Life at Lake X in the '60s

**SLOW-1** · 09-08-2008, 03:57 PM

Thank you to all who are sharing in this EXCELLENT thread.

**seeroy** · 09-08-2008, 04:27 PM

Bobby - Hope you figure out how to post pics soon, I want to see the pic of you and George@ 61 Nassau. Also looking forward to some pics of Roy from you and Tim. Didn't Roy work the bass fishing circuit in latter years..seems I saw a pic of him doing that somewhere. - Steve

**BobbyR** · 09-08-2008, 08:09 PM

Originally Posted by SLOW-1

Thank you to all who are sharing in this EXCELLENT thread.

You have a boat that it's roots are deeply buried in racing. The WelCraft V-20 was the Alim V-20. Welcraft bought the molds and rights to build the Alim line from George Blomberg. I ran a cut down model of the V-20 (without all the flare) in the Around the (Miami) Beach race around '64. It had a 409 (chevy) Mercuriser with a NO.2 drive. Did well until the engine blew all the oil out of the crankcase, we didn't give it enough fresh air. It was a good racing hull, but with all the flare it would float and stand stright up on it's transom. But that same flare is what makes the boat such a dry ride. The 16 footer went from Miami to New York and set a single engine that may still stand today.

Good boat --- Have fun

BobbyR

**BobbyR** · 09-10-2008, 01:28 PM

Well this maybe my last post for a while. Ike is bearing down on the area as I type.
My only hope is that Ike will deploy his forces elsewhere...
Watch the TV I may have my 15 minutes of fame yet….
I live on San Antonio Bay at 28o23'38"N – 96o42'84"W that's center of the place. This is the forecast:
"FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS

INITIAL 10/0900Z 23.5N 84.9W 75 KT
12HR VT 10/1800Z 24.0N 86.0W 80 KT
24HR VT 11/0600Z 24.7N 87.7W 90 KT
36HR VT 11/1800Z 25.2N 89.7W 100 KT
48HR VT 12/0600Z 25.8N 92.0W 105 KT
72HR VT 13/0600Z 27.5N 96.5W 105 KT....landfall hmmmmmmmmm
96HR VT 14/0600Z 31.5N 98.0W 40 KT...INLAND
120HR VT 15/0600Z 34.5N 97.0W 25 KT...EXTRATROPICAL

will post when i can......packing ole racing picts.......will scan later....

BobbyR

**seeroy** · 09-10-2008, 08:07 PM

Good Luck Bobby. We will all be thinking about you and yours. - Steve

**Picshooter** · 09-17-2008, 05:34 PM

I was fortunate to have worked with Roy Ridgell and Jim Harkin. It was rare to catch them together.

**Picshooter** · 09-17-2008, 05:40 PM

Just Like Roy, Jim gave me so much. Friendship and knowledge are at the top of the list. I miss them both.

**seeroy** · 09-18-2008, 07:30 PM

Pic - Well, the last time I saw Roy or Jim would have been at least 38 years ago. I don't know when your pictures were taken, but except for the glasses, Roy looks and is dressed much the same. Jim however is a different story. Back in the day he had a short "flat top" haircut and was clean shaven. The jutting lower jaw though is definately Jim Harkins. The 2 pictures you posted have great sentimental value to anyone that knew these two great guys.

Thank You and Best Regards - Steve Sirois

**digital_jeff** · 10-09-2008, 12:16 PM

Hi Gang,
I came across some interesting shots that Steve had made mention about awhile back. I believe this is the Thunderbird houseboat that made the journey down the St.Lawrence, down the Mississippi, and across the gulf toward Sarasota. Most of these pics show only the hull with the deck and cabin removed for rigging and testing. Some of you out there may be able to share your thoughts and memories of this. Also, please try to place names with the faces when they are close enough to the camera.

enjoy,
jeff
oops, my pictures are not quite ready - stand by...