Expanding my boat racing horizons

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After 40 years of driving boats on my knees, I finally either reached the age or the joint decrepitude to try something in a more prone position.

Last weekend I took the "Annabelle S", a Ron Jones vintage 280 for a spin on Lake Chelan.

Put simply, it was a hoot. A solid Plymouth 273 behind me, and a classic hull design made for one sweet ride.

Enjoy the pics!

R-19

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And more

Here's a few more shots.

[Aussie Steve]

Very cool ride , I bet that made your day Mate .

[blueskyracer]

So are you moving over to limiteds Pat?

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Shnegative

Nah....it's a fun place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there. When I first got involved in outboards in the early 70's, the 280 class in the Northwest was amazing: 5 or 6 boats that were all top shelf, and every weekend a different boat was breaking the comp record.

Most of them were Jones cabovers, like the Bucaneer, Gladiator, Col Bogey, and such. I always thought as a kid that's what I'd want to race. So getting the chance to drive the type of boat I always lusted after was nearly as cool as the ride I got in the Bardahl 2 years ago. Another one off the Bucket List.

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[T Chance]

I had an opportunity to drive a 280 back in the 60's but had an outboard race the same weekend so I passed it up - I wish I had passed up the outboard race. Good for you Pat, it had to have been a great ride.

[PAUL PRICE]

I started driving my dads 1962 farmer 280 about 4 years ago and i will tell you it is a ride you will never forget, or get tired of, but stocks is where the racing is........