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I have misplaced David Ashmore's phone number. Would someone please forward it to me. Thanks! -Carl,

As many of you know, I had my Lynx molds leased to Jon Thibodeau for the past year and 4 months in an attempt to allow more time to refine my current models and design a few new ones. At the time the agreement was made, I had completly built out my production list with the exception of 3 boats...

Joe, Would you believe me if I told you that I set that 70+ MPH O/B Hydro record with a Lynx and a stock O/S XM powerhead? -Carl,

New info: We are finished with the prototype PTO that will adapt the (1.020" case) Nova Rossi power head to the O/S XM lower unit. These parts will be available by the end of Jan 09. Contact Glenn Quarles if you are interested in running your Nova Rossi on the O/S XM lower unit. The next...

If you need a 14mm Outboard conversion kit for your Rossi, let me know. They will be available to the public soon. If you need a NovaRossi with a O/B conversion kit installed, contact Glenn Quarles with NOVAROSSI USA. Van's RETRO_PRO LLC 675 Shields Road, Deatsville Alabama 36022 -Carl,

Hello Tunnel Boaters, Here is a quick update from Van's Racing and Design: I have been developing a new model. The Taboo is my latest 3.5cc round track racer design and is scheduled to be put into glass this spring but will not be available to the general public for obvious reasons. We plan to...

I need 1740-3 and 1745-3 unworked props. Thanks! -Carl,

I am sorry about being out of touch for so long. My computer decided to take some time off and just went into some sort of reboot forever mode. LOL I will be back on IW soon. I am trying to finish up my outstanding orders for the year and once that is done, I will start start taking orders...

I just got off the phone with Eric Betty. He said that the weather is beautiful in Huntsville with only a slight breeze blowing across the pond. He and Allan are working on the Sport Outboard Tunnel 3.5cc SAW record. Their fast pass of the day so far was 3.754.....004 secounds away from Erics...

We are currently doing testing with the O/S (old style) cast pistons and also the new style billet machined pistons. If you have any of the original cast piston & original liner for this engine that have not been used, e-mail me at: [email protected] and we will buy them from you. We...

Info- For the last few weeks now, myself and Mark Hopper have been working out the details of an Sport Outboard Highpoints Tribute Race. A Tribute race named in honor of someone who has been very instrumental in racing and promoting the Sport Outboard R/C tunnel classes that we all enjoy today...

There seems to be a new tunnel boat in the works out there somewhere that is supposedly designed with the help and guidance of legend boat builders like Tommy Lee and Rod Geraghty and a few others...think again before you believe this and buy one of these boats. Just a heads up for you guys that...

Hey guys, If you are interested in trying a new O/B 3.5cc pipe, write Lynn Cooper from Cooper Pipes and get on the list. This pipe has been tested on our boats and is fast. Everybody that has seen it has been impressed with its performance. The production pipes are not ready yet but Lynn is...

Hey guys, The 3.5cc sport records are going to be a lot of fun to chase in the up coming years and it seems to have people excited and thinking about what the limits are with the Sport class engines. I could not help but wonder how much more participation we could get at time trial events by...

Mark, Are you and your guys going to be joining the fun at the Tunnel Shootout? -Carl,

I just got off the phone with Ron Drake. Ron loves his C.N.C. cut, G-10 custom made servo tray that Grim Racer made for him. These trays are custom made for my boats and they take all the fuss out of laying out up your control box gear. He makes trays for both Airtronics and Futaba servos...

Grim Racers Pro-Prop gauge is putting some of my old "not so good props" back in action! Being able to match the blades and add just the right amount of cup is giving us some sweet e.t's guys! Grim makes some really nice stuff! -Carl Van Houten

Has anybody heard how far along the plans are with putting on the 2005 Internats in Jackson Tenn?? I have e:mailed Ernie L. with no reply... -Carl,

I was looking for David Kingston or anyone who runs electric outboard and electric O/B retro kits & etc. -Carl

It's getting close now! This afternoon, we just finished up testing the last boats that we will be entering in the Huntsville time trials. Our team has worked hard to get these entries ready. If we get the right weather, it should be a great weekend. I hear Ed Hughey and his brother Dee will...