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 PostPosted: December 19th, 2012, 1:04 pm   
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Nice little history lesson Richard.... Too bad Henry "just wants to dance!" :)


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 PostPosted: December 20th, 2012, 12:04 am   
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Well, I know I just turned 16 so there shouldn't be much of a story but here's how it went growing up with my boat crazy dad. 8-)
When I was about 5 my dad used to bring my older sister and I out for rides on the front of the Glen L he grew up with.
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Then when I turned 6 or 7 my dad decided it was time to pass it to the next generation and give me the wheel. He bought me a 5hp Mariner to bomb around with.
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When I was maybe 9 my dad heard of two racing hydros for sale so we picked those up. I immediately loved the red one because of its kick-a$$ paint job. (Usually just had the 9.9 on it. Put racing 15 on years later for kicks)

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Next my dad bought me my first real race boat when I was 11. An ASH Bezoat with a racing 15 Erude.
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Next we got a couple of CSH hydros. One of which is now for our 1957 Mark 30H.
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After selling the red "Predator" and the Glen L we got a mini most for the lake when I was 14.
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Then my dad surprised me with the voodoo when we pulled into the cottage driveway and I saw it sitting there. I had been looking for a voodoo for myself for about a month prior. I was 14.
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When I became of age (15) to race OSY400 at the beginning of this season my dad bought another hydro for me to race.
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Finally to end the list, we got Riley's Critch at the end of this season when I was still 15.
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I just turned 16 last month so now I am finally of age to drive the T-boats. Looking forward to next season. :D
Maybe we can get a fast boat one day... :lol:
Ohh geez, that's enough about me.

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 PostPosted: December 24th, 2012, 9:09 am   
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I have been around fast boats all of my life, following CBF and APBA races since I was a kid.
I started racing alky runabouts in 1977 and then on to alky hydros........Did it for 14 years winning a Canadian National Championship and 2 Canadian High Point Titles.

I own a overpowered Humber Jewel now :shock: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :shock: and am looking forward to finishing restoration and getting her back on the water in 2013.

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 PostPosted: December 24th, 2012, 10:22 am   
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I have been around fast boats all of my life, following CBF and APBA races since I was a kid.
I started racing alky runabouts in 1977 and then on to alky hydros........Did it for 14 years winning a Canadian National Championship and 2 Canadian High Point Titles.

I own a overpowered Humber Jewel now :shock: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :shock: and am looking forward to finishing restoration and getting her back on the water in 2013.


Welcome aboard Jeff! Let's see some pics of your rides I know there are some really cool ones in there.

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 PostPosted: December 29th, 2012, 11:28 am   
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Here's one I like--That's me getting stressed while my Dad blows up the fuel system and Les St. Pierre looks on. 250cc Konig engine on a Marchetti hydro.

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 PostPosted: February 8th, 2013, 1:53 am   
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I grew up with a cottage on Georgian Bay, right in Honey Harbour. I remember when I was about 7 years old they had the meeting docks for the poker run at the Delawana Inn and you could see it from the front of our property. I stood out there listening to those big v-8s for half an hour. From then on I have been hooked. Finally starting to go fast myself.


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Beautiful stream!! Welcome aboard!!

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Beautiful stream!! Welcome aboard!!


Ya...what he said!! I LOVE that Vking colour scheme. Nice to see some other guys on the bay.

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Bruiser Blue... F#ckin HOT!

What kind of power are you running? That boat was for sale not to long ago, no?

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How bout that Charger\STV at the end of the dock too...looks sweet too...any info?

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