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    Default Dated July, 2015 Ralph DeSilva: I Got My Second Copy Today

    Ralph said, "He wrote it from memory." He's got a pretty good memory!
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    Default Where To Order Ralph DeSilva's New Book

    $30

    Ralph DeSilva
    P.O.Box 1296
    Hiram, GA 30132
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    Who doesnt love the Great British Columbia Caper story. If it were to happen today my guess is one of the five might be Steve Litzell !!!

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    Default The same motor ?

    On page 181 of Ralph's book , in the part written by John Hudson , in the first paragraph , there is mention of a side by side Konig motor. I can only assume that this the same motor that much discussion on another thread on BRF has occurred. Was there indeed only one of these motors built ??
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    Ralph's second book is out. Joe Rome and Steve Wetherbee both called to tell me. Surprised it wasn't already posted unless I missed it somewhere. Outboard racers must have this book, especially Pro, since Ralph was not only there to witness the history, he and his brother Bill and their Dad helped make it.



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    After receiving a call from Alan Ishii on Thursday saying the book was ready, I called Ralph to place my order. I'll be watching the mailbox very closely these next few days! Ralph and Bill were premier boat builders. I never knew their Dad, but it's obvious he taught them well!

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    I had a nice visit with Ralph yesterday at his home in Hiram, Ga. He hasn't changed that much since I first met him in 1958 at the NOA championship in McAlester, Ok. We spent over an hour discussing old times and about his various moves to the different locations. Bill's widow and kids also live nearby. He is 95 now, and does look older, but he is active and cuts his grass on a riding mower, glad I don't have that job anymore. He still works in his shop behind his house, but now only builds furniture. He said he has a new runabout he built for the antique class if anyone is interested. It may be the last DeSilva boat. I was in Dallas to clear up the title on some real estate that I owned with Scott Smith and Ralph and Bill.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Donald View Post
    I had a nice visit with Ralph yesterday at his home in Hiram, Ga. He hasn't changed that much since I first met him in 1958 at the NOA championship in McAlester, Ok. We spent over an hour discussing old times and about his various moves to the different locations. Bill's widow and kids also live nearby. He is 95 now, and does look older, but he is active and cuts his grass on a riding mower, glad I don't have that job anymore. He still works in his shop behind his house, but now only builds furniture. He said he has a new runabout he built for the antique class if anyone is interested. It may be the last DeSilva boat. I was in Dallas to clear up the title on some real estate that I owned with Scott Smith and Ralph and Bill.
    Hi Ralph--

    I'm working on that looks older business. Seems to come naturally for me.

    Bruce

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