It is with extreme sorrow that we all lost a true friend yesterday in the person of Jim Hauser. I first met Jim at Lake X in 1964. He worked for many years with the Kiekhaefer Mercury Corporation. He also served in the US Army and, while in Viet Nam, he suffered a severe stab wound in hand-to-hand combat with Viet Cong. Later he was a successful yacht broker in south Florida. We reconnected via the internet and “Screamandfly” forums in February 2005. We met in person again at Brownie’s 2008 “Legends of Offshore” gathering. Shortly thereafter, Jim called me and suggested that we arrange another gathering of all the old boat racers from “back in the day”. Thus was born OFF2009. At that event, Cadillac McDaniel joined us and we became the “Three Amigos” for OFF2010 and OFF2011. Despite significant health problems, Jim worked tirelessly to make OFF a wonderfully pleasant event for all that attended. I shall fondly, and forever, remember his smile and easy-going mannerisms. – Steve Sirois

R.I.P Jim Hauser. Sorry for the loss to Your Friends an Famly.

Jim was a great friend and will be missed. He was also the race promoter for the Palm Beach World Championship coming this Oct and the race will be promoted in his Honor by Nick Scafidi from the Aquamania team. Jim was also the godson of the late Carl Kiekhaefer

This is sad news...he had recently been working to re-establish the Palm Beach World Championship. It is only fitting that it be held in his honor.

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/pr...o-2149330.html

This is a recent article in the Palm Beach Post.

RIP Jim ...and thanks for your contributions.

Yes, and Nick Scafidi and some of Jims friends will continue in his honor

RIP Jim.

Very Sorry to hear this sad news, Our thoughts go out to family and friends, may he rest in peace.

Steve, very saddend to hear this news. He shared such a wealth of knowledge and experiences with us all. Had a great time meeting Jim @ OFF 2009 & again @ 2011. I have some very memorable footage of Jim, Cadillac & yourself (along with Scotty)at the Tiki bar table that I will be forwarding to you soon. Gary & Vic

Thank You. We will be looking forward to it. - Steve

Sorry to about the lose of Jim Hauser. Condolences and Prayers for his family and friends. RIP