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Old 09-03-2009 | 09:01 PM
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Well here it is, the Carib Great Race 2009, from Trinidad to Tobago, 93 miles of pretty much open ocean racing. We didn't dethrone the reigning king Mr. Solo, but there is always next year.

The start went smoothly.... then it got a little bumpy.
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Old 09-03-2009 | 09:08 PM
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flight time.
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Old 09-03-2009 | 09:18 PM
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Mr. Solo
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Old 09-03-2009 | 09:28 PM
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some more
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Old 09-03-2009 | 09:39 PM
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Sean what motors did mr solo have in it?? Still Harolds stuff??
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Old 09-03-2009 | 10:54 PM
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I think they are blue thunders, 850 Hp
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Old 09-04-2009 | 05:48 AM
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ya thats Harold Gradys stuff, him and Chuck worked together years ago. SUPERCAT engines. right up there with Sterling or Chuck. Might want to ask him about motors too. JT knows him..He was over with Victory team as is Sterling and Chuck...Funny how that works huh

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Great pics Sean thanks ......
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Old 09-04-2009 | 08:22 AM
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Is Mr. Solo a new boat or did it race in the US before?
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Old 09-04-2009 | 09:43 AM
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Mr. Solo was built right after Drambuie I believe, went to trinidad new.
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