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  1. Thread: Wayne Baldwin

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    Wayne Baldwin passing

    It is with sad heart that I have to announce the passing of Wayne Baldwin this morning after a short illness. Wayne was an outstanding contributor to this site and he truly will be missed. He also...
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    4 Stroke Thrust Brackets

    They use thrust brackets in Europe. I thought, we might legalize solid mounts. But I have not run one of the motors to know anything.
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    John's Old Mercury Bulletins: Russ Hill, Sr. Had them from 1949 til 1996

    My dad became a Mercury dealer around 1949, though he never had a retail shop, He got those bulletins all the time and kept them.

    He was Assistant Motor Inspector at the 1952 Stock Nationals in...
  4. Morse Cable Steering is What is needed!

    Well 7-B I never heard of this happening but I could see it happening with very bad results.

    In 1986, I ran three boats with six women drivers in C-NOD. 30 HP Tohatsu, aluminum prop required.
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  5. 20 HP 4 Stroke Props for Signature Propellers

    Made some 15, 16 and 17. Reported speeds were 44 with the 17.
  6. Meet BRF's New Owner: Alan P. van Weele Sr. is Now at the Helm of BRF

    FYI: Alan P. van Weele Sr. is now the owner of Boatracingfats.com




    It has been a fun 20 plus years, but time to move one and I feel Alan is perfect for continuing BRF.

    Good luck, Alan...
  7. That is NOT a Mercury Gearcase, That is a Yamato Gearcase

    Nothing wrong with a Yamato gearcase except no water pump.

    Gearcase by itself is a 302 Yamato. The red one is a Mark 40 Quicksilver gearcase....Same shape as a 25 SS.
  8. Jessup Marathon for 20 HP Four Strokes??? 2023

    When was this marathon? How long was it? How many entries?
  9. Rocky Stone from Willamina, Oregon: One of The Greatest Outboard Racers

    Rocky won C Racing Runabout, three years in a row, at the William Randolph Hearst Regatta, In Long Beach, California.

    The name Rocky Stone, from Willamina, Oregon, brought a Silence in our family...
  10. C Racing and C Service Outboard Racing Engines

    A couple of things that you might not have completely right.

    I don't remember Doc's C Service. But his Racing C, was the same as my dad's Evinrude. It was a 6042 Model, Hex Head motor. We...
  11. My Dad, Russ Hill, Sr. and Pep Hubbell Were Like Brothers

    https://www.boatracingfacts.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.png Lake Saguaro, Phoenix, Arizona: Russ Hill Led Hugh Entrop


    I wasn't old enough to drive "Alkies" in '57, but I went with my brother...
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    Cotton Starting Ropes, For Good Reason

    Old Alky motors frequently had a mind of their own. If they were right, they'd fire off with one pull. But sometimes they'd snap back or "kick back". Much better to break a cotton rope than a...
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    5/17/23 BRF is Back Up After A Week Off

    Thanks to DeLuxe Hosting and V-Bulletin BRF is back up. I really wish HACKERS had a reason to screw us up!
  14. 1923 Needles Fire Truck

    From Face Book

    Sorry it's been so long since my last update. I found that age, not taking care of yourself and covid make you think. Made some healthy changes feeling better and here's the...
  15. Pumpkin Seed Boats, Looked Like A Pumpkin Seed

    Ted May built and named the first Pumpkin Seed Boats I saw. Fiber glass was very new in 1955. Ted made a carboard piece, round bottom and pointed. He laid fiber glass cloth and fiber glass resin...
  16. I'm Not Sure you Are Correct About Kids not wanting to Get Into Boat Racing

    Over the years, I've seen lots of people come and go. Many reasons people don't get into (OUTBOARD) boat racing now days.

    1. People really don't want to get hurt.
    2. Not one new motor...
  17. Solar Racers for 20 Years Now

    I have worked with the solar racers for 20 years. They race one race a year and never show interest in a second race. Not one of the Solar Racers have ever asked to go to a boat race or where boat...
  18. Dean: Boat Shows and The Like Are Worthless Without Something to Sell

    Let's see: You have a boat show in SoCal. Races are 500 up north or 500 miles east...two or three races are within 300 miles. No Sidewinders to sell, no Yamato's to sell. Those that have Yamatoes...
  19. Pre 1977, I was Region Chairman of APBA: Ernie Dawe was SCOA Commodore

    I was to say that from about 1967 till 1977, SCOA had a Boat Show with equipment for sale at the Unlimited Hydro races in San Diego. The race was in the last week of September, and for about ten...
  20. !985-86 Mini Boat Revolution Was in Full Swing

    The Volvo Distributor (Western Engine) was paying our insurance bills and giving us money for trophies. The Mini Boats were racing with the "BIG BOYS".

    Jimmy Johnson, Rick Hoffman, with the help...
  21. Nice Post, Well Thought Out: Outboard Racing Could be Bigger the Bubble Up

    I don't know you but you have some great, and possible good ideas.

    APBA is dead and they just keep circling the drain. NBRA has done a great job, except they aren't thinking growth. You can't...
  22. Chine Angle on a Hill Runabout

    When my butt looked like it was behind the transom, I had a 4 inch set back, an unheard of set up, 1966.

    Looking at #9, Hill 12 foot runabout with a 40 Tohatsu on it....We may need a deeper boat...
  23. The Secret to Hill Runabout is in this Picture

    Tell me if you can see the "Secret" as to why Hill Runabout were very fast. A very clear picture as to why. ARR Kilo record, 70 plus, 1966.
  24. Ernie Dawe AND I WERE FRIENDS BEFORE WE WERE COLLEGE ROOMMATES

    The picture of me driving a Quincy on a Hill Runabout was for the ARR Runabout Kilo record, of 70. The newer, mahogany and blue boat upped the record with Carl Meyers driving it.

    Ernie and drew...
  25. Ernie Dawe is Going to Build Me a Soap Box Derby Racer

    Ernie and I have been friends since about 1959. We raced hard against each other. He won Nationals and I won Nationals. Ernie has probably built 200 boats.

    I have done his props, Steven's...
  26. How Ron Hill Would Plan for a 20 HP Four Stroke Class

    I think, number one would be to establish a "Soap Box Derby" class. Also known as DIY 20 HP Class>

    This boat would be old school. Like 10'6" long, 22 inch bottom, fin on the bottom, 10" high...
  27. I've Done Stand Up Comedy All My Life

    When I was three, my dad blew his C Service motor all to hell. For at least two years, my dad would have me re tell the story to any of his friends that had not heard that he'd "Blown his C Service...
  28. Winrace Propellers: Ollie

    https://www.ebay.com/str/ronhillsignaturepropellers/Mercury-V6/_i.html?store_cat=3155846012

    https://www.facebook.com/winracepropellers/

    We are casting these for Ollie. I don't know if he wants...
  29. NBRA is Paying $10,000 Tow Money: APBA Offers $200 Memberships

    In 1979, I was Region 12 Chairman, actually back to 1977, I bid for the APBA National Meeting at Las Vegas. At the time Caesar's Palace sponsored a Seebold Tunnel.

    I did my usual job of...
  30. I Bought and Paid for a 14 Spline Broach

    One problem I'm having is people keep buying props, so it is hard for me to make props and to give away.

    I was told the APBA was given 2-20 HP 4 Strokes to test.

    I offered Chris Fairchild, to...
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    March 1976, Lake Weist

    This was Bunker Hill's first race in A Runabout, he was 13. That is me in the life jacket and my brother is next to me. Ed Peters from Needles built that little boat.

    The historic significance of...
  32. I Know Very Little About the Motors: Third Coast Performance

    Third Coast Performance builds these Turbo Motors. I know very little about them.
  33. King of the Hammers and New Mud Motor Speed Record

    Sent: Monday, February 6, 2023 at 12:31:47 PM PST
    Subject: Ron Hill Here! An FYI


    Well, racing the King of the Hammers. A ten day race. Jake and Zach race today, Monday.

    Jake qualified...
  34. Thanks from BRF: HydroC888

    A nice check came today, that will cover 4 months of BRF's expenses.

    Thank You HydroC888!
  35. Printed Propellers Get Cast in Stainless Steel

    Propellers are usually made in wax, then cast in Stainless Steel. This is called the lost wax process.

    3D printing a prop in plastic, plastic will replace the wax.

    The propeller will still be...
  36. 20 HP Mercury and 20 HP Tohatsu Racing Propeller

    With encouragement from Bill Gohr and a few other from APBA, I', making a racing prop for the 20 hP Four Stroke.

    The colored props are 3 D Print made by Winrace Propellers in Norway.
    3D Printing...
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    Hubbel Match Plates for Evinrude Speed Run

    These are the original patterns for Evinrude's speed runs that broke the record at 114 MPH and 122 MPH.

    I'm pretty sure my dad made these for Pep Hubbell!

    Thanks to Karl Williams for the gift!
  38. Thank You Doug Andrews: Pay Pal Came Through

    Another month a member has paid for.... Ronhill@hillmarine.com
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    Bakersfield Nationals, 1960: Dave Christner

    My dad was the motor inspector at the McKeesport, PA Nationals, 1957.

    When he got home all he could do is RAV about how fast the Quincy Welding motors went.

    I'm pretty sure Dave Christner won...
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    I Was Region 12 Chairman in 1976: I Went to the Stock Commission with the Model 80

    I got on the agenda for the Stock Commission and asked that the Model 80 Yamato be approved as "B" Local. I also, wanted the stock bras prop to be be part of the rules.

    I was shot down on the...
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    Original Looper 1: 175,272 SPAM BOTS

    PAUL, LOVE YOU LIKE A BROTHER! And actually agree with 90% of your politics.

    But, my BRF consultant says the main reason we are get so many BOTS is the attack political sites.

    WE have been shut...
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    Mini Boats In America

    BRF Views:

    26,787 Mini Boats
    32,868 Hallett Mini Boats
    19,709 Snapper Boats

    18,410 "Miss BK" Mini Boat Pictures

    Seems we've had Mini Boats, why they are gone is another story!
  43. Ron Hill 12/20/2021

    12/20/2022

    Me a year ago, me today!
  44. 12/20/2021 One Year Ago Was My Open Heart Surgery!

    One year ago today, I had open heart surgery (12/20/2021). It was a six hour surgery. I had two valves replaced, a net put around my aorta and one by-pass.

    When you are my age, you wonder how...
  45. Thank You Richard Austin and Jeremy Allan

    Thank you, you two guys donated a month's expense to BRF, but you got me in the Christmas Spirit an I've donated $150 to I Heart Dogs in Warren, Michigan. Tana Moore supports this dog rescue.
  46. Back In The Day CIRCA 1955---Stock Outboard Racing.

    There was a time, when you could go and buy several outboard motors, built your own boat or buy a DeSilva, Champion or Speedliner and go race.

    Southern California had Hanen Dam, Puddingstone...
  47. Ron Hill Pays $24.00 a Month for BRF to be Up and Running: Donations Taken Here!

    Dear Ronald Hill (BoatRacingFacts.com),
    This is a notice that an invoice has been generated on Monday, December 19th, 2022.
    Your payment method is: Credit Card
    Invoice #331810
    Amount Due: $24.99...
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    Great Post Paul

    I don't think they can sell these two strokes in California.
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    1986 Tohatsu Ignitions Fire at TDC and BDC at the Same Time

    The old Tohatsu's fired twice per cylinder per revolution. Once at Top Dead Center, then again at bottom dead center.

    You could cross the plug wires an the motor didn't care (25, 30 and 40's...
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    Rev Limiters Could Be The Great Equalizer, Too!

    I very much dislike REV limiters because they have caused me much research and development time. Props have to be made to stay off the rev limiters getting on plane or the boat won't plane....then...
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