7xChamp
 

Richie, are you out there?

I've got a question about the 35' Dry Martini.
When you were throttling, Did Carlo need to hold his left elbow up a bit so he didn't interfere with the throttle levers?
Seems like it would be a bit uncomfortable.

Jeff

Interesting question Jeff, I think I've just got long arms and too many lbs hanging over the front!!!!

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

Hello Richie, I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to drive Martini last year in the Cowes Torquay - had a fantastic time but couldn't find anywhere to put my left elbow with my old school lifeline jacket on. What a boat, in really good condition and kept very original throughout.

Anyhow, are you going to come over to Europe at all next year to take in some of the Cowes Monte Carlo race? It would be great for the sport if we could get some big names, such as yourself, to be a part......I'd also love to get to meet you one day!!!

Best wishes......

Richie, while I have your attention, I'd just like to say that one of the most memorable moments of offshore racing I have, was just before the start of the 1976 Needles Trophy in Poole. You and TG came out of the Haven doing about 70/80 and took American Eagle off the wash of the cabin cruiser I was on.........truly mind blowing for a 4 year old!

Unbelievably, a couple of days later you did something pretty similar coming out of Cowes, late for the start the CTC. Man, that boat could fly and how those Champion Makers sounded, incredible........Beken of Cowes did a fantastic poster of that boat flying well, my Uncle still has an original copy hanging on the wall of his boat shop.

Thanks for the ever lasting memory!

Sorry for hijacking your thread Jeff.......

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 challenging race, I always equated it to the Indianapolis 500 car race, Daytona, and LeMans 24 hr.. To win that race three out of five times to me is monumental, and to hold a record of 79.8 mph for the full course is extra special. Not sure if still stands or not ???

Yes, very impressive Richie, I remember watching the race - ‘Satisfaction’ a 38’ Scarab, 1980 – another one of my all time favourite boats , do you know what happened to it/where it is? I guess the others wins were with Carlo Bonomi in Aeromarine & Dry Martini 36’ Cigs?
I think (not sure) the course record is now held by Fabio Buzzi in his Red FPT at over 90 mph. As impressive as that boat is, it’s just not the same as watching an old-school deep V with a pair of big blocks!! Your right, CTC is a special race and seeing a bunch of 35’/36’ Cigs battle it out with the Shead boats was a sight to behold. Sadly the race these days is a shadow of its former self, but we should be grateful that some people can still be bothered to put on a show and its still going. Hopefully the Cowes Monte Carlo race next June will attract some sponsors and reignite the whole thing – hopefully see you there, there’s three or four days of social beforehand. I believe that Carlo Bonomi was at the 50th anniversary CTC in 2010, perhaps we could get you both together at this one??

Let's work on that for the new year. I've got a saw you work on the rest.

Jeff

Perhaps I could get a couple of UJ's fitted???

Here is a pic from Jeff when he was on the other side of the pond. :party-smiley-004:

Is he the lanky looking yankee ?

Lanky Yankee ,,,, That be Jeff. :party-smiley-004:

Richie,

Do you remember the guy on the left?

Jeff

He even looks like an englishman...but he lost his umbrella.....

satisfaction is currently in pasadena california and has been used as an waterski race boat in the catalina ski race

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 and his hands were on the sticks. He was that way, and back then they paid for us to swallow our pride . Many stories to tell on that subject

I'm very happy to hear that the boat is still alive - any pictures??

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 first time out. Two yellow boats neck and neck until they broke.

I remember that CTC race well, that was the first race for the "Limit Up" Cougar (38') , James raced the boat with Mike Doxford the owner, in later years the boat was raced by Ted Toleman and Smitty, and then it became one of the Gentry fleet

Pete

That’s what I'm talkin about - right there!

This one looks pretty cool!

Rat I can no longer post pics on here so I will post a pic on Boatmad for you......

Thanks Nigel, I had seen pictures of this boat before and thought it was a different boat because it looks like it has a different screen.............clearly I was wrong.

Don`t worry son, its a family thing, it`s in your Genes.

Kalaazar

Screen angle you see - highly important!!

What screen ! On a Magnum 27 sport that`s a temporary water breaker. It`s coming your way DUCK or buy a better helmet.

Kalaazar

Rat I would say that the screen has been changed completely from when the boat raced.............

Satisfaction

"Alive and well in California"

Powered by 2, 750 HP. 557 CI. Chevrolet Engines with original Lucas fuel injection.

I have owned the boat and raced Satisfaction since 1991 with Carson Brummett throttling and maintaing the boat.

Some history highlights:

1978: Hull produced by "Team Scarab" Larry Smith in Costa Mesa, CA.
1979: Rigging completed by Bobby Moore
1980: Third place needles trophy race (English Channel) Bill Elsnick Driver, 1st place Cowes-Torquay-Cowes (English Channel), Bill Elsnick Driver (New record 79.6 Mph), Awarded British Harmsworth Trophy
1981: 2nd Place Balandi Race (Miami FL to Bahamas), 2nd Place Stuphen Race (Cape Coral, FL)
1985: Confiscated by U.S. Government (DEA) after being converted for use as a drug runner
1991: Purchased by Mike Maginn indirectly from DEA auction
1991: 2nd Place high point Super-V POPRA APBA West, 2nd Place Catalina Ski Race (Darin Kirkland Skier)
1992: First Place high point modified offshore POPRA APBA West
1994: 1st Place Overall Catalina Ski Race (Darin Kirkland Skier)
1995: 1st Place Overall Womens Division Catalina Ski Race (Lori Dunsmore Skier)
1998: 1st Place Overall San Francisco/Alcatraz Ski Race (Darin Kirkland Skier)
1999: 1st Place Overall Catalina Ski Race (Carl Goldsmith Skier)
2011: 1st Place Mens Expert Class Catalina Ski Race and current record holder (Martie Wells Skier)

Satisfaction has raced successfully for 32 years (including 16 top 10 finishes at Catalina Ski Race) and is still capable of amazing things.

Thanks for your interest,
Mike Maginn

P.S. that is not the original cowling, i built the new one in 1993

That's some record! I never knew that the boat had a 'dodgy' period in it's history.....but at least the feds sold it back to the market. Got more photo's you can post? Still a great looking machine. Thanks for posting.

WOW what a boat ,great going for Darin Kirkland the skier too. used to watch him race at the club i belonged to here in England , They can only use boats 21 foot long herefor ski raceing still pack 1000hp motors in them .

Yes, I'm so pleased to see this boat is still alive and in such good condition - great stuff, thanks for showing us. Do you have any more pics???

that is truely awesome boat with some spectaculer history,glad its still alive and well

Satisfaction
 

Here are some more photos of Satisfaction. The first photo was directly after the boat was purchased from the DEA with stealth colors and low compression motors. (minus the numbers)

Great shots, thanks for that. I now understand why it ended up being painted black.

Mike

Thank you for taking care of the boat, we are all just caretakers for the next generation of fans.

Permit me to add some clarifications to your posted history. When the boat was rigged in 1979, it was done at Bobby and Jack's shop. Bobby as you correctly stated was Bobby Moore, the sport's first throttleman for Bill Wishnick. His partner at the time was Jack Stuteville. Jack was the first to introduce to offshore all of the glitter from California, like color in the engine room and chrome everywhere. He came from California to the Orange Bowl regatta's with SK boats and stayed to become a legend in offshore, both with his throttling and rigging skills. He was the throttleman for Joey Ipolitto in 1979.

The driver of your boat for the English races was Bill Elswick, he was also US1 American champion in 1980.

And last but not least, I was very happy to hear the name Brummet in regards to boat racing again. The famous Lou Brummet, had the cleanest, fastest racing boats in the endurance classes. Salton Sea 500 and the 9 hour race in Miami. He was my hero and the hero of many others of that era.....please give his son or grandson our very best wishes.

Also if you have a moment, take a look at HORBA, www.historicraceboats.com we try to keep the history of the early offshore days alive, for all to see.

Good luck with your boat, well done.

Hello, Charlie nice to hear you jump in, very interesting. Do you have any update on your 32' Cary?

Satisfaction
 

After 22 years of ownership I'm thinking of selling Satisfaction. It has been a pleasure racing her but it is time for someone else to else to enjoy the boat.

Not sure if Richie would remember who he is. Mike Mantle - navigator to the stars, including Betty Cook when they won the Cowes race in '78.