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No 248 : February 26, 1975

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Tenacious To The End

A fantastic tussle between Mick Sheridan in 'Nicolette' (158) and Jim McKay in 'Topaz' was the feature of the Gisborne Atlantic Dealers' Two-Hour Power Boat Race on February 15. Under ideal conditions the two alternated in the lead all the way. However, the big Auckland inboard carried just too many guns for the local twin outboard over the very last stages and opened up the deciding gap in the last lap.

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Typical of 'Nicolette's' performance was her ability to make quick tight turns in the harbour basin, gaining a distinct advantage over 'Topaz' for length and weight.

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'Topaz' speeds past the finish line to take the honours in the two-hour race.

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B. Shaw's 'Gobla Hunter' sending up the spray. She came third in the two-hour race.

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'Fortune Hunter,' owned by J. Grouch of Waiuka, keeps up a nice turn of speed to take fourth place in the two-hour.

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From Auckland, R. Archer produced 'Head Hunter' to win the one-hour race.

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'Captain Morgan,' owned by G. Selby of Putaruru, took first place in Class C.

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'Sour Grape' (J. Paul, Otahuhu) staged a gallant race to come second in Class C.

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Winner of Class D was 'Fancy Nancy,' owned by R. Wellesley of Taupo.

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'Vivacity' took first place in Class F. She is owned by W. Petrie of Wellington.

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Other Gisborne boats taking part in the race included

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J. Hoidsworth's 'Allegretto.'

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R. White's 'Waimiro.'

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K. McCullough's 'Ngati-Koi.'

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D. Willson's 'Gumboots.'

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