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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim Kurcz View Post
    You betcha! A new runabout build has been comissioned this winter. Next spring I'll test the engine on gas, then try alcohol. A dear friend (and only 138 pounds) has offered to ride.

    Tim
    How things have changed over the years with the abolishing of weight rules!

    I once jokingly said to Tim Chance, " You 140# drivers need to be nice to your 200# pitcrew members" (That includes deck riders).

    Tim scoffed and said, "140#! Who are you calling fat"!

    Good luck with your project. Thanks for sharing with us!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gene East View Post
    How things have changed over the years with the abolishing of weight rules!

    I once jokingly said to Tim Chance, " You 140# drivers need to be nice to your 200# pitcrew members" (That includes deck riders).

    Tim scoffed and said, "140#! Who are you calling fat"!

    Good luck with your project. Thanks for sharing with us!

    Pretty sneaky Gene!

    Never met Tim Chance, but can guess he is/was under 140 like Rich. Weight makes all kinds of difference as you pointed out. Rich was nicknamed the "trained monkey" by an IOA competitor. Gotta make alot of power to make up for 50#'s!

    Tim

    PS Really gotta appreciate the 200# team members for their lifting & roping efforts!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim Kurcz View Post
    You betcha! A new runabout build has been comissioned this winter. Next spring I'll test the engine on gas, then try alcohol. A dear friend (and only 138 pounds) has offered to ride.

    Tim
    Who is building the runabout?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tim Kurcz View Post
    Pretty sneaky Gene!

    Never met Tim Chance, but can guess he is/was under 140 like Rich. Weight makes all kinds of difference as you pointed out. Rich was nicknamed the "trained monkey" by an IOA competitor. Gotta make alot of power to make up for 50#'s!

    Tim

    PS Really gotta appreciate the 200# team members for their lifting & roping efforts!
    Tim Chance weighs less than 130#.

    He recently told me he wears the same size belt he wore when we first met 40+ years ago.

    Don't you just hate "Smart-asses"?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gene East View Post
    Tim Chance weighs less than 130#.

    He recently told me he wears the same size belt he wore when we first met 40+ years ago.

    Don't you just hate "Smart-asses"?

    Wow - he must be the lightest adult driver ever! Agreed, he's a smart %$ss. Good boat racer material!

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    Forgot to mention, Tim stays in shape by running marathons in less than 5 hours.

    He still holds his own on the race course as well.

    Not too shabby for a man who is 71 years old!!

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    You neede to be careful, Gene..........Tim doesn't know he's 71.........
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    Tonight is the first time this Merc 700 has been on a boat in at least 25 years...... Two more nights work and it will be ready for show. The distributor bracket, driveshaft fitting, and final rigging has yet to be done. Might even have time to wash the boat in time for the show!

    Tim

    PS Just goes to show some things get better with age!
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    Three days to go, the distributor bracket was completed tonight. Driveshaft and accessory fitting tonight. Stay tuned.

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    Great job Tim!

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