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Ian Toll
10-03-2011, 01:36 PM
Does anyone please have a copy of "Sport Boat " Magazine Dated May 1997.
I am told that there is a feature artical about "Sidewinder" and it`s first rebuild which I would very much like to read.
A photocopy will do if that is possible.
Many thanks
Ian Toll
gonein60seconds
10-03-2011, 01:47 PM
I don't have a copy but remember reading the article, if i remember correctly it was found abandoned from a failed drug run, and it showed it all redone, red and white. a really good article.:)
Ian Toll
10-03-2011, 11:22 PM
I don't have a copy but remember reading the article, if i remember correctly it was found abandoned from a failed drug run, and it showed it all redone, red and white. a really good article.:)

That is the one !!
Ben
11-03-2011, 10:53 AM
Sidewinder article

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p54/reeferracing/Sidewinder/SW1.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p54/reeferracing/Sidewinder/SW2.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p54/reeferracing/Sidewinder/SW3.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p54/reeferracing/Sidewinder/SW4.jpg
Jon Fuller
11-03-2011, 11:21 AM
http://boatmad.com/images/sidewinder.jpg
Ian Toll
11-03-2011, 12:01 PM
Well guys I am both impressed and very greatful. In under 24 hrs I have received not just one but three seperate copies of the artical.
1st Flying Fish
2nd Ben
3rd Jon Fuller

The top prize is.................. You made an old man very happy !!

Thank you
lloyde
11-03-2011, 12:08 PM
It's funny what is put on here, I have known Craig Elliot for years his dad was one of the founders of Henleycraft ltd
Ben
11-03-2011, 12:47 PM
I've also known Craig for years (he even put on a very nice going away party for us when we left the UK in 06) and didn't know that his father was a founder of Henleycraft Ltd!
Burty
11-03-2011, 05:56 PM
dude, no way have u been gone 5 years!!!! certain ex members served less time in prison!:hugegrin:
Matt
11-03-2011, 11:23 PM
Yeh, JBD must be up for parole soon. :devil:
Jon Fuller
12-03-2011, 12:58 AM
Well guys I am both impressed and very greatful. In under 24 hrs I have received not just one but three seperate copies of the artical.
1st Flying Fish
2nd Ben
3rd Jon Fuller

The top prize is.................. You made an old man very happy !!

Thank you

Ian, actually, I just took Bens first two images and stuck men together (ish) for you. being across two pages, they don't join too well :hugegrin:

I suppose you could say I splashed Bens post.

Jon
littlenige
12-03-2011, 07:29 AM
That is such a great looking boat.
Ian Toll
12-03-2011, 12:26 PM
That is such a great looking boat.

Trust me, it`s looking even better now and there is still more to come.

Pictures soon.
Jon Fuller
12-03-2011, 12:39 PM
Have you made a wise purchase Ian?
Ben
12-03-2011, 01:23 PM
I suppose you could say I splashed Bens post.

Jon

It's that malevolent Maltese influence.

dude, no way have u been gone 5 years!!!!

5th anniversary of leaving the UK April Fool's Day. Still can't believe we lived in England for almost 20 years and all I got was this lousy mug....
Jon Fuller
12-03-2011, 01:24 PM
That 'Big' house was amazing!
Ian Toll
12-03-2011, 01:52 PM
Have you made a wise purchase Ian?

No, but I have found away to spend a fantastic amount of money and use up time that I don`t really have.

I am sure you will recall " Boats are the purest form of madness" and my brother is equally insane, it runs in the family
Jon Fuller
12-03-2011, 02:00 PM
So are you now the owner of Sidewinder?
Ian Toll
13-03-2011, 05:21 AM
So are you now the owner of Sidewinder?

Yes you are correct, I bought "Sidewinder" last March. The second
Magnum 27/28 which I promised my self since 1976 when I sold " Magnum Tornado" to buy a house.
A change of boat name is on the cards, although there can only ever be one original "Magnum Tornado" so may be "MT2" is a posibility. MT is also my wife`s initials so if she sees MT on a check book stub she will may be think I am spending money on her - getting the drift ? -
I looked around the States at a number of 27 rebuilds but I wanted a very early one with original fittings but more modern equipment and concluded the only way to know what you truly have is to rebuild it yourself.
I have to say that Mr Tony Davis is responsible for this, he told me about John Eberhart Jnr and his Magnum (I used to race against his Dad when he had Paper Tiger). So I contacted John who then told me that he had sold the boat some time ago and gave me another name to follow.
I have to say that Both John and Craig must have done a fantastic job on their rebuilds because the boat its self was in structualy great condition and by this time had Bravo 1 drives. I also appreciated that all of the deck fitting were original and what wasn`t still on the boat John had in a store.
The next owner to John was not however so dedicated and appeard to have spent some time trying to reverse the procees, reverting the boat back towards the condition as when John found it.
That particular owner once published on OSO that he needed a "New engine builder" as he lacked reliability. I would disagree, as I belive he reliably broke down on many occasions and now having taken the whole boat and engine installation apart it was not difficult to understand why.
The Magnum what ever it`s name is, will be 40 yrs old this September
and still has more grace and style, plus performance than many of its modern counterparts.
It is a true classic "All American Hot Rod" with a few modern twists and I am very pleased to be able to carry out this work whilst I am still able.
PS once finished the debate in the family is do we run a chainsaw down the middle and make two wall plaques out of it or simply put it in a glass case for my grandson.
Either way I will still run it first. I want a picture of Mr Aronow`s first build, the start of a legend, along side my brother Apache, Mr Aronow`s last, Alpha and Omega together.
Tony Davis
13-03-2011, 06:59 AM
I have to say that Mr Tony Davis is responsible for this, .


And another thing I get the blame for!!!!! :hugegrin:
Ian Toll
13-03-2011, 07:24 AM
And another thing I get the blame for!!!!! :hugegrin:

You have so many, another one wont hurt and you are a mate after all !!
Ben
13-03-2011, 08:36 AM
Craig Elliott put together a very good DVD of the boat's history and progress whilst in John Eberhardt's ownership.

I've been attempting to 'rip' the dvd (without success so far) with free downloaded software but will persevere and then try to post some of the results on Vimeo or similar.
Ian Toll
13-03-2011, 11:10 AM
Craig Elliott put together a very good DVD of the boat's history and progress whilst in John Eberhardt's ownership.

I've been attempting to 'rip' the dvd (without success so far) with free downloaded software but will persevere and then try to post some of the results on Vimeo or similar.

Hi Ben,
I have been put to shame as I have only taken a few pictures of the re-birth so far but will new step up my efforts.
Would it please be possible for me to buy a full copy of the DVD or alternatively could you please place me in touch with Craig Elliott direct
Many thanks
Ian Toll
littlenige
13-03-2011, 01:09 PM
Ben feel free to post on Vimeo - there are plenty who want to see it!
Ben
13-03-2011, 01:13 PM
Ian, I've just spoken with Craig and he would be happy to hear from you. I'll PM you his contact details.

Here are some pics of Craig's very nice Scarab 22, his latest project.
Tony Davis
13-03-2011, 01:23 PM
Somebody mention Scarab!!!!!!
Ian Toll
13-03-2011, 01:24 PM
Ian, I've just spoken with Craig and he would be happy to hear from you. I'll PM you his contact details.

Here are some pics of Craig's very nice Scarab 22, his latest project.

Ben,
Fantastic,you`r a star and efforts are very much appreciated.
I am looking foreword to the PM.
Many thanks
Ian Toll
Ben
13-03-2011, 01:36 PM
Strange place to store a screwdriver in pics 2 and 3 Tony but I guess it's handy.
Matt
13-03-2011, 01:47 PM
Are you sure that's not a formula?

Somebody mention Scarab!!!!!!
Tony Davis
13-03-2011, 01:59 PM
Are you sure that's not a formula?

I think they source their timber from the same supplier :headbang:
Ian Toll
13-03-2011, 03:09 PM
Somebody mention Scarab!!!!!!

Thanks for arranging to fit the outboards Tony. At least it gave me a chance to buy the built in engine flushing kits which you left behind !! They will come in handy.
gerry.p
13-04-2011, 12:45 PM
Ian,
Hows about some photos of MT2 ?
PS can you still jump around as per pic circa 1970
Gerry
Ian Toll
20-04-2011, 01:35 PM
Ian,
Hows about some photos of MT2 ?
PS can you still jump around as per pic circa 1970
Gerry

Gerry

How nice of you to ask.

Pictures soon and yes I can still jump around, in my mind. Or is that

Alzheimer's, I just can`t remember !!

Ian
Ian Toll
02-05-2011, 02:17 PM
Here is a pic of when I first picked her up - sure looks different now!!