Recent content by BlackJack58

That is an awesome classic. I wouldn't change a thing - congratulations on a super job!

Wow. Mine's been in storage for a month already - but not working definitely cut into my boating this season. Oh well. Wait till next year... :sifone:

Saw link here as well... http://www.chapter11blog.com/chapter11/2009/08/fountain-powerboat-industries-inc-files-for-chapter-11.html

That was and always will be the baddest jet ever. Another favorite of mine, which goes back a little further, was the B-58 Hustler. delta wing, 4 giant-ass engines slung out forward, and a huge "bomb pod" (made for atomic weapons) underneath. It was our first "true" supersonic bomber (1,319mph...

This is pretty funny. Thing is -- there are some people out there who mihgt actually fall for this....:biggrinjester: http://www.stumbleupon.com/s/#1c5xtm/gizmodo.com/5337290/cops-bust-guy-selling-oven-door-disguised-as-hdtv/ :dupe:

Don't worry - as long as there are quality folks out there like you helping to lead the way, we'll always have offshore racing. :D

This has been a very good read and a smart, civil discourse on racing, so far. Thanks for all who have posted. I've heard a lot of people say that racing needs to be "close to shore" so people can enjoy the races. And I think that will always make sense. But maybe, as some of the old-timers...

A great story, that's for sure. Happy to hear that you had such a good time!

Sounds tasty - now all you need is one of these outboard motor margarita makers to complete the party... http://www.bigbadboat.com/2009/07/outrageous-outboard-margarita-maker.html :sifone:

Just posted a story about the Italian site Altomareblu - the main focus seems to be on the work of boat designer Renato "Sonny" Levi - though there are a lot of neat "old school" stories about racing boats back in the day as well. Post...

With SBI Race coming up this weekend - wondering who was heading out that way. Stopped there once on the way back to OH from Chicago - seemed like a nice town. Just posted some info about the race: Includes tentative race & event schedules -...

You should hear mine - and all I have to do is just get on plane and I start hearing it... :D

I'm sure that's why their runs rate so high on people's lists in terms of "must do" -- I will defintely be looking to head out there next year, after my financials shape up. This summer not being so great... Another way for owners of smaller boats to get involved in Poker Runs is to volunteer...

Take your pick and click on either one... http://www.explosionsandboobs.com/

They say patience is a virtue - and my copy did show up in the mail today. It's a great magazine - as expected, and I'm thankful that Ned saw fit to make this offer. Seeing as it was mailed in a white envelope with no apparent marking (aside from return address) of what publication was inside...