Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[jackiewilson]

Jackie...I do know the tale but really not my place to tell it.....you will understand..

Not my place either Phill—— and the Weston side of Dons family are the wrong people to mess with.
Really must learn when it’s a good time to keep my mouth shut————- think this might be one of them!

[jackiewilson]

Nearlly there——— just needs a bit of Dustin and it’ll be good as new!

[powerabout]

Looks nice but old tech design so not uim f1 compliant i would say

[jackiewilson]

Marks aiming to finally get his 50’ Superboat finished in time for Easter——— seven years in the making. There were times I’m sure, when he was filled with no confidence and wondering if it would ever be finished.
He has a factory full of projects——— OLD BLUE for starters——been two years in The pondering stages————- THE COSWORTH is another that’s been on hold for the last six years.———— all the while there was a living to make and a business to run.
Mind you, that particular craft of his, started life as a fast military craft with just about every piece of kit that could be installed fitted in there——— there’s not a boat at the Miami show with anything like the spec this one has.
Military boats tend to take forever and finish up nothing like the original———- this ones the exception, it has more features than any boat I’ve ever seen or heard of, and nothing has been left out.
Im sure I’ll be able to post you a few piccies of The finished article in the next few weeks.
Im actually very proud of my sons effort on this one!

[jackiewilson]

Looks nice but old tech design so not uim f1 compliant i would say

I know nothing Pilgrim———— would imagine it’s a “CHAMP” boat ——— with updates.
I can tell you, Timmy, Mark and Craig put a lot of hours bringing the mould up to date!
Having said that——- most Tunnel boats today are getting on for thirty years old.
Same way that all offshore boats are twenty five +years old———- and that’s a recent one!
Lets not go down that road——— I can get into trouble simply thinking about raceboats.

[jackiewilson]

I asked Gary just how old “MISS GIECO” was———- it’s an undetermined age but around 25 years at a Guess,
looks like a case of IF ITS NOT BROKE, WHY FIX IT ,!
There was me thinking everything in the garage was lovely and all singing and dancing latest technology jazz——— turns out it’s the same old sh-t——- just a different day !
Have it on good authority there will be no Key West this year——— granddaughter Louise tells me entry fees, accommodation, and corporate entertaining tops $50000 each time.
James Shepard and Clive Curtis will be campaigning the Lizard this season——— seen the fixture list, but I’m buggered if I can remember where there at ! I know there are five confirmed dates.

P1 gets off to a flier with the opener in the Miami Marine Stadium ——- there maybe only 10 of of them to start off with, but there’s some close competition and a bunch of real boat racers slugging it out———— new composite boats have upped the speeds to near the 80 mph mark.
Another five venues which include Sarasota and Clearwater with TV coverage at all events——— if anyone wants to sponsor a boat, I’m sure they can accommodate you.

just spent an hour at the surgery this morning, with a session at Chichester hospital this afternoon .
having a heart monitor fitted. Goody gumdrops——-always wanted one of those things!
Bidding has hotted up for the Trusty Lexus——— it’s down to the last three days—— should really get exciting on Friday. Be nice if there were half a dozen folk keen to acquire it ?

[jackiewilson]

OH MY, IF YOU COULD SEE ME NOW!
Got a hanging basket round my neck and a telephone exchange plugged in round my chest and the resultant wires hung in the basket! Bloody silly things I do for a giggle these days——— still, it’s not even inconvenient really——— though I’m not supposed to bath or shower with it all plugged in.
Damned if I wouldn’t stink like a poke of devils after no wash off EEE for five days.
Another bunch of statins to prop up the ones I’m already taking——- talk about rattling as I walk—— I sound like a hailstorm on a tin roof after taking them all. But. I woke up again this morning, so life is one ginormous bonus, and the new boating seasons nearly upon us, so it’s all heading in the right direction.

[jackiewilson]

Getting comfortable before putting out the lights is a testing task——— can’t say I’m actually FEELING uncomfortable———— it’s the thought of making it through the night dressed in a wiring harness.
No long siloloquis tonight———swallowed some new wonder pills——-tell you tomorrow if they work or not!

[jackiewilson]

In a word NO. At two o’clock this morning I was still looking for the elusive sandman and sleep was a million miles away. Good news is whatever pills were purveyed for the pain did work ——- was so surprised to be pain free I couldn’t sleep——- just can’t bloody win can I?

[jackiewilson]

Just one day left on eBay before we wave a fond farewell to the beloved Lexus——— I would normally get the bucket and sponge out and given the old girl a birthday—— but those days are long gone.
If she needs a face wash, it’s usually a £7 wash and brush up by the Rumanians in Marks and Sparks car park whilst her majesty’s in there shopping.
Decided to call the professionals in——— turned up at 8am with a very posh 2018 white van emblazoned with WAXMAX .
CONFESS TO BEING INTRIGUED.
Occupant was a very happy individual by the name of Josh who willingly showed me the contents.
Only thing Josh needed me to supply was power. He had everything else on board, power washers, wet vacs, dry vacs, polishers, and all things to go with it.
He said “you got me for two hours” my reply went something like “ FECKIN Ironsides don’t charge that much an hour !——- but the damage was done—— Id already agreed and paid up front, I just bit the bullet.
One hour in and I must confess, the boys got a wriggle on——- he's cooking with butane !
Just takinghis coffee out—— get back to you.

[jackiewilson]

Well now, here comes the rub. Only got forty minutes left to make a decent job of the interior!
You better move your arse a bit quicker then Josh, ‘cos if it’s it not done to my total satisfaction, I don’t sign the “me happy” chit!
Be really interesting to see how hot the vac gets over the next half hour.
Well chuffed with the exterior——— mag wheels look like new again and all the mildews gone from the wing mirrors and window rubbers which is the first time in years.
Will post you a couple of piccies today——- it’s worth taking a peek at the result.
One of the reasons for buying a new lexus was because it had a plug in for a puter connection, buggerme if I just haven’t found one in her——- never knew it was there.

[jackiewilson]

Well josh made a great job of the outside, but spent too much time on it. Consequently the interior never got even a half tidy job. He told me he would like another couple of hours, then he could do the interior perfect and wax the exterior taking out all the scratches.
Bet your sweet bippy he could———- that’s another £100 and it’s not even reached scrap value yet!
How-can you mend a broken heart ? Or stop the rain from falling down ?
It looks clean——- it smells clean——- and by golly——— it is clean. Runs like a Swiss clock and has never burnt a pint of oil.
Somebody somewhere, will love this old lady as much as me.

[jackiewilson]

Just had an hour on FaceTime with Mark———— it’s all happening at WCC the Seebold is Paris bound and The safety cell is fully acceptable for Champ boat racing.
WCC ,s offshore safety cell has been accepted by the UIM for use in the new forty foot, twin engined cat.
busy right now, have to go !

[ron54]

Jackie..how many gears is that one?... also what is the annual road tax please?

[jackiewilson]

Think it’s eight speeds Ron———-and it’s £240.road tax which is non transferable it’s set up with £1,000 of new brake system and MOT is a piece of piss. Somewhere around 300 hp. Put it into sport mode and it’s a different animal, but it has a thirst like a parched navvy. Only did it the once, enjoyed the experience, but the sight of the diminishing fuel gauge will haunt me all the rest of my days.
Auction is currently running at £1600—- finishes at 10:00am tomorrow Friday.
Honest to murgatroyd, in my opinion anything under five is a steal for a damn near perfect car.
pair of xenon headlights sells for two grand today!