Re: Mercury Vintage Racing DVD
 

Maybe - someone in Florida knows how to put it back together the old fashion way :) Just kidding . . . sorry Ben it's your boat and you should do what you like to it. I just wanted to point out that you own something pretty special.

Re: Mercury Vintage Racing DVD
 

No immediate plans to visit CA, but if we do we will take you up on your offer to take us for a spin in your SeaCraft.
Many thanks. Re: "Around Miami Beach Race". Photos of Carl in the water next to the cat race boat. Rough water flipped him out of the boat but it started circling and wearing a racing jacket it was difficult for him to swim away from the boat. He managed to grab a vinyl rub rail that had come loose, climbed in between the two outboards which were still running. Treasure and I passed him (while he was in the water) in the #21 boat. I believe we finished first in our class and Carl .....finished the race. Wet but otherwise fine.

Re: Mercury Vintage Racing DVD
 

You guys are pretty close to me and Capt Matt, especially Capt Matt since he's in Yankeetown, all the SeaCrafts aren't over on the SE coast. I was at Interbay Marine in tampa as a salesman in the 70's when all these nifty boats were made and fell in love, 18-23 Sceptre now a 20 MA. Met Bill Potter one day, and Jack McGaughy could do some great rigging and baitwell jobs on those boats. Nice to meet you.

Jeanne
 

Thanks bigshrimpin, we got a wonderful call from Jeanne tonight..talked for quite awhile about the good old days, kids, old friends, and whatever..I told her about Mt Dora and she is thinking about it..I also gave her Dave Craigs number..Maybe I can talk them all into meeting us at Mt Dora in March..
Thanks again,
Butch

Re: Jeanne
 

Unbelievable thread. Great history....

Re: Jeanne
 

This has been a great thread.
lilabner ... welcome to CSC!
Bigshrimpin ... Thanks for the links to ScreamandFly. I've been enjoying exploring that site. Many good stories with names and people I remember, only in my teens at the time. Race day was always a 'family affair'.

And to JMoesly, I'm glad you joined CSC!

Re: Jeanne
 

Thanks 65 Bowrider..The last time I saw you was around 1963..we were all standing around on the dock at Pelican Harbor during some event..I think there were more eyes on you than the raceboats. :o
It was great talking to your Mom last night..

Butch

Re: Jeanne
 

Butch,
The internet has made this world so much smaller ... a lot different than when we were growing up!
It's great to hear from you again after soooo many years!

Re: Jeanne
 

Yes, and the internet has also made the world so much BIGGER in alot of ways too...... got to love it!
rockdoc

Re: Mercury Vintage Racing DVD
 

Came across this while looking for info on Don Aronow Boats.
Info on Lake X and the 1st Bahama's 500. It's Good!!
http://www.powercatboat.com/Racers/Stories.html


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See ya, Ken