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Originally Posted by Edward R. Cozzi
(Post 2724593)
in the World Championships held in Venice Italy in 1979 that Roki Aoki and Howard Quam raced together in Rocky's yellow cat? Howard throttled and, of course, Rocky drove. They hit some driftwood on the course and filled their water pick-ups causing them to overheat and slow way down. I think they finished 4th or 6th.
Back then you had to be INVITED to race in the Worlds. Howard and Keith Hazell were US-2 in 1979 in #45, Flap Jack, behind Betty Cook and John Connor. Right around Christmas of 1979 a chap named Jack Cunningham purchased the 1979 38' Bertram from Howard and it was campaigned in England after that. Jack bought the truck, trailer, spare engines...EVERYTHING! Howard was thinking of not racing in 1980 until he decided to purchase the older 38' Bertram called "Satisfaction" from Paul Clauser. (formerly the "Copper Kettle" of Sandy Satullo). It was slower and heavier than the newer 38's Howard was used to, but it was as strong as any boat I had ever been in. Does anybody know what ever happened to Paul Clauser? Mr Sunny Isles Marine himself.....No, don't know where he is...BUT I got a call yesterday from a guy in Montreal who is restoring the old Copper Kettle. He is going to send photos as the resto goes on. Speaking of those races in Venice...... a cat by Cigarette...yup, they made cats ( by Billy Seebold)...it was throttled by Richie Powers, did very well until one sponson went one way and the other went a different direction. |
Had dinner with Clauser, Connor, Digger not long ago. Clauser has lost about 100 pounds and looks almost human....
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Did you guys see this thread of the Gentry eagle http://www.speedwake.com/upload/show...threadid=58599 I guess it was for sale on ebay recently.
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Originally Posted by olredalert
(Post 2723820)
-------G-spot,,,Its funny you mention the 28 DONZI Sportsman that Brownie won the 67 Miami/Nassua race with (DONZI BABY) as I am on the trail of that very boat at the moment. I saw it yesterday!!!! It has been stripped of just about everything, but the hull and deck are intact. As a sidebar it appears that the boat may have been serial #1.
-------I dont have the resources to do anything with the boat as I am in the middle of a couple of other expensive restos so I would love to hear from anyone who has the time and the commitment to do whats right with this historic DONZI. It should be brought back. Call me at 810-326-0490 or PM or E-mail me if you either are that person or know of someone that wants to own the 1967 Miami to Nassua winner........Bill S |
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does anyone have any info on the yellow 39 cigarette that used to be at arnolds in NJ. i own this boat and am curious to see pictures of it when arnold used it.
it is very similar to "run judy run" but it does not have a 3 man setup |
The boat was blue when Arnold built it.
When LS Jr gets home he has some pics I'll have him put up. It had 482's with #3's. No cabin, it ran about 72 mph. I have been it many times. Arnold painted it yellow to match his Rolling Thunder Baha race boat. |
This is the first time I had read this thread. It's fantastic. So much history, and so many dedicated people to keep the old war horses going. It's great.
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Get those old boats ready for the....HORBA..... Miami to Key West race next February...2010.
Also this old boat was just found and purchased for a very good price.....they are out there just keep looking. |
Les Quam
Hello I believe I am in possession of the Cougar Cat of Les Quam. If anyone knows how to contact him directly Please let me know. Meanwhile I can be reached at 239-462-3943 Thanks Tony
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