OLD RACE BOATS - Where are they now?
02-27-2006, 04:21 PM
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Re: OLD RACE BOATS - Where are they now?
Originally Posted by Dregsz
Your post confused me.
Are you asking if this boat was raced by DA in 1960??
Certainly not, that boat didn't exist in 1960.
Was it a 67?
No, that boat didn't exist in 1967.
In 67' DA raced a Magnum Marine
Hopefully, that narrows down the possibilities of "When"
Someone with a copy of Searace handy can probably sort out the rest.
good Luck
E
Are you asking if this boat was raced by DA in 1960??
Certainly not, that boat didn't exist in 1960.
Was it a 67?
No, that boat didn't exist in 1967.
In 67' DA raced a Magnum Marine
Hopefully, that narrows down the possibilities of "When"
Someone with a copy of Searace handy can probably sort out the rest.
good Luck
E
BROWNIE has the answer below!
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02-27-2006, 04:25 PM
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Re: OLD RACE BOATS - Where are they now?
Originally Posted by BROWNIE
The photo of 'Fino' is Bobby Rautbord winning the World Championship in 1972 or 1973.
Do you know if this was one of the first Cigarette raceboats?
I looks like an Cigarette sticker in the rear!
Do you know more about the boat, engines, drives?
Is the boat still alive?
I found these pics today at:
http://albaco.net/tornado/balestrieri_tornado_07.php
Left: FINO
Right: Vincenzo Balestrieri and Bobby Rautbord talking.
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02-28-2006, 02:28 PM
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Re: OLD RACE BOATS - Where are they now?
There seems to be very little information on the monohull Cougar 38, 41, and 46 US-1 boats. These boats seemed to be popular in offshore racing back in the 1980s (when the racing was REALLY OFFSHORE - the Bimini to Cat Cay race comes to mind). Today, these boats seem to have faded into history.
Also, I am curious how the Cougar monohull boats would do in pleasure boat form. I have found that many were constructed out of Kevlar/Carbon, and weight quite a bit more than other similar length offshore boats. For example, the Cougar 38 US-1 weighs 12,000 lbs, compared to the Cigarette 38 Top Gun's approximate 9,100 lbs. I would assume that the extra weight would make these boats very rugged and run well in rough seas.
Thank you,
Sorci
Also, I am curious how the Cougar monohull boats would do in pleasure boat form. I have found that many were constructed out of Kevlar/Carbon, and weight quite a bit more than other similar length offshore boats. For example, the Cougar 38 US-1 weighs 12,000 lbs, compared to the Cigarette 38 Top Gun's approximate 9,100 lbs. I would assume that the extra weight would make these boats very rugged and run well in rough seas.
Thank you,
Sorci
02-28-2006, 03:16 PM
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Re: OLD RACE BOATS - Where are they now?
Yes, I agree. You don't see many around.
We had one docked next to our blackfin back in 1986 in NY.
These may be a bit slower than a cig, but boy they are cool looking.
They even seem fast just sitting in the water.
We had one docked next to our blackfin back in 1986 in NY.
These may be a bit slower than a cig, but boy they are cool looking.
They even seem fast just sitting in the water.
02-28-2006, 04:31 PM
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Re: OLD RACE BOATS - Where are they now?
Originally Posted by Stormrider
Yes, I agree. You don't see many around.
We had one docked next to our blackfin back in 1986 in NY.
These may be a bit slower than a cig, but boy they are cool looking.
They even seem fast just sitting in the water.
We had one docked next to our blackfin back in 1986 in NY.
These may be a bit slower than a cig, but boy they are cool looking.
They even seem fast just sitting in the water.
and you forgot to mention THEY ARE HUGE WAVE CRUSHERS
jr mike
02-28-2006, 06:46 PM
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Re: OLD RACE BOATS - Where are they now?
I also agree, Cougars are extremely attractive looking, and their styling is timeless. As soon as the necessary funds become available, I will certainly be in the market for one; The 38 US-1 pictured above is my favorite model. I also wonder how Arneson Surface Drives would perform on these boats.
Maybe the Cougar's rugged construction is partly due to where they are built; waters around England tend to be rough on a regular basis. Boats built in England would have to be sturdy.
Sorci
Maybe the Cougar's rugged construction is partly due to where they are built; waters around England tend to be rough on a regular basis. Boats built in England would have to be sturdy.
Sorci
