchased the boat in the spring of 2008.
Info is correct as far as I know if anyone knows anything else I would love to hear about it.
That's the story I heard... I was just giving you the business about the 95 mph break out in Class 3 and the potential installation of a rocket pack somewhere on the boat! Just razzin' ya bud! :sifone:
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