Here comes a legend.........32 Cary
12-09-2010 | 08:24 PM
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The boat is now in New York. We spoke to a couple of shops in south Florida, but one thing or another didn't work out.
We were tossing around some ideas and the deciding factor was, that by bringing the boat to NY, Michael Aronow could become part of the project on a regular basis.
Michael is an attorney in NY and he has some very fond memories of these 32 footers being built. On top of that, Jimmy's shop was the same one that handled Tommy's redo of the 27 footer with the Cigarette livery that was in attendance at the Around Long Island race. That boat was restored as an 11 out of a possible 10......really beautiful.
This boat is meant to honor both a man, Don Aronow, and an era that really set the stage for offshroe racing for many years. We want it done correctly.
Many many thanks to Bob Sheer who provide the transportation with his semi, all the way from California to Florida and then up to New York. A very big thank you also to Catastrophe, who provided the funds for the Califonia to Florida portion of the trip.
We will be announcing very soon some fundraising ideas for the restoration. One of the ideas so far, is a lottery that the winner will get a ride in the boat next November in Key West , with me driving and Bobby Saccenti throttling the boat just like it was 1969 all over again......not for the faint of heart. LOL
We were tossing around some ideas and the deciding factor was, that by bringing the boat to NY, Michael Aronow could become part of the project on a regular basis.
Michael is an attorney in NY and he has some very fond memories of these 32 footers being built. On top of that, Jimmy's shop was the same one that handled Tommy's redo of the 27 footer with the Cigarette livery that was in attendance at the Around Long Island race. That boat was restored as an 11 out of a possible 10......really beautiful.
This boat is meant to honor both a man, Don Aronow, and an era that really set the stage for offshroe racing for many years. We want it done correctly.
Many many thanks to Bob Sheer who provide the transportation with his semi, all the way from California to Florida and then up to New York. A very big thank you also to Catastrophe, who provided the funds for the Califonia to Florida portion of the trip.
We will be announcing very soon some fundraising ideas for the restoration. One of the ideas so far, is a lottery that the winner will get a ride in the boat next November in Key West , with me driving and Bobby Saccenti throttling the boat just like it was 1969 all over again......not for the faint of heart. LOL
12-10-2010 | 04:52 PM
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Charlie, Thanks for the update, it's appreciated! Would I be able to come check it out periodically once the project is underway? It would be amazing to see. I am very much an admirer of Aronow's accomplishments and what he did in his lifetime. To see you wanting to keep the spirit alive and re-create this boat to look like Aronow's original, is very very impressive and I am very excited to see the outcome.
I'd love a ride when it's all done, but I'm sure some other lucky fellow will get a ride instead.
If you are interested in my love for the sport, im sure you'd love to hear my own tribute to Aronow. Remember my Mini Hawk? I kept it decided not to sell it. When I heard of this project, I decided to take on a big challenge. Working with a man from Guy LaMotta's marina in port Washington, I have fixed up everything on my Mini Hawk, and in the spring, it will be getting painted. It will replicate Aronow's 32' Cary "the cigarette"- the same thing you are doing with your project.
Same paint scheme, and same graphics. It will sport 3 accon pop up cleats and a fancy rubrail. The only thing that wont be the same are the seats. Those are staying white.
-Sam
I'd love a ride when it's all done, but I'm sure some other lucky fellow will get a ride instead.
If you are interested in my love for the sport, im sure you'd love to hear my own tribute to Aronow. Remember my Mini Hawk? I kept it decided not to sell it. When I heard of this project, I decided to take on a big challenge. Working with a man from Guy LaMotta's marina in port Washington, I have fixed up everything on my Mini Hawk, and in the spring, it will be getting painted. It will replicate Aronow's 32' Cary "the cigarette"- the same thing you are doing with your project.
Same paint scheme, and same graphics. It will sport 3 accon pop up cleats and a fancy rubrail. The only thing that wont be the same are the seats. Those are staying white.
-Sam
