Internet Links

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General Boating Web Sites

Alterscale Toy Outboard Motors

If you love the old Mercury, Evinrude and Johnson outboard motors, Alterscale offers you TOY replicas of many of these great historic engines. The toys are to scale and are as exact in detail as Terry Topjun can make them. Great site to check out.

Hydroplane Quarterly by Tim Chance

Tim Chance, publisher of the 1970's outboard racing magazine, Hydroplane Quarterly, has started a new web site called Hydroplane Quarterly. Tim says his site will focus on Pro, Mod & Stock racing. If his site follows the style of his previous magazine, it will be a sure hit with boat racers and fans.

Scream and Fly

Magazine dedicated to high performance outboard flying. Includes news, reviews, and photos.

Fast On Water

This website is dedicated to the history of circuit powerboat racing in the UK and to those involved in the sport. Drivers, teams, boat builders, sponsors and fans. It gives special recognition to that period from the late 1960s to the end of the 20th century, and to those involved in the sport during that time who made it so memorable.

Boat Racing Related Discussion Forums

HydroRacer.net

The place where speed and water meet. All classes of outboard racing, race schedules, pictures and more. Great forum for boat racers and others wanting to know more about outboard racing in general.

BoatRacingFacts.com

Discussion forum and website dedicated to the sport of powerboat racing. Includes news, classifieds, user photographs, and general discussion area. The site's forum also includes a Quincy Welding section with lots of threads and photos relating to Quincy Welding, Loopers and more.

Antique Outboards

Antique Outboard Motor Club Inc.

Dedicated to the Preservation and Restoration of Antique Outboards.

Aeroline Race Boats LLC

Builds 1960's style Speedliner Runabouts from original plans and patterns. Also restores old racing boats and motors.

British Anzani - British web site

British web site on the Anzani outboard race engines. Great history and photos, including rare Anzani engines.

Boat Racing Associations

American Power Boat Association - official web site

Got a need for speed? Join the APBA! Competition, thrills, victory and honor can be yours in the adrenaline-pumping sport of power boat racing. Founded in 1903, the American Power Boat Association (APBA) is the authority for U.I.M. approved powerboat racing in the United States. Your APBA speed record or championship can earn you not only a spot in the APBA Hall of Champions, but a prestigious World title. APBA memberships range from fan to full-fledged competitor. Check out all of our racing categories and hundreds of classes. Whatever your need for speed, APBA has a place just for you!

National Boat Racing Association (NBRA)

National Boat Racing Association (NBRA) offers some of the best competition to be found in stock and modified outboard boat racing. Be it hydroplane or runabout outboard boats. NBRA offers premier competition in 14 different classes, ranging from the small yet challenging Novice class for the beginner, up to the fast and exciting Super E class for the more experience driver. It is the mission of NBRA to keep the “grass root” style of boat racing available and affordable for future generations. Bring the whole family and enjoy a weekend of boat racing with NBRA. THE COMPETITION LAST FOR THREE LAPS-THE FREINDSHIPS FOREVER.

US Title Series - official web site

Many of the US Title Series racing teams are also looking-forward with great anticipation to the 2008 UIM World Championships for O-125, O-175, O-250, 1100cc Hydro and 500cc Runabout that will be contested in Florida at the end of October. US Title Series events feature a variety of racing classes that employ different size (displacement) engines and hull types. Class size range from the single-cylinder 125cc classes to the multi-cylinder 1100cc hydroplanes. The engines employed are designed specifically for boat racing; are highly tuned; and can generate in excess of 13,000 rpm’s. The majority of the drivers utilize methanol for fuel and employ sliding exhaust systems that greatly increase the rpm’s and power of the engine.

Other Web Sites of Interest

Consolidated Stripping and Derusting Inc.

From their web site: For 13 years, Consolidated Stripping has been serving your paint removal and blasting media needs. We are a full service stripping and metal surface preparation facility located in Plainwell, Michigan. We also manufacture our own line of blasting cabinets, media reclaimers, blast room equipment, mobile and stationary pressure pots, water separators, air cooled aftercoolers, cartridge style pulse dust collectors, fork lift extensions and other abrasive blasting related equipment. The company relocated to the city of Plainwell industrial park in January of 1993. We currently operate 2 shifts Monday thru Saturday . Office hours are 9-5 Monday thru Friday and 10-2 on Saturdays. In addition to manufacturing, we offer a number of different services including thermal processing, general abrasive blasting, glass bead peening and finishing on aluminum and stainless steel, specialty blasting applications with walnut shells and corn cob grit, epoxy priming, mobile blasting, equipment rentals, self-serve stripping, media warehousing and discount sales.

Diane Christner - Florida Real Estate for Sale

Thinking of moving to Florida? Diane Christner can help you find that perfect waterfront home or foreclosure deal. Contact Diane via her real estate web site.

Hopkins Propeller Service LLC

Hopkins Propeller Service LLC. is a full service marine propeller repair and fabrication shop from standard to custom & high performance work for all types of motor boats, Hopkins also manufactures propellers for Pleasure Crafts, Mud Boats, House Boats, Bass Boats, and all types of Speed Racing Boats.

Orison Marketing (maker of Evapo-rust)

GREEN CHEMICALS & ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS FOR OVER 10 YEARS: CLEANERS/DEGREASERS WASTE, ODOR, MOLD / MILDEW CONTROL PAINT / INK / VARNISH REMOVAL RUST & CORROSION REMOVAL RUST & CORROSION INHIBITORS DEICERS/ANTI-ICERS PROPORTIONERS

The Quincy Museum

We are honored and privileged to share with you the exciting news that O. F. Christner and Quincy Welding are part of an exhibit display at the Quincy Museum, 1601 Maine St, Quincy, IL from 4/16/10 until the end of December. The exhibit is entitled "Work and Play on the Mighty Mississippi." In 1962 the Quincy Museum began as a small museum for Indian artifacts in Indian Mounds Park in Quincy, Illinois. In 1969 the museum moved from Indian Mounds Park to Quinsippi Island, an island in the Mississippi River near the City of Quincy. The Richard F. Newcomb House became available for purchase in 1980. Built in 1890-91, it was a remarkable example of Victorian elegance. The Quincy Museum has been located at 1601 Maine 1980. If you are in the Quincy area, please stop in and visit the museum.