Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[GENE LANHAM]

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Three lumps Jackie---

When they get that big--they need HORSEPOWER!!

This is a boat Tom Gentry put together to win the half Million$$$ NY race in 1985

Fred got to try out his new drive

I have never sen this boat before Gene——- but it’s everything a concept constructor could wish for ( except the paint job —— that’s going to be a stone bitch !
So, what can you tell me about it ?
Says it’s a 47’ Apache——!

[jackiewilson]

Ok Gene, so the original paint job was nothing like “KIMOSABE”—— that came later when it was converted to a “POKER RUN” boat ?
Three exhausts became six ?
i take it the five wires are “TRIM INDICATORS” ?
Might just have to do a transom only of this one——— I kinda like the complicated simplicity of it !
Hells teeth Gene——- I cant believe I’m daft enough to be even thinking about doing this, let alone being half way through the first part.
im like a bloody butterfly— leaping about from concept to object —— looks like I don’t have AIMS any more—— just FUNCTIONS!
Is that not the mother of all exhausts——— son Mark has a pair on “MOONLIGHT LADY” six inch diameter and sounds thunderous!

[powerabout]

I wonder if anyone at Merc gives credit to Gentry ( RIP) for pioneering Turbos engines offshore
Ski racers in OZ also went down that road years ago.

[jackiewilson]

I wonder if anyone at Merc gives credit to Gentry ( RIP) for pioneering Turbos engines offshore
Ski racers in OZ also went down that road years ago.

Happy Easter Pilgrim.
After Mercury Had ousted Carl, the competition side went into a bit of a slide —- I don’t think they were about to hand out accolades to anyone for anything.
K.A.M. Came into being——- offshore - heavyweight- and successful——- ????
Mercury Had to step up the game with the stern drive packages.

[powerabout]

Happy Easter Pilgrim.
After Mercury Had ousted Carl, the competition side went into a bit of a slide —- I don’t think they were about to hand out accolades to anyone for anything.
K.A.M. Came into being——- offshore - heavyweight- and successful——- ????
Mercury Had to step up the game with the stern drive packages.

Happy Easter to you and your family

[jackiewilson]

Happy Easter to you and your family

Thanks, four kids—- eleven grandkids—- Twelve great grandkids—- the only Easter greeting I get is Pilgrim.
Did have a good day in the shop——- all I have to show for it is a three by two inch transom with three exhaust pipes three stern drives and a pair of trim tabs !
Smaller they come—- harder they are to do—— May do a gear case for ‘em, if I feel like it !
I’m up to my fetlocks in too many concepts at the minute——- seven to be exact.
Told you before I have to at least get a thought started before I forget it——- part of the ageing problem. There are times I just have to throw my hands up—— shout bollocks—- and walk out of the shop for a while.
Stop Press—- five minutes ago
Can share some great news with you——-grand daughter Case has just given birth to a girl—- WINNIE BOO——- she already has three boys.
This is my thirteenth great grandchild——— that makes thirty kids in my life—— feeling very blessed indeed !
No kewpie doll for guessing where Casey got her name from——— Her mother Tracy ( Boo to everyone )used to be good friends and idolised Velden .
Eldest Daughter Sandra always Thought Scottie was the dogs cajones.
All my kids we’re conversant with drivers all over the world—— girls stayed with the Rasinis—— The Hauenstiens—— The Seebolds—- those were the magical, golden days of power boat racing.

[GENE LANHAM]

Ok Gene, so the original paint job was nothing like “KIMOSABE”—— that came later when it was converted to a “POKER RUN” boat ?
Three exhausts became six ?
i take it the five wires are “TRIM INDICATORS” ?

I've confused you Jackie--

I have no clue about the Kimosabe--

My involvement with TG covered a few years. some of the guys I worked with were LA firefighters--and of course--Richie-

This boat was completely restored recently

BEAUTIFUL!!!

[jackiewilson]

I've confused you Jackie--

I have no clue about the Kimosabe--

My involvement with TG covered a few years. some of the guys I worked with were LA firefighters--and of course--Richie-

This boat was completely restored recently

BEAUTIFUL!!!

. Yes you did—- just a tad Gene—— now I’m up “Sh-t creek”—— and with no paddle !
Bugger—— it’ll have to be a “KIMOGENTRYSABE”——Pity, as - it was looking a bit of alright !
Not to worry Gene, I got another six to be going on with——- Gentryi’s—— Magoon—-you name em—— I’m doing em!

[jackiewilson]

Here I go again—— Now Im into it with Willabee on his .”Hot Singles” thread.
Been friends for years——- a very knowledgeable individual on all things tunnel boat—— he asked me a question——— I answered ( to the best of my ability) and then get pissed on from a dizzy height.
Why don’t i just get on with my knitting ( as my sainted mother used to say)!
Easter Saturday—- I have another free day—- no visitors or interruptions—— that is if I don’t pull out a deck chair and sink into the latest DAVID BALDACCI for a while.
Temperatures here have gone through the roof ——- 75 yesterday and rising !

[GENE LANHAM]

Here I go again—
Temperatures here have gone through the roof ——- 75 yesterday and rising !

93 in the Desert SouthWest--

Trusty Benz is loaded

Spending Easter weekend driving back to the frozen NORTH

Later!!

[powerabout]

Here's a GM 6-71 for page 671 of your thread

[jackiewilson]

Here's a 6-71 for page 671 of your thread

Now they look like the Mike Tyson of heavyweight lumps——- all a bit cluttered by today’s standards !
Motors Geico were running last year pulled over 2,000 hp apiece——- wonder what the weight of a 6-71 was ?Very interesting Pilgrim!

[powerabout]

Now they look like the Mike Tyson of heavyweight lumps——- all a bit cluttered by today’s standards !
Motors Geico were running last year pulled over 2,000 hp apiece——- wonder what the weight of a 6-71 was ?Very interesting Pilgrim!

Heavy and made it to 450hp at the end from the general.
70+yr production run says it all
1hp for each 4lbs but many passed from grandad to the grandkids
Bill Barry Cotter modified some vee engines for massive power in his class one boat. Fully computerised etc, uim banned them.

[jackiewilson]

Heavy and made it to 450hp at the end from the general.
70+yr production run says it all
1hp for each 4lbs but many passed from grandad to the grandkids
Bill Barry Cotter modified some vee engines for massive power in his class one boat. Fully computerised etc, uim banned them.

Uim are good at that pilgrim——- if they don’t understand—- Ban it !
Used to be an “ experimental” class for anyone with a bit of flair and imagination ——- remember Evian in the early sixties——— the Rasinis turned up with a tunnel boat——- won the twenty four hours hands down—— they could run—- but weren’t eligible for awards !

[jackiewilson]

Got three hours in the shop, then spent the rest of the day at Lizzies, great barbecue in temperatures of eighty degrees in the back garden——— not a breath of wind.
Shorts in April—— unheard of for me——- usually it’s only July and August I get to bare the pins,afraid I’m a warm weather creature .
Did you make it back to The wilderness Gene—— is the MALIBUSTANG ready to do her stuff—- you going to take the fastback for a spin or put it on the market ? You have some exciting times ahead—- just get a bit of help with the fixed wing and enjoy !
Did a bit more on the Gentrifications——- most of the hardware is done—— just have to concentrate on the graphics.
Last day of the Easter break—— my Swedish friend Bjorn Christiansen is coming over for lunch—- Roast lamb, barbecued in Pernod—- flambayed ! One of Her Majesty’s recipes—— perfectly cooked by me !

You remember John Sheldon ? The guy responsible for building the OMC ROTORY——- he once told me that the only boat that they had to run it on was an Old Scottie——- can you tell me what year that was Johnno——- ?
Reason for asking is, nobody remembers Scottie building his own boats before 1972—— ( except me of course) maybe the little grey cells are going on strike—— I think they’re in good working order, but I would wouldn’t I.
So Johnno——- When did the Rotory make it’s first appearance——- on an OLD Scottie?
Happy Easter Johnno .
Pilgrim (POWERABOUT) is noticeable by his absence this morning——
I did get an Easter greeting from just a couple of friends and a chocolate egg from Lizzie—— oh well—— maybe next year !
Can’t lay here wittering away the day——- this wont buy the baby a new pair of shoes ( as my sainted mother used to say) I have places to go—— people to see—— concepts to finish!