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    Default Karshaven W Germany

    Since there has been some interest from the European members of racing in the 70's I started this thread. We were getting a little bit off topic on the other thread and I sometimes have a hard time remembering where something I want to look at again is posted if we drift off a little. So here goes.
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    Awesome,,,,,in picture #1 it looks like that’s one of these.



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    Default Yes, I believe that's correct

    I don't remember whether that was one of the collaborative efforts between Konig a Volvo Penta or not, but it kind of looks like it might be. Do you know Gert Lowisin?

    The driver in pic no 1 is Gunter Becker, but I don't know the mechanic. I think most everyone knows the driver in the next batch of photos, but do you know any of the others?
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    You are correct, that motor was a König-Volvo. Rotary valves and a dual pinion König lower unit.

    I think I heard that Gert was in poor health, is that correct? How about Carl-Eric Zander? Anyone know how he is doing?
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    Pic #4 in the first batch shows a neat looking red laydown rig leading.

    Wayne: Who made that hull? It looks kind of like the one you found leaning against the wall behind the Konig Factory.

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    Default No clue on the hull

    But it wasn't the one behind the factory. The transom was the widest part on that boat, and in photo no. 4 spray is coming from halfway down the boat. I will look at pit photos for a clue. I also have six B & W contact sheets, so maybe I will find one that one of the European members can tell us what make it is.

    BTW Sam, I talked to Ralph Donald last week and he told me that Gert was in very bad health. It's too bad. He's a great guy.



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