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Nick Davis and Gerry Drake would be appropriate to the list. I would also like to add my Grandfather, Ralph Stahl, a dedicated racer back in his day and whom brought his family into the sport.

Wayne, that picture is awesome! Sure is convincing evidence that the Aerowing is the only way to fly. I bet looking at that can put your mindset right back in the boat and feel it like it was...

Ah, Jeff that picture brings back memories. Someone had gotten the whole series of that event on camera and it sits proudly displayed on the lower level of my parents house. That is Ron Shurilla...

:confused: My Dad thought the one guy looked possibly like Melvin Cooper from Savannah, Ga.

Does anyone know contact info for his jewelry business or website possibly? Or do you know of any other good boat racing jewelry makers?

Those pics bring back some fond memories. The one of my Dad looks like it was just taken yesterday :) I believe that's me on the left (back of the Ed's boat. It's funny because I was just...

Wayne, I believe my father had told me he thought Schumaker was possibly still helping someone else build boats. I'll have to ask him again.

Jeff, I sent you an email. So, I don't hog this thread. I love hearing those stories!



Yep, there's is nothing that can describe that feeling of pulling the pipes. I'm glad you got one...

John, did you buy Carl's 500 yamato motor too? Those engines were fast. I think you are correct that Schumaker was a disciple of Butts. He built some good boats. Kirts sure kicked a lot of tail...

Will do. I do have a couple more pictures. Wish I knew how to resize them. Maybe I can send them to you in an email. Yes, the bottom of that boat was a little cocka. I saw the previous owner...

Sorry, about the size. I'm not sure how to resize the picture. Jeff, unless I'm completely mistaken, this is your old boat. The guy that had it last took and converted it to a laydown. He had a...

Mr. Lytle do you know this boat? Or can anyone else guess whose it is/was? Hint: nevermind the number. I'll give you awhile then post again.


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