1984 Baker raced by Tabb Bridges

[thaw ripper]

I think the boat was built by Jerry Baker. Tabb Bridges, an East Coast Mod-VP racer. Any old race pics of this boat would be neat. Thanks, Thaw Ripper. I think he had tiger head decals on it. Red and White boat 235 OMC motor!

[LakeRacer99]

Hey Ripper, Try to get ahold of George Fuller at Fuller's marine, I think he is a member of this board too.
His Brother used to Drag race that boat in the late 80's here in the MidWest...Was real fast in the 1/4 with a Mariner T3. That boat can't weigh but around 4XX# if I remember it right. At one time there was a plexi windscreen in front of the driver and cable steering.
Baker's are a very well built boat and light if needed. Before that 18footer he ran a 20footer with same motor. My dad still has a Mint RST bassboat.
Are you gonna restore it? Race it?
Post some close up pics of it.

Good luck,
jason

[LakeRacer99]

Ripper, did you read this?

[thaw ripper]

Would love to restore it in the mix! need two buckets seat cheap!Will for sure race it! Fire on the Water I think it is Stock? Me and my brother are ripping apart both motors this weekend 1979 HYDROSTREAM for Sale should be done buy June1. 2003 $3,800.00 Solid Boat 235 Rude 17' double axleltrailer it Will SCREAMAND FLY!s007kman@hotmail.com

[LakeRacer99]

Hey, there are a few guys on this board that are making lightweight fiberglass seats. Try posting a message in the general discussion. You could also have them covered with snap in upolstery like the Allisons and my Mirage have.

good luck.
jason

[racer]

I did not have anything to do with any of the 18 bakers.

Alan Stoker

[thaw ripper]

Seat are in!:D

[thaw ripper]

Baker shuttin down some mud sucker back in 89 drags :cool:

[thaw ripper]

I think it was first raced on the east coast New Jersey i think? then move to KC, MO. with a Mercury on the transom in the late 80's Roundy rounds thanx ~tr~

[P man]

Did they ever maker a Baker RST inboard. I was on the train today and as we were flying by a traffic jam I saw what looked to be an RST with a blown v8 on it:confused:
would the be custom or did they do this?

[thaw ripper]

Originally posted by P man
Did they ever maker a Baker RST inboard. I was on the train today and as we were flying by a traffic jam I saw what looked to be an RST with a blown v8 on it:confused:
would the be custom or did they do this?

[stang]

Jason George brother name is billy and he lives here in MO if you talk to George just call him Red on the head he will know who told you that

[LakeRacer99]

Hey Jim,
I know Bill very well, he has been a friend of the family for many years. He has worked with my dad for over 20 years and we used to go racing with him in the 80's.
I think I saw a pic somewhere of you driving a baker back in the mod vp days, where were you from back then? got any more pics of your Baker Jim?

[thaw ripper]

Think this Bill could dig up some old pics? Thanx ~tr~

[thaw ripper]

Other than Lakeracer99?

[thaw ripper]

Did they ever maker a Baker RST inboard. I was on the train today and as we were flying by a traffic jam I saw what looked to be an RST with a blown v8 on it:confused:
would the be custom or did they do this? V-6 is not cutting it!:rolleyes::rolleyes:

[RJSHADOW8021]

you can give my friend Roy down at Good Luck Point Marina 732-269-3700. he is really good friends with George Fuller and he also has a baker that runs about 107 on the gps...I have been in it...big time rocket

[tres]

wow a baker. i have a 17 baker. it has a rounded out board well. im running a stock 1989 200 merc. 24p big ear chopper. with prop shaft center about 8 inches below v bottom. full trim up low 70.s tach pegged 6000 rpm. stock lower. no cle or nose cone. of course i want more speed anybudy have ideas ?