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    Last edited by GENE LANHAM; 01-18-2016 at 04:53 PM.

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    Paging Jim Abraham! Jim...You still out there?? Would love to hear any more Lake X stories you may remember? Very interested. Thanks Jim!

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    Still here. I'm sure you remember Dave Adams, a boss at one time, at Lake X. He passed away last year. I believe he took over from Gene Wagner or Wayne Meyers. Enjoying your and others posts. Great memories....

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    John Bakos the first Mercury Factory Race Boat Driver.

    John Bakos (Mercury years: 1958 – 1998)

    The first Mercury factory race boat driver hired by founder Carl Kiekhaefer was a Southern California club racer named John Bakos.
    “Johnny” became a go-to guy for Kiekhaefer, supervising construction at Lake X, driving test boats and racing. “I think he liked my determination,” Bakos said.
    It was Bakos who took the first MerCruiser sterndrive to individual boat builders to convince them of the value of the new technology; but it was his own record-setting win in the 1962 Miami-Nassau (Bahamas) race that put MerCruiser sales on plane.
    Bakos would win races and set records until 1970, when, wanting more stability, he transferred to Fond du Lac, Wis., becoming the first OEM field technical representative, working with boat builders on proper rigging of Mercury product.
    “That was my favorite time,” said Bakos, “working with the builders, getting a boat set ‘just so.’ I enjoyed racing when I did it, but I enjoyed getting out.”
    courtesy of The Mercury Legacy.

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    Scream & Fly Milestone .....

    Quote Originally Posted by seeroy View Post
    For years I have wanted to pass along some of the experiences I had at Lake X from 1962 through 1970. This is going to take awhile and will be a living document.
    ..... and it is, a living document!

    This thread, started by Steve Sirois , quietly passed "One Half Million Hits!" a few days ago. I don't think that milestone should go unnoticed. It has been one of the most enjoyable and entertaining threads of all time on S & F.

    I remember Tom Stickle calling to tell me pictures of his flip of the single Jones in Miami around 1969 were being shown on the internet. Possessing only slightly more savvy than Jackie Wilson on a computer, it took a while before I found what I was looking for. Life at Lake X was one of the first threads I read on S & F and is probably the reason I hung around to share some of my own experiences in outboard racing.

    I just want to say "Thank You" to Seeroy for taking all that time to tell his stories. Like any good storyteller, he never let facts get in the way of a good story - that's what makes them so damn much fun.

    Additionally, thanks Steve for the special OFF treatment you extended my way. You know it was greatly appreciated.

    Congratulations on the success of your tread, a whole bunch of us folks have really enjoyed traveling down memory lane with you.

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    Wow! Thanks Bill.

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    I was told of this thread a few days ago and joined s@f for it. This has been some of the most enjoyable reading Ive had in a while. Much respect for all of the guys who worked at lake x and for kaekhafer/mercury and especially those that raced those insanely powered small boats offshore, Thank you gentleman for all the stories and telling me how our crazy world of offshore racing evolved.

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    I’m the guy between Leslie and Ridgell. I don’t remember where or when pic was taken.
    Russ Gloudeman from Parts and Service Division, Plant #3 which at the time was located in Beaver Dam, WI.

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    Quote Originally Posted by R1522 View Post
    I’m the guy between Leslie and Ridgell. I don’t remember where or when pic was taken.
    Russ Gloudeman from Parts and Service Division, Plant #3 which at the time was located in Beaver Dam, WI.
    Thanks for the information

    I would think this pic was taken in 66 or 67? Lake X?

    The engine is probably one of the new 482/375 production engines--(Mystery Motor?)


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    Quote Originally Posted by willabee View Post
    ..... and it is, a living document!

    This thread, started by Steve Sirois , quietly passed "One Half Million Hits!" a few days ago. I don't think that milestone should go unnoticed. It has been one of the most enjoyable and entertaining threads of all time on S & F.

    I remember Tom Stickle calling to tell me pictures of his flip of the single Jones in Miami around 1969 were being shown on the internet. Possessing only slightly more savvy than Jackie Wilson on a computer, it took a while before I found what I was looking for. Life at Lake X was one of the first threads I read on S & F and is probably the reason I hung around to share some of my own experiences in outboard racing.

    I just want to say "Thank You" to Seeroy for taking all that time to tell his stories. Like any good storyteller, he never let facts get in the way of a good story - that's what makes them so damn much fun.

    Additionally, thanks Steve for the special OFF treatment you extended my way. You know it was greatly appreciated.

    Congratulations on the success of your tread, a whole bunch of us folks have really enjoyed traveling down memory lane with you.
    You did it again Stavros——— sneaked past the five hundred mark without me knowing.
    Both you and Willa have helped me approach the middle years with just that bit extra to look forward to.
    Enjoyed the banter that goes with boat racing, be it OMC or Mercury.
    Heres wishing you and Iris well Steve, keep HEALTHY and happy in the knowledge you created one of the all time great threads on S&F with LIFE AT LAKE X. Sincerely J.

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    Kowabunga my friend

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    Quote Originally Posted by seeroy View Post
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    Hi Steve I was thinking of you when I passed by the old Mercury winter testing site at Siesta Key so I took a couple of pictures for you to see the bridge is where the boat house used to be.

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    Quote Originally Posted by R1522 View Post
    I’m the guy between Leslie and Ridgell. I don’t remember where or when pic was taken.
    Russ Gloudeman from Parts and Service Division, Plant #3 which at the time was located in Beaver Dam, WI.
    Rusty! You still out there? lol ...You MUST have a story or two to share with everyone. Can't wait. Thx

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    @seeroy Thank you so much for the incredible journey this thread is!

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