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Old 16-01-2007, 01:39 PM   #1
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Boat name: THUNDERBOLT 1961 COWES TORQUAY WINNER
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Tracking down "HISTORIC'S"

A few people are actively engaged in tracking down historic race boats and one recent question concerned TRAMONTANA the winner of the 1962 Cowes Torquay, the one with twin CRM's 2000hp. Thanks to a Fairey Club member who has combed old Motor Boat and Yachting Mags the answer has now surfaced, She was outlawed by the reg changes in 1963 and was sold to none other than GIANNI AGNELLI the head of Fiat in Italy, he entered Ultima Dea in the 63 race.
Now we know this perhaps the detective work can begin.

Mike
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Old 16-01-2007, 06:55 PM   #2
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Boat name: Miss Speedbird (ex Tolstar)
Boat make: Tolcraft 21
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Big Ed Too

a friend of mine is trying to find his old race boat 'Big Ed TOO' she is/was an avenger 21 last heard of in Huddersfield, he came 10th OA in the Cowes /Torquay in 1970 fitted with 2 x merc 100's beating boats with
a lot more HP, he would like to find her and take her back to Cowes in 2011
the man now runs a Windy 37 and still has no fear !!!!!
i have borrowed a photo from Grahams excellent collection
Cheers Graham hope you don't mind
Gerry
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Old 19-01-2007, 01:06 PM   #3
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Spirit Of Ecstacy

For anyone interested in buying a top notch classic .
At PUERTO SOTOGRANDE SPAIN in a storage area of a boatyard has resided for 10 yrs Steve Maceys Spirit Of Ecstacy built by Dorset Lake Poole the best you could get..once powered by twin Rolls Royce Diesels...needs restoration tho' but a whole lotta boat...
come on someone take the plunge!


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Old 19-01-2007, 01:29 PM   #4
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Old 28-01-2007, 11:04 AM   #5
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Reconise this Avenger?

Spotted on Ebay - anybody recognse this or know its possible history?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...7055&rd=1&rd=1
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