Randy Rabe/Rabco Boats History Gallery 2 [Archive] - Scream And Fly Powerboat and High Performance Powerboating Discussion Forums

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:17 PM

I got a call a few days ago from Parker who said you gotta come over. He was going through his garage and came up with a lot more stuff accumulated over the years by his Father Randy Rabe. I could not believe it, boxes and boxes of stuff! I grabbed my camera from my car and took a few pictures of some of the pictures (explains the poor quality on some), engine stands, signs, OEM decals, race memorabilia... This stuff really belongs in a museum. The sense of history looking through the tons of stuff was overwhelming.

Parker said he was going to send it down to greg, but until then (please be patient guys, this stuff is old, hard to scan and correct, catalog...etc) here is a sampling and the next installment of the Hammer Down Galleries. Enjoy.

Fish

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:19 PM

the man, the myth, the legend... Randy Rabe.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV63.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:20 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV43.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:21 PM

the ron jones in better days... with better days still in its future

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:23 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV32.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV47.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:24 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV33.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:24 PM

Are those machine guns??????:eek::eek::eek:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV34.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:25 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV35.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:25 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV36.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV37.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:27 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV38.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV40.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV39.jpg

.http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV62.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:29 PM

Olegator, is this you???

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV54.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV55.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV56.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV61.jpg

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Fish

01-28-2008, 03:29 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV46.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:30 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV44.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:30 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV42.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:30 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV41.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:31 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV48.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:31 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV49.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:31 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV50.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:32 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV51.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:32 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV52.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV53.jpg
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Fish

01-28-2008, 03:33 PM

i think this is homer green...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV57.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:33 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV60.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:33 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV64.jpg

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:34 PM

a small sample of stuff....

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV6.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV7.jpg
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Fish

01-28-2008, 03:36 PM

Fish

01-28-2008, 03:37 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV9.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV10.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV11.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV13.jpg

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Fish

01-28-2008, 03:41 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV45.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV58.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV30.jpg

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oldschoolltv

01-28-2008, 04:05 PM

cool pics look at the number of entrants on the probably entrants page winter haven was in the house, Matt

Fish

01-28-2008, 04:39 PM

cool pics look at the number of entrants on the probably entrants page winter haven was in the house, Matt

Figured that would get some interest. My dad, ole gator, and a bunch of guys I knew from going to the races when I was young listed there. I am sure there are several who are members here, wonder who else will chime in?:)

Mark75H

01-28-2008, 06:28 PM

WOW! What an awesome collection of stuff. I just wish Greg really had time to do this stuff. I'm afraid he's quite overwhelmed with other work.

Anybody else notice what I see in pic 46? ;)

Fish

01-28-2008, 06:36 PM

WOW! What an awesome collection of stuff. I just wish Greg really had time to do this stuff. I'm afraid he's quite overwhelmed with other work.

Anybody else notice what I see in pic 46? ;)

Sam, is this the pic you are referring to? No one else can see the numbers unless you save the pic. :)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV46.jpg (http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV46.jpg)

you are right though, it is an amazing collection. I am just glad parker has been able to share them with us.

Mark75H

01-28-2008, 06:49 PM

Yes, that is the one I'm talking about. Location is important :rolleyes:

Actually, my browser can show the name when I click on it and select "properties"

Fish

01-28-2008, 06:52 PM

I did not until you said something, but looking at the original I think I see what you are referring to. If anyone needs a little help, here is a hint link;)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/Hammerdownv46a.jpg

PARKER RABE

01-28-2008, 06:52 PM

more to come guys , great job fish ! excellent job !:)

action17

01-28-2008, 07:25 PM

man that's awesome fellas!! Parks your dad is the MAN!!!

PARKER RABE

01-28-2008, 07:33 PM

its a good thing i saved all this stuff huh ? i got alot more to go thru ! :eek:

LakeRacer99

01-28-2008, 09:25 PM

Fish/Parker thanks for doing this...
What mid is on the 700x/650xs in post 23? Looks awesome.

So, there is 5 boats in the picture Sam is referring to? That is tight racin.:eek:

warrior74z

01-28-2008, 09:48 PM

Mark75H

01-28-2008, 10:15 PM

Fish/Parker thanks for doing this...
What mid is on the 700x/650xs in post 23? Looks awesome.

So, there is 5 boats in the picture Sam is referring to? That is tight racin.:eek:

That is the factory 650X/700X mid for that motor ... awesome isn't it? The 650XS decals do not belong above that mid and a Speedmaster lower unit.

Could that be an OMC rotory engine poking up there?
Nope no rotary. Here's a hint: Harry Kerslake is about to have a very bad day :eek:

warrior74z

01-28-2008, 10:42 PM

Looks like the blue and white boat is on top of 295's sponson?

Mark75H

01-28-2008, 11:19 PM

Looks like the blue and white boat is on top of 295's sponson?I think it is a little confusing because 2 boats between 295 and 486 are touching and both are part blue and part white. They are #'s 575 (Harry Kerslake) and 76. I think it just looks like 295 is under 575 because 295 is closer to us.

#251 was early to the start, #76 was late and is charging up to the start and the other boats closed up his line

Li'l Toy

01-28-2008, 11:22 PM

Parker, Fish, this is amazing. I almost lost it when I saw the list of entrants in the program. So many names, some I forgot about--and I was in it only for about 4 years running the OPC races in Miami with the South Florida Outboard Club.

It hurts--but hurts so good. Parker, keep 'em coming.

warrior74z

01-28-2008, 11:24 PM

I think it is a little confusing because 2 boats between 295 and 486 are touching and both are part blue and part white. They are #'s 575 (Harry Kerslake) and 76. I think it just looks like 295 is under 575 because 295 is closer to us.

#251 was early to the start, #76 was late and is charging up to the start and the other boats closed up his line Is this where Reggie is not so considerate and causes some drivers to not have a happy day :)

Mark75H

01-28-2008, 11:29 PM

Picture a split second before and a split second after Parker's pic

Is this where Reggie is not so considerate and causes some drivers to not have a happy day I spoke to Danny Piggot (#486) about this last fall, his recollection was that it wasn't really anyone's fault. There was a space Reggie (#76) could have come thru when he started charging up, but when he arrived, it just wasn't there.

I think Parker's pic helps us to see this at a slightly different time and understand what actually happened

Checkmate-Chris

01-28-2008, 11:37 PM

Fish-you did a great job!

Parker - thanks for sharing that amazing collection with all of us. :)

Talon2.5

01-29-2008, 06:51 AM

Fish, Parker

great pics!!! cool memories to see and read

olegator, i saw your name in the listing :D :cool:

Dirk Pitt

01-29-2008, 07:19 AM

great stuff, :D

SFRacing

01-29-2008, 09:39 AM

love the historic stuff. thanks for puttin them up

Mitchie

01-29-2008, 09:46 AM

Thankyou for all of this

blkmtrfan

01-29-2008, 01:16 PM

Another fantastic thread http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

Frank Molé

01-29-2008, 04:43 PM

yes this is good stuff:D :D thank you:)

philip12

01-30-2008, 06:19 AM

thank you, and very easy to view

tux974

01-30-2008, 06:36 AM

Great job Fish! Those pics will tap the memory bank. I even like the tilt trailer in the 3rd pic:) TL

THE HOSER

03-06-2008, 01:47 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV63.jpg[/QUOTE]

i like the sun glass
i need a pair of those when dirkpitt and i go at it :D

moparbarn

03-18-2008, 12:17 PM

Any of you guys remeber this place??? ;)

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV65.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV4.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV5.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV8.jpg

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yeah, fish, i remember. prolly was there for that race. killer place to watch a race, but the old format, up the intracoastal was a better "show", imho.

Ronster43

03-27-2008, 02:42 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV52.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV53.jpg
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The Stinger is on my father's SE at the Marine Stadium in the late 70's. That's him, Jeff Titus, standing just to the right of the van. He designed and built it after he was hurt badly in a Mod-U in Tallahassee. Mom made him slow down.

oldschoolltv

03-27-2008, 02:48 PM

I remember that van and boat very well, didnt he convert it to propane for fuel?? Matt

Ronster43

03-27-2008, 02:52 PM

I remember that van and boat very well, didnt he convert it to propane for fuel?? Matt

Yes...propane on the van. The boat...not so much. Shouldn't we both be working?

oldschoolltv

03-27-2008, 03:04 PM

I have to have some fun at work, between nut case customers, Matt
p.s. with the price of gas the propane may be the way to go

AirRide

04-06-2008, 08:40 PM

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/makulaf/boats/HammerdownGalleryV60.jpgThis sorta looks like a 14' HauptnerCraft...Who knows.

2us70

04-07-2008, 04:19 PM

Picture looks to be from about the mid 60s. The lines of the boat look like a Sabre or Critchfield, the motor looks like a 50 with Ride Guide steering and the driver is wearing an APCO life jacket. By the late 60s most everyone was running cable steering and wearing GenTex jackets. By the color of the water and the camera angle it looks like a picture taken of the Gold Coast Marathon or one of the other point to point races popular back then.

rnelems

04-07-2008, 04:49 PM

Motor has the chrome bar over the top cowl,that makes it a 63 or 64. I believe the 1965 models did not have the chrome bar. Man, I must be old to remember stuff like this when I can't remember what I had for lunch.:)

2us70

04-07-2008, 05:44 PM

Some guys only ran the special event races like the "Gold Coast Marathon" so we didn't see those boats very often. Few of the special events only guys could keep up with the regular OPC runners so we also didn't see much of the in the races either.

Matthew Ramirez

04-14-2008, 05:49 PM

the pic are great i cant wight till we see more

raymar

04-19-2008, 09:30 PM

The 1967 Model Mercs were the last year the chrome piece (actually aluminum) that used the top cowl trim from the factory. The 1250 Mercs and the smaller engines came without them in 1968.