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Clank123 said:
Out at the River this week and went into Parker this morning to meet Dan Beaver who owns the ford dealership.
The family has owned it for 105 years!
His Dad, Marion was an active Boat racer in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s.
He also organized the first Enduro.
They still have 2 of his boats from that period and have been under cover at least 40 years.
Incredible barn find. They are willing to donate them to the Museum for the Long Beach display!
Uncovered them to take a look.
Amazing!😎

Uncle Gummy is a 225 HydroPlane that was a multi time high point champion and a kilo record holder as well.

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Dave, is that a 215 Buick? The Nail Head is easy to identify but the front cover with the canted distributor i had not seen before. Did a little digging and found what looks to be the same set up 61-63 215 w/ Aluminum block and heads... My Dad ran 401's in his Cracker and then his wood decker in 65' or so. Look forward to seeing these boats in Long Beach!
 
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74 spectra20 v-drive said:
Dave, is that a 215 Buick? The Nail Head is easy to identify but the front cover with the canted distributor i had not seen before. Did a little digging and found what looks to be the same set up 61-63 215 w/ Aluminum block and heads... My Dad ran 401's in his Cracker and then his wood decker in 65' or so. Look forward to seeing these boats in Long Beach!
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I was pretty intrigued by the little fella as well!
It is indeed a 215 all aluminum Buick.
I took a picture of the block numbers and confirmed it is a 1962 “HI” block.
The front cover placement of the Distributor is proper as well.
I asked about the Autolite carburetor on it and was told it used to have a Holley but the guy that was tuning it preferred the AL because he was a Ford mechanic!
Hopefully I can get the museum to take over the caretaking of these amazing pieces of boat racing history!
Sounds like your Dad had some cool boats!👍
 
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Clank123 said:
I was pretty intrigued by the little fella as well!
It is indeed a 215 all aluminum Buick.
I took a picture of the block numbers and confirmed it is a 1962 “HI” block.
The front cover placement of the Distributor is proper as well.
I asked about the Autolite carburetor on it and was told it used to have a Holley but the guy that was tuning it preferred the AL because he was a Ford mechanic!
Hopefully I can get the museum to take over the caretaking of these amazing pieces of boat racing history!
Sounds like your Dad had some cool boats!👍
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Had the Oldsmobile version of that 215CI/4bbl in my '63 F-85 2dr Cutlass with a 4spd. Damn thing was a hoot to drive, but eventually had problems with the aluminum block not appreciating the anti-freeze and the radiator getting clogged. Had the radiator cleaned out, switched anti-freeze and drove it like I stole it, until I traded it in on a '67 SS 396 El Camino.
I couldn't believe how many more years that engine went on in various forms with Rover.
 
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Not sure on the Revenge, next picture, Magic Dragon, Lou Sims Owner, my Dad Don Sammons Driver.,,Gear Up, Roy Doby(he was a pilot) Owner/Driver…Hot Damn Hondo, Peggy Brendel Owner, Sonny Jones Driver..,Panic!, Herschel Qualls, Owner/Driver
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What year is Roy Doby's boat in that picture ?
 
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What year is Roy Doby's boat in that picture ?
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I’m going to say late 75 or1976.
The boat pictured is still in Ski Modified trim(2 seats, single carburetor).
He started with a Sanger in 74 or so in SM and made the switch to Hondo.
Soon after this picture was taken he stepped up to Unblown Gas with a Chevy and then went to a Hemi.
Always ran hard.
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Clank123 said:
I’m going to say late 75 or1976.
The boat pictured is still in Ski Modified trim(2 seats, single carburetor).
He started with a Sanger in 74 or so in SM and made the switch to Hondo.
Soon after this picture was taken he stepped up to Unblown Gas with a Chevy and then went to a Hemi.
Always ran hard.
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Thanks for posting those pictures. I must have the 2nd hull then, and its the '76.
I wasn't seeing the GT deck on #241's photo.
Glad y'all saved all these pictures !

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Clank123 said:
I was pretty intrigued by the little fella as well!
It is indeed a 215 all aluminum Buick.
I took a picture of the block numbers and confirmed it is a 1962 “HI” block.
The front cover placement of the Distributor is proper as well.
I asked about the Autolite carburetor on it and was told it used to have a Holley but the guy that was tuning it preferred the AL because he was a Ford mechanic!
Hopefully I can get the museum to take over the caretaking of these amazing pieces of boat racing history!
Sounds like your Dad had some cool boats!👍
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I lost my Dad last December, and daily I still think to my self "hey Dad would dig that, I gotta call him"... he left me with a hell of gift, I will be the care taker of his Wood Decker, this was our family boat from 65' to 80'. In 79' or so the wood decker went into the shop and he and my brother bought a 69 Sanger with a Boss 429... I was a lucky little shit growing up with some cool stuff and a Dad who passed on a passion.
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Man.... King is always such a legend.

amazing selection of hardware right there.
 
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What Hull is this ?

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It's a Lil Biesemeyer which was a later narrower version of Julian's Super flat bottom. A distinctive visual difference is the sharp cap line.

I'm going to copy paste Billy B's history lesson on these from an old PB forum post.

"Julian & Paul Edwards who owned Biesemeyer had saturated the market with the "Big Boat". Julian at the time, was dominating most of the races with that boat, so they decided it was time to build a new model. The "Lil Biesemeyer" was built. Julian felt he could go out & win, again, with this boat. And by doing so, stimulate sales. I believe Julian built these for about 3yrs or so before retiring. The mold & name "Biesemeyer" were bought by Norm Brown. He also brought over Ray Brown with the purchase. Norm kept the company going until he sold the mold to Ray around 1986 or 87. Which is where the name change came into play. Norm wanted alot of $$$ for the name "Biesemeyer". Ray wouldn't pay it. The "BEZER" name was born...Ray built several boats out of the mold until he retired. Ray has since passed {R.I.P) .

Contrary to belief, the only difference in size, is the transom. Cockpit, deck, beam, strake placement, etc, are the same."

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Sharp Shooter said:
It's a Lil Biesemeyer which was a later narrower version of Julian's Super flat bottom. A distinctive visual difference is the sharp cap line.

I'm going to copy paste Billy B's history lesson on these from an old PB forum post.

"Julian & Paul Edwards who owned Biesemeyer had saturated the market with the "Big Boat". Julian at the time, was dominating most of the races with that boat, so they decided it was time to build a new model. The "Lil Biesemeyer" was built. Julian felt he could go out & win, again, with this boat. And by doing so, stimulate sales. I believe Julian built these for about 3yrs or so before retiring. The mold & name "Biesemeyer" were bought by Norm Brown. He also brought over Ray Brown with the purchase. Norm kept the company going until he sold the mold to Ray around 1986 or 87. Which is where the name change came into play. Norm wanted alot of $$$ for the name "Biesemeyer". Ray wouldn't pay it. The "BEZER" name was born...Ray built several boats out of the mold until he retired. Ray has since passed {R.I.P) .

Contrary to belief, the only difference in size, is the transom. Cockpit, deck, beam, strake placement, etc, are the same."

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Didn't this boat get crashed a few years ago too?
 
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Sharp Shooter said:
It's a Lil Biesemeyer which was a later narrower version of Julian's Super flat bottom. A distinctive visual difference is the sharp cap line.

I'm going to copy paste Billy B's history lesson on these from an old PB forum post.

"Julian & Paul Edwards who owned Biesemeyer had saturated the market with the "Big Boat". Julian at the time, was dominating most of the races with that boat, so they decided it was time to build a new model. The "Lil Biesemeyer" was built. Julian felt he could go out & win, again, with this boat. And by doing so, stimulate sales. I believe Julian built these for about 3yrs or so before retiring. The mold & name "Biesemeyer" were bought by Norm Brown. He also brought over Ray Brown with the purchase. Norm kept the company going until he sold the mold to Ray around 1986 or 87. Which is where the name change came into play. Norm wanted alot of $$$ for the name "Biesemeyer". Ray wouldn't pay it. The "BEZER" name was born...Ray built several boats out of the mold until he retired. Ray has since passed {R.I.P) .

Contrary to belief, the only difference in size, is the transom. Cockpit, deck, beam, strake placement, etc, are the same."

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Thank you. That's why I asked. I would have been wrong. Something about it made me think it was an old Lavey Craft.
 
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