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    I was there for that as well, I was on the race course commitee at the time (I put out buoys ) Didn't they add some kind of extension to it to meet the length requirement as well? And yes, it looked totally out of place out there with the other boats. I'll say one thing, it was a joy to hear it run

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    Default The boats in question below. Nothin around like this anymore.



    Renato's Molinari's Twin V8 OZ Evinrudes came 3rd against the Gold Cup Boats. The Tunnel was around 21' long with a 7' wing behind the motors to bring the boat to 28'



    Jimbo McConnell's Quad V8 OZ Evinrudes came 2nd against the Gold Cup boats.

    The untold stories of OMC Heritage. Read the Jim NERSTRUM & Scott Bazinet's commentries above. And while you are considering that, think of Jimbo McConnells broken nose streaming blood inside his helmet. And Jimbo still came second. These guys were and still are legends. What about all the guys who lost their lives in these aquatic weapons. I THANK you all.

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    I actually wrote a story a few years ago about the 4 OMC V8 tunnel boat built by Second Effort in SKID FIN magazine. It was a story to try and ignite interest among the Unlimited ranks to look for other modes of power besides turbine engines. Gary Garbrecht had put up a $500,000 offer of his own money to anyone who could win the APBA Gold Cup Unlimited race with automotive power.

    It was published in the Skid Fin, 2004 Vol 1, No 3 issue.

    I'll see if I can scan a page or two...

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    see if this works....
    it's amazing learning all the history about this boat. Until I researched this, I had no idea what they had gone through before adding the outboard power.
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    last page...
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    see if this works....

    This is a very VERY nice magazine with stiff cover, front and back - you can order back issues at:
    http://www.skidfin.com/Vol1No3.htm


    All 5 Skid FIn Magazines from Vol 1 No 1 to Vol 1 No 4
    2002-2005
    Special Value while supplies last.
    $20.00 + Shipping
    To Order, Call 1-800-337-6057



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    Liquid, here are more pics of my v8. I had to decrease the size for the site. I think I can email you at the original size. I hope you enjoy.
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    Default Boat is now going

    Hi, we finally put the Molinari in the water last week and gave it a run,here are a couple of pictures. We were really pleased with its performance and it is a truelly wonderful boat. Thanks Don.
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    is that carbs or a fueler?

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    Default June 1981 Powerboat

    Just ran across this magazine announcing the V-8 outboard...
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