The really "Old School" boating thread

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Originally Posted by westair

He must have been involved in racing some way to want to ride in a TFH ...... or he was insane like Hyder said

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Maybe he became interested after doing all those radio ads...? The stadium races were a big deal back then (as you know). :)


Hey Graeff, good stuff! I've loved the thunderboats since I was little and still enjoy (a little less) the new UH's. Any true fan of bat racing bought the Madison movie shortly after it became available. :cool

http://bangshift.com/wp-content/uplo...America_X.jpeg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcPYzUDrpUM

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Originally Posted by Sharp shooter

http://bangshift.com/wp-content/uplo...America_X.jpeg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcPYzUDrpUM

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Wow, that thing was bitchin.

You have to love it. 6400 HP and it barley broke 100MPH. Not exactly the most efficient hull design. :shock:

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Originally Posted by Sharp shooter

http://bangshift.com/wp-content/uplo...America_X.jpeg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcPYzUDrpUM

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Wow! 6,400 HP :schreck:

Ole Gar Woods was THEE MAN!!

http://woodyboater.com/wp-content/up...circa-1930.jpg

http://woodyboater.com/wp-content/up...ne-1929-11.jpg

Pretty cool video on the Miss America VIII
Same boat as the twin engine post above, except when it was fitted with Miller V16s for the world speed record
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yArx9xKLWo0


http://images.thecarconnection.com/l...00375565_l.jpg
http://images.thecarconnection.com/l...00375566_l.jpg

You gonna bid on it Bob? :D

The music maker!

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Originally Posted by gn7

Ever seen the movie "Madison"? Well this is the actual race that movie was based on.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGDebJ2VJs0

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Duly noted, 1000 lbs heavier??? :wtf: