Glen-L Boats in Racing

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Glen-L Boats in Racing

Post by v-driver » Tue Sep 13, 2011 6:50 pm

I'm always looking for inboard racing activity, especially where Glen-L Tornado or Rampage models are concerned. For any that may be
interested, here are a couple of photos for the proposed, APBA-sanctioned, "SE" racing class. The SE-class rules are being designed to
allow modest-budget, small block motors, only. Trick parts and monstrously costly engines are out. Those are for the SK- and K-class
boats! If you're interested in the proposed SE rules, look here:
http://www.wannaberacing.net/index.html

Anyway, here's a Glen-L Tornado that is reportedly getting ready for the SE-class; owned and driven by Rob Kaufman from Salem, OH.
I think we've heard from him on the forum.

Rob began racing E-class Runabout in 1958. My guess is that he's in his late-60's now! This boat was built in 1974. Way to go, Rob! The
SK marking is changed to SE in the last picture. Look for the Glen-L logo!

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Looks like fun.
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Re: Glen-L Boats in Racing

Post by billy c » Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:19 pm

that looks like fun Paul!
headed to the Vintage Raceboat Regatta in NH this weekend
http://vintageraceboatshop.com/Wolfebor ... a-2011.htm
always fun to see these guys fly by in close quarters :D
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Re: Glen-L Boats in Racing

Post by kens » Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:21 pm

Very interesting. I been yearning for that V8 growl in a boat. Maybe I could build a class boat and have fun with it.
Oak is over rated, everything about it takes extra time; then it warps, splits or checks !!! :roll:
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Re: Glen-L Boats in Racing

Post by billy c » Tue Sep 13, 2011 7:29 pm

BTW nice picture of NH natives Bill John and Donnie McLean in G-48 -the 21' Garwood speedster "Obsession" running with him :D
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Re: Glen-L Boats in Racing

Post by Roberta » Wed Sep 14, 2011 4:44 am

That looks cool!!! Got me thinking again.

Roberta :D :D :D :D
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Re: Glen-L Boats in Racing

Post by upspirate » Wed Sep 14, 2011 10:46 am

Love it....thanks Paul!!! :D :D
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Re: Glen-L Boats in Racing

Post by Z_Wood » Tue Jan 03, 2012 1:42 pm

Hmmm... any more pics of the G-48??

I wanna build a vintage racer like that.... Any plans :D
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Re: Glen-L Boats in Racing

Post by billy c » Tue Jan 03, 2012 6:12 pm

Z_Wood wrote:Hmmm... any more pics of the G-48??

I wanna build a vintage racer like that.... Any plans :D
you can use the link i posted above or here for the shop
http://vintageraceboatshop.com/
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Re: Glen-L Boats in Racing

Post by Nova SS » Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:18 pm

This is such a cool idea. Hopefully the class has great success.
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