Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[AZMIDLYF]

The gentleman running this would probably know a few facts...
https://www.facebook.com/jay.price.5...1790164842498/

[jackiewilson]

The gentleman running this would probably know a few facts...
https://www.facebook.com/jay.price.5...1790164842498/

Please don't take offence but every time your name comes up, I think it's "Mid Life Crisis"
I'm not a nasty man, but I have a wicked sense of humour. Thanks for the vid, but I don't know Jay Price-------known Timmy Seebold since he was a kid. Due to speak to him in the next hour or so when I might get a few questions answered.

[AZMIDLYF]

None taken and it is a reference to exactly that.

Look forward to hearing the possible answers.

[jackiewilson]

None taken and it is a reference to exactly that.

Look forward to hearing the possible answers.

NOW, thereby hangs a tale--------some very bright people who know a lot of people in the marine industry contribute to this column on a regular basis. It's all done in friendly easy manner as a rule.
Why all of a sudden have they all kept shtum about the Caldwell motor-------Fujimo simply says" busy fulfilling orders". ------- Midlyf reckons Jay Price knows something, but I have only seen his name on an F1 race boat, can't recall ever coming face to face with him----- My son and grandson are not "available" today-------tried them both a couple of times but the drawbridge has been pulled up!

So, if anyone out there, male or female, animal or vegetable, can give this scribe an update on the CRT MOTOR ------we could become very good friends.
T2X is usually a mine of information, but he's probably en route to the old farts gathering in Stuart Fl. which starts on Friday 3 rd November.
Would love to hear from anyone who has tested------fired up the powerhead------- purchased one-----actually bought one-------touched one ------sniffed one even, please send us a note of your experience with a CRT!

[jackiewilson]

Well what'd ya know------neither Mark nor Craig can tell me anything about the CRT that I didn't already know. Wasn't able to talk to Timmy-------he'd already left. But if the CRT had been competitive, you can bet your sweet bippy he would have wrung every last ounce out of it.
So that just about wraps up everything I can tell you about that great looking motor. Seems nobody I know has one.
For the length of time it's been around, somebody somewhere should know something about it.
So, if any of you reading this can throw light on our subject, please feel free to do so.

[jackiewilson]

Well, that was 12 hours ago and not even a sniff of information about the Caldwell-------tempted to see if they have a Facetime or hotline, might be nice, just to talk to someone at the factory.
Any of you out there ( particularly Roger H.) remember the black Pughy looking boat with the big V8 Rude on its back ? Think it was based around the Stuart area, It was billed as a 200 mph record boat?
it did a couple of low speed runs, then things went very quiet for some reason.
Anyone know for sure what's happening in that neck of the woods.?

[jackiewilson]

I just read through every page (13) of Q&A on the Caldwell Technoogy site------starts of with hope and a great future-------it ends up with pretty much the same thing two years down the line, it was hoped the price would be around $11/15,000 ------it ends up "hoping" to be $30,000.
When asked about the dyno testing "Fujimo" wrote simply TOP.? Never have I seen that on a dyno print out, so the question is still what does it produce?
Still waiting to see if anyone anywhere has actually bought one in any shape or form, powerhead or full motor and what was the cost of this work of art------did it break or not? Once these questions have been answered, we can continue.

[powerabout]

Its becoming suspicious, they have what looks like clever technology on block sleeves and porting yet no data, are they saying it never went on a dyno?

[olboatman]

Well, that was 12 hours ago and not even a sniff of information about the Caldwell-------tempted to see if they have a Facetime or hotline, might be nice, just to talk to someone at the factory.
Any of you out there ( particularly Roger H.) remember the black Pughy looking boat with the big V8 Rude on its back ? Think it was based around the Stuart area, It was billed as a 200 mph record boat?
it did a couple of low speed runs, then things went very quiet for some reason.
Anyone know for sure what's happening in that neck of the woods.?

Jackie if I am correct the rig you are talking about is "Twistered" and the rumor is that it has been put on the "back burner".
Why? Haven't heard. I have been very interested in this project.....to set a new speed record. Maybe someone with more info will chime in.
Gary

[powerabout]

I think the thread explained why its gone quiet..

[AZMIDLYF]

Jackie, the outrigger hull with the big V8 was sadly stopped because of the untimely passing of the gentleman who was funding it.

[jackiewilson]

Jackie, the outrigger hull with the big V8 was sadly stopped because of the untimely passing of the gentleman who was funding it.

Well, it's good that nobody was hurt. Sad when a sponsor cops his clogs------- but at least the man died happy, living the dream.
Wonder if there are any more out there chasing the dream!

Even Warby's gone quiet------there was a couple of Gung-ho shake down runs end of September, but after that, nothing. I wonder if he had a problem somewhere along the line? ( Besides the uim rule makers)

[jackiewilson]

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Came across this book of all Abbot and Costello films------didn't even ask the price-----was totally knackered-----had to call it a day half way through-----spent two hours in the surgery, a couple shots in the rear soon put me right again. After two hours in bed, I'm good as new!
You could make a comedy film out of these capers------where the hells Tarantino when you want him?

[jackiewilson]

It's another great day for old time racers tomorrow------it's OFF 2017-------- not exactly how it was supposed to be------mitigating circumstances dontcha know.
Best laid plans of mice and men etc.
Just hope they all stick together-----go with the flow and improvise--------enjoy the weekend, and each other, you never know, it could turn out to be the best ever OFF meeting to date.
Really sorry I couldn't be there myself, but I'm certain Mark, Craig, Lou and Gary will keep the Wilson flag flying proud at this glorious get together of people who love the sport of power boating in all its many forms.
My thoughts are with the many friends I've made that attend the meeting year after year, long live the old farts.

[jackiewilson]

Feeling fit as a flea this morning------not a great believer in "SHOTS" but whatever was in the ones I received up the rear end yesterday, I can tell you-----they worked.
Looking forward to some workshop time today------been over a week since I even opened the door.

Just hope I get to talk to some of the old farts on FaceTime at the hanger party this evening especially Stavros and John Shubert, Roger H, Noel S, Rich and Doreen and the Squirt itself!

Will get back to you later in the day, finally looking forward to a bit of living instead of simply existing!