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01-26-2006, 03:36 PM

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Re: Old race boats

Hello BodyShot
Yes, did remember Black Irish back in the mid to late 70s
Nice boat back then.

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01-26-2006, 08:25 PM

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01-26-2006, 09:59 PM

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any of you Jersey guys remember "Black Irish" P-35 ..27'

spent some time on that one as a kid...

I remember it well. Volvo drives I've got some pics. tucked away of that boat ! Joe Hughs engine service.

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01-27-2006, 07:46 AM

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LS...figured you'd remember it!...yeah, she was one of my first experiences on an offshore ride...that set the hook, so to speak!...

post the pics if you can...

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I remember it well. Volvo drives I've got some pics. tucked away of that boat ! Joe Hughs engine service.

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01-27-2006, 10:26 PM

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LS...figured you'd remember it!...yeah, she was one of my first experiences on an offshore ride...that set the hook, so to speak!...

post the pics if you can...

Here ya go! Gotta find the rest of them.

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01-29-2006, 10:39 AM

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Anyone remember "Black Jack" 27 Sport, raced in Bay races a few times. It was a twin small block boat with over the transom exhaust.

01-29-2006, 10:52 AM

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I remember that boat Bob. If I dig through some of the old photo albums I bet I have a few pics ot that boat.

01-29-2006, 01:42 PM

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Joe petrillo owned Black Jack. Will look for some pics, I have a suitecase full of pictures of the good old days.

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01-31-2006, 11:00 AM

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thanks!...she looks a little rough in that shot...I think the last time I remember the boat racing, they tore a drive off...Joe was working at the PP Marine Basin..(think?)..over by Spikes..

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Here ya go! Gotta find the rest of them.

02-01-2006, 01:59 AM

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Sweet!......more 27 sport photos please......

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