Bounty Hunter in Key West

[MikeyFIN]

That sure is a nice dream. Kinda feels like too much reality in the way of it actually happening, tho. We can dream...

Sure was cool to see Bounty Hunter, tho... it looked perfect.



I don't know if it is that much of a dream Jayboat. Look at vintage car racing, it's thriving. I'd say there might even be more interest in the vintage cars then the modern equipment at some events.

Correct to some degree.
I´m a semi-pro race mechanic by profession ( as Semi as not landed a full time job as a mechanic sofar..only 25yrs since I started).
The Vinatge circuits area means for gentlemen to race but not take it so dead seriously and admit we ain´t no young guns anymore.

Thenagain I´ve been around the Vintage racecars ( have 2 myself) but also theres a lure to new cars also.
Same goes with boats.. a Class1 raceboat is stunning.

The big factor would be the safety issue. We wouldn't want people getting hurt. I think HORBA has a good handle on where the boats need to be horsepower and weight wise to keep them close to original speeds.

I'd love to see it become a regular schedule.

Just keep the engines in same size as before and the induction..that surely restricts enough when you ain´t allowed any megacube mountain motors.

Sure is the old boats will nowadays be faster than before because of prop and engine technology but not much IMO.

 

[MikeyFIN]

Great thread!

Most talked about boat at the 1st Annual Don Aronow Race? "The Cigarette"
Most talked about boat at the 2008 KW World's? "Bounty Hunter"

Great job!

don´t forget Dry Martini was the most talked boat at a poker run a while back too...

Now will some Italian step up to the plate soon when it´s for sale?

 

[littlenige]

That earlier shot colour corrected.......

 

[Ratickle]

Sweet. I will always pay attention to this thread.

 

[Bodyshot1]

Outstanding!...now that's a raceboat!!

Congrats & Good Luck with her across the pond.

 

[T2x]

Outstanding!...now that's a raceboat!!

And....that's a boat racer!!!!

t2x

 

[Bodyshot1]

agreed!

 

[longshot]

Hi how fast did it run in key west. Thanks.

 

[Chris]

We were running side-by-side with the boat at about 75 just outside the harbor.

 

[thefever29]

Ok there were two bubble decks boats built correct? Did the other bubble boat ever race?

 

[wstultz]

Ok there were two bubble decks boats built correct? Did the other bubble boat ever race?

Yes it was the Popeyes boat and is for sale right now in Louisiana.

 

[Ratickle]

Yes it was the Popeyes boat and is for sale right now in Louisiana.

Any links or information????

 

[Dude! Sweet!]

It's the boat with the crazy pink and blue/purple blob paint job that shows up on eBay from time to time.

 

[wstultz]

It's the boat with the crazy pink and blue/purple blob paint job that shows up on eBay from time to time.

That is the last place i saw it.

 

[thefever29]

yeah i know of the boat i just wasnt sure if it raced. anyone has any pics of it from its racing days?

 

[Dunaruna]

A few up dated images of the Bubble deck running last weekend in the UK.
The waters were calm and the boat ran well. A great time was had by everyone. Now looking forward to getting ready for next years events.
Duna :sifone:

 

[imco offshore]

Yes it was the Popeyes boat and is for sale right now in Louisiana.

do you know where and how much by any chance?:sifone: god knows i love that boat,,,

 

[Ratickle]

A few up dated images of the Bubble deck running last weekend in the UK.
The waters were calm and the boat ran well. A great time was had by everyone. Now looking forward to getting ready for next years events.
Duna :sifone:

Thanks for the update....

 

[HIGH LIFE]

1980 Cigarette Bubbledeck

Saw this listing on ebay, item # 200396614343, boat is at LSU. "HIGH LIFE"

 

[Ratickle]

Saw this listing on ebay, item # 200396614343, boat is at LSU. "HIGH LIFE"

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/40-C...6614343QQsspagenameZRSSQ3aBQ3aSRCHQ3aUSQ3a101