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    program cover photo

    hey fish, i was in the stands for that race! do you remember he went up and past vertical, caught the tops of the cowls, luckily dragging him back down partway, just to gas it and go right on over? imo, he could have saved it, if not for the hairtrigger on the throttle. on of my favorite race/crash pics. sure wish we could watch races in the marine stadium again.
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    Barracuda # 720 " Popcorn"- dual Mercurys

    Dear Oregon Barracuda- In the early '70's I pit crewed for #226 Dave Potter Molinari/Mercury from Seattle Wash. I have alot of super 8mm movie footage of outboard tunell hull racing in the Pacific Northwest in the '70's. I personally knew Johnny Adair # 720 " Popcorn" from Seattle who raced in the 70's in the yellow dual Mercury Barracuda. A perfect example of a OPC (outboard pleasure craft). Stock boat- stock engines (c/w speedmasters). Raced for points nearly every weekend. Very reliable rig! If you E-mail me at mrbenson55@gmail.com with your # or more imformation, I might have footage of Barracudas in the pits or racing. Our site is www.gosee.tv/boatracing Mark Benson - Producer Vancouver British Columbia Canada

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    Barracuda Tunnel Hull

    Here is the thread on Barracuda Tunnel Hull boats made in Portland, Oregon in the '70's

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    History

    Can someone tell me some history about these boats my title says myer but people say barracuda. Im the only one that has one around here. 1974 myer is mine.can someone help me out thanks send me pictures imatptown@gmail.com

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    ttt.... only because i may be going against all reccomendations and getting one and adding a 150 promax SS to it.... at what speeds was blow over common... 60, 70, 70+ boat is temporary.... until i can find something better for the SS or rebuild the hydrostream

    4-16-2014. 25 years old today... the fishin boat doesnt look to bad for a classic does she


    things that were are no longer as they are today...

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    anybody Click image for larger version. 

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ID:	220689no how much this boats are worth. this is mine 1974 myer tunnel hull second owner been sitting for 13 years and i finlly got my hands on it thanksClick image for larger version. 

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    The Barracuda is a copy of the Dutchman tunnel. The hull has run slightly over 100 MPH with twin inlines. I believe the biggest problem folks get into is running the motor at too much of a positive angle pushing the nose up too high causing blow overs. The hull was designed around the inline Mercs power of that period running at a slight negative or netural position.

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    you still have your boat

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    Rigging the cuda...... 150 ss went away but a 20 in is here so riser is gunna go on and studs to mount engine will work until i can shorten..... bought the silver hull paul mayer used to have..... it is yellowed but still kinda pretty so debating what colors to do to freshen being gel is toast... but alas.... its getting a 150 2.5l mariner supermag think xr6 and a 1.87 cle for now... had the boat to long to not atleast go play until a 150xs is found.....
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    4-16-2014. 25 years old today... the fishin boat doesnt look to bad for a classic does she


    things that were are no longer as they are today...

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    Thats a good looking boat. Have the same one been setting for 13 years. finally got my hands on it. Put new interior. Took it out 10 times then transom out rodded. I'm the second owner love this boat. Got a 78 200 black max second owner. You live around troutdale. If so I would like to see your boat. How fast you been. Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by 150aintenuff View Post
    Rigging the cuda...... 150 ss went away but a 20 in is here so riser is gunna go on and studs to mount engine will work until i can shorten..... bought the silver hull paul mayer used to have..... it is yellowed but still kinda pretty so debating what colors to do to freshen being gel is toast... but alas.... its getting a 150 2.5l mariner supermag think xr6 and a 1.87 cle for now... had the boat to long to not atleast go play until a 150xs is found.....
    Looks cool! How's it run?

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    by the way you still have your barracuda?

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    barracuda for sale hull trailer only $1000

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    tunnel hull barracuda transom

    starting my transom tomorrow. hopefully it will be done by the 4
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    you still have you barracuda?

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