Miss Geico on fire
07-02-2012 | 09:55 AM
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The resin that binds the materials together will burn, but the carbon fiber cloth itself will remain, as it has already been reduced to it's most elemental form (carbon). After a bad fire, it will be a mass of shredded fibers, like a giant wig. A true shame; glad that no one was hurt, and hope that enough can be salvaged for the program to continue. The GEICO operation is a badly-needed ambassador to the "sport".
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07-02-2012 | 10:07 AM
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I can't help but wonder what is next for the boys. The financial loss of Miss G. must be a huge blow to their team, even a well sponsored team like they are. With John Haggin no longer pumping in truckloads of money, I hope this isn't the last we see of the Gieco team. It would be a huge loss to offshore boats in general. Fans would be lost without her around........
Glad everyone is safe and good luck in the future!
Glad everyone is safe and good luck in the future!
07-02-2012 | 10:38 AM
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I believe they have more than one turbine boat ? I have been to there home base in west palm . I know they can pull and replace the motors in 15 minutes. They have spare turbines there and a many boats, just not sure if there are 2 mystics ?
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07-02-2012 | 10:38 AM
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Only the one Mystic, last I knew they still had the Platinum, and the MTI.
07-02-2012 | 01:51 PM
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07-02-2012 | 06:44 PM
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