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I was contacted by a local hobby shop that they received an e-mail from someone wanting to know what this boat is worth. With all of the boat thefts lately I thought I would post the picture.

I was at Walmart this morning looking for Coleman fuel. I was informed that they will no longer be carrying Coleman fuel but the Crown brand they now stock was the same thing. Its also cheeper. Has anybody used Crown fuel? Is it really the same?

Finely got the repaint of my U-55 done. Looks real good for a rattle can paint job. Thanks Wes for the great graphics. Don Brown

Happy Birthday Dan. You are now and forever will be an official member of the GEEZER CLUB. Use your newly gained status to its fullest. You now officially get to take a nap every day, stop whenever you want while traveling just to pee or stretch your legs without having to explain it to you...

You are now one year closer to the best job in the world: RETIREMENT

The Evansville, IN club has a new LED display starting clock. It will get its first real-time test at this year’s Little Thunder race on May 17th & 18th. Clock Specs: Size: 36” x 21” x 4” Weight: 15 lbs. Digit Size: 14 “ (easily readable @ 250 ft.) Power requirements: 12 vdc (max...

I just received a call from Bank of America saying my credit card may have compromised. Has anybody else received a notice from their bank lately about their card? The only place I use this card is for on-line purchases of boat stuff. Anybody that buys on-line with their card might want to check...

Anybody heard from Ray Sametz or any of the rest of the gang on the East Coast since Sandy payed them a visit? DonB

After spending 2 months designing and building this year’s winning entry in The Evansville Courier / Press Gingerbread Competition, my daughter Linda come up with the perfect way to celebrate. DonB

I am finally getting around to building the last 2 traveling trophies for D-14 High Points. I want make sure all of those that have won in the past have their names and the year they won on the new trophies.   For the RTR trophy, I know that Linda Brown won in 2008 and Kyle Jacobs won in...

Anybody heard from Kenny, Chuck, Cowboy or any of the other St Louis boaters?

When I'm not playing with toy boats I enjoy a little deer hunting. 180+lb, 12pt, Southern Indiana Whitetail. DonB

Attention All D-14 points racers. I talked to Bruce Jacobs, D-14 District Director, at the Louisville Wine Run on Saturday he told me that there has been a last minute change to the point’s race schedule. The Sept 18, 19 & 20 Indy-Hobart race will not be the final point’s race for the season...

TOM YOU WILL NEVER CATCH ME. I WILL ALLWAYS BE ALMOST A WHILE LAP AHEAD OF YOU. THANKS FOR THE GOOD COACHING IN CLASSIC THUNDER AT LITTLE THUNDER. ENJOY YOUR DAY. DONB

I am thinking about buying a new Mini/Hobby Mill. I have done some research but would like some input from other users. I have read about problems with the ways and alignment with some brands. Any input, recommendations, pro & cons, would be helpful. Thanks DonB

Happy Brithday Aaron Jounson. I hope it't a good one. I with I was young again. DonB

My first gas boat build. Its first race will be the Atlanta Spring Nats. DonB

THIS IS THE LATEST UPDATE, IT INCLUDES THE LAST RACE AT MADISON. B SPORT TUNNEL KEN HILDRETH 4698 BUDDY BENEDICT 3625 MIKEY 2850 SCOTT WADLOW 2425 LAURIN SCHYMIK 944 LINDA BROWN 775 MATT SCHYMIK 519 RTR .18 LINDA BROWN 3319 BRANDON WHITE 1963 GERRY NEWBERRY 1525 KYLE...

Bruce Which is correct on the entry form, top reads $20 first boat plus $10 additional boat, bottom shows $20 first boat - $15 additional boat - $10 additional boat? I will bring our entry form to Louisville Wine Run. DonB

The OPS was bought new in 2006 from Aeromarine for my E-Hydro. The rigger was destroyed in the second round of the 2006 Nats. The motor was pickled and put away. Last year I scratch built a 1/8 Scale. I used the OPS as my test and set-up motor. Once I was satisfied with the set up I changed the...