Betty & The Boys back in 1976.

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11-01-2016 | 06:47 PM

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14 apache

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Originally Posted by Team Archer

Anybody notice why Bob Nordskog's 35 Cigarette was the world speed record holder. This is a test for you bench racers to see if you can figure it out. there is a big difference in his boat than the others.

Well I don't have the time to watch it all again my guess is either the skegs are cut off or very high drives? Would like to know and wont ruin it for anyone else. Pm me the answer. Thanks

11-01-2016 | 06:57 PM

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Team Archer

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its in the first five minutes of the Marina Del Rey race, Thanks for playing

11-01-2016 | 08:48 PM

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im going with bobs helmet it was the non bucketing light weight model that he fought to get approved OR the turbo eng's.

11-01-2016 | 08:48 PM

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Three engines cant see the video that good.

11-02-2016 | 09:33 AM

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Big motors & long strakes.

11-02-2016 | 04:08 PM

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Bingo we have a WINNER !!!!!!!!! hallj wins the lower strakes were lengthen all the way to the transom so the boat ran higher out of the water.

11-02-2016 | 06:32 PM

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Oddly enough I only learned of this last week. Charlie educated me.
But let's not forget the Good engines from Norm Teague and a good washing from Bob Teague. It all adds up.

Jeff