And now for something completely different.....The "Wing" has taken Flight ......

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08-15-2008, 12:47 PM

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If pic #2 is a leisurely shakedown cruise,I cannot wait the see it with the hammer down.Are you controlling the aealeron manually like the old days,or hydraulic?

It is a cross between the old and the new....manual/ hydraulic so I can "feel" any impact with the water. We have a bit of homework to do on it........

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08-15-2008, 12:48 PM

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Very cool T2. Plans for any poker runs once it's ready?

No Poker Runs....just Antique race boat regattas and some exhibition runs at Tunnel boat events.

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08-15-2008, 12:51 PM

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Congrats!!! How long have you been working on this "project"?

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08-15-2008, 12:53 PM

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No Poker Runs....just Antique race boat regattas and some exhibition runs at Tunnel boat events.

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Aww, come on! The Jacksonville run comes to mind. Smooth open water.

"Doing the math", that thing would be tough to keep up with.

"Original power 2 x 135 Hp OB's and 1960's era 2 blade props...speed approx 110-120."......that's

08-15-2008, 01:04 PM

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Long time coming! Congrats!!!!!!
Best of luck to you and Darren.
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08-15-2008, 01:11 PM

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Congrats!!! How long have you been working on this "project"?

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About 5 years..........

08-15-2008, 01:11 PM

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WOW, great to see her alive Rich and Darren. So, who's got a set big enought to slap the sticks to the dash and trim her out?

08-15-2008, 01:14 PM

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I just found the website for the Wheeling vintage raceboat event. That's less than 2 hrs away. See you there.

08-15-2008, 01:14 PM

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T2X,

Where did you find the boat? Reason why I ask, there was one in Pearland Texas at a marine repair shop in the air on a sign a few years back. Just wondering. Great job bringing the boat back to life. I would like to see some more pics when you get a chance.

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08-15-2008, 01:39 PM

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That boat (the Pearland wing) went to John Sherlock and has since been resold..... for a LOT more than he paid for it...and is still unrestored. It was in very bad shape but because they are so rare, the values are increasing year by year.

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