This deserves its own thread
05-29-2003, 12:38 PM
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Re: Re: This deserves its own thread
Originally posted by Too Old
I wish we could see the process of this boat being returned to it's former glory.
I wish we could see the process of this boat being returned to it's former glory.
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05-29-2003, 12:44 PM
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This is Dave Switzer in a sister ship to our hull......(Dave is Bob's brother)
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05-29-2003, 12:50 PM
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Re: A great Story
Originally posted by Philip
. Taking a boat to over 100 mph at a time of 75 mph speeds is both daring, foolish, and an adventure that might end in disaster. "
. Taking a boat to over 100 mph at a time of 75 mph speeds is both daring, foolish, and an adventure that might end in disaster. "
By 1964 or so.....other hulls were beginning to come close.....but you have to admire the guy for braving the unknown...at truly fatal speeds.
The only actual fatality I know of in a wing design occurred in copies made by DeSilva boats in California...... for OMC. I think two disintegrated..... at least one at Havasu.
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