Old Farts Forever(OFF)2010

**gofish7070** · 05-04-2010, 11:22 AM

As explained to me last week,,,,,,, Were on the right side of grass

**Powercat** · 05-04-2010, 12:05 PM

I almost had him sold on a Power Cat and then he did that
"part the seas thing" and the sale fell thru...

Originally Posted by T2x

Age is a relative thing.....I'm related to Moses.

**T2x** · 05-04-2010, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by Powercat

I almost had him sold on a Power Cat and then he did that
"part the seas thing" and the sale fell thru...

Mister Leger, you are coming to OFF aren't you?......I would hate to have to "part" Texas.

**D.B.S** · 05-04-2010, 12:57 PM

Do any of you guys remember John Stenback?

**seeroy** · 05-04-2010, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by D.B.S

Do any of you guys remember John Stenback?

Absolutely!!! Worked with him at Lake X. John won outboard class in many offshore races. Jerry Howard used to ride with him.

**seeroy** · 05-04-2010, 01:21 PM

John being inducted into Gulf Hall Of Fame with Don Aronow and Mr Kiekhaefer

**T2x** · 05-04-2010, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by D.B.S

Do any of you guys remember John Stenback?

Last time I saw him he was working for "His Reggieness" as crew chief/Throttleman on one of the early Fountain Race boats.

**seeroy** · 05-04-2010, 01:24 PM

Rich - Do have any photos of your Powercat?

**seeroy** · 05-04-2010, 01:44 PM

The amazing world of cell phones and the internet...As a result of D.B.S. post a few minutes ago, I picked up my cell phones and called John Stenback. He answered with "Hello Steve". Turns out that D.B.S. was standing right there with John. So I talked to him too. Sometimes this stuff is downright scary. Anyway, John said that he and Marty Boosinger are talking about coming to OFF2010. D.B.S said he might come too. By the way John, I have Jerry Howard's phone number if you would like to contact him. - Steve Sirois

**T2x** · 05-04-2010, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by seeroy

Rich - Do have any photos of your Powercat?

It looks exactly like Cadillac's at the moment....right down to the motors.... 4 cylinder 40's. Do you want a picture in that condition? See below.

I have two inline 150's waiting to go on it after restoration.....hopefully in late summer.

**T2x** · 05-04-2010, 02:49 PM

Here's a photo of Cadillac's Powercat......

**seeroy** · 05-04-2010, 05:20 PM

Ya gotta love the old Powercats!

**D.B.S** · 05-04-2010, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by seeroy

Absolutely!!! Worked with him at Lake X. John won outboard class in many offshore races. Jerry Howard used to ride with him.

John is great guy and a good friend.

**seeroy** · 05-05-2010, 11:20 AM

Just talked to Jerry Gilbreath. He is currently retired and living in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He has built a 34' wooden boat similar to a Riva and takes it to shows in that part or the country. Hopefully we will see some photos of it soon. Jerry told me he will definitely come to OFF2010. I originally met him and his father (Jake) in the 80's, at the Sarasota Grand Prix. As I remember, their innovative "Gil Bracket" design moved outboard motors out behind the transom and changed alot of thinking about how to run outboards. The last time I saw Jerry was at an Offshore race here in Jacksonville. Jerry was running Alcone Racing at that time and had brought my brother Bill onboard as a consultant. That was during the time that Bill was in need of an uplift, as he knew he was dying. I shall be forever grateful to Jerry for that. - Steve Sirois