"Man O War" 32'- Cobra

[Phil M]

Originally Posted by skrap

Hi Phil,

I was going for:

Evil Ways M-144, Maltese Magnum with Bill Elswick
Magic Gems M-999, a 30' Stuphen
Molsen Indy 66, a Cigarette with Lorne Libel and John Tomlison
Surgin 70, a Cougar Cat with Doc Spergel

I just spoke to Bob last week. Kathy and Bob always speak very highly of you. I know she even did some voice over work for NNRT. You once told me that offshore racing just as much an exhibition as it was a sport, but what an exhibition it was!

Sincerely,

John

Hi John -

Dont Believe everything you hear ! haha ! - One thing about Bob and Kathy - "real people" - what you see, is what you get ! - and there should be MORE of them ! You too should be included in the group -

be well -

Phil

[Phil M]

Originally Posted by Phil M

Hi John -

Dont Believe everything you hear ! haha ! - One thing about Bob and Kathy - "real people" - what you see, is what you get ! - and there should be MORE of them ! You too should be included in the group -

be well -

Phil

You are right about Kathy doing work for us - she did Many races in this country - Including the 1989 Battle on the Seas from Key West - and others in Michigan too - Also the 1986 UIM event in Auckland, New Zealand, as well at Gurensey UIM Championship in 1988 - and Cowes Torquay Cowes as well - I am sure she could relate many many stories - She should write a book - named - "Steering Straight in a Crooked Sport" or as has been said - "this exibition of ego, which as turned into a Wallet Check"

whoops - dont wind me up ! was just getting started !

[fastdonzi]

Originally Posted by Phil M

You are right about Kathy doing work for us - she did Many races in this country - Including the 1989 Battle on the Seas from Key West - and others in Michigan too - Also the 1986 UIM event in Auckland, New Zealand, as well at Gurensey UIM Championship in 1988 - and Cowes Torquay Cowes as well - I am sure she could relate many many stories - She should write a book - named - "Steering Straight in a Crooked Sport" or as has been said - "this exibition of ego, which as turned into a Wallet Check"

whoops - dont wind me up ! was just getting started !

No, No, Please Continue. Those are some FITTING TITLES.

[JTXPRESS]

Back in the 90's a 32' boat by the name of Parranda was raced in PR, I think it was orange color of red. It was the painted blue, and raced under the name of Wrangler. Someone once mentioned that the boat used to be the Man o War boat.

[818181]

Boat is called "OBSESSION" 2, Owned at 1 time by Harry Turner. Starting to find out some info. But need to know if this Cobra is, MAN O WAR, NIGHT WING", " GOLD RUSH", etc.

[Crash-Box]

Originally Posted by 818181

Boat is called "OBSESSION" 2, Owned at 1 time by Harry Turner. Starting to find out some info. But need to know if this Cobra is, MAN O WAR, NIGHT WING", " GOLD RUSH", etc.

818181,

Paul Palmentera in Cleveland currently owns
"Blade Runner" which in fact is "Gold Rush".
Blade Runner.bmp Blade Runner 1.bmp

The next possibility would be "Renegade" ! Another Cobra
to consider. Originally throttled by the " Magic Throttle Arm"
prior to his Apache fame...............................................

Cobra- Renegade.jpg
Lower right insert on the right
Mi Che' Fachia !!!

Crash-Box

[thedonz]

Bad ass boats no dought.... i have ridden a couple of Cobras and a bunch of Powerplay as that's one of my fav v bottoms. But was there a specific reason why the deck of the 32 cobra looked the way it did

Jr

[MidOcean]

Originally Posted by Crash-Box

818181,

Paul Palmentera in Cleveland currently owns
"Blade Runner" which in fact is "Gold Rush".
Attachment 396046 Attachment 396047

The next possibility would be "Renegade" ! Another Cobra
to consider. Originally throttled by the " Magic Throttle Arm"
prior to his Apache fame...............................................

Attachment 396048
Lower right insert on the right
Mi Che' Fachia !!!

Crash-Box

Bob S. rigged the boat at Race HQ but I dont think he ever throttled it. Rick Smith(owner) throttled, Roger Munn drove and Jay Busigleo navigated... then Ed Martinez joined the team to replace Roger.

Ex OPBRA(and my) Vice President Bob Filipino was the crew chief.

[818181]

I did find some outlines of "Skulls", underneath back cleats. I went under the deck to see if any marking's, but no luck. Does anyone know how many Cobra's are still around?

[Biggus]

Was the Cobra and the Coyote related?