skrap

It was 30 years ago today when Howard Arneson's boat driven by Tony Garcia and throttled by Sammy James took fiirst place in the Coral Gables Challenge Cup in Saugatuck, MI. From that day on, marine propulsion would change forever. I was happy to be a part of it and to witness history.

CougarM

I remember that boat well, spent many a hour fixing it

Velocity Vector

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I can't amagine having to "fix" a race boat....you mean they have to be worked on...

Rik

Look at your talent!

skrap

Beautiful picture! Thanks for posting it Rik.

gary cook

i was there kick ass race!! lew cooper put on a great party too! happy!

TENSION

I was ther also. Sat at a table with Sal Magluta.........

cash68

What was historic/groundbreaking about it?

chewiekw

Won like 8 races in a row, and was the first boat to really prove the effects of the surface drive...I am sure others can add more details

Redman

8 in a row?? Give Sammy some credit. Detail, detail, attention to detail, and Sammy is still at it today with his RV Aircraft parts, and still full of hell----