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Forum: Classic Offshore
12-09-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 38,329
Posted By 7xchamp

Bob Patterson based in L.A. developed the tube...

Bob Patterson based in L.A. developed the tube tuned exhaust system for the offshore boats. At the time the only exhaust available was the old Mercury log manifolds, So the Patterson system was a...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
06-27-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,953
Posted By 7xchamp

Very Cool how about 19 boats in open class, do...

Very Cool how about 19 boats in open class, do you think we had competition in those days, and on top of that a race course 180 miles long. We were all running basically the same motors, the...
Forum: Classic Offshore
01-02-2014, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,614
Posted By 7xchamp

Happy Birthday to the great Melencko from your...

Happy Birthday to the great Melencko from your old partner in crime THE TURK
Forum: Classic Offshore
12-15-2012, 07:34 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,216
Posted By 7xchamp

There is a great picture of us ( Satisfaction )...

There is a great picture of us ( Satisfaction ) running accross Lyme bay side by side with the then new yellow 35` cougar with James beard and I think Clive Curtis. Boat was all yellow and I think...
Forum: Classic Offshore
12-12-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,216
Posted By 7xchamp

Nice picture in the back ground Aeromaine lX The...

Nice picture in the back ground Aeromaine lX The one picture I hated and Bonomi loved because it`s the one time after the race that I took my hands off the throttles to look back in the engine room...
Forum: Classic Offshore
12-02-2012, 03:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,216
Posted By 7xchamp

No worries : Always enjoy the thoughts . Back in...

No worries : Always enjoy the thoughts . Back in the day we flew boats more than drove them in the water. Seeing the boat in Cowes was great, I wish I could have been there. Cowes was always my most...
Forum: Classic Offshore
12-01-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 12,216
Posted By 7xchamp

I`m here. None of my drivers had to hold there...

I`m here. None of my drivers had to hold there elbows up, we all fit and worked perfectly, including Tom Gentry in the 35 Cig American Eagle # 99
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-07-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,787
Posted By 7xchamp

So sorry to hear Marco. He is joining some greats...

So sorry to hear Marco. He is joining some greats of the sport.
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-07-2012, 08:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,787
Posted By 7xchamp

So sorry to hear, Vincenzo was one of the...

So sorry to hear, Vincenzo was one of the fiercest competitors I have ever had the pleasure to race against, for a small man he was a giant in the sport, and you always knew he would run you harder...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-07-2012, 08:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,279
Posted By 7xchamp

So sorry to hear, an absolute great person , In...

So sorry to hear, an absolute great person , In the Miami days of Cougar we were very close, both Ann and Clive. I watched the kids grow, and Steve especially who is his Dad all over again genuine...
Forum: Classic Offshore
01-03-2012, 03:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,095
Posted By 7xchamp

I have to write the book one day, we did/had it...

I have to write the book one day, we did/had it all from when OPC was just Vbottom, then the first Molinari`s when they came to the lake and scared the hell out of everyone the way they turned on a...
Forum: Classic Offshore
01-02-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,095
Posted By 7xchamp

Happy New Year Gene: You taught me how to do it,...

Happy New Year Gene: You taught me how to do it, you were the best on the trim and sticks, I am beholding to you for my success. Amazing how high and how far we could fly boats at 70 to 90 mph back...
Forum: Classic Offshore
12-30-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 19,095
Posted By 7xchamp

That was back when we flew them, Joey Ippolito,...

That was back when we flew them, Joey Ippolito, Bobby Beich and me on sticks, Joeys first race, Miami up and down the coast and accross to Bimini. Joey forgot to trim his toe nails, and drove all his...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-12-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 53,367
Posted By 7xchamp

No Comment !!!!!!!!! I`m done

No Comment !!!!!!!!! I`m done
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-12-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 53,367
Posted By 7xchamp

Steve David nailed it. Going back to UIM and APBA...

Steve David nailed it. Going back to UIM and APBA days when we had specific rules to live by. As a matter of fact when I was advocating for new safety rules after the Gentry accident, I pointed out...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-12-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 53,367
Posted By 7xchamp

I am sickened by the tradgedies this week, my...

I am sickened by the tradgedies this week, my condolences go out to the families and friends, I knew them all and competed with them for many years. Racing since 1965 to 1994 unfortunatly I have...
Forum: Classic Offshore
11-10-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,218
Posted By 7xchamp

Feel better Quick, if you know what I mean. Im...

Feel better Quick, if you know what I mean. Im going to Key West tomorrow to be with Omar Danial and Randy Sweers, wish you were there we could tell some lies, I miss the good old days, Know what I...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-23-2011, 01:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,527
Posted By 7xchamp

These were built before core etc just a whole lot...

These were built before core etc just a whole lot of glass. I built one for a client with twin 450hp diesels called none of your business . It is my belief that it came from the 35` mold just cut in...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-23-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 19,283
Posted By 7xchamp

I started in 1966 with Mercury factory offshore...

I started in 1966 with Mercury factory offshore race team out of Lake X and Fondulac. Any pictures from then would be awesome. My first race boat was 21` Seacraft with pair of 110 mercs then 25`...
Forum: Classic Offshore
04-16-2011, 09:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,092
Posted By 7xchamp

Always wondered what happened to Tony and Barry....

Always wondered what happened to Tony and Barry. They were very good friends, we go back along ways, I used to see those guys all the time from the Cigarette days, Barry C. was an excellent T-man,...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
02-14-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 25,986
Posted By 7xchamp

RSVP for two

RSVP for two
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-14-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 11,506
Posted By 7xchamp

7XChamp : Seven time world offshore racing...

7XChamp : Seven time world offshore racing Champion throttleman AKA sticks
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-03-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 42,379
Posted By 7xchamp

1962 16` Kauffman 30hp Johnson Javelin 1964 ...

1962 16` Kauffman 30hp Johnson Javelin
1964 12` reveau racing Utility Merc Hurricane 10
1981 38` Scarab limited edition twin 400`s
1981 16` Boston Whaler 150hp merc
1982 38` Scarab twin Cat...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-03-2011, 06:13 PM
Replies: 819
Views: 564,918
Posted By 7xchamp

I would say absolutly that the human factor comes...

I would say absolutly that the human factor comes to play. It`s guys like JT and Scotty from Geico who made the boats work, Put JT in the Skater and I`ll put my money on him anyday. Now put scotty in...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-03-2011, 10:41 AM
Replies: 819
Views: 564,918
Posted By 7xchamp

One very important thing to consider when you...

One very important thing to consider when you talk about what boat type/boat is best in rough water, is who is running the boat and in what conditions. A professional racing team in a specially...
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