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Old 10-20-2011, 11:47 PM
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According to Formula, this picture was snapped in February, 1965.

Does there exist any known footage of 233 race boats from the 60's?

It would be neat to see how they performed in full race configuration.

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Old 10-21-2011, 10:19 AM
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I want to see some as well!
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How about more still shots if no vids are found? My buddy has a '71 233 that is his everyday boat, prolly the best riding 23 footer ever.
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...would an 80's Apollo copy do?

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Pleasant surprise to find some footage of none other than old number 16 making the Bimini run.

It starts at 3:08 in this video.

Even after 50 years, the 233 is still a tough act to follow. The 3:1 hull ratio, wide flaring bow, and rounded keel all gel so perfectly. Such a marvelous design.
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DAMN...that makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up

Lot of history there my friend....
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Great footage! Someday, I'll be running a 500hp bbc in one. The perfect lake boat
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Agree, great footage, THANKS for sharing that.

Makes me want to reconsider selling my Virgin Never rigged F-233 Clone Hull...hmmmm.

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