Tricks that old racers get up to after retirement

[jackiewilson]

Warpath?

Couldabeen Pilgrim——- But it’s now WARLOCK———- finally finished—— it’s been a bit long winded——- because , in my unfailing wisdom and unbonated optism, I opted to go for an “eight at once” policy, —— pure folly. ,
All came about with the advent of memory loss——— I started to think, that’s a good idea, then I’d forget what I thought about in the first place.
Only way to beat memory loss, is to do it there and then——- Si I did just that ——- eight bloody times.

[jackiewilson]

Well——- there ‘ttis——Warpath——- now Warlock—— for no other reason than I couldn’t remember !

Remember seeing movie pictures of the Apache running across some real sloppy water——- one of the sweetest running boats I ever saw.

[GENE LANHAM]

—- “ THERE'S A LOT OF QUESTIONS -----

'APACHE'

Another legend with a lot of questions--

[GENE LANHAM]

More I thought about it, more intrigued I got——- never realised just how bloody much “BIGGER” The GENTRY EAGLE was ! 112’ ——- when you consider we were talking around the forty foot Mark for most Cigarette—- Apache—— Formula—— Magnum type tackle!
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Its damn near a ship ———,

If you decide to do the 112'--Jackie---

I have some pictures--

[jackiewilson]

If you decide to do the 112'--Jackie---

I have some pictures--

Next on the “TO DO” list Gene, ——— well into the “mightabeen” CITICORP TRAVELLER”————extended superstructure and hull already done————- outboards and sterndrives cobbled on to a transom——- mounted on a globe.
Well on the way———— I’m getting up earlier and working later———— don’t have time to grow older.
Eighty eight is just a number anyway———— I’m giving the next two a miss——— Jilly’s saving up for the big nine O——- always promised I would take her to South Africa !
Dreamed last night I made a MISS DIABLO ——all black——- Boyds took one look at it and said “ WHAT THE HELLS THAT SUPPOSED TO BE ?”
It was only a dream !

[jackiewilson]

taken me all morning just to fit the glass in the “Bigger’ CITICORP TRAVELLER” —— hope it goes a bit quicker this afternoon!

[jackiewilson]

'APACHE'

Another legend with a lot of questions--

Ben once told Pruett at an APBA meeting in Miami——“ Don’t ever walk down 188th after dark Pruett “.

[jackiewilson]

If you decide to do the 112'--Jackie---

I have some pictures--

OK Gene, I’ll take all the pictures I can get on that mother!

[jackiewilson]

Quarterly health check says I’m god to go———- steroids being cut again——— lost five kilos in five months——— would appear that I’m in complete control of my own destiny.!
Must be doing something right——— buggered if I know what it is .

[GENE LANHAM]

OK Gene, I’ll take all the pictures I can get on that mother!

'In The Beginning'----

At Vospers Thorneycroft

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Titanic of all race boats Gene, that thing was “HUCKING FUGE” ————- funny how so many of the memorable boats were produced here in the UK.
Vospers made everything!——- including HI PERF Boats .
Souters were the same——- made all the stuff for Sonni Levi—-
Who was the Architecht ——-
There were a goodly number of individuals here who imported offshore race boats from the USA——
I even imported a 20’ JONES KT WITH A KEITH BLACK BIG BLOCK.
Cant remember anyone over here putting a “BROWNIE” type race book together !
Kevin Desmond put a couple of “Factual” documentary type powerboating books together—— quite good for reference —— but with a distinct lack of humour. Saw him a couple of years back at the LMBRC remembrance dinner.
I’ll stitch some timber together, all ready for carving out the 112’ GENTRY EAGLE.
Another Little challenge to while away the hours and keep the arthritis at bay a bit longer !
Thats a great piccy to start with Gene ——- I’ll take any more you have !
Did you ever get to meet MIKE BELLAMY ——— one of the smarter offshore racers——- lots of “theoretical “——— But He did put together some winning combinations———- well, it’s his birthday today .
See if I can’t get the “Bigger” CITICORP TRAVELLER “ finished any time soon,—— with all these concepts on the go at once——- shop tends to be a tad cluttered!

[jackiewilson]

Really sorry to hear about Mathew Caldwell’s blow over in the F1Baba hull.
Question begs —— how come he was so seriously injured in a modern day tunnel boat
He was “THROWN OUT”
You do not get thrown out of an F1 tunnel boat these days
Only one reason for that——- he wasn’t strapped in !
You don’t even do a “break in” routine unless you’re well and truly belted up.

All my heartfelt sympathies are with you Mathew—— recover soon, I wish you all the best.

[Bob V]

Courtesy of Powerboat Racing News:

Matthew Caldwell in serious accident

BY JOHN MOORE ON 12TH APRIL 2019


Caldwell Racing Technologies president Matthew Caldwell was involved in a serious accident when demonstrating the CRT 2.5 BILLET Engine on a BaBa hull yesterday.
Caldwell was rushed to hospital for an emergency operation to reattach his ankles, he is currently in an intensive care unit and more surgery is expected.
2018 UIM F1H2o World Champion and fellow American Shaun Torrente commented on the accident:

The person driving did not strap in and utilize the safety capsule as intended.
He is really lucky to be alive.
If the capsule is used properly there is over an 85% chance you will walk away unharmed.
If you crash a capsule boat without strapping in, 95% of the time you won’t have to worry about drowning because you will already be dead or so badly injured it won’t matter.

The motor that he was using has been built by Caldwell Racing Technologies and was first seen in 2016, since then there has been an extensive test programme.

The engine was shipped to the UIM F1H2o race in Abu Dhabi last year, however it couldn’t be used due to lack of homologation papers.

[jackiewilson]

Courtesy of Powerboat Racing News:

Matthew Caldwell in serious accident

BY JOHN MOORE ON 12TH APRIL 2019


Caldwell Racing Technologies president Matthew Caldwell was involved in a serious accident when demonstrating the CRT 2.5 BILLET Engine on a BaBa hull yesterday.
Caldwell was rushed to hospital for an emergency operation to reattach his ankles, he is currently in an intensive care unit and more surgery is expected.
2018 UIM F1H2o World Champion and fellow American Shaun Torrente commented on the accident:

The person driving did not strap in and utilize the safety capsule as intended.
He is really lucky to be alive.
If the capsule is used properly there is over an 85% chance you will walk away unharmed.
If you crash a capsule boat without strapping in, 95% of the time you won’t have to worry about drowning because you will already be dead or so badly injured it won’t matter.

The motor that he was using has been built by Caldwell Racing Technologies and was first seen in 2016, since then there has been an extensive test programme.

The engine was shipped to the UIM F1H2o race in Abu Dhabi last year, however it couldn’t be used due to lack of homologation papers.

Thanks Bob——- Mathew did not stick to the rules——- safety cells were developed after multiple fatalities in open cockpits—— result of being strapped in a safety cell made top class racing much safer.
But, as the saying goes “FAMILIARITY BREEDS CONTEMPT “ ———
only way he could have been hurt so badly, was not having his safety harness coupled up.
Mathew has learned the hard way.

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