Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[GENE LANHAM]

Down the short road to Portsmouth we rode,
to jump on the fast cat to France
was a hell of a trip
and the cat didn't flip
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Anyone care to finish it?

Sir Ernest didn't do as well with the 'Endurance'---

[powerabout]

Pilgrim tells me these "Fastcats"are Australian--------probably made in Taiwan or Korea , there's not much comes out of OZ anymore except dead didgeridoos, old abo's and unwanted muslims --------even WARBY stays home these days!
the ozzie business is http://www.incat.com.au/
I think fastcat is South African?

[jackiewilson]

Heading for home-------HOLIDAYS, FRIENDS, AND FISH STAY FRESH FOR THREE DAYS---------that's it, after that it's time to get back to normal !
No doubt about it, this is the only civilised country in the world where a man can stop the car---------walk to the front-------hang out his tallywhacker and take a leak, cheerfully waving said object at passing motorists without fear of being arrested or prosecuted------------this is France !
A man and his piss are sacrosanct!
Gendarmes do it-------farmers do it----- fire men on their way to work do it.
Another thing-------Frenchmen do not wash their hands after pissing !
Wonder if I'll make it past border control on the way back ?

[jackiewilson]

On the fat fast cat heading for Portsmouth--------made it past customs on the frog side-------they didn't even look twice-------guess there's an air of respectability about the trusty Lexus that even covers my flaws.
Should be home around 20:00 hrs.
Will be picking Murphy up from the cattery early in the morning--------she is going to be so pissed with jilly and me for putting her in a cats home for three days !
You should be getting the two concepts JOHN S. very soon--------we come a long way since the pony express----------mind you I could have bought Texas for what they charge postage these days.
Gary and the big boat are heading for NJ, whilst Mark and Craig are heading up the road a piece to cocoa beach with his new ride-------the Spectre Boats P1. He's got sister Kate in the side seat as Sis Nav. Bet there's a few ruffled feathers in that rig come Sunday night!

Thats the spring break over and done with---------was made necessary by the fact we had to install all new central heating, which meant tearing up all the floorboards for three days! That's the reason we had to put Murph in a safe place. We got a text to say the task was completed successfully!
Guesswhat---------it's bloody Thursday again tomorrow---------less than two weeks and we're into June. ,!!

[jackiewilson]

Went to pick up Murphy from the cattery-------opened the door to stroke her------she leapt over my shoulder and was chased by the resident dog across a field and up into a very tall oak tree. Her who shall be obeyed was not best pleased I can tell you. Spent the next hour trying to get Murph back down----------was told in no uncertain terms I was thick, stupid, thoughtless and had no mother or father ! Alls well that ends well, cats curled up on the rug in front of the fire and I'm still in the doghouse---------life is never dull around here.
Craig and Kate and Mark are heading to St. Cloud for the First P1 race of the season---------I was under the impression it was Cocoa beach---------it's not !
Ill tell you how it's going as soon as I find out.
Came away from the car boot empty handed, must be losing my touch.
We finally got all the rain we need , just like always, never rains unless it pours.
Things should be back to normal today ------had a friend take up the rest of the carpet in the shop, should be able to keep the floor neat and tidy now.

[GENE LANHAM]

We finally got all the rain we need , just like always, never rains unless it pours.
Things should be back to normal today ----.

Makes it difficult going out to the Hangar---

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[jackiewilson]

Makes it difficult going out to the Hangar---

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Where the hell you at these days Gene ? Alaska, ? That looks like a full six inches to me !
Another fall like that and the hanger roof's in jeopardy.

[jackiewilson]

Sat up waiting for Mark to call, tried calling him on FaceTime but he's not answering, so my guess is the day has been something of a disaster. I talked to Craig earlier in the day, told me the boat was a rogue. Spun out in practice and was unpredictable though he wasn't unduly pushing. First time out with his sister, so he's not going to be driving it over his head.
Picked up a really nice tin travelling chest----------had all the P&O stickers along with an old Orient Express label for a tenner. Will do nicely for shipping all the concepts I have backed up ready for shipment to florida.
Finished the four outboards for the V bottom ---------and the motors for the big all metal cat. Had a good steady two days in the shop, made big inroads into the finishing of the concepts.
Now the short nights are here, it's nice to rise with the dawn chorus, a cup of tea in bed, out in the shop by seven thirty. Her Majesty seems to have forgotten the restricted hours scenario ., which Im pleased about .

[FUJIMO]

Keeps spinning out cause there's no skeg in the water, and/or prop bite. Problem with these stepped V-bottoms is, the drive or outboard actually has to be installed much lower, till the aeration doesn't affect the slip-stream so much. Its sucks, but nature of the beast. Not tell'n ya anything ya don't already know, right Jacko? lol

[jackiewilson]

Keeps spinning out cause there's no skeg in the water, and/or prop bite. Problem with these stepped V-bottoms is, the drive or outboard actually has to be installed much lower, till the aeration doesn't affect the slip-stream so much. Its sucks, but nature of the beast. Not tell'n ya anything ya don't already know, right Jacko? lol
i would would normally agree with you Fuji, but Craig set up ten of these boats with the new Mercs on until he had them all running within a gnats whisker of each other, never had a spin out !
Damn boats are super critical about engine height------and angle of dangle
My gut reaction was he had the motor jacked too high, but he assured me he had it set the same as the rest.
Just to pour salt in -------he had an electrical problem that kept him out of running two heats.
When was the last time you heard of a Merc with an electrical problem? Especially a brand fire new lump ? This 2017, not the 1960's.
Im sure he'll have it all sorted for the next race----------if not by this afternoon.
Reason I didn't hear from them--------all the phones were down ( like they always are when you're having a crap day).

Somedays you eat bear !

[JFL]

Neutral safety switch in the control box. Not a Merc problem

[JFL]

Wow

[GENE LANHAM]

Where the hell you at these days Gene ? Alaska, ? That looks like a full six inches to me !
Another fall like that and the hanger roof's in jeopardy.

Jackie--35 years ago I left the Ocean side, the flatlands, and settled in the most beautiful place in the world--the Colorado Rockies--

Where it can snow any day of the year--

(Don't put away the snow shovel)

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[FUJIMO]

...the most beautiful place in the world--the Colorado Rockies-






...You are definately, 100% correct on that Gene...They are breathtaking, as is all of Colorado.:thumbsup:

[powerabout]

Keeps spinning out cause there's no skeg in the water, and/or prop bite. Problem with these stepped V-bottoms is, the drive or outboard actually has to be installed much lower, till the aeration doesn't affect the slip-stream so much. Its sucks, but nature of the beast. Not tell'n ya anything ya don't already know, right Jacko? lol

I though they used stepped hulls so it was better for the spectators?

[jackiewilson]

No Fuji, Craig doesn't KEEP SPINNING OUT ------he did it just the once, he's been running top flight offshore competition including winning three world championships, most of those races were in stepped hulls.He does have a wealth of experience, a modicum of common sense, and a pedigree second to none. He set up each one of the P1 boats so that the racing was fair and square for each driver.
Unfortunately he suffered his first non finish ever due to an electrical problem.
somebody out there suggested it was the safety switch in the control box and therefore not a Mercury problem--------er, excuse me, since when did any outboard function without a control box ? No good trying to wash your hands, stand back and say "it's not my problem"---------- if the motor don't function due to the electrics, then it is a Merc problem ! It was not a control box problem !
It will be all sorted before the next race-------just pisses me off when I hear that "Not my fault" talk.

Decided to give the WEBER a birthday treat yesterday-------took out the grill and scraped all the goo from the kettle ---------unfortunately I managed to wrench my shoulder muscle in the process, left arm now just hangs useless, No fool like an old one.
Last week in may and summers almost upon us------my favourite time of the year-----I do like a bit of warmth on my shoulders.
get the last three jabs this week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday, then I'm good to go for the next ten years. Must confess to feeling a bit sorry for myself every time I come out of the surgery.

[JFL]

Aftermarket control

[jackiewilson]

Aftermarket control

Something like that ------marketing has come a long way since Pontious was a pilot !

[jackiewilson]

Tried to start using the arm but to no avail, damn thing won't function and gives me the "Gyps" with every movement
Fell off the roof trying to rescue the damned cat some fifteen years ago------fell awkwardly and broke a load of tendons, wound up in hospital for a couple of weeks after having them all stitched back together. Well, it's right on the same spot and I could do without it !
Guess I'll have to learn to be a lot more careful in future, could be time to slow down.

[jackiewilson]

Arm is much worse today------really have made a mess of things. Arm in sling, hurts like buggery. Hospital appointment tomorrow for an ultra scan !
Just as the nice weather gets here--------it's a real bummer. Got a couple of tin chests to pack up all the finished concepts in.
Most of them are florida bound anyway ! It's cheaper to send ten items weighing in at around fifty kilos ( something like $150).

[seeroy]

Hi Jackie - Guess I've been quiet for way too long. I think my Old Fart brain just gets tired. Worked for Kiekhaefer & attending college all through the 1960's. After retiring from 30 years in USAF/ANG 20 years ago, "working" at Jacksonville Museum of Science & History for 3 years, working for Duval County Public Schools as Fire Safety Inspector for 15 years, I will finally retire on July 7, 2017. Iris has lots of work for me to do at home. Maybe I will just pretend to go to work. Nah, that won't work! Never "planned" anything in life. I just lucked into everything and totally enjoyed every bit of it. Life is good!!! I think I still have a few years left to just enjoy that. Take care of that arm. I hope you can still use the other arm to lift a toast to all OFF's. :cheers:
Fondest Regards from one Old Fart to Another - Steve Sirois

[jackiewilson]

Hi Jackie - Guess I've been quiet for way too long. I think my Old Fart brain just gets tired. Worked for Kiekhaefer & attending college all through the 1960's. After retiring from 30 years in USAF/ANG 20 years ago, "working" at Jacksonville Museum of Science & History for 3 years, working for Duval County Public Schools as Fire Safety Inspector for 15 years, I will finally retire on July 7, 2017. Iris has lots of work for me to do at home. Maybe I will just pretend to go to work. Nah, that won't work! Never "planned" anything in life. I just lucked into everything and totally enjoyed every bit of it. Life is good!!! I think I still have a few years left to just enjoy that. Take care of that arm. I hope you can still use the other arm to lift a toast to all OFF's. :cheers:
Fondest Regards from one Old Fart to Another - Steve Sirois

Still think about you often Stavros----------life is good, you got that right, we have to live every moment like it's the last. Like all the old farts, we are survivors, we enjoy being us, it's what we do, it's what we've done all our lives.
July 7th was my sainted mothers birthday, if you've got her hanging around, nothing can touch you.

All the news today is about all the kids slaughtered at the Manchester arena------what sort of sicko could possibly do harm to a bunch of school kids at a music concert ?
I am not usually a vindictive person, but if the west has the capacity to wipe out all the terrorist training camps in the Middle East , then so be it.
President Trump doesn't need my permission to do it, but if he does, he has my blessing.

[jackiewilson]

Had time on my hands to reflect on the great times I've had in my life-------not often I can sit back and do nothing except "Remember" .
So, on reflection, I think I must be one of the most fortunate individuals to ever draw breath with the way things "Lucked out"as my good friend Stavros puts it.
Every time I get together with the old farts I think to myself--------this is as good as it gets Jacko, hanging out with all the living legends from the boat racing world.
Those that never made it this far always come up in our conversations. Some died on the water------some succumbed to sickness-----some were lost going to and coming from race meetings, but they were part of that crowd of men and women who MADE IT.
I was lucky to have met many of these legends.
While there is still time, and before our memories get lost forever in the annals of time, would be nice if we could find a ghost writer and narrate as many experiences we've had and the people we met whilst we're still alive and kicking .
Me myself won't be at the old farts get together in November , but there's enough of you going to start the ball rolling and get your memoirs down on paper. Just start a notebook, or put it on your dot dot, or laptop or smart phone
. One thing none of us old farts can afford to do is. PROCRASTINATE.

[jackiewilson]

Another uncomfortable night, told her who was nexttoei was hurting--------by 9:45am I was in the doctors surgery being attended to by a gorgeous South African lady doctor---------told her I'd been racing in Loch Vaal----------Voila, we were buddies in no time flat.
She gave the arm and elbow some close scrutiny and decided all was not well and I needed an urgent X ray----------thirty minutes later I was in the Bognor Regis Hospital.
Lady in charge paid particular attention to my elbow, told me it was not in good condition!
I duly informed her I had a bad case of "MOLINARI ELBOWS" which I had managed to live with for the last forty years----------to emphasise the point I placed my other elbow on the glass topped table and proceeded to roll the elbow around a little which produces a sound not unlike walnuts being ground under a stone roller. She reached for a cardboard puke bowl and asked me to "stop doing that", so I duly obliged .
Then had to explain how years of banging elbows on the combing of a tunnel boat led to the splintering of elbow bone tissue------etc.
Due back at the surgery to have the penultimate stab in the arm at 1:30 pm. , last one's on Friday when things should be getting back to a bit of normality ----------it's important I eat some bear before long!

[jackiewilson]

Still in no fit condition to drive and I can't imagine her majesty coming to a "car boot sale"---------it would be like the Queen visiting the local fish and chip shop!
See how things pan out after I've struggled with the shower---------darent walk around Ford with my arm in a sling, I'd be called the one armed bandit !
Forecast is for temperatures of 80+ degrees all weekend, all roads to the coast will be gridlocked, it's the last bank holiday of the year until August.

[jackiewilson]

Made it to the car boot, managed to drive there and back under my own steam.
Course, it's Sod's law that I didn't find a single thing that I was in need of, at least it's a nice day.

[2us70]

Jackie. We all pay for the excesses of our youth in our old age. I have recently been fighting with a back injury collected at a race in 1969. Even though it hurts now I wouldn't take back a bit of it.

[2us70]

Also remember that "it seemed perfectly reasonable" at the time.

[ron54]

Indeed it did...I worked in boiler houses full of asbestos at the time...oh how we laughed as those white "snowballs" shattered against our overalls..
but "it all seemed perfectly reasonable" at the time..

We were young.. we knew no better.. but we enjoyed ourselves.....

[jackiewilson]

Also remember that "it seemed perfectly reasonable" at the time.

I think the poem "IF" by Rudyard Kipling would seem appropriate at this time!

If if you can live your life with no regrets------------look it up on the dot dot----------must be a hundred years since I first heard it. Still applies to yesterday, today, and tomorrow !

Finally got a little movement in my left arm, which I'm grateful for. Was beginning to fear the worst, but my fears are unfounded.
Should be back in the saddle by Monday next. Not used to sitting on my arse all day long. You can only fiddlefart on the iPad for so long before you get bored to tears with it. Love the old S&F site to bits, but I'm not married to it---------couldn't do a Fujimo ------I got lots of other things going on in my life !

Our P/M has told Pres. Donald to screw himself, due to the FBI leakages over the Liverpool killings. He in turn got the right hump and turned on all the NATO leaders and told em all its time to start paying your dues. You owe billions in overdue payments and there's no more cash for NATO until you pay up.
Bravo Donald, about time they were told the facts of life----------alliances think they are untouchable, your boy just showed 'em, they're NOT.

ME, I JUST THINK the American people voted for a new president-------then get behind him and support him-, let him do his job, --------he's there for four years at least, nothing anyone can do to alter that, so live with it.
AMERICAN dollar is strong, wall streets healthy------the country did not fall apart as some predicted.
How many of those "STARS" who threatened to leave the USA if Trump made the White House actually did/----------Maybe the green green grass of home is preferable to the grass on the other side of the border when push comes to shove?

[jackiewilson]

It's great to see Trump rattling a few cages-----protocol gone out the window-------Patricia May went for the jugular and got an immediate reaction---------24 hours later Uk and USA are back on course and best buddies again---------/ the way it should be !
Big improvements overnight with the shoulder, got a smile on my face for the whole human race ----------didn't someone once write a song -----------
Its the start of the bank holiday weekend-----90 degrees forecast------wall to wall sunshine, recipe for carnage on the roads with everyone rushing to the beach with a smart phone in one hand and a cold drink in the other while driving.
I used to love reading, mainly popular stuff, David Baldacci, Tom Clancy, Stephen King, Jeffrey Archer and the likes, after a week of reading and dot dot I can't wait to get back to normal.
Did put out my posh "Lafuma" recliner even though I never actually sat in it------but who knows, I may give it a try over the weekend.
Nearly seven am already, can't lie here any longer-----have a happy and safe weekend wherever you are!

[jackiewilson]

3759091st rose of summer-------one of Jilly's favourites !

[jackiewilson]

375910

Managed two hours in this contraption this afternoon-------read a book, had a cup of tea, biscuit and my three afternoon pills--------might just do it again tomorrow.
Temperature hit 85 this afternoon with the forecast for around 90 over the weekend.
Im slowly learning how to enjoy relaxing without feeling guilty!

[jackiewilson]

Did the car boot today, and the scrapyard, weather was crap, overcast and raining. Weather men got it all wrong-----------still got shorts on and my arse is frozen. Knew I shouldn't have gone into shorts before July.

[jackiewilson]

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Managed to pack six of the concepts into an aluminium box I bought at the car boot sale this morning for a tenner---------trouble is, it weighs in at 125 pounds-----------wonder what the cost of that mother is to ship !

[jackiewilson]

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Well, I can now tell you, to ship that box to Stuart florida is £165 !
I wanted to come back in my next life as a dentist, lawyer, pop star, footballer or veterinarian, just changed my mind ---------I'm coming back as a "shipping agent" .
Jesus Wept ! You don't even have to be any more than two points above stupid and your good to go .
Wonder why I have such a low opinion of my fellow men ?
Sun never came out today, low cloud did, along with a cataclysmic drop in temperature!
If any one of the weather watch women even mentions sunshine tomorrow I'll shoot her with my granddaughters Star Wars water pistol.

[2us70]

Jackie. Can you explain how the P-1 class works? It looks from the outside like a managed one design class? Do the owners/sponsors buy the boats and maintain them themselves or are they leased/rented and maintained by the P-1 organization?

[jackiewilson]

Don't have a clue my boy--------I'll ask Craig how the whole thing works.

[jackiewilson]

Family brunch in Surrey this morning with Jilly's side of the family.
Gary and Lou are over for a few days so maybe I'll get to catch up with them later in the day, if I do I'll ask him how the P1 set up works.
Gieco run a P1 so he's bound to know how the set up works.

[jackiewilson]

Ok I got all the answers on the P1 series, busy right now, will let you know all about it tonight! Makes for interesting reading!

[powerabout]

Over in Bermuda Sir Ben is now called Sir Bang

[jackiewilson]

Over in Bermuda Sir Ben is now called Sir Bang

Sir Ben just dropped the marker and picked up the gauntlet------mess with me at the start and I'll hurt you!
Today was a skirmish------tomorrow it's the big one, GB V USA
Let battle commence-----but underestimate Sir Ben at your peril Pilgrim!

[jackiewilson]

Ok Gary, this is how the P1 thing works. There are three options.

For around $100,000 you can buy a P1 ready to run.
For around $40,000 you can rent one and use your own sponsor.
For around $15,000 you can run one for the season using a designated sponsor.

Basically it's a one design series------this season Mercury motors are being used.
Speeds are in excess of 70 mph and all boats are set at the beginning of the season to run as near identical speeds as it's possible to get.
Craig managed to set up 10 of the boats but never got around to sorting his own for the first race.
This coming week will see him prepare the rig for next weekends race.
He did tell me where it's at, but like I told you a dozen times"my memory's shot".

[jackiewilson]

We never did get the promised heatwave-------it turned to worms and thunderstorms.
Missed Gary and Lou, They're on the way back , never did get to see them------that's grandkids for you !
Last day of the May bank holiday, then back to normal !

[jackiewilson]

Barbie in the rain-------think I could write lyrics for that one-------maybe become as famous as "White Christmas .
We have a couple of old friends coming for a BAS B Q lunch.
Asparagus from Arundel, Fresh shrimp from just south of Seoul -----Tuna from Terra Del Fuego and strawberries and cream from Shoreham and Chichester.
But its pissing down!

[jackiewilson]

Turned out to be one of the best lunchtime Bar-B-Que' s ever------all the food was manna from heaven.
I dragged the kettle under the new gazebo I installed yesterday, put on the waterproofs and cooked my heart out.
Best shrimp since the days of the OMC shrimp bakes .

[jackiewilson]

That's it, holidays over, I survived another bank holiday. BA' s computer glitch screwed up thousands of holidays. Crappy weather meant there was no rush to the beach.
New penalties for idiots using the cellphones while driving--------£200 fine and six points on the licence.
Weekend just kinda fizzed out like a damp squib, me myself played master chef and won. Jilly and me still like each other's company best.
The two kinds of lights still applies-------headlights and tail lights-------nice to see 'em come-------nicer still to see 'em go!
Workshop reopens at 7;30 am Tuesday morning, subject normal!

[jackiewilson]

John Schubert--------just realised the boat I did for Ron Hill hasn't come back--------did you get it?
You will have plenty of work to do before you get it anywhere near your standard of perfection.

[powerabout]

Sir Ben just dropped the marker and picked up the gauntlet------mess with me at the start and I'll hurt you!
Today was a skirmish------tomorrow it's the big one, GB V USA
Let battle commence-----but underestimate Sir Ben at your peril Pilgrim!
He's got a mountain to climb at this stage, lets see how he does today
Complicated boat in this competition so its not just down to the driver, lots of it down to boffins with computers

[jackiewilson]

He's got a mountain to climb at this stage, lets see how he does today
Complicated boat in this competition so its not just down to the driver, lots of it down to boffins with computers
Ben Ainslie is to sailing what Mike Phelps is to swimming or Sirois was to powerboating, he somehow manages to get the gold medal in whatever boat he's in. He won't give up without a fight. Have to admit he made a right pigs ear of it yesterday, French don't even have a half tidy boat! As I said before Pilgrim, it's not over till the fat lady etc.

[jackiewilson]

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Kentucky is not the only place with blue grass ! West Sussex is famous for its blue grass and racehorses--this is at the bottom of my garden looking over the fence.376150


My 16 year old Kettle I just put on a fresh base-------cost me a fiver at the car boot sale.376151

Thats the Barbie under the gazebo that cost me a whopping £15 -------again from the car boot sale.376152

Jilly grows some of the biggest poppies in the world, these are over eight inches in diameter.
Everything she touches grows at a prodigious rate!

[John Schubert]

John Schubert--------just realised the boat I did for Ron Hill hasn't come back--------did you get it?
You will have plenty of work to do before you get it anywhere near your standard of perfection.
Jackie,

I haven't received anything from you. I was wondering where they were myself.

John

[jackiewilson]

Jackie,

I haven't received anything from you. I was wondering where they were myself.

John

Posted the two parcels to you on the 4th may were returned to me othe 27th May-------they were inspected in New Jersey by customs then sent back to me. No explanations, just resealed and repacked and sent back. Been a bank holiday weekend here and everyone wet to the moon. No response from ups yet.

[jackiewilson]

Here we are, Wednesday and very few people are back at work. Certainly no response from the logistics people----------sent em three emails, still no response.
Don't feel like sending any more concepts anywhere until I get some answers.
Been photoing a load of my machines that I don't think lm going to ever use again including my silent compressor, mig/tig inverter welder, argon bottles , gloves and helmet------the whole shebang. Used it four times in as many years and it's taking up valuable workspace, it has to .go.

[powerabout]

Your boy did good yesterday
Won the start and didnt make any mistakes.
Boat seems to like the light air.

[jackiewilson]

Your boy did good yesterday
Won the start and didnt make any mistakes.
Boat seems to like the light air.

Take my hat off to you Pilgrim-------I know sod all about sailing------but Ben Ainslie is a man after my own heart, passionately patriotic and loves sailing, the way I love power-boating. If he ever puts it all together, no telling the outcome.

[powerabout]

How fast did your first race boat go?
Yesterday in light air they did 50mph

[jackiewilson]

How fast did your first race boat go?
Yesterday in light air they did 50mph
45 mph-------once I got that Merc 500 up to 46 mph , I left everyone for dead!
Most I ever saw out of the merc was 47-------I got the Carniti up to 48-------finally got the Konig to show a good clean 50 ! I tell you, that was seriously fast and a race winning speed!

[2us70]

Jackie. I was running Merc 500s about that time over here. We were all pretty much running 55mph or so. Were the boats you ran all sit down and about how much did the weigh.

[jackiewilson]

We were all running two up flat bottoms, Rya at that time decreed we should not run single sweaters until much later---------even so --------it was years before even they ran 50 mph.
We had heard the French, Italian and Dutch were running ridiculous times--------but in the early Paris six hours, the English always won--------we could always run sloppy water, the continentals were set up for top speed only and spent most of the time reaching for the sky. Used to go over the channel to Spain, Germany, Portugal, France, holland and Italy and Monaco,------we always brought the main trophy home.
We also ran stock motors with a club foot, half inch above the bottom with a touch of angle of dangle.
Michegan, Cary, Mercury or Record or Radice props-------that was it, the world of runabout racing in a nutshell.

[2us70]

Eventually I had my SD McCall running 62mph with a 500 in 1975. That boat weighed about 580lbs gross. I have heard that later in the 70s they got even faster with those motors.

[jackiewilson]

Did you run a quickie gear case!

[jackiewilson]

The 16' Levi's were the pick of the field--------the very best of these with a 100hp Mercury ran 60 mph at best!
Wasnt until the appearance of the tunnel boats early '64 that speeds went a tad more than 70 mph!
Top talked about speeds were a bit like Serra's size of fish, full of mystery and imagination!
Way back in time ---------a guy reached the magic 30mph and then lied about it-------he said he saw 35 on the clock !,,!!! It's been going on ever since!

[jackiewilson]

Took a while for the Americans to learn the value of racing in Paris, Nowhere else is it so critical to have your set up exactly right. It's a compromise between the tortoise and the hare, lose a bit of handling for top speed at your peril-------a boat with a thirty gallon fuel load and barges running both ways on the course, is a different animal to one that's empty, flighty, and wants to bite you on the bum.
Today most drivers are adept at setting a boat up and running within their capabilities. That is of course until somebody wants to get by you and then the adrenaline kicks in -------that's when the trouble starts !
I believe it's called "RACING".

[powerabout]

It amazes me when you look at horsepower and speed from the old days.
You could own a 70 and say my boat does 70mph
You could own a 100 and say my boat does 100mph
And today we have 300hp+ and we go a bit faster?
I wonder if the air or water has become more viscous in the last 40 years?

[jackiewilson]

It amazes me when you look at horsepower and speed from the old days.
You could own a 70 and say my boat does 70mph
You could own a 100 and say my boat does 100mph
And today we have 300hp+ and we go a bit faster?
I wonder if the air or water has become more viscous in the last 40 years?

There ya go again Pilgrim, not exactly lies, but nowhere near the truth either-----my very first race boat was a 15' Derry with a 700 ( 70 hp.) Mercury -------on a good day and only lying a bit-----downhill with a tailwind--------open one eye and wince , there it was-------agood clean 50 !
Wasn't until the second generation of tunnels that anything like a 100 mph with a 100 he was achieved.
Michael Werner ran 145 in the mid seventies with a 200 hp. 2.5 .
GG and the Karlson with a V8 400+hp reached 160 ( big FECKIN deal)?
After the Jim Merton episode, Mercury wisely kept away from record runs for the next fifty years.
To the best of my knowledge, Mercury have never tried for an outright WWS outboard record--------no mileage in it for the risks involved.
Butler would be the man to ask!

So to answer your question Pilgrim------both air and water have become "Less Viscous over the last 40 years!

This will make you laugh-------just received a RED ALERT from the hospital--------report for another X Ray immediately! DO NOT DRIVE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE-------You have a badly fractured elbow.
Guess it's the first time they ever saw the infamous "MOLINARI ELBOW" syndrome. Let you know what transpires. Me, I feel fine!

[2us70]

376560No. Stock production lower units on light boats with good aero qualities.
Did you run a quickie gear case!

[jackiewilson]

376560No. Stock production lower units on light boats with good aero qualities.
OK, now I get it-------straight line -------flat calm ------hang em out to dry stuf ?
All the races in England were five bouy circuits ---------most had a wicked right hander, times around the one twelve, one twenty mark.
No way could you ever get anywhere near sixty miles an hour with a fifty Mercury, not even with a firework up your rectum and a 100 pound boat!
Good aero qualities ? I said it before, those were dream on speeds, straight out of the comics, I tell you the facts man, nothing but the facts!

[GENE LANHAM]

376560No. Stock production lower units on light boats with good aero qualities.

Good Aero Qualities??

Full tunnel with sponsons

Jim--a few months after this picture-(1963?)-I ran this Rinehart/Holt designed tunnel through the Miami Beach Kilos at over 58 mph---

http://i63.tinypic.com/2a4sidw.jpg

[jackiewilson]

Good Aero Qualities??

Full tunnel with sponsons

Jim--a few months after this picture-(1963?)-I ran this Rinehart/Holt designed tunnel through the Miami Beach Kilos at over 58 mph---

http://i63.tinypic.com/2a4sidw.jpg

Not unlike the blue fin hulls (originally Sid Craft) that we ran in '58/62----- we had two up in the boat and ran closed circuits --------by 1962 I was running a Koenig ------5 mph quicker than the Merc so was probably running the low 50/s. I also had a lot neater gearcase than the clubfoot .

[jackiewilson]

We have a problem over here that is unique to England---------bloody gypsies! Romanies, Diddies, Travellers, call them what you will----------but wherever they set up camp, they're a right royal pain in the pooper.
Last weekend they set up camp at the Lowestoft and Oulton Broad Racing Club--------not a lot you can do about them if they decide to reside in your back yard-------no matter how illegal it is. Buggers nearly ruined the bank holiday weekend meeting.

Many years ago they set up camp in my front field and fell about laughing when I requested they sling their hooks. Phoned a few friends and set up the skeet traps--------aimed them straight over the caravans-------you know, it took the best part of 200 12 gauge shells before the last one left.
Gypsies do not like guns or dogs especially my golden Labrador-----PRUETT, he had a growl like an angry Bear.

[FMP]

Private property without permission? Gone in 10min whether they like it it not , regardless of persuasion or race or whatever unless under distress.

[jackiewilson]

Not like that nowadays-------we are under the thumb of Brussels and the EU, migrants, muslims and bull mastiffs have more rights then the residents.
Long ago we had a system, we could make laws and enforce them. We had a police force that upheld the law-----we did not have to bow down to anyone, we were a free nation. But that was before we joined the EU and all our laws were overruled by Brussels-------.
So, we had a referendum and voted to leave, take back our country and decide our own destiny. Problem is, to do that, Brussels wants to bankrupt my country first.
We are not even allowed discussion, only threats.
Did we really win the last World War, only to see the country ruined financially by bureaucrats and the very sick EC.
Looks like the big fight is only just beginning.

[FMP]

Compassion and kindness aside, trespassing unless a situation or conditions give no other choice is still trespassing and rightfully enforceable. Not sure what the EU or Brussels had to say with that. Any port in a storm is not squatters rights.

[jackiewilson]

Compassion and kindness aside, trespassing unless a situation or conditions give no other choice is still trespassing and rightfully enforceable. Not sure what the EU or Brussels had to say with that. Any port in a storm is not squatters rights.

According to EU law any person can park anywhere they like in the U.K. Without fear of reprisal or intervention providing they are a citizen of the community--------uk law is overruled . And if you take the law into your own hands or protest, uk law comes into force. It's called catch 22. Should the offending person decide to take you to court, then they can apply for legal aid ( and will get it) !
Its a screwed up world we live in, right, honesty, decency and common sense pissed off into the long distance quite some time ago!

Sir Ben did the necessary biz and got the job done--------made it through to the next round, not without a touch of drama ! French are out, which comes as no surprise, even though they have some of the worlds finest sailors.
USA are playing cagey, haven't really showed what they're capable of yet.
I'd still have a little side bet BAR will be up there somewhere.
Grandkids are running in the P1 up at Jackson this weekend, have no idea how they're running, nobody bothered to call.

[powerabout]

If bar didnt get the 2 point bonus coming into the round robin, they would be gone already.
Ben seems to having a problem playing with others.
There is no team on his boat and it shows.
That coupled with a slow boat means he has to make some giant leaps forward to stay in it.
All his great sailing acheivments have been in single handed boats.
Save your money till next cup

[powerabout]

Formula E
75omc on 15 allison or critchfield do 70mph way back when and still do today with shifter gearbox

[jackiewilson]

If bar didnt get the 2 point bonus coming into the round robin, they would be gone already.
Ben seems to having a problem playing with others.
There is no team on his boat and it shows.
That coupled with a slow boat means he has to make some giant leaps forward to stay in it.
All his great sailing acheivments have been in single handed boats.
Save your money till next cup

Ooooh, itchy bitchy Pilgrim? What made you throw the dollies out of the pram today?
Problem being-------they did get the 2 bonus points------so they NOT GONE ,
So you saying the crew with Ben are lemmings or dominoes? Methinks that could earn you a swift kick up the arse.
Just enough to make the last six though?
Not bad for boat with no team and a slow old tub at that.
Was the last Americas cup a single handed race?
All I said was put an outside bet on him, if you don't want to------ I can live with that!
I have never ever pretended to know the first thing about rag and stick racing.
if it makes you happy I will rephrase my assessment of Sir Ben--------he is to "SINGLE HANDED
SAILING" what Michael Phelps is to swimming or Sirois was to .power boating.
If I'm honest Pilgrim, I didn't have a bet on him, twould be foolish gambling on something I know nothing about. I'm just argumentative by nature!

[STEVERINO]

We have a problem over here that is unique to England---------bloody gypsies! Romanies, Diddies, Travellers, call them what you will----------but wherever they set up camp, they're a right royal pain in the pooper.
Last weekend they set up camp at the Lowestoft and Oulton Broad Racing Club--------not a lot you can do about them if they decide to reside in your back yard-------no matter how illegal it is. Buggers nearly ruined the bank holiday weekend meeting.

Many years ago they set up camp in my front field and fell about laughing when I requested they sling their hooks. Phoned a few friends and set up the skeet traps--------aimed them straight over the caravans-------you know, it took the best part of 200 12 gauge shells before the last one left.
Gypsies do not like guns or dogs especially my golden Labrador-----PRUETT, he had a growl like an angry Bear. Hi Jackie many years ago a friend of mine sold a used car to a punter the next week the punter came back with the car damaged said it didn`t drive well brought gipsies with him said he wanted his money back and threatened to burn my friends house down. My friend got out his fathers shotgun and sald you come back and this is waiting for you.The gipsies left within 15 mins later police arrive my friend got 1yr in jail he had no gun permit.This friend has done very well for himself since and these days and drives round in a lamborghini

[powerabout]

Formula E
75 OMC 650 xs merc on 15 allison or critchfield vee bottoms do 70mph way back when and still do today with shifter gearbox.
I cant think of a 100hp class that is fast was there?

[powerabout]

So brexit will fix the gypsy problem?

[jackiewilson]

So brexit will fix the gypsy problem?

Brexit will fix anything------- it's a bit like duct tape, utopia is just around the corner, same place it's always been--------life is what you make it.

Americas Cup !
Britain has been trying for 166 years-------so no matter how Sir Ben fares, he can't do any worse than all those that went before him.

[jackiewilson]

Formula E
75 OMC 650 xs merc on 15 allison or critchfield vee bottoms do 70mph way back when and still do today with shifter gearbox.
I cant think of a 100hp class that is fast was there?
omc/s 75hp was head and shoulders above the 650 XS Mercury.
The 1000 Mercury was a reputed 100 hp in the earliest form.
You would have to ask Rich Luhrs or Sam Cullis or one of the historians on that one.

[jackiewilson]

Hi Jackie many years ago a friend of mine sold a used car to a punter the next week the punter came back with the car damaged said it didn`t drive well brought gipsies with him said he wanted his money back and threatened to burn my friends house down. My friend got out his fathers shotgun and sald you come back and this is waiting for you.The gipsies left within 15 mins later police arrive my friend got 1yr in jail he had no gun permit.This friend has done very well for himself since and these days and drives round in a lamborghini

Sounds like Nelly Greg to me Steve------one of the all time mildly naughty boys of our sport, along with Lol Hopkins and one or two lads from Lowestoft!

Never ever wave a shooter about unless you have the correct paperwork-------don't threaten Diddies--------give em both barrels up the rectum, but from the sanctity of your own garden where you just happened to be letting off a few clays and they were skulking around without your knowledge!

[powerabout]

Brexit will fix anything------- it's a bit like duct tape, utopia is just around the corner, same place it's always been--------life is what you make it.

Americas Cup !
Britain has been trying for 166 years-------so no matter how Sir Ben fares, he can't do any worse than all those that went before him.

Hopefully he can get funding to keep going. Only spent £90 Million to date.
Tall order to jump into the cup with a new team and win at first attempt.
If he can pull that off he really will become the king of sailing.

[jackiewilson]

Hopefully he can get funding to keep going. Only spent £90 Million to date.
Tall order to jump into the cup with a new team and win at first attempt.
If he can pull that off he really will become the king of sailing.


£90,000,000. A mere pittance when it comes to the Americas Cup !

[powerabout]

£90,000,000. A mere pittance when it comes to the Americas Cup !
Much improved Ben today and his boat, beat the Japs (who might of had a faster boat), nailed them at the start and stayed in
front and then did much better then anyone expected against the Yanks ( but lost as expected)
The rate of improvement is impressive.

[jackiewilson]

Much improved Ben today and his boat, beat the Japs (who might of had a faster boat), nailed them at the start and stayed in
front and then did much better then anyone expected against the Yanks ( but lost as expected)
The rate of improvement is impressive.

Maybe worth an outside flutter ?

[powerabout]

Maybe worth an outside flutter ?
The next round the winners have chosen who to sail against so the Kiwi's said Ben.
If he beats them he will be the biggest winner of the cup even if he goes no further.
It will be the biggest upset ever.
Major hill to climb, good luck to him.
With their improvement shown today, its not impossible...

[2us70]

Damn Jackie. They have hit you guys again.

[jackiewilson]

Damn Jackie. They have hit you guys again.

As you said Benny Boy has a mountain to climb.
Nothings impossible, remember he was part of the team that came back from the dead at eight one down ------and finished up winning 9---8.
He is a great "team" player DONTCHA know?

News just in of another Muslim jihada terrorist attack on London Bridge-------six dead and thirty injured by a gang of five carrying knives and chanting "For the love of God" ------Blue thunder team nailed three of the evil bastards, wouldn't give a cat in hells chase for the other two.
Five will get you ten Trump gets his ban all muslims bill through !

Craig and Kate had a disappointing ride yesterday--------boat just isn't right yet. He needs Mark to fix it, he's still the best in the business, but Craig will want to do it his way as kids do.
Need to get their act together before the next race-------not sure whether they made the podium.

[jackiewilson]

OOut to lunch with a couple of very good friends of mine, Nigel and Pauline -------cant believe we haven't seen them for over a year ----bloody time flies when your having fun and growing old, that damned time thief is hard to keep up with these days.

[powerabout]

As you said Benny Boy has a mountain to climb.
Nothings impossible, remember he was part of the team that came back from the dead at eight one down ------and finished up winning 9---8.
He is a great "team" player DONTCHA know?

.
he joined someone elses team ( not saying he didnt contribute)and they just out spent the Kiwi's with continued boat development to catch up once they had the one day lay day.
Big difference now is he has had to create and run a team from scratch, first few races it was all about him, seems to have sorted that out as the in-boat chatter gets published for all to hear, so seems he got the message.
Saying that he competed and won the lead up series in the smaller boats so everyone very surprised they didnt sail as a team for the first few races.

PS all his sailing medals are single handers and known for his temper tantrums.
We have a saying in sailing now, "Doing a Ben" known worldwide
Just before the last olympics he got out of his boat ( on TV) and climbed onto the press boat to thump someone ( he didnt) as he didnt like the interference. ( he won the race)
In sailing you get a rule 69 ruling, no competition for 1 year worldwide. You get it for bringing sailing into disrepute etc, because he is sailings darling he got away with it as it would have ruled him out sailing in the olympics. The sailing community worldwide cried foul.
Anyone else would have been in the sin bin, so you can see why not everyone thinks he is Peter Perfect
The AC is a head game so expect the others will try to play on this

[jackiewilson]

he joined someone elses team ( not saying he didnt contribute)and they just out spent the Kiwi's with continued boat development to catch up once they had the one day lay day.
Big difference now is he has had to create and run a team from scratch, first few races it was all about him, seems to have sorted that out as the in-boat chatter gets published for all to hear, so seems he got the message.
Saying that he competed and won the lead up series in the smaller boats so everyone very surprised they didnt sail as a team for the first few races.

PS all his sailing medals are single handers and known for his temper tantrums.
We have a saying in sailing now, "Doing a Ben" known worldwide
Just before the last olympics he got out of his boat ( on TV) and climbed onto the press boat to thump someone ( he didnt) as he didnt like the interference. ( he won the race)
In sailing you get a rule 69 ruling, no competition for 1 year worldwide. You get it for bringing sailing into disrepute etc, because he is sailings darling he got away with it as it would have ruled him out sailing in the olympics. The sailing community worldwide cried foul.
Anyone else would have been in the sin bin, so you can see why not everyone thinks he is Peter Perfect
The AC is a head game so expect the others will try to play on this

Trouble is, just like every sport in the world, to make an omelette you have to break eggs. Mr. Nice Guy never won anything.
Tradition has it that the brits will never win the AC--------we have to admire Benny Boy for even trying, to just raise the ninety mill is a miracle on its own.
Top end sailing is for the very rich and always has been--------sailing cannot always be the domain of Eton, Harrow, and Oxbridge.
Brits do like to get behind the underdog----if you are not born with a silver spoon then Joe Public will love you all the more1.
I know nothing of sailing protocol `---------me myself have had issues with fellow drivers and chased them out of the pits, just because i disagree with someone does not make me a bad person or mean i should be banned for a year just because i threw a wobbly.
Looks like its what i always feared------sailing is for the chosen few! The wealthier you are the redder the carpet. Upstarts are not allowed to actually win----------put on a good show by all means------but you are not supposed to actually win if your not one of US.
Wonder what would happen if you actually took a piss over the side and were photographed doing it------would that constitute "bringing the sport into disrepute".
Often wondered why i never took up sailing--------thanks for clarifying it---------i believe the colonials call it "born on the wrong side of the tracks" Pilgrim.

[powerabout]

All true Jackie, but the money talking only happens at the very top, the AC ( thats a billionaires proxy fight and always was, whoever wins makes the rules) and Olympics but thats as corrupt as Soccer
You can be a national champ coming from the wrong side of the street and plenty have. Next level is going to require some backing

Bens the first Brit that has got adequate funding and can dance toe to toe with the best and all know it.
Yanks and Kiwi's just had a head start in the technology

Yes if you took a piss in front of the grandstand in Bermuda and it was on TV you might be in trouble.

[jackiewilson]

Yup, I'll go along with that--------but compared to F1 it's clean as a whistle.
I refused to look at the results even after the race is over-------I don't know if it's always been bent, but it certainly is now and has been for years.
When the Americans bought into it with the billions ------competition went out the window, The whole sport is rigged from start to finish. Won't be long before the whole pack of cards come tumbling down.
Soccer, football, cycling, athletics swimming------seems like everybody and everything is drugged up to the eyeballs! Is there ANY sport that is clean anymore?
Suspect I may be turning into a bitter and twisted old curmudgeon ( just ask Willabee, he'll confirm it)
Most will not agree with me------I don't blame them------but believe me, the rule makers and string pullers are the money men today.
£100,000,000 for a crack at the AC-------any half decent soccer player costs that today--------then there's the £20,000,000 annual wage bill plus the £ 25,000,000 sponsorship endorsements-------so Ben Ainslie came cheap didn't he?
Sorry 'bout all this Pilgrim--------and I didn't even get out of the wrong side of the bed today, tomorrow don't look much better either.

[willabee]

..... Suspect I may be turning into a bitter and twisted old curmudgeon ( just ask Willabee, he'll confirm it)


Be happy to oblige .....

Hey Folks, just confirming that Jackie turned 'OLD' about two decades ago. I can also confirm that his ability for "CURMUDGEONNESS' had been demonstrated long before that!

(Hope that suffices Jackie. If you need anything else, just let me know.) :D

[jackiewilson]

Thank you William------I can always rely on you for an honest and unbiased opinion.
I kinda mouthed off about something I know very little about------put myself out on a limb and then tried to bluff it out and failed miserably!
Colonials call it "crow", it's known as "Humble pie" back here in the U.K.
Then along came JONES------sweet talking "WILLABEE JONES" and poured high octane inflammatory soothing linament which simply compounds the problem, DONTCHA just love it when one of your old friends steps in and pisses avgas on your problem!
Must have been SOMETHING about "WILLABEE" I liked once upon a whatever---------damned if I can remember what, where or when it was.

Notwithstanding all that crap we chuck at each other Bill-------was nice to hear from you again. Can't make the old farts November meet in Tavares as her majesty is insisting I go with her on a slow boat round the Caribbean Islands for two weeks early in November.
Did try to tell her Lake Dora is part of the islands------she wasn't listening
Another point of interest here-------- I have had my car insurance invalidated, since the X-ray shows I have a fractured elbow . It's just something that I've had for 45 years, but they only just noticed it.
I go down for another X-ray later this week and I'll insist they look at both elbows to show they have it all wrong.
Anyone else out there got "THE MOLINARI ELBOW SYNDROME"?

[powerabout]

Just when a bet on Ben was starting to look good his landrover broke.
2 down now, ( its first to 5) well if anyone knows how to fight back its him.
Boat has speed today so he's in the game
Where's that McLaren engineering when you need it ( Martin Whitmarsh is the CEO and Adrian Newey is consulting)

[jackiewilson]

Just when a bet on Ben was starting to look good his landrover broke.
2 down now, ( its first to 5) well if anyone knows how to fight back its him.
Boat has speed today so he's in the game
Where's that McLaren engineering when you need it ( Martin Whitmarsh is the CEO and Adrian Newey is consulting)
yup two of the brightest lights ever to grace F1: All they have to do is gel it all together and they could be in with a shout--------they will have to put on a show or the ninety mill will be all they'll get!
Americas Cup Alley is littered with millionaires who tried and failed--------Sopwith, Lipton, De Savory and dozens more over a 160 year period.

[jackiewilson]

Blowing a hooley this morning-------black as newgates knocker with heavy rain. " so much for the long dry spells and threatened drought and "Flaming June"
Don't have a single concept on the go at the minute.
Do have a shed load of tools and equipment up for grabs-------.downsizing to what's appropriate for an octogenarian "curmudgeon". Tried sunbathing in my posh sun lounger last-week, ------managed a couple of hours before I got bored and sunburnt-------
Did pull a fresh plank of hardwood off the pile------just in case I get the urge! Damn things are 8' long and 30" wide-------two and a half inches thick and weigh some 120 lbs, could be the reason I've got a raging backache. Really must learn to delegate heavy jobs to those that are capable.
Lizzie stayed over last night, she was fine until 4am, then decided it was time for everyone to get up, it's now 7am and I'm knackered already!

[powerabout]

Windy today, in fact so windy they might call off racing but BAR were out having a test run
Here's our morning sail reaching 47.5 knots / 54 mph / 87 km/h! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f919.png

[FUJIMO]

In South Florida we are finally getting our 40 days and 40 nights of rain. Unusually dark & overcast all day long. So dark, the security lights go on when I walk underneath them. Weird for Florida. But very welcome, since we are in a severe drought here.

[jackiewilson]

In South Florida we are finally getting our 40 days and 40 nights of rain. Unusually dark & overcast all day long. So dark, the security lights go on when I walk underneath them. Weird for Florida. But very welcome, since we are in a severe drought here.
Old Mother Nature has this nasty habit of balancing the scales --------some days you eat bear!

[powerabout]

Windy today, in fact so windy they might call off racing but BAR were out having a test run
Here's our morning sail reaching 47.5 knots / 54 mph / 87 km/h! https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f919.png



Ben got a get of jail card today as the Kiwis binned it on the start
He will have the upper hand tomorrow if that causes the Kiwi's to be a bit timid....
First race he did very well but the kiwi boat was still a touch faster

[jackiewilson]

Good job your keeping me informed Pilgrim---------I live twenty five minutes from Portsmouth ( BAR/s home base) and there's very little TV coverage of the Americas Cup!
As in all sport it's always the unexpected that can change a result ------hard luck for the New Zealand team but manna from heaven for BAR.
Im sure you heard the expression "NEVER LOOK A GIFT HORSE IN THE MOUTH"
Many a race has been won and lost due to "MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES".

[jackiewilson]

Did they cancel today's racing Pilgrim?
I have seen footage of the Kiwis stuffing the nose in--------looks to me like Ben had the jump on them at the start, then New Zealand got a tad over excited.
Those boats must be pretty strong to withstand an impact like that and come out fighting a day later.

[jackiewilson]

Finally got permission to drive again-------- doctor took a lot of convincing about the Molinari elbows. its only when your not allowed to drive that you realise just how necessary it is in this day and age. Her indoors refuses to let me have a push bike, let alone a motor bike-------last thing that should be let loose on the streets is a mad 85 year old!
Fuji tells me there's a lot of rain juice or God piss as it's known in Outer Mongolia come down in Florida this last week. Welcome to the proper world, that's what I told my son and grandkids------told 'em it can't be sunshine and lollipops all the time-------nine out of ten's not a bad average.
Been over a week since i set foot in the workshop-------one day, I'll learn that I'm not supposed to do things I used to do when I was 84.
Last time I did the car boot sale I picked up a box full of plastic that bears a close resemblance to a 1928 blown Racing Bentley-------see how it goes together before I replicate the thing in wood, tin and leather. I'm not gainfully employed at the moment, so I do have time to stop and smell the roses.
Been flat on my back for over a week now-------- feeling very sorry for myself!
Elbows, shoulders back etc. All self inflicted I'm afraid.

[powerabout]

Did they cancel today's racing Pilgrim?
I have seen footage of the Kiwis stuffing the nose in--------looks to me like Ben had the jump on them at the start, then New Zealand got a tad over excited.
Those boats must be pretty strong to withstand an impact like that and come out fighting a day later.

Yep too much wind which is a number they have all agreed
Yep ben had them and the kiwis left the dock with too much trim, sent the bow up and what goes up must come down

[jackiewilson]

Yep too much wind which is a number they have all agreed
Yep ben had them and the kiwis left the dock with too much trim, sent the bow up and what goes up must come down

Must tell you Pilgrim, I learnt more about the Americas Cup this time than in all my previous 80 odd years put together--------I still know nothing but I'm happier if not a lot wiser!

[jackiewilson]

Well, now we really are in deep Ka Ka--------a FECKIN hung parliament-------we needed that like a hole in the head!
Silly cow had a good working majority and enough slam to get on with the job for the next two years. But no, she tried to put the boot in and it backfired badly! Unfortunately Teresa is no Maggie Thatcher and the public just showed her that.
The tree huggers will demand another Brexit vote and Brussels will bleed the country blind because we now have a weak government instead of a strong one. On the bright side, we did get rid of the idiot Alex Salmond and the wimp Nick Clegg!
Dont think Nicola Sturgeon will be getting her second referendum now------would be weird if it turned out to be the Scottish vote that saved the Tories!

[techteam]

Jackie

You probably don't remember him but Ray Hewartson from Windermere Records Week passed away on the 1st of June. We have the sad task of going through the mountains of stuff he had on Records Week, Bluebird and the Campbells. This was hung on his wall in his sitting room and while it's a little faded I'm sure he would like you to have it. We also have the records list from that year (I think) correct me if I'm wrong but it says Jackie Wilson OZ at just over 122 mph from memory as I don't have it here at home. If it is of interest drop me a message and I'll ship it to you or Mark.

Techteam376998

[jackiewilson]

Jackie

You probably don't remember him but Ray Hewartson from Windermere Records Week passed away on the 1st of June. We have the sad task of going through the mountains of stuff he had on Records Week, Bluebird and the Campbells. This was hung on his wall in his sitting room and while it's a little faded I'm sure he would like you to have it. We also have the records list from that year (I think) correct me if I'm wrong but it says Jackie Wilson OZ at just over 122 mph from memory as I don't have it here at home. If it is of interest drop me a message and I'll ship it to you or Mark.

Techteam376998i am so sorry to here of Rays demise--------the Windermere team were '" Just always there" we all took them for granted , from reception to signing in, launclng, recovery, timekeeping, Drinking. At the Low Wood --------That Autumn meeting at Windermere was one of the highlights of my family's boating year. Somehow I always imagined it would go on for ever, but then I never thought I would ever feel any older than the twenty I felt all the times I raced, Now at 85 I'm trying to nail that bastard "time thief " who stole the last 50 years while I wasn't looking.
Yes it was a tad over 122------ Later that year Duckworth got the Harmsworth for his lnnovations to boat racing.
A young lad by the name of Richard Noble was touting for sponsorship for a hairbrained attempt at the world land speed record, I asked him if he had ever travelled over 100 mph, No, but I know a man who has. I told him he would never get his "THRUST" project off the ground
I have been known to get things wrong !
Did you know that the DFV Cosworth is the motor that delivers the fuel in his latest "BLOODHOUND " attempt ?
i would be honoured to have the picture of "THE COSWORTH "

I know it's a bit late but please accept my apologies for never having told you what a great job you did for a bunch of powerboat drivers over the years who never showed any gratitude for your efforts, as I said before, it was "Expected" and you lot never failed!.
Give my regards to those that are still left standing from the "Windermere" team.--------is little JOHN still a going concern?

[jackiewilson]

I don't have many pictures of "THE COSWORTH" and I did not even know that one even existed.
It wasn't until forty years on I realised the significance of what Duckworth -------Dick Scammel-----Mike Costain------Ben Rood------Malcolm Tyrell------Ian (HAWKEYE) Hawkins. Bob, my faithful mechanic who spent six weeks living at COSWORTHS -------Chris Hodges-------Phil Rolla who never charged me for a single prop and a bunch of folk in Northampton including Patrick Castell who just believed! We competed with the two factories who were the backbone of boat racing and won (sometimes). Pat Frewer and Dennis Stacey at South Western Marine helped with the stern drive.
A special thanks to Gloria on the switchboard at COSWORTHS who could always get a hold of Kieth even when he was unavailable to the rest of the world.
Very few folk know of the ongoing relationship between Mercury-------the unlimiteds-------offshore------the legal side of the Ford----Cosworth------Cart and Indy series, except to say, the waters were well and truly tested with the help of "THE COSWORTH".

[ron54]

Hi Jackie...A Molinari far sale on E-BAY USA....recognise it?

I didn't realise Dick Scammel was involved with the boat, lives not too far from me in Bath now. Did you know he used to be Jimmy Clarks spanner man?

[powerabout]

Must tell you Pilgrim, I learnt more about the Americas Cup this time than in all my previous 80 odd years put together--------I still know nothing but I'm happier if not a lot wiser!
Well Bens out, that damn Kiwi boat was just faster.
The Ozzie driving the Swedish boat beat the Japanese boat with the Kiwi so now the ozzie and kiwi boat with the kiwi driver race off to find out who will race the ozzie in the american boat.

[jackiewilson]

Well Bens out, that damn Kiwi boat was just faster.
The Ozzie driving the Swedish boat beat the Japanese boat with the Kiwi so now the ozzie and kiwi boat with the kiwi driver race off to find out who will race the ozzie in the american boat.

Well done N/Z------must have taken some guts to come back full on after that dumping in the first round.
Just hope BAR gets enough funding to keep the team together.
At the moment all things British are taboo--------I can't see Teresa May staying much after summer------who the hell will replace her I have no idea------certainly not that buffoon Boris. That would be the death knell of the Tory party!
European leaders will have their knives out and a soft Brexit will mean England will be bled dry and the economy shot. Not a good week for G/B.

[powerabout]

You need to raise the voting age to 25, like most countries.
Re the brexit bill, just do like Germany and never pay any fines.
What can they do declare war, put sanctions on a net importer of eu goods...aint gunna happen.
Sign that free trade pact with Russia asap

[jackiewilson]

Feeling deep in the doldrums this morning Pilgrim--------most of my hopes, dreams and aspirations have been shattered recently. Maybe I set the bar too high, but the sadness and disappointment I feel by being let down on so many fronts, political, sportif, educational , I find it's all a bit much.
I know exactly what's coming-------the night of the long knives-------misguided mother Teresa is due for the chop and thereby lies the first problem. There is not a single Tory politician capable of taking her place. Boris is making noises about running for PM --------that's like having "The Mouse" running for president ! But even more ridiculous.
We have an opposition leader who lies through his eye teeth and promises utopia but hasn't got an inkling of finance------
Our future leaders in the guise of university students who think the world owes them a living and they should be educated for free and not pay for anything before coming out into some of the highest paid posts in the world--------er, Sorry university students------remember "KENETIC ENERGY" ! For every action , there is a reaction, ---------------then there's the old adage--------what goes up comes down,-----you reap what you sow. Literature and history are full of such phrases.
My sainted mother was a very wise old Yorkshire woman ------one of her all time favourites was "you don't get out for nowt" . She taught me the basics, if you want a bike, get a paper round, when you have enough money saved, go get your bike--------- once you have the bike, maintain it , look after it, cherish it, because you earned it. Then you graduate as your ambitions increase, "mum, I need a motorbike" ------son, you do not need a motorbike, you want a motorbike. When you wanted a bike, remember what you had to do ? Well nothing's changed, save enough money, sell the beloved bike, work still harder and you will get your motorcycle.
I never forgot those early lessons--------if you can't pay for it------ you can't have it. I taught my own kids the same lessons.
Then along came plastic--------you can have anything you want in this world------sign here! Suddenly Joe Doakes is in debt that will take him a life time to pay off!
Me myself have one debit card-------before I can buy anything, there has to be enough money in the bank to cover it. I wouldn't even have that, except in today's world , you are a non person without a plastic card.

[powerabout]

Just think of the bright side.
The UK has the upper hand over brexit

[jackiewilson]

Just think of the bright side.
The UK has the upper hand over brexit
Your right Pilgrim, my glass is half full!

[powerabout]

Your right Pilgrim, my glass is half full!
you have the glass dont you? lol

[Bob V]

Hi Jackie...A Molinari far sale on E-BAY USA....recognise it?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Mercury-Molinari-Racing-Tunnel-Boat-Hydroplane-Mercury-1000-Tiger-Thunder-/272708814852?hash=item3f7eb64804:g:P-0AAOSwRXRZOd1H&vxp=mtr

[jackiewilson]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Mercury-Molinari-Racing-Tunnel-Boat-Hydroplane-Mercury-1000-Tiger-Thunder-/272708814852?hash=item3f7eb64804:g:P-0AAOSwRXRZOd1H&vxp=mtr


Original sit sit up and beg 18' timber Molinari, one of the last to be built at Angelo's Como shop before the move to Torriggia. The wooden stollage would fit any trailer-------Balbi was a good Italian trailer.
Most of us took our own trailer and any old boat to get past border controls that were in force.
If it could be bought for under $10,000 then it might be a viable proposition-------any more than that would require a serious enthusiast --------the 1970 17' would be a much more disireable proposition, specially with a cow bell!

[FUJIMO]

Amazingly clean, well stored, original boat... And it should stay that way, for historical value.

[jackiewilson]

Amazingly clean, well stored, original boat... And it should stay that way, for historical value.

Id go along with that Fuji--------every 18' Molinari had its own wooden Stollage------I believe that was the platform the boat was built on originally. Very few boats stayed straight and true for long due to badly fitting trailers.
Boat racers are not big on history------most boats were dumped after a couple of years--------boat design was very rapid after the mid 60/s and a three year old boat in the bigger outboard bracket would be considered "obsolete" and non competitive. Specially amongst the factories.
If we could look back at some of the "Bonfires" at Oshberg-------most of us would burst into tears today.
I bought a Jones full tunnel KT with a big block Keith Black motor, fully rigged and on an all aluminium trailer for $3,000---------- there was a choice of six !
I wonder how many of those are left today ?

[jackiewilson]

When Mercury pulled the plug on Renato and cleared out the Torriggia factory of all the motors I just happened to be there.
Roy Ridgell was in charge of the operation--------there was one large truck to take everything away-------there was no way all that equipment was going to fit in that truck,
End result was, hundreds of items were dumped in the lake------it was rumoured to be bottomless, and nobody was environmentally friendly in those days.
i suppose we are all guilty of not caring that much ( at the time) for the history of our sport.

[FUJIMO]

Since you were there Jackie...could you please draw me a map with an "X" on it? Thanks...I'll owe ya. ;)

[jackiewilson]

Since you were there Jackie...could you please draw me a map with an "X" on it? Thanks...I'll owe ya. ;)
Fuji, I'm sure you have many pictures of the Torriggia factory -----the Mercury workshop was on the lowest floor just 6/8 feet above water level----- there's a walkway all the way across the front. Bottomless water i.e.: _miles deep!

[jackiewilson]

Young Ridgell just posted a picture on Facebook of the Torriggia factory--------there was a sliding floor on the left hand side, boats were dropped into the water and then moored up at the dock which extended along the front!
There was only room for one trailer at a time to park outside the factory. Main road was level with the roof. Boats were craned up one at a time. Top floor was a marble tiled showroom which could hold about a dozen boats. Was very cellubrious and years ahead of its time. Was where Jeremiah Cetti built the original "TORRIGGIA BOATS". Mercury and Molinari were the Second tenants!

[jackiewilson]

Looks like we finally sorted out the mystery of the missing concepts I sent to John Schubert and Son Mark. Originally, I sent two parcels to John and one to Mark !
Weeks later two parcels turned up on my doorstep, one addressed to John, one to Mark but in one box. They made it to New Jersey where they were examined by customs and quote----"Resealed with care" and sent back to me.
Spent the last month trying to find out why--------nobody knows------I never lost my rag, I gently chased the problem to a half assed conclusion which involved me paying a fee of £7:95 to send the two parcels back to the USA.
im still chasing the third package which, was a concept for Ron Hill that John was going to work on.
Who knows-------maybe one day ? In the meantime that bastard time thief is working his nuts off !

[powerabout]

I bought a propshaft from a guy in canada and the canadian post said this part is not for export in this packing and returned it to him
He posted it again and no issue?

[jackiewilson]

I bought a propshaft from a guy in canada and the canadian post said this part is not for export in this packing and returned it to him
He posted it again and no issue?

At least he got some kind of explanation Pilgrim.

[jackiewilson]

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This is the the picture I told you about------Roy's son, Roy Ridgell posted it originally.
Fuji, bottom right is the Torriggia factory-------showroom was the top floor, have no idea how to put a cross there?
On reflection, there is a huge part of powerboating history associated with Torriggia.

[powerabout]

377245

This is the the picture I told you about------Roy's son, Roy Ridgell posted it originally.
Fuji, bottom right is the Torriggia factory-------showroom was the top floor, have no idea how to put a cross there?
On reflection, there is a huge part of powerboating history associated with Torriggia.
easy to find things these days

[jackiewilson]

easy to find things these days
yeah, but I hate snorkelling

[jackiewilson]

John Schubert , parcel on its way-------month late, can't be helped.
Do what you can with it-------will get the mount for it to you sometime later in the year.
had a message from Trans Global----------they are delivering a parcel here in the morning. Maybe it's the missing parcel, will let you know either way.

[FUJIMO]

http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=377245&d=1497248188

[Bob V]

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[STEVERINO]

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377373 DON PRUETT drove the twin transom Molinari in this picture in the 1971 Paris 6 hr race was nearly 20ft long said he wanted a nice ride through the wash from all the barge traffic but that was the year they stopped the barges while the race was in progress.

[jackiewilson]

Think that Willabee has a different take on the boat- Steve! -------that's him sporting the top lip growth, Pruett drove my 17' Molinari in the 1970 Paris race----- he ran third for a goodly part until he threw a blade. That boat was the best boat there--------I told Renato we should run my boat, but as usual he didn't listen.!

[jackiewilson]

Was it just yesterday or nearly fifty years ago ? Won't be long before these are just old phoggies that nobody recollects who the people were anyway.
im pleased I did what I did, the path that I chose was the right choice. Friends I made are the ones I still have. My children and grandchildren's lives were shaped by the decisions that I made.
I have never met anyone who's life I would swop for mine, nor do I know of anyone who had a better life than I did.
i ate bear for most of my life-------thank you God for helping me make the right choice!

[jackiewilson]

Looks like summers here-----wall to wall sun for the next ten days ( so the met office forecast ).
Schools here in the U.K. Don't shut down until the end of July, that's probably why we get mostly rain in August.
Bloody slow progress on my back and left arm------forgotten what it's like to feel normal. Spent three hours in the shop yesterday------- spent all night regretting it.
Thought I might actually "draw" a sketch of what I might make next------- but if I've no idea what's coming , how the hell can I draw it? Would have to be an Albert ( Einstein) to be able to do that.
Sorry to miss Tavares this fall, maybe next year------chance of doing a lap in an old boat gets more remote by the year. Maybe it's better that I don't, would be a shame to bend a fully restored vintage rig!

[powerabout]

Time to move to a 3d printer Jackie
Design during the day
Create its while you are asleep

[jackiewilson]

Time to move to a 3d printer Jackie
Design during the day
Create its while you are asleep
You're right about the third printer Pilgrim, but not for the usual reasons. First printer lasted from the day Steve Job and Bill thingumijig started Apple. It's still up in the attic. Had to move on from steam power to WI--FI------------mistake, they don't make things like they used to. HP all singing and dancing Magical Wi-Fi printer gave up after a year and a day. Have to take my hat off to the clever buggers that designed that one. Gives a one year guarantee and it self destructs the day after and needs replacing.
Of course the price has come tumbling down-------for thirty quid, I can get a brand fire new all singing and dancing version and for another three quid you get the bells and whistles and Wi-Fi.

Cant see me and 3D getting along very well--------me and perfection don't recognise each other .
Will tootle off to the printer store and see what sort of deal I can do next week. We got our Dutch friends coming for Three Days tomorrow.

[John Schubert]

John Schubert , parcel on its way-------month late, can't be helped.
Do what you can with it-------will get the mount for it to you sometime later in the year.
had a message from Trans Global----------they are delivering a parcel here in the morning. Maybe it's the missing parcel, will let you know either way.
Which one is it? Who is it for? Might have detail finish questions after I see it. Looking forward to doing it for you Jackie.

BTW are you coming to OFF in November? If so I'll be there. If not questionable.

John

[jackiewilson]

Which one is it? Who is it for? Might have detail finish questions after I see it. Looking forward to doing it for you Jackie.

BTW are you coming to OFF in November? If so I'll be there. If not questionable.

John
That ones for Roger H. Just give it your usual makeover John.
i can't be blamed for the cock ups this time. Just a pity the dopey buggers went and misplaced Ron Hills twin engined job-------I already gave the first effort away--------second effort was much better and with a little help from your good self would have been a nice surprise------Ah well, the best laid plans an all that jazz.

[2us70]

Jackie. The news last night showed live coverage of a high rise apartment building fire in London. I understand there were a number of fatalities. Spare a moment for these folks and the firefighters who had to fight this nightmare. And also for that incident commander. His problems with that one were monumental.

[jackiewilson]

Jackie. The news last night showed live coverage of a high rise apartment building fire in London. I understand there were a number of fatalities. Spare a moment for these folks and the firefighters who had to fight this nightmare. And also for that incident commander. His problems with that one were monumental.
Dont know what the hell is going on here--------nobody on the top three floors got out alive and this in spite of the fact there were 200 firefighters on call. Non of the sprinklers worked and the whole building was a "TOWERING INFERNO" ------official figures claim six dead, but up to 100 unaccounted for. Seems like a cover up to me, nobody's telling the truth?

[jackiewilson]

Death toll is now up to 12 but there are now over 100 missing.
More than 250 firefighters attended. Building is just an empty burnt out shell.
This block is the ghetto block of South Kensington------one of the poshest parts of London ?
A lot more to come!
More questions than answers.
How come so many are unaccounted for.

[jackiewilson]

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This may not be appropriate------but I was asked a question------simply tried to answer it honestly
if it offends, I apologise.

[jackiewilson]

377587

Not a mention of how how many souls were lost------just blame------everyone blaming everybody for a disaster that should have never happened.
Last count was 12 fatalities with many more expected. But why are there no more figures available?
This is one of the poorest communities in greater London so I suppose it generates one of the highest returns on investments.
Lord mayor of London has paid an official visit !?!? ( big deal). He's a two faced git ?
I suspect an almighty cover up and a blame game of monumental proportions

[powerabout]

Council or private building?

[ron54]

Council or private building?

I believe originally Council but now Housing Association. Quite a common system now as more funding can be accessed..

[powerabout]

Rent to buy is a great scam
Con the perpetual renters to take loan to buy.
Cant Pay back so bank forecloses
Bank sells it to a mate as not required to do public tender and has deadbeat tennent but not to worry.
New owner goes to council to say ok i leave tennent but council pay me, ok deal.
But house doesnt now meet min std for council house so money has to be spent.
Haha, council will loan you about 100k to renovate to make it meet requirements.
Great now i have cheap property, plus 100k and guaranteed rent.
I need a few more to create my property empire.
Ok bonus is council forgets to ask for any interest on the 100k for years.
Love the uk is a place you can really make money

[jackiewilson]

Rent to buy is a great scam
Con the perpetual renters to take loan to buy.
Cant Pay back so bank forecloses
Bank sells it to a mate as not required to do public tender and has deadbeat tennent but not to worry.
New owner goes to council to say ok i leave tennent but council pay me, ok deal.
But house doesnt now meet min std for council house so money has to be spent.
Haha, council will loan you about 100k to renovate to make it meet requirements.
Great now i have cheap property, plus 100k and guaranteed rent.
I need a few more to create my property empire.
Ok bonus is council forgets to ask for any interest on the 100k for years.
Love the uk is a place you can really make money

Trouble is Pilgrim-----there's ten of these, all clad in fireball coating!

[powerabout]

Trouble is Pilgrim-----there's ten of these, all clad in fireball coating!
it certainly burnt well
if there isnt a 100 dead I will be surprised
Cladding by trotters and sons?

[jackiewilson]

Another day passed and still no word of how many died-------very strange-------latest count was 17 perished but that was 24 hrs ago.
Prime Minister------Lord Mayor of London-----idiot Corbin have all visited the scene------that doesn't happen unless there's a disaster.----------friend Corbin thinks he should take all property in Kensington and house the homeless !
Blame game is in full swing---------only people not guilty are ISIS. Many big names and wealthy landlords will be immigrating soon, as there will be inquiries and witch hunts.
Dont take a genius to know the cause and effect--------clever bit will be Why and how ? And are the rest of the tower blocks about to fall? Only takes a faulty dishwasher--------you don't even need a terrorist to get a blaze.

My good friends Tiny and Leo are visiting us for a few days. Girls are having a shopping day so Leo and I are going to BROOKLANDS The motor museum and prewar racetrack. Have never been before. See if I can't post a few pickies later in the day.

[powerabout]

What they will find are the landlords will already be living in other countries even then probaly foreign companies.

[powerabout]

The brits are crap at building but very good at enquries.
Anything built after the ww2 pretty much needs to be pulled down, full of asbestos and lead pipes

[jackiewilson]

The brits are crap at building but very good at enquries.
Anything built after the ww2 pretty much needs to be pulled down, full of asbestos and lead pipes

Yea but not much nuclear !

[jackiewilson]

I gotta million pickies-------I can do a Fuji for the next 203 years-----been to BROOKLANDS museum and life will never be the same. I got planes ,like Concord, and spitfire, .race cars, like Bentleys and Alfas and Duesenbergs race bikes like Brough Superior And Norton ! If you ever get a half chance to visit BROOKLANDS-------take it with both hands--------the sheer scale of the operation is mind blowing but I promise you will come away in a daze. Busy as a beaver at the minute but I've got ambition and I will get back to you?

[jackiewilson]

Stood next to one of the truly great legends of motor racing history AN INDY DUESENBERG------actually got a piccie of me touching this masterpiece--------had a long discussion with the curator about Gary Cooper and Mauri Rose and realised the guy didn't have a clue what I was talking about. Turned out the engine was missing, but was currently being rebuilt (which I very much doubt)
Right up there was the crown prince of the whole motorcycle world. A J.A.P. Engined Brough Superior with a Brough sidecar-------looked like the day it came out of the showroom. Shudder to think of the value of that outfit----------more history attached to that marque than the rest of the bikes in the world put together.
spent five non-stop hours at BROOKLANDS and still only touched on the fringes.
Dont worry, got hundreds of pickies and dozens of stories to tell about this one!

[jackiewilson]

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John Cobb took this beast around the old track at BROOKLANDS in excess of 146 mph in 1924 !
Thats eight years before I was born------and close on a hundred years ago !
Just a leather hat and a pair of goggles to stop the flies getting in your eyes !
Worlds first purpose built race track------men like Campbell and Cobb had their own lock up garages and their own resident mechanic.
Four petroleum companies actually dispensed fuel from a single pump !
Birth of a sport or what ?

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Wonder what the price tag would be for this" DUESENBERG INDIANAPOLIS " no one could tell me the year, or the driver. If anyone out there has any idea------please let me know.

All in all, it turned out to be one of the most interesting and exciting days of my life !
If you got any questions for me------better make it quick, before I forget where I actually went!
Even at my age I can still be surprised !

[jackiewilson]

Very strange, the fact that not one source of information has broadcast a "Missing List "of the London fire victims-------I have a nasty feeling in my bones this is going to become a political issue and the government is going to take the fall .
something has not been right about this from the beginning-------I dislike politics being used as a tool where tragedies are concerned.
Here of course there's a huge melting pot of trouble and tragedies, colour and creeds, poor people and Rich landlords and poor tenants.
So factual that Hemingway and Arther Millar could not have dreamed up this particular plot.

Last reliable count of the dead was 27 and rising, with expectations in excess of 100, make of it what you will. I can only see a powder keg, but I sincerely hope I'm wrong !

[powerabout]

Typical of uk council housing is the scam of who is in them
The old pol tax was going to fix that but...

[jackiewilson]

It's that FECKIN old P.C. Curse again Pilgrim!

[2us70]

In my experience low or no income housing winds up in the hands of government. Owners of this kind property can quickly find themselves in a financial death spiral. Rental income can't keep up maintenance and regulatory issues.

[jackiewilson]

In my experience low or no income housing winds up in the hands of government. Owners of this kind property can quickly find themselves in a financial death spiral. Rental income can't keep up maintenance and regulatory issues.

well I have to tell you , politics have come thundering into this tragedy in no uncertain terms .
Would not be at all surprised if the government doesn't fall!
Roll call tonight is 30 dead, with still no true figures to speak of.
There is an undercurrent here I can't explain-------like there's about to be an eruption of epic proportions--------something is very wrong!

Went to the Cass Foundation, one of the worlds great art museums covering six acres of some of the most interesting pieces of sculpture I've ever seen. Look it up on the dot-dot, I promise you, it's well worth a visit.
Sorry, this has very little to do with power-boating.
Just got hold of Craig, had a fourth and a second over at stPetes in the P1 series.
Two more races tomorrow-------needs to up his game a little------but I'm sure he'll be ok on the day.

[2us70]

In my professional opinion the progress of that fire was totally wrong. I have never seen a high-rise fire behave that way in all my 32 years in the Fire Service.

[powerabout]

In my professional opinion the progress of that fire was totally wrong. I have never seen a high-rise fire behave that way in all my 32 years in the Fire Service.
You havnt seen UK building regulations lol

[2us70]

True, but London's Fire Department has historically been known for handling difficult fires. For those guys to lose a whole building like that there had to be a major flaw in the building's fire protection systems. Fires burn up not down.

[powerabout]

The LFB are not allowed to go into a burning building
They hose it from the outside.
Having done my fire cert for working on megayachts and offshore rigs where you have to go into the hot box, the instuctors always told us that a cook or engineer on a boat has live fire training and the local fireman dont

[FMP]

Flammable exterior seemed to just run. Looked like foam with thin exterior clad of some type. Might have called a water bomber when it started to get away but darkness set in .

[jackiewilson]

Now there are reports that the death toll has reached 58, but it's not an official figure------some suggest the figure will be well over 100. What's wrong with issuing a figure of the fallen and adding to it as you know for certain. It's all very odd. There are much deeper happenings than I have figured out yet.
one thing for sure Theresa May will not survive this---------she'll be gone inside this month-------trouble is , who is there to replace her ?
Trump is a scholar and a gentleman compared to Boris the Barbary Ape Buffoon. Britain would be in anarchy inside six months should he ever try for the leadership.
We are not in good shape at the minute !

Was invited to a Venison Roast last night by my friend Toby---------Never bloody happened did it!
Couldnt get it on the BARBIE, so he took the carcass to his local butcher and swopped it for 200 beef burghers?
Still, the music was good and it was a lovely evening!!
Daughter Sam is in Paris attending a Phil Collins concert.
Wall to wall sunshine for the next ten days------
Craig and Kate got a couple of races in P1 today------alls well with my little world. How 'bout you?

[jackiewilson]

Oh Yes------Almost forgot! HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ME AND ALL you OUT THERE IT APPLIES TO,

[jackiewilson]

Opened a bunch of "Fathers day" cards---------lots of presents
Had breakfast outside on the terrace with my Dutch friends Tiny and Leo.
Today is FISH DAY .? As Leo says-------friends and fish stay fresh for three days--------they had their three days, so they are coming with me for a slap up Father's Day lunch before leaving for new haven and the Long trip back to holland.

[2us70]

Without going into structural fire fighting tactics and strategy, that seems nuts. Where possible firefighters always try to reach the seat of the fire as rapidly as possible. I have had training and experience in aircraft, marine and structural fire fighting and 21 years as a Chief officer on these incidents. I find it hard to believe that London would not adhere to basic fire fighting practices. In this particular incident with a 6 minute response time and finding a fully involved building entry may not have been made.
The LFB are not allowed to go into a burning building
They hose it from the outside.
Having done my fire cert for working on megayachts and offshore rigs where you have to go into the hot box, the instuctors always told us that a cook or engineer on a boat has live fire training and the local fireman dont

[2us70]

Gene Lanham is definitely smarter than me. He has stayed out of this one.

[powerabout]

Without going into structural fire fighting tactics and strategy, that seems nuts. Where possible firefighters always try to reach the seat of the fire as rapidly as possible. I have had training and experience in aircraft, marine and structural fire fighting and 21 years as a Chief officer on these incidents. I find it hard to believe that London would not adhere to basic fire fighting practices. In this particular incident with a 6 minute response time and finding a fully involved building entry may not have been made.
One of our instructors was an ex fireman with 30 odd years and he said he had never saved anyone in a fire, they were dead before they got there ( just about always from the smoke) hence he thought the rules were based on that, why risk a firefighter when most things that catch fire in the UK is old crap.
There were certainly plenty of guys who said they should be doing it the USA way, get in and ventilate the fire to remove the smoke.

[jackiewilson]

One of our instructors was an ex fireman with 30 odd years and he said he had never saved anyone in a fire, they were dead before they got there ( just about always from the smoke) hence he thought the rules were based on that, why risk a firefighter when most things that catch fire in the UK is old crap.
There were certainly plenty of guys who said they should be doing it the USA way, get in and ventilate the fire to remove the smoke.

Amazing how smart everyone is after the event.
British firemen been fighting fires since the great fire of London 1664, I don't think they would take kindly to being told "HOW" to fight fires!
To me, a fire is a fire and a fireman is the guy who tackles it------I don't doubt there are different methods. I am equally sure that regardless of creed, colour or nationality, each and everyone of them knows he is the best at his given job whether he or she is from the UK, USA, CHINA or the SOVIET REPUBLIC.
Its easy to criticise from the comfort of an arm chair------but without the security our firemen give us, we wouldn't sleep easy at night if we didn't have them!
Theres an awful lot of firemen who never made it trying to save others, I'm certain nobody ever says "they should have done it this way"
Firemen should be praised, not buried ? Me !

[jackiewilson]

Craig made second at St, Petes---------he's gradually getting it sorted!

[powerabout]

Amazing how smart everyone is after the event.
British firemen been fighting fires since the great fire of London 1664, I don't think they would take kindly to being told "HOW" to fight fires!
To me, a fire is a fire and a fireman is the guy who tackles it------I don't doubt there are different methods. I am equally sure that regardless of creed, colour or nationality, each and everyone of them knows he is the best at his given job whether he or she is from the UK, USA, CHINA or the SOVIET REPUBLIC.
Its easy to criticise from the comfort of an arm chair------but without the security our firemen give us, we wouldn't sleep easy at night if we didn't have them!
Theres an awful lot of firemen who never made it trying to save others, I'm certain nobody ever says "they should have done it this way"
Firemen should be praised, not buried ? Me !

Yes brit firemen Are well respected but as employees health and safety regulations govern what they can do.
The HSA in the uk has real teeth

[jackiewilson]

Yes brit firemen Are well respected but as employees health and safety regulations govern what they can do.
The HSA in the uk has real teeth
Sorry Pilgrim but I think you're talking out of your arse-----and you have it wrong !
To say firemen are "WELL RESPECTED EMPLOYEES" is total bollocks.
Of course there are rules and regulations-------not a person in the world can do what he wants------where he wants, or how he wants!
You think US firemen are mavericks that have a free hand to do just what they like, I'll bet a pound to a pincha the H &a S A are above the fireboys in the pecking order!
I heard it on good authority the HSA were responsible for both Korea and Vietnam

[powerabout]

You are reading a lot into my post.
How do you describe uk firemen?
USA firemen dont have the UK HSA rules so they have different tactics, the UK guys know it and lots agree that its better.

[GENE LANHAM]

Gene Lanham is definitely smarter than me. He has stayed out of this one.

Jim--I'm sure a lot of things changed after we retired--

Nine Eleven: 10% + fatalities were firefighters---

[jackiewilson]

We should be simply grateful for what we got, pisses me off when idiots come out with remarks like, well they could have got there Sooner, they only saved ten of them. Most thankless job on gods earth, like a father------it's expected !
when your there it's a case of "WHAT YOU DOING HERE"--------when you're not there it's "WHERE THE HELL YOU BEEN"?

[jackiewilson]

Jim--I'm sure a lot of things changed after we retired--

Nine Eleven: 10% + fatalities were firefighters---

Gene, I am not qualified to even comment on these people, the heroics, the tragedies , the sadness.
i was just one of a multitude of folk who witnessed the horror of 9/11 ------people were calling me from all corners of the earth to see if I knew any more than they did, which of course, I didn't. Just that thin Hope line of firefighters who asked for nothing but did the only thing they knew how to do .
Im ashamed to say I don't know how many died in the execution of the duty they volunteered to do . I do know it was around 300, that's where rules and regulations, procedures and protocol go out the window in the effort to save lives---------so please don't ever tell me ever-------- they shoulda done ????

[jackiewilson]

You are reading a lot into my post.
How do you describe uk firemen?
USA firemen dont have the UK HSA rules so they have different tactics, the UK guys know it and lots agree that its better.

Pilgrim, it's what I do------read, assimilate, analyse, comment!
How do I describe a U.K. Fireman? How long you got ?
How do describe"FIREMEN" ? Can't see it makes any difference at all which country you're from.
Yes I did see Stevie Mc Queen in towering inferno------were there fewer fires after the film-----did it stop house fires, or tower block fires?
Any rules, in any sport, can be brought in at any time at a minutes notice if they come in under the "safety" net-------you can bet the farm on the fact it's the same in FIRE.

[jackiewilson]

Well summer finally showed up------ temperatures hit 91--------dogs died in cars------- celebrities jumped on the bandwagon and said you shouldn't leave pets in parked cars-------it's not PC.
Serra rushed off to Bay City to make a bloody nuisance of himself ------getting under foot and pissing folk off! Guess the fish are going to have to wait 'till he gets back.
Me myself had a quiet day in the shop------no heavy work------just marking out and coating up a four motor "Mystic" interpretation--------already found a bunch of things I did wrong already------may have to do a second version.
UPS seem to have got their act back together------two parcels reached their destination successfully-------there may be life on mars after all.

[FUJIMO]

Fuji, I'm sure you have many pictures of the Torriggia factory -----the Mercury workshop was on the lowest floor just 6/8 feet above water level----- there's a walkway all the way across the front. Bottomless water i.e.: _miles deep!
http://www.screamandfly.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=259683&d=1342895571

[jackiewilson]

There you go Fuji-------I knew you would have a piccie of Torriggia-----------went there when it was JEREMIAH CETTI' S place, -------- long before Molinari got a hold of it.

[jackiewilson]

Bugger it------did my arm in again yesterday for no apparent reason--------beavering away nicely all morning, stopped for lunch and found I couldn't lift my arm. Guess I should have waited a tad longer before getting back in the groove.
95 degrees forecast for today--------that's bloody warm by anybody's standard let alone the UK.
Got the most wonderful display of sweet peas--------cutting them twice a day, all the neighbors have been given them, whether they wanted them or not !
Suppose to be going out for a Father's Day treat with Sam my youngest------I got myself all spruced and scented ready for it--------watch this space
Started the mark2 version of a Mystic-------got a better overall feel for it this time, no fuss or pretence, just smoothly rounded everything on a chunk of nicely figured oak. In fact, this one may be just good enough to send to JOHN SHERLOCK for detailing.

You may get more than usual posts over the next few days-------my right index finger is unaffected and still functions adequately, along with the brain box which requires regular usage lest it should seize up altogether and cease to function.

[jackiewilson]

Daughter Sam bought a house right on the beach at Elmer Sands last week, today I walked the beach just because I could !
The big eats have been put on hold until after the weekend, she was going up to the o2 arena tonight to see Celine Dionne in concert !
will be firing up the old Webber in a while--------we got pork filet mignon , new potatoes, fresh garden peas and asparagus. Really slumming it tonight.
No pudding though-------just strawberries, Raspberries, flat peaches and fresh cream ---------life can be a stone bitch sometimes !

[jackiewilson]

Am I good on the griddle or what ?
In all modesty------I am magnificent, and i schucked the peas!
Pork turned out "Jest Fine JR" Her who shall be obeyed had done all the preparation and marinating and fruiting and wine pouring tablelaying and clearing up after-------but there is no denying, without the grill master,it would have all been for nought.
We master chefs are not taught------we are born!!! Tonight we found out who was boss,I rest my case!

[jackiewilson]

Well, I can tell you were impressed--------not to worry, as my sainted mother used to say "Worse things happen at sea".
Thursday AGAIN, I swear blind there are more Thursdays in the week than any other day!
Giving the shop a rest today to try and get a bit of life back in the arm, daughter Kim is taking me out for the day, maybe a spot of lunch at Chichester Marina and who knows what the day may chuck at us !
Before that, I have a little foraging to do at the car boot sale------still looking for that lost treasure, the El-Dorado of flea markets. I have renewed faith after somebody found a FABERGE brooch valued at over a million sterling . Just don't seem to have "the touch" I did when I was younger!

[jackiewilson]

Not quite the bargain hunt I hoped for, unless you count a pair of "Cane Beachcasters" three reels and all the plugs and flies to last you a lifetime, for the princely sum of £5.
Found a chap with an unlimited supply of 3" grey duct tape for £3 a roll or two for £5-------- always think of "SWITZER WINGS" when I see a pile of duct tape !

[Bob V]

Found a chap with an unlimited supply of 3" grey duct tape for £3 a roll or two for £5-------- always think of "SWITZER WINGS" when I see a pile of duct tape !


It might take a little extra duct tape to fix this one...:eek:

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[2us70]

As many times as I saw those Switzer wings run I never personally saw one have an accident.

[jackiewilson]

Have it on good authority that Switzers were the biggest single users of "Duct Tape" and were largely responsible for keeping the firm in business!
Maybe Rich can answer this one---------were there ever two wings the same ? Every picture I have ever seen is different from the last one, every concept I ever made of a wing is different from the previous one. But that's mainly due to my inability to do two identical anythings !
At present I have been working on a couple of "MYSTICS"-----they're different as chalk-n-cheese, can't finger the reason why. Maybe I got better, or maybe the left arm packed up on purpose. Construction is totally different from anything I have put together before.
All I have to do now is find a simple way to do gearcases, then find a propeller source!
My R/C guy seems to have either changed his mind or forgotten.
Bought a pack of four that are around the size I want, made in plastic , outa China, reasonable price. Asked if I could buy a hundred but in metal----- no, no, no, one size does all, no discount-----just plastic and only plastic------so solly!
Some days !!!

[jackiewilson]

Had a very nice relaxing day out with daughter Kim. Wound up at the Chichester Yacht club for lunch. Sat by the waters edge with a pint of bitter and a plate of tempura prawns. Does it get any better than that?

[Bob V]

Have it on good authority that Switzers were the biggest single users of "Duct Tape" and were largely responsible for keeping the firm in business!

:iagree: However, there was one driver that used so much that he is solely credited for the success of "Duck Tape." I'm not mentioning any names....:confused:

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[GENE LANHAM]

We should be simply grateful for what we got, pisses me off when idiots come out with remarks like, well they could have got there Sooner, they only saved ten of them. Most thankless job on gods earth, like a father------it's expected !
when your there it's a case of "WHAT YOU DOING HERE"--------when you're not there it's "WHERE THE HELL YOU BEEN"?

Jackie--I found a classic photo--Caption: 'Who's fighting the fire?'

The riots in Miami 1980--there was a lot of gunfire--several pieces of equipment had bullet holes-(including Engine 1)

The Chief said--'Pull back, let it burn'--

http://i68.tinypic.com/64ed14.jpg

[jackiewilson]

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Got three hours in the shop this morning--------felt like a glimpy one armed fartyman, but using a bit of imagination-----a touch of logic-------a little faith, things started to take shape.

[jackiewilson]

378507

Slowly slowly ----catchee monkee?

[jackiewilson]

Continueayed with the two offshore concepts-------however they turn out, one things for sure-----both are built out of beautiful figured English oak----------this is the stuff that you have to polish for upwards of 100 years before you get a decent "Patina"
It all started when Mark asked if I'd do him a decent desktop piece, binned a couple of the first attempts before sending him a half tidy concept which was looked on with disdain and a "best you can come up with" sort of look, so I'd better pull out all the stops on this one.
First one has the four stern drives-----? Number two will have a pair of Arneson/Twin Disc drives, as the boy has spent half his life with those things, I think it's kinda appropriate that his desk top piece should be something along those lines.
i got all day to sketch and cobble------see what transpires eh !?

[jackiewilson]

We have a thing called the Glastonbury Festival which takes place every year in the South West of England. Tonight I switched on the TV and lo and behold there was Barry Gibbs, last surviving Bee-Gee singing his heart out. Last time I saw him was on a Pan Am flight from London to Los Angeles in 1971. The four of them were traveling "cattle class" and carrying a shed load of kit.
Two weeks later I headed down the road to New York to see a gathering of folk singers and musicians at a site called "WOODSTOCK"--------- flower power was about to be launched.
A week before I had previously watched a fat kid with glasses thumping three sheets out of a piano at the Hollywood Bowl-------he was the supporting act to THE EAGLES ,his name was Elton John.
World has changed somewhat in the last forty odd years!
Made up a solid transom for the pair of Arnesons-------will make it a bolt on,.
John Schubert is going to have to put the finishing touch to this one, i have too much time invested in this one to screw it up at the last! Sorry to dump this on you JOHN ------we can both sign it off!
Still no sign of Rons missing twin rig, looks like I'll have to cobble another one together.

[jackiewilson]

Mama Cass day---------Monday, Monday------just love that day------- feeling a bit nostalgic today. Must be all that festival music.
Weather turned to worms middle of last week and looks set to continue being shi--y for the next week------still, can't complain, we did have a couple of weeks of great sunshine which was a bonus for an English summer.
Left shoulder is coming along nicely----- may be a few months labour left in the old dog yet, spent most of yesterday morning in the shop and an hour in the afternoon, quite pleased with that.
Have decided to spend a bit less time in the shop, don't like being on my feet for long periods, gives me backache which in turn gives me a stoop--------makes me feel like Quasimodo walking through a swamp!
Never did make it to the scrap yard Saturday-------simply ran out of time, busy doing stuff and next time I looked the morning had gone-------blasted time thief been at it again. You have to keep your eyes peeled the whole time, the buggers so sneaky. We're already over half way through 2017, did anybody notice ? Or is it just me?

[Bob V]

How is your Molinari elbow doing? Did any of those guys ever send you all the model props that were promised?

[jackiewilson]

How is your Molinari elbow doing? Did any of those guys ever send you all the model props that were promised?
Hey Bob,
New doctor at the surgery finally listened to what I had to say--------lifted the driving ban ----but not until I rolled both elbows on his glass topped desk. Never had anything to do with my elbow, was a torn shoulder ligament !
Never did get a single prop from any of the R/C boys-------guess they must have decided to hang on to them.
Picked up a crucible at the car boot sale sometime back, decided to cast my own ( only way I can afford them).

[FUJIMO]

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/lunahobby/T2USTfXfJXXXXXXXXX_42272100_zpsbde3eb54.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/lunahobby/T2HcfEXfFXXXXXXXXX_42272100_zpsa3a3cf8d.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/lunahobby/T24jkbXlNXXXXXXXXX_42272100_zpsc6c9fb7e.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/lunahobby/T2drkbXeNaXXXXXXXX_42272100_zps6f77033f.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/lunahobby/T2sKvtXahbXXXXXXXX_42272100_zpsd9ea3998.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/lunahobby/T2VgnOXo8XXXXXXXXX_42272100_zps43528148.jpg

[FUJIMO]

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/lunahobby/T2Ia2OXeRaXXXXXXXX_42272100_zpsc6749ee2.jpg

[FUJIMO]

Jackie, ever hear of Luna Hobby? I know absolutely nothing about them. They seem to have these propellers and more... You will have to research them.

[jackiewilson]

Those are the things Fuji--------little whizzers that fit on the end of the leg------right under the car plate.
Ive been done and gone a lot of research on these little buggers, oh yes, they're in plentiful supply, in almost any size. Problem is, you need to be in gainful employment earning big bags of gold at the end of the shift, OR, Rich parents, Win the lottery. Jump on the social bandwagon---------or go to the local car boot sale / flea market and hope you come across a sack of old props that some old model boatbuilders wife has just thrown out because the old boy turned his toes up. Remember the old adage---NO SUCH THING AS A FREE MEAL----------same thing with titchy props, if you do a quad installation that requires four props---------be prepared to pay a hundred bucks ! ( unless you go plastic)
Never seen such an awesome display of R/C props anywhere Fuji------why show just one picture of props when you can show seven collections--------no doubt about it FUJIMO--------you are the main man.

[ron54]

Jackie..Did you get my E-Mail re..the photo on the other thread?

Jackie..Did Dick Scammell get in touch with you?..I did pass on your details.

Phill.

[jackiewilson]

Jackie..Did you get my E-Mail re..the photo on the other thread?

Jackie..Did Dick Scammell get in touch with you?..I did pass on your details.

Phill.
Did a cursory glance through fujimo's phoggies--------saw a picture of the old scimitar I bought in a hurry from Sandra Hook , just because I was pissed at Bill Brown.
Lapped him twice in the first hour------then he ran over John Hill in the SE-----John sank out on the course---------Bill sank in the pits, still hanging on to the steering wheel--------Chas Shooter pulled him out of the boat by his helmet. This was Amsterdam about '74------- Bill was driving The Miles boat VENUS,
No Phill, Dick never got in touch

[ron54]

Apologies Jackie I gave you duff gen on that posting number...it should have been Page 432/Post 6470

[jackiewilson]

Apologies Jackie I gave you duff gen on that posting number...it should have been Page 432/Post 6470
No Phill--------Dick Is in the boat -------Renato and Angelo far right-------Luigi holding boat------does look a bit like Rossi sat down.
We were there at como on a couple of occasions when Dick was there. He was "Nobby" though, always stayed at the Villa D Este, way out of our league, we slept in the camper!

[jackiewilson]

Have to laugh to myself------xskid1 was asking what the date was for the OFF November meeting? To us oldies, exact dates don't matter any more-----kids still run to school ---------me, I always ran Away from school? Rich or Stavros---------put the lad out of his misery and publish the OFF date.

[jackiewilson]

Hey Pilgrim, so the Kiwis won the Americas Cup-------has to be a great boat, and a great team to pull that off. Congratulations to one and all------well done------don't they get the rights to call the shots as to where they will defend the title ?
Apparently there are 600 high rise apartment blocks in the UK-------all require sprinklers and cladding---------but like "Yesterday".
Lots of speculation, but no official death toll after the tower block inferno------ information is scarce-----I can't make out the problem here, but I still say it could bring down the government!
France and Germany are crowing, how they will make England pay dearly for the Brexit--------seems a hell of a long time since we bailed out both countries in the forties, ( for the second time ). Memories are short it seems.
I read it somewhere that France resorted to a "Revolution" in the 1700/s and brought in "Madame Guilotine " to settle the score-----so much for Equality------Liberty-------Fraternity .
All we ever wanted was our freedom, to make our own laws and decide how many immigrants we should house. To deport criminals as we see fit, without Brussels telling us IF we could.
We may have won the Second World War--------but we sure as hell never won the peace.

[jackiewilson]

Rained most of the night--------lawns are looking green instead of like burnt hay-------sweet peas have been fragrant but with short stems--------all the weak and tiny apples fell off the tree.
Birds have just raised the second brood of chicks and we're well past midsummer.
Its Thursday tomorrow and another damn car boot sale.
Spent all morning doing the Arnesons--------and the trim tabs-------by noon my back was giving me grief so I called enough!
Kitchen goddess asked me to go into "Chi" with her, been a while since we went out together, quite enjoyed it really. Maybe there is life outside the workshop.
Got a text on Facebook from Bob Reynolds, boss man of "The Ospreys" power boatings rescue team------apparently they're holding a 50th anniversary dinner at the Belfry, one of this country's premier golf clubs, sometime in August-------I'll think about it, see where we're at in August.
Its Ivan's Go4it golf tournament on Friday, promised I'd take part in it. Usually it raise a huge chunk of cash which is used to buy various cancer fighting machines-----cant believe it's another year on since the last one.
Down comes the rain again------will need webbed feet or flippers if this carries on, told you Mother Nature has this habit of balancing things up!

[powerabout]

Hey Pilgrim, so the Kiwis won the Americas Cup-------has to be a great boat, and a great team to pull that off. Congratulations to one and all------well done------don't they get the rights to call the shots as to where they will defend the title ?
Apparently there are 600 high rise apartment blocks in the UK-------all require sprinklers and cladding---------but like "Yesterday".
Lots of speculation, but no official death toll after the tower block inferno------ information is scarce-----I can't make out the problem here, but I still say it could bring down the government!
France and Germany are crowing, how they will make England pay dearly for the Brexit--------seems a hell of a long time since we bailed out both countries in the forties, ( for the second time ). Memories are short it seems.
I read it somewhere that France resorted to a "Revolution" in the 1700/s and brought in "Madame Guilotine " to settle the score-----so much for Equality------Liberty-------Fraternity .
All we ever wanted was our freedom, to make our own laws and decide how many immigrants we should house. To deport criminals as we see fit, without Brussels telling us IF we could.
We may have won the Second World War--------but we sure as hell never won the peace.
Yep, master display, they had a better boat and sailed it better.
They also had lots more clever tecnology on it so a nice win to beat a technology company, Oracle.
Yes the winner makes the rules subject to the NY yacht club taking them to court which i think wont happen this time.
Race will be in Auckland
Boat type yet to be announnced.
The first challenger is some club in sicily but its luna rossa/ prada guy.
Winner and challenger have to agree the new rules but for sure this has been discussed for months prior just in case.

Been watching the news, are there any brits living in those towers?
I think the ozzies have some temporary houses in PNG, tropical paradise...

I still think the uk wont be paying anything.
N ireland will become rich as the new trading frontier if no single market access and just truck it over the border.
Close the fishing grounds, fishing booms and helps pay the farm subsidy.
Uk far better off in year or so.
Then the eu will invent a new status to allow non eu country to have access and beg the uk to join it so the germans can sell cars to the uk

[jackiewilson]

Yep, master display, they had a better boat and sailed it better.
They also had lots more clever tecnology on it so a nice win to beat a technology company, Oracle.
Yes the winner makes the rules subject to the NY yacht club taking them to court which i think wont happen this time.
Race will be in Auckland
Boat type yet to be announnced.
The first challenger is some club in sicily but its luna rossa/ prada guy.
Winner and challenger have to agree the new rules but for sure this has been discussed for months prior just in case.

Been watching the news, are there any brits living in those towers?
I think the ozzies have some temporary houses in PNG, tropical paradise...

I still think the uk wont be paying anything.
N ireland will become rich as the new trading frontier if no single market access and just truck it over the border.
Close the fishing grounds, fishing booms and helps pay the farm subsidy.
Uk far better off in year or so.
Then the eu will invent a new status to allow non eu country to have access and beg the uk to join it so the germans can sell cars to the uk

Some things you got right Pilgrim------if there was a Brit living in the towers, then I never saw him, her or it !. Aussies used to buy up all the big town houses in EARLS COURT in the sixties------ Nobody wanted to live in Fulham or Earl's Court anyway was the pimple on the arsehole of London!
Irony of all this is "Dear Angela" ( Merkel) had to evacuate a whole tower
block in Cologne as the cladding was deemed unsafe----------wait until she examines the rest of the high rise buildings-------then the ka-Ka really will hit the fan.
Make no mistake, the uk will be paying something as that would be a first. All the European Commune thinks the EU is a cash cow to be milked until it drops dead !
Northern Ireland always hunts with the hounds and runs with the hare--------left hand never knows what the rights doing, and if the lips are moving----------you get the idea ? A trading frontier ? Your having a laugh Pilgrim-------the Irish don't trade------they spend------everything! Only country to make Greece look like a spendthrift Scotsman !
Last year they moved up from abacus beads to a calculator--------not ready for computers this decade.
Left to they're own devices the Irish will be at each other's throats in no time flat and blame it on the brits.
If we close the fishing grounds the world will scream FOUL and call on the UN for sanctions.
My opinion on subsidised farming is ---------do it like they do in New Zealand, make it pay or bugger off.
Unfortuately we don't have a car industry any more, we sold the goose------China, ( MG ) India, (Land Rover. Jaguar) Germany ( Rolls Royce, Bentley Cosworth) -------we should have done a Malaysia, 100 percent import duty!
Dont doubt for a minute things will get better------no way can the world get along without the English------by the way Pilgrim--------who was skipper of the New Zealand boat ? Just asking !

[powerabout]

An Aussie Phil Rudder invented the wing sail so only right the Kiwi and Oracle boats had Aussies trimming them, its in the list of aussie inventions along with Vegemite and a few others

[2us70]

What the hell is "Vegemite"?

[jackiewilson]

What the hell is "Vegemite"?
Believe me you do not want to know--------it's crap in a jar, and the damn fools spread it on bread and baked potatoes and then yell "LARVALEY" !

[RogerH]

Look'n for some help and hopefully some parts on the Bendix FI units for the V6. Anyone know of someone who might have some parts or worked on these back in the "day" ????? Sorry Jackie - just trying to find anyone that might have some parts.

See Chris Carson's post : http://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?328280-Help-with-Bendix-Fuel-Injection

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Actually looking for the earlier version adpters that were configured like this 6-Tillotson carb setup.

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[jackiewilson]

Look'n for some help and hopefully some parts on the Bendix FI units for the V6. Anyone know of someone who might have some parts or worked on these back in the "day" ????? Sorry Jackie - just trying to find anyone that might have some parts.

See Chris Carson's post : http://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?328280-Help-with-Bendix-Fuel-Injection

378903

Actually looking for the earlier version adpters that were configured like this 6-Tillotson carb setup.

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Seebold is your man Roger-----if he hasn't got it, he knows a man who has !
Give him a call,or send him an email, I know he looks thick and dumb and stupid --------but underneath all that he's a great guy with a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Timmy also has a lot of toys, you could try him too.
Leo over in holland always had a ton of parts!

[ChrisCarsonMarine]

Thanks for The tip, which Seebold are we talking about? Do you have an email or a phone number for him?thanks for any help, Chris

[jackiewilson]

Thanks for The tip, which Seebold are we talking about? Do you have an email or a phone number for him?thanks for any help, Chris

Chris, when you talk about "Seebold" it's always the PATRIARCH------the oldest, the old man, the cranky one, the wannabe golfer, mr grumpy arse himself ! Billy , Mr Bill!
Michael is "Michael Seebold"
Tim Seebold is "Timmy"
Billy Seebold Junior is "Little Billy"
To be known as "SEEBOLD" you have to earn that right, it's kinda passed down from generation to generation-------it commands respect and admiration in the world of powerboating, it was earned the hard way, just ask anyone who knows him. There are very few like him today.
i count myself very fortunate to be able to call all the Seebold's my friends, Bill, Lynne, Michael and Lori, Timmy, Little Billy and even Grandpa Seebold back in the day.
hes not hard to find---------lives in Fenton Missouri in the summer--------Naples Florida in the winter.
Yes, I do have his email, and his phone numbers, but I don't give them out. If you want to find him , you have to go to any of the F1 races stateside -------he's still a race boat fruit and nut case.

[jackiewilson]

Bernies kid Petra is getting a divorce, ( as you do these days )----difference here is a little matter of the £500,000,000 her ex is wanting to share--------told ya Bernie, you only reap what ya sow !
Surprised Bernie hasn't brought in the big guns (colloquially speaking of course)------- Russky and Eytie mafia must be chomping at the bit to do the old boy a favour. Am led to understand ex husband is not in the rudest of health ? What's the betting he's about to get a whole lot sicker ?
Over 80 dead now with 23 families unaccounted for after the tower block fire. Will probably be another year before the final death toll is known-------there are no official lists of who actually lived there. Could have been five, ten or fifteen people in each apartment---------could be why everyone is keeping "schtum"
Craig and family are heading out to Sarasota today--------just hoped they managed to iron out some of the bugs they've been experiencing with this particular boat.
Daughter Kim took me downto the Chichester Yacht Club for lunch-------twice in two weeks, getting spoiled rotten lately.
Should have Marks concept ready to ship next week John-----decided to do Ron a fresh effort,when it's ready I'll send it to you for finishing-------it'll be a Schubert/Wilson effort -------should light up his face a little.
Suppose I could squeeze a Scotti/Rotory for Jimbo at a push, though he may not collect junk -------ask him next time you talk to him.!

[jackiewilson]

I got to play in Ivan's memorial golf game tomorrow------I'm paired up with Ivan's sister Katherine.
Havent picked up a club since the old farts tourney last November.
I figure I've only got so many golf shots left in me--------so why waist them just practicing------will certainly give it my best shot.
Away for the next three days, so the workshops dormant for a while. Life goes on , the wheels keep turning, nothing stays the same. Takes me longer to get out of the car than it ever did, my whole body seems to be slowing down--------back aches if I pick up an empty paper bag these days, but the Quasimodo stoop has gone !
Just fifteen months ago I bought an HP Envy Wi Fi printer-------last week it puked. Course, naturally it's out of warranty--------bite the bullet------down to Office Supplies and dish out another £60 for a replacement. It's true what they say -------we live in a throwaway society and the chuck away times are getting shorter. Some days you eat b-----------and get screwed.

[jackiewilson]

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Its its what I've been cobbling together for Marks desktop!

[T2x]

Look'n for some help and hopefully some parts on the Bendix FI units for the V6. Anyone know of someone who might have some parts or worked on these back in the "day" ????? Sorry Jackie - just trying to find anyone that might have some parts.

See Chris Carson's post : http://www.screamandfly.com/showthread.php?328280-Help-with-Bendix-Fuel-Injection

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Actually looking for the earlier version adpters that were configured like this 6-Tillotson carb setup.

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Roger the Bendix manifold is older than the 6 carb and was reserved for factory team motors only.
The six carb unit was made by Doc Hledin in Canada under the name MachMa A couple of years later. IF you can get the FI parts you ahouldnt need to adapt one to the other. Besides the new EFI stuff works just as good or better.

[jackiewilson]

Seem to remember a guy called Alex who was always coming up with fancy six carb configurations. Mark was racing with Billy at that time ( early seventies ) I always thought he was a dentist -------met him in St Louis a couple of times.
Doc Morgan was another who was always goofing with carburettor systems--------I was never that impressed with the outcome.
Rich, wasn't there another "Doctor" ?---------Blair ? Believe he was at Dublin university---------maybe a two cycle expert !
Well, today's the day I get to swing a golf club again, just hope the back and the shoulder stand up to it. Got a two hour drive op to Hertfordshire---------breakfast at eleven-------Gun fires at one o'clock.
Big eats and presentations at eight------going to be a long day.
Sometimes I ask myself why the hell did I let myself get talked into this-------must be the mad fits of depression I keep falling into---------any normal right thinking person would stay home, spend the morning in the shop, have lunch followed by an hours nap then play catchup on the laptop. Suppose I lead quite a boring existence really--------but it suits me, and let's me grow old gracefully but kicking.

[powerabout]

Yep Alex is still a dentist (i think) and his engines are still winning F1
Dr Gordan Blair passed away a couple of years back

[jackiewilson]

So with Alex developing the motors and Leo keeping them running and setting them up------it's small wonder Timmy managed to squeeze out the odd win or two here and there---------all that in spite of Billy's " Assistance" !

[jackiewilson]

Just remembered something Pilgrim-------didn't Anderson used to do Timmy's motors ?

[powerabout]

Just remembered something Pilgrim-------didn't Anderson used to do Timmy's motors ?

Not sure A few of the others would know

[John Schubert]

Jackie & Roger. Here a some pictures of the finished Terrell runabout with the 6 cylinder stacker. Had some wood so made a nice stand for the rig.

[jackiewilson]

Awesome John-------is that the first Schubert/Wilson concept ?

[John Schubert]

Other then the 2 you made for me & I detailed with rigging, yes it is.

[RogerH]

Jackie & Roger. Here a some pictures of the finished Terrell runabout with the 6 cylinder stacker. Had some wood so made a nice stand for the rig.

Holy Cow!!! Nice collaboration! Got to go rob the piggy bank for this one!

[jackiewilson]

Craig finally got his boat dialled in-------now it's running in a straight line with very little Dance tendencies and it goes where he puts it--------bit different to the donkey he ran earlier in the season. He did say he never had time to sort his own boat, was too busy sorting everyone else's problems.
Boat looked good and handled well.
He managed three wins out of three starts yesterday in Sarasota, aided and abbeted by sister Kate and ramrodded by Mark. Nicely done boys and girl!

[jackiewilson]

Holy Cow!!! Nice collaboration! Got to go rob the piggy bank for this one!
Not to worry Roger--------the next ones free------compliments of Schubert/Wilson !