any info on this boat?

[martynwilley]

hi,

does anyone know anything about a ring20 called 'just a mirage' known previously as 'asitic' on guernsey

was owned from new by andy priaulx and his brother (and from articles i read on andy possibly raced)
i now have this hull and am thinking of setting it up to race in place of my 'the magician' ring 18

have been told a few stories that it was laid up as a light weight hull but has had repairs over the years. iv looked closely at the hull and it seems to be in v good condition with no indications of any major repair.

if anyone knows anythin about this boat i would be interested to know.

[Paul E]

I'll ask my dad about it, he used to do a lot of fibreglass work for the Priaulx's hillclimb cars and Graham's boats, so chances are he'll know it. I remember it from when a was a kid, I've killed a lot of braincells since then though so don't know any details!

[robdlh]

on the same theme, what about R21's: Positive GII, Professional III and R20's of past years, where are these now? I see Tickled Pink is being restored and Scruffy Yuppy keeps reappearing. Does anyone know where these are?

[Tom59]

Originally Posted by robdlh

on the same theme, what about R21's: Positive GII, Professional III and R20's of past years, where are these now? I see Tickled Pink is being restored and Scruffy Yuppy keeps reappearing. Does anyone know where these are?

Whatcha, I have the Yuppster! Not sure what I am going to do with her? Had her up for sale at the beginning of the year, but I have not been able to find the right boat yet and after the last couple of races I am now getting very tempted to invest in a new motor and to sort her out?!! Saying that everything is for sale at the right price......

[andy21]

Originally Posted by robdlh

on the same theme, what about R21's: Positive GII, Professional III and R20's of past years, where are these now? I see Tickled Pink is being restored and Scruffy Yuppy keeps reappearing. Does anyone know where these are?

I sold tickled pink about a year ago to a couple of guys who work at Boatworks+...

They seem to have slowed down with the work on it at the moment, I think they had brought another boat as a donor for the engine etc. Nice to see the pink on the sides again!

[topgun]

Originally Posted by martynwilley

hi,

does anyone know anything about a ring20 called 'just a mirage' known previously as 'asitic' on guernsey

was owned from new by andy priaulx and his brother (and from articles i read on andy possibly raced)
i now have this hull and am thinking of setting it up to race in place of my 'the magician' ring 18

have been told a few stories that it was laid up as a light weight hull but has had repairs over the years. iv looked closely at the hull and it seems to be in v good condition with no indications of any major repair.

if anyone knows anythin about this boat i would be interested to know.

Had a few owners that boat, Brian le Moignan years ago and more recently Richard Le Podevin who used to work at project, i think he did a few repairs

Steve

[Big Dutch]

The Proffesional III has just been sold by me to Jeff Fox
who is hoping to race it !

[andy21]

Originally Posted by Big Dutch

The Proffesional III has just been sold by me to Jeff Fox
who is hoping to race it !

Simon, is The Proffesional III the 21c that was at you vinery area? And is Jeff Fox "Foxy"? or is he another new racer?

[andy21]

Originally Posted by topgun

Had a few owners that boat, Brian le Moignan years ago and more recently Richard Le Podevin who used to work at project, i think he did a few repairs

Steve

Steve, (or anybody else...)

Do you have any pictures of the old Sony boat?

My 21 has the faded remains of SONY writtin on the front of the windsheild... Maybe just owned by a big fan of THE sony boat...

Cheers

[topgun]

Originally Posted by andy21

Steve, (or anybody else...)

Do you have any pictures of the old Sony boat?

My 21 has the faded remains of SONY writtin on the front of the windsheild... Maybe just owned by a big fan of THE sony boat...

Cheers

Got some video footage of the Herm race late 80's that has sony in it, can do you a copy if you like

Steve

[gonein60seconds]

I used to own the original "Positive G" that was a ring 20, i ran a 2.4 on the back, good fun to drive, then i sold it and the guy crashed it on the way to herm, now it has retired to the local tip

[gonein60seconds]

Does anyone know what happenned to Pysco a black P20 with yellow writing, all i can remember it had a Mariner 200 on the back and it was covered in stress cracks.

Touch of class a R21?

[Big Dutch]

Originally Posted by andy21

Simon, is The Proffesional III the 21c that was at you vinery area? And is Jeff Fox "Foxy"? or is he another new racer?

Jeff Fox is Foxy's brother.
Funny enough he last raced the Crusher Destroyer project thirteen odd years ago with a 225 Yam and a 26 QSS-old Skool
Before you get onto it I know I spelt Skool wrong Andy but done for impact.

[sean1982]

Originally Posted by gonein60seconds

I used to own the original "Positive G" that was a ring 20, i ran a 2.4 on the back, good fun to drive, then i sold it and the guy crashed it on the way to herm, now it has retired to the local tip

By anychance was the name changed to geronimo? As me and my brother barrel rolled his yellow r20 bout 6 years ago, ripped the top deck off and the side of the hull was ripped open from bow to stern.

[gonein60seconds]

Yes it was

[Big Dutch]

Originally Posted by andy21

Steve, (or anybody else...)

Do you have any pictures of the old Sony boat?

My 21 has the faded remains of SONY writtin on the front of the windsheild... Maybe just owned by a big fan of THE sony boat...

Cheers

Was talking to Mark S about he old days and he was recounting a timed run 4up,along Bournmouth Pier in Monkey Business,
an Orange R21 with 2.4low 80s !
Finished second in 4litre heat behind Overwave catamaran with a V8 Evinrude
Sony Handicam raced at the same time

[Carl]

is steve spencer still on the island

[andy21]

Originally Posted by topgun

Got some video footage of the Herm race late 80's that has sony in it, can do you a copy if you like

Steve

Hi Steve,

That'd be great if you could, I take it its on VHS? Could I drop a tape down to you some point to record on to?

PM me if easier to arrange something. Cheers!

[andy21]

Originally Posted by Big Dutch

Jeff Fox is Foxy's brother.
Funny enough he last raced the Crusher Destroyer project thirteen odd years ago with a 225 Yam and a 26 QSS-old Skool
Before you get onto it I know I spelt Skool wrong Andy but done for impact.

No worries RE the spelling... I'd have also accepted - Skule / Scool or Schule

Is Foxy number 2 going to try and race this season then? Would like to see how it goes

[Big Dutch]

Originally Posted by Carl

is steve spencer still on the island

Yes mate,Steve is regularly seen around town usually on the door of a club or bar.
When he first raced with LULU(Pete Le Noury) he was only a young nipper and he covered his eyes for the first race he he